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Events at the Legion: 100th Anniversary, Summer BBQ

The Royal Canadian Legion 100th Anniversary Please join...

Save on groceries with the Good Food Box program

Are you feeling the pinch of higher...

For rent: Charming 2-bedroom bungalow in Almonte

(305 Finner Court) – Available August 21,...

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Free well water?

Maybe fifteen years ago the idea of purchasing water in plastic bottles would have seemed absurd. Water falls from the sky, or comes out of your tap. Today you see...

One-Pan Mediterranean Shrimp

by Susan Hanna This simple one-pan recipe from America’s Test Kitchen is quick and tasty. Slice and roast potatoes. Toss shrimp with seasoning. Flip potatoes and scatter shrimp and feta...

An introduction from the Hilan Village partners

A Letter to the Almonte Community, Over the coming months, many of you will notice construction activity beginning on Carss Street as work gets underway on Hilan Village. Before the...

Gay Cook’s corn cakes with fresh tomato salsa

Corn Cakes 4 - 5 servings 2 - 3 fresh cobs of corn, husks and silk removed 2 green onions, finely sliced ½ to 1 teaspoon (2 -...

Gardening guru Ed Lawrence visits neighbourhood tomato boxes

 by Hannah Larkin On Friday, August 5th, CBC Radio gardening guru Ed Lawrence stopped by the Neighbourhood Tomato boxes at Mills Community Support to offer...

Don Cook’s small roasted potato Caesar Salad

 by Gay Cook Summer is the perfect time to enjoy small red or white baby potatoes served warm in a salad. They are especially delicious...

It takes a team to care for our patients and residents at AGH/FVM

by Mary Wilson Trider Many people are familiar with the African proverb about how it takes a village to raise a child, and could probably...

Gay Cook’s Beets in orange vinaigrette and feta salad

4 – 5 servings Beets have a sweet, earthy flavour and are high in nutrients. The new local beet crops have now arrived in markets...

Hospitalization for seniors

by Jennifer Jilks If you, or someone you love, is hospitalized, you are at risk for many complications. The first is, of course, superbugs. However,...

Requiem for Watt’s Cooking?

Watt's Cooking? in Pakenham has been closed for a couple of months now, much to the chagrin of Mississippi Mills residents. Watt's Cooking? served...

Almonte market enjoys a renaissance

The Almonte Saturday morning market (8:45 a.m.-noon) is enjoying a lively summer in the library parking lot at the upper end of Mill Street...

Our family health team

  by Marnie Bruce Antoinette Strazza, the new Executive Director of the Team is pleased to say that she is finding her new position challenging in...

Generous supporters of the Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor Foundation

Pat is selling tickets at the Royal Bank, the AGH cafeteria and Patrice’s Your Independent Grocer. Tickets are also available from Marnie Ladoucer in...

Gay Cook’s Garden Green and Yellow Bean Salad with Basil Dressing and garnished with nasturtiums or pansies

Makes 4-6 servingsLocal green and yellow beans are at their peak in flavour in the summer. Cook the green and yellow beans separately as...

The Mill Street Crepe Company enjoys early success

by Edith Cody-Rice The Mill Street Crepe Company in the Heritage Mall on Mill Street in Almonte, just opened its doors on June 29 and already...

Gay Cook’s Chilled Minted Cucumber Soup

 Makes 4 to 6 servingsDuring this delightfully warm summer we are having, a cool cucumber mint soup is perfect to enjoy. Locally grown cucumbers...

Gay’s Cooking Tip – Making Soup

Here are some tips about soup-making before you start: Use fresh, seasonal ingredients whenever possible. Vegetables make the best thickeners for soup Flour, rolled oats or...

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