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What’s in a name? A century-plus of Ontario baby names

I’ve written here before about my interest...

Al Potvin Family foundation donates $40,000 to help support Civitan accessible playground

The Al Potvin Family Foundation (APFF) is...

Tait McKenzie students curate book list for National Library Collection

Students at R. Tait McKenzie Public School are helping...

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What’s in a name? A century-plus of Ontario baby names

I’ve written here before about my interest in the spread of AI technologies, from their halting early steps when they seemed like little more than mildly amusing party tricks,...

Al Potvin Family foundation donates $40,000 to help support Civitan accessible playground

The Al Potvin Family Foundation (APFF) is pleased to announce a recent donation to the Almonte Civitan Club in the amount of $40,000. The donation will go towards the Civitan Club’s fundraising...

Spinach and Feta Lentil Bowls

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking is healthy, hearty and delicious. Blanch the greens and cook the eggs in boiling water. Remove the greens and eggs but reserve...
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Local artist Andrew Jahn supports food bank

Since 2019, food bank usage has more than tripled in Lanark County. According to Lanark County Food Bank manager Tammy Parent, in 2019 it cost...

Help Our Railway Garden Grow 

Do you have sun-loving, hardy plants looking for a new home? Extra mulch or river rock from a recent project? We would be so...

Robert Tait McKenzie Scholarship Awards finalists are announced

The Almonte Lions Club Charitable Foundation is pleased to announce the names of the 10 Almonte District High School students who are the finalists...

Public-access defibrillator in Clayton

The Clayton Recreation Committee is pleased to announce the installation of a new Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) for community use. A PAD—often referred to...

Cumin Chicken Fried Rice

by Susan Hanna This quick and tasty recipe from NYT Cooking is a great way to use up leftover rice. Make the sauce. Cook the...

Easier Compost Pickup

Planting season is here and it’s the ideal time to incorporate some locally produced Fungal Dominant Compost into your gardens. Community Compost Composers is making...

Spinach and Artichoke-Stuffed Shells

by Susan Hanna This stuffed shell recipe from Chatelaine can be made in advance and you can use either homemade or store-bought tomato sauce. A...

One-Pot Burrito Casserole

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Ricardo uses pantry staples to make a quick and tasty dinner. Soften onion and garlic, add ground beef and...

Almonte Lawn Bowling Club provides free instruction in Lawn Bowling and Bocce Ball

One of the sure signs of spring is when the winter protection tarps come off the green at the Almonte Lawn Bowling Club. Not...

Naismith Men’s Shed launches free furniture assembly service for seniors

The Naismith Men’s Shed is pleased to announce a new community initiative offering free furniture assembly services for seniors living in Mississippi Mills. This service...

Centre Vie, a locally sponsored orphanage, needs new roof

Almonte resident Dieudonne Batraville, with support from Community Presbyterian Church, established Centre Vie orphanage and school to care for orphans after the devastating earthquake...

Crispy Pork with Buttered Radishes

by Susan Hanna  This recipe from Alison Roman’s Something From Nothing, is quick and tasty. Season pork and coat with seasoned breadcrumbs. Cook the pork...

Forecast for April 15: Rainy with a chance of explosions

EDITOR'S NOTE: We've received this press release from the Canadian Armed Forces: Residents in Mississippi Mills are advised that personnel from the Canadian Special Operations...

Home Hospice North Lanark seeks new board members to support community care

Home Hospice North Lanark (HHNL) is currently seeking dedicated, community-minded individuals to join its Board of Directors and help guide the organization into its...
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