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ADHS students create ‘memory boxes’ for parents who experience perinatal loss

Families experiencing perinatal loss at Almonte General Hospital will soon receive handcrafted memory boxes thanks to a compassionate community initiative involving The Souls Nest, Almonte and District High School,...

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

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...
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Home Hospice North Lanark at a crossroads: A call for community support and opportunities to join our team

Recent strategic planning by the Board of Directors for Home Hospice North Lanark (HHNL) highlights that, over the past three years, client numbers have...

Hike for Home Hospice in memory of a loved one

We invite you to gather a team and hike together in memory of a loved one, to raise money to help fund Home Hospice...

Pearl Couscous Salad with Shrimp and Feta

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking is a great summer salad. Cook shrimp and couscous. Make the dressing and add the cooked couscous,...

Home Hospice North Lanark seeks visiting volunteers

Home Hospice North Lanark is expanding its volunteer team! We are looking for Visiting Volunteers, especially in Carleton Place, Pakenham, and rural areas of...

A Clayton peach tree

Walter Wark and Christine McNeely send this interesting note: This tree appeared in our barnyard around four years ago but we never knew what it...

Almonte’s Patrick Donnelly awarded Quilt of Valour

On Friday, August 30th, Major Patrick Donnelly (R) was awarded the Quilt of Valour in recognition of over 30 years of service in the...

BBQ Chicken Wings

by Susan Hanna Grilled chicken wings are a great summer meal and this recipe from NYT Cooking is excellent. Grill the wings until cooked, toss...

Almonte Fair is is on September 6 to 8

Can you believe that summer is almost over! Sure signs are with school starting the first week of September and Almonte Fair, the weekend...

NLAS grandstand given new life thanks to OTF grant from Ontario government

 Last Wednesday, local MPP John Jordan met with the team at the North Lanark Agricultural Society (NLAS) at their ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Almonte...

Grilled Chicken Thighs and Corn with Lime-Basil Butter

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking combines grilled chicken and corn with a delicious lime-basil butter. Marinate the chicken thighs in garlic, oil...

Final Yard of the Week for 2024

The prize for the 10th and final week of the Almonte & District Horticultural Society’s ‘Yard of the Week 2024’ goes to 114 Walsh...

‘Bank investigator’ scam targeting Eastern Ontario

EDITOR'S NOTE: We received this press release from the OPP. This scam seems worse than many because of its sophistication -- the call may...

Orecchiette Salad with Halloumi Croutons

by Susan Hanna This delicious pasta salad from NYT Cooking uses halloumi to make the croutons instead of bread. Cook the pasta and toss it...

Yard of the Week, Week 9

The prize for the 9th week of the Almonte & District Horticultural Society’s ‘Yard of the Week’ goes to 12 Larose St., just off...
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