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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...

Spicy Shrimp Patties

by Susan Hanna This tasty recipe from NYT Cooking is a perfect weeknight supper. Combine shopped raw shrimp with onion, cilantro, chiles, egg, breadcrumbs, ginger,...

Hospice North Lanark has a new office!

Home Hospice North Lanark is pleased to announce that as of June 1, 2024, we will be moving into our new office space at...

Cycle MORE, a new adventure linking cyclists in Ottawa and the Valley

Cycle MORE is an exciting new cycle route being introduced this bicycle month for cycle tourists, seasoned cyclists -- and especially for local riders...

Hearing on future of local hospitals, June 13

Ontario Health Coalition is holding public hearings across Ontario to develop recommendations for the future of our local hospitals, including small, rural and northern...

Calling Doctor Who fans – the TARDIS has landed

A reader sends this mysterious message: “TARDIS was just passing through the 2024/June/5/A.D./Mississippi Mills/Canada/Earth point in the space-time continuum when Daleks temporarily disabled its black...

Herby Skillet Chicken with Greens

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking is a good weeknight supper and a great way to get your greens. Combine garlic and spices...

Horticultural Society returns with Yard of the Week 2024

The Almonte and District Horticultural Society in partnership with the Municipality of Mississippi Mills is sponsoring the 2024 Yard of the Week Competition. Each week...

Civitans mark Red Shirt Day to support accessibility

National AccessAbility Week runs from May 26 to June 1, 2024.  The theme for this year is “Forward together; Accessibility and Inclusions for All.” ...

Successful quilt show and tea at St. George’s

St. George’s Anglican church in Clayton held a quilt show and tea on May 11, 2024. More than 150quilted items were displayed, and admired...

Clams with Cherry Tomatoes and Pearl Couscous

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking is a savoury combination of steamed clams, tomatoes and pearl couscous. Make a sauce with shallots, garlic,...

Ottawa Valley Family Health Team seeks board members

Call for Board Directors The Ottawa Valley Family Health Team (OVFHT) is seeking new Board members.  Our team of family physicians and interdisciplinary health providers...

AGH FVM Foundation establishes the Millie and Gene Simpson Endowment Fund

The Board of Directors of the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation today announced the establishment of the Millie and Gene Simpson Endowment Fund. ...

White Beans with Sausage and Arrabbiata Sauce

by Susan Hanna This hearty dish from Food and Wine combines spicy pork sausages with tomato sauce and garlic-rosemary white beans. Soak and cook the...

Be a Home Hospice North Lanark Hero!

Wondering what happened to our Spring Auction this year? Short of volunteers, and knowing that our local businesses get asked for a lot, we...

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