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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...

Plenty of Senior Games events upcoming

The local District 7, North Lanark and West Carleton, of the Ontario Senior Games Association are hosting many events from April to June in...

Indian-Spiced Chicken and Potatoes

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Nigella Lawson is a one-pan meal that delivers delicious, Indian-spiced roast chicken and potatoes. Toss peeled and chopped potatoes...

Finalists named for the Robert Tait McKenzie Scholarship Awards

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

Preeclampsia, let’s talk about it! 

Dr. Anca Matei is an obstetrician and gynecologist at Almonte General Hospital and assistant professor at the University of Ottawa Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology...

Almonte Civitan Club to build fully accessible, barrier-free playground

The Almonte Civitan Club has very big and exciting news that we would like to share with everyone in our community. For years, it has...

Caprese Baked Rigatoni alla Vodka

by Susan Hanna This baked pasta from Mary Berg’s In Mary’s Kitchen was a big hit at our dinner table. While pasta cooks, make a...

Parking fees coming to AGH

Patients and staff are eagerly awaiting the new CT Scanner currently being installed at Almonte General Hospital. The first patients will benefit from this...

Recollections of Jim Hugessen

by L. G. Wm. Chapman Jim Hugessen died on April 21st, 2024. He was 90 years old. Aside from having had a distinguished career as...

Almonte Celtfest seeks volunteers for July festival

27th Almonte Celtfest, July 5th, 6th and 7th, 2024. This amazing small town festival prides itself on being totally operated by volunteers. If you are a...

French Bread Pizza

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Serious Eats uses bread as a base for pizza. Heat butter, oil, garlic and red pepper flakes and stir...

Community Compost Composers is having a sale, May 11

The fun guys from Community Compost Composers in Almonte have decided to have a compost sale on May 11, 2024 @ 4925 March Road...

An Almonte baby boom

Springtime is often busy in the Almonte General Hospital Birthing Unit, but this March things were really hopping.  There were 33 babies born, almost...

Tomato Trout

by Susan Hanna This quick and easy recipe from In Mary’s Kitchen is great for a weeknight supper or casual dinner party. Combine minced sun-dried...

Mississippi Mills All My Relations seeks volunteer treasurer

MMAMR is an interesting, vibrant community organization which seeks to renew the trust and friendship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in our area as...

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