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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...

Free practical caregiver course, April 6 and 20

We need a few more registrations so we don’t have to cancel! Are you an unpaid caregiver? This FREE Course is specially designed for you! Practical...

Mississippi Mills Fire Department issues total ban on open burning

TOTAL BURN BAN IN EFFECT - March 25, 2024 The Mississippi Mills Fire Department (MMFD) has changed the Municipality’s open-air burning status to a 'Level...

Al Roberts to step down from AGH-FVM Foundation managing director role

The long-time Managing Director of the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation, Al Roberts, is stepping down from his role as of July 31,...

Home Hospice North Lanark seeking new board members

Home Hospice North Lanark is seeking new board members to fill upcoming vacancies as current members come to the end of their terms. In order...

Orzotto Alla Carbonara

by Susan Hanna This NYT Cooking take on classic carbonara substitutes orzo for spaghetti and the finished dish resembles risotto. Brown guanciale, pancetta or bacon...

Just Good Compost and Tea and Cake collaborate on new Friendship Project

Would you like to hear something incredible? Just Good Compost recently passed our first-year mark. We are now serving over 300 households, 4 businesses...

Mississippi River Health Alliance seeks board members

Help shape the future of Almonte General Hospital and Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital The Mississippi River Health Alliance, a partnership between Almonte General...

Volunteering: Learn how to help your community, April 11

You are invited to attend our Volunteer Forum Raise your hand if you want to help your community! Are you looking to learn more about...

Sheet-Pan Paneer Tikka

by Susan Hanna This paneer recipe from NYT Cooking is a great vegetarian main dish. Marinate paneer, peppers and onion and then bake on a...

Practical Caregiver Training weekend sessions in April 2024

Are you an unpaid caregiver? This FREE Course is specially designed for you! “Thank you so much…for coordinating the Caregiver’s course, which I felt very...

International Women’s Day: Five health tips from your local OBGYN 

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

Junior Civitans support Lanark County Food Bank and MM Youth Centre

During its meeting this week, the Almonte Junior Civitans presented $500 cheques to Karen Wood, Chair, Lanark County Food Bank, and Lilly Nothnagel, Executive...

‘Lanark County Seedy Saturday,’ March 16

Lanark County Seedy Saturday March 16 | Almonte Civitan Club | 10am-3pm | $3 admission Help us kick off the 2024 gardening season.  Plan to spend...

Butter Chicken Meatballs

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Canadian Living is quick, spicy and delicious. Make chicken meatballs and bake. Meanwhile, cook onion, garlic, ginger and spices...

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