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National television network profiles Just Good Compost

The word is getting out about Almonte's...

The Appleton ‘Toonie’ Book Sale’ is back!

Saturday May 24, 9am to 4pm, 280...

ConnectWell Community Health seeks Medical Receptionist

Position Title:      Medical Receptionist Program:             Community Health...

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National television network profiles Just Good Compost

The word is getting out about Almonte's own Just Good Compost. This week the team was joined by a television crew from AMI-tv, a national network focused on people...

Weeknight Fancy Chicken and Rice

by Susan Hanna This one-pot meal from NYT Cooking combines onion, savoury spices and chicken with fragrant basmati rice. Cook the onions and spices until the onions are deep brown....

Not a bright spring for social housing in Almonte

by Shannon Lee Mannion  Some Almonte residents are not revelling in the bright sun and blue skies we anticipate with the coming of spring. Instead, they are caught up in...

Ribollita

by Susan Hanna This hearty soup from Food and Wine is perfect for a winter supper. Soften vegetables, add seasoning, tomatoes and wine and simmer...

Support Almonte’s bid in the ‘Hockeyville’ competition

The John Levi Arena has been nominated in the Kraft Hockeyville contest thanks to the community members who nominated the arena.  HOW DO WE WIN? We...

Diana’s Quiz – February 22, 2025

by Diana Filer 1.  What was the first food marketed especially for babies? 2.  What is a yeshiva? 3.  Which breed of dog has won most Best...

Green Bean and Olive Salad  

by Susan Hanna This salad from Canadian Living is a great side dish for fish or grilled meat. Blanch the beans and make the dressing....

Almonte resident helped raise the new Canadian flag in Sinai 60 years ago

Pictured is the new Canadian flag being raised on February 15, 1965, at Camp Rafah, Sinai Desert, Egypt, Canadian Bases Unit Middle East. The soldier...

Pakenham Horticultural Society celebrates 100 years

Look who’s turning 100! The Pakenham Horticultural Society was funded in 1925, and is looking forward to a year of Celebrating a Century of Gardeners...

Plant the future: Support the Home Hospice Tree Fundraiser!

Dreaming of Spring? HHNL started selling trees in spring of 2016 and for the past 4 years we have sold an assortment of over 300...

Municipal storm closures, February 13

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills Municipal Office will be closed tomorrow (Thursday, February 13) due to the significant weather event. This closure also includes the...

Penne Arrabiata

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Ina Garten is a delicious take on an Italian favourite. Lightly cook garlic cloves and then roughly chop them...

Al Potvin Family Foundation donates $30,000 to local charity

The Al Potvin Family Foundation (APFF) is pleased to announce its third annual grant to the Upper Canada District School Board “Champions for Kids”...

A note from Jo and Ray

I (Jo) have lived at 264 William for 51 years and brought up three children (all very successful). I was on my own until...

Almonte Junior Civitans give back to our community

Fundraising by Almonte Junior Civitan members resulted in several significant donations to organizations in our community. The Juniors ran a coat check for the Violet...

Messsage from Mayor Lowry on tariffs

Office of the Mayor February 5, 2025 There has been a lot of uncertainty these days.  We heard that heavy American tariffs would be in place,...

U-First!® dementia care training coming to Home Hospice North Lanark

Are you caring for someone with dementia or other cognitive impairments? A valuable opportunity to enhance your caregiving skills is coming to Home Hospice...

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