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Save on groceries with the Good Food Box program

Are you feeling the pinch of higher...

For rent: Charming 2-bedroom bungalow in Almonte

(305 Finner Court) – Available August 21,...

Don Macpherson — obituary

Macpherson, Donald John Passed away on July 8, 2026...

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Free well water?

Maybe fifteen years ago the idea of purchasing water in plastic bottles would have seemed absurd. Water falls from the sky, or comes out of your tap. Today you see...

One-Pan Mediterranean Shrimp

by Susan Hanna This simple one-pan recipe from America’s Test Kitchen is quick and tasty. Slice and roast potatoes. Toss shrimp with seasoning. Flip potatoes and scatter shrimp and feta...

An introduction from the Hilan Village partners

A Letter to the Almonte Community, Over the coming months, many of you will notice construction activity beginning on Carss Street as work gets underway on Hilan Village. Before the...

Cumin Chicken Fried Rice

by Susan Hanna This quick and tasty recipe from NYT Cooking is a great way to use up leftover rice. Make the sauce. Cook the...

Easier Compost Pickup

Planting season is here and it’s the ideal time to incorporate some locally produced Fungal Dominant Compost into your gardens. Community Compost Composers is making...

Spinach and Artichoke-Stuffed Shells

by Susan Hanna This stuffed shell recipe from Chatelaine can be made in advance and you can use either homemade or store-bought tomato sauce. A...

One-Pot Burrito Casserole

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Ricardo uses pantry staples to make a quick and tasty dinner. Soften onion and garlic, add ground beef and...

Almonte Lawn Bowling Club provides free instruction in Lawn Bowling and Bocce Ball

One of the sure signs of spring is when the winter protection tarps come off the green at the Almonte Lawn Bowling Club. Not...

Naismith Men’s Shed launches free furniture assembly service for seniors

The Naismith Men’s Shed is pleased to announce a new community initiative offering free furniture assembly services for seniors living in Mississippi Mills. This service...

Centre Vie, a locally sponsored orphanage, needs new roof

Almonte resident Dieudonne Batraville, with support from Community Presbyterian Church, established Centre Vie orphanage and school to care for orphans after the devastating earthquake...

Crispy Pork with Buttered Radishes

by Susan Hanna  This recipe from Alison Roman’s Something From Nothing, is quick and tasty. Season pork and coat with seasoned breadcrumbs. Cook the pork...

Forecast for April 15: Rainy with a chance of explosions

EDITOR'S NOTE: We've received this press release from the Canadian Armed Forces: Residents in Mississippi Mills are advised that personnel from the Canadian Special Operations...

Home Hospice North Lanark seeks new board members to support community care

Home Hospice North Lanark (HHNL) is currently seeking dedicated, community-minded individuals to join its Board of Directors and help guide the organization into its...

Request for Pinehurst heritage designation

By Sandy O’Hara The following report on the history and significance of the Pinehurst property was submitted to the Heritage Committee April 1, 2026....

They Paved Paradise

Gardeners in Carleton Place urgently need your help. The community garden on Townline Road in Carleton Place has been located on land owned by...

ConnectWell seeks volunteer board members

Contribute to our community! Join our volunteer Board of Directors ConnectWell Community Health is a fully accredited charitable organization, governed by a community-based volunteer...

Naismith Men’s Shed: Building community one local project at a time

Retirement. For many men, it’s painted as a golden age — mornings without alarms, long afternoons puttering in the garage, maybe a leisurely golf...

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