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Homicide investigation launched after body found in burning car

A vehicle fire in Mississippi Mills last...

Adult recreational volleyball, join us

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Learn about the Junior Civitans

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Learn about the Junior Civitans

Almonte Junior Civitan is looking for youth from grades 7 to 12 who are interested in developing leadership skills, giving back to the community through fun fundraising activities and...

New garden on the Alameda

This summer, a group of Almonte residents built a new garden to beautify the pathway that links the Alameda to Reserve and Albert Streets. Neighbours moved dozens of stones,...

Fall news from Home Hospice North Lanark

Fall is a season of gratitude and community. As the colours of autumn begin to brighten our communities, we are reminded that every season brings opportunities to connect, support one...

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...

The Canadian Library, truth and reconciliation through art

Art is a powerful medium. It can represent loss, grief, healing, and hope. It can teach and open conversations.   One very powerful example of...

Retired RCMP member reflects on providing security to the Mulroneys

Wayne McKay from Almonte sent us this note following the death of former prime minister Brian Mulroney: Doing security at 24 Sussex was an enjoyable...

AGH Emergency Department closed on evening of March 2

The Emergency Department at Almonte General Hospital will close on Saturday, March 2nd, at 3 p.m. and will re-open at 7 a.m. on Sunday,...

Brad Harrington is new president and CEO of MM and CP hospitals

The Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) is pleased to announce the selection of Brad Harrington as the Alliance’s new President and CEO. Following a...

Skillet Hot Honey Chicken with Hearty Greens

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking is quick, easy and delicious. Brown chicken skin side down, flip, add sliced a sliced chile and...

Hobbyist sewing machine restorer seeks advice on machine screws

As a hobby, I restore vintage sewing machines. A lot of the Singer bentwood cases that I come across are missing a piece of hardware...

Chicken pot pies from the Almonte Civitan Club

Dear Millstone Reader If we check today's date it shows it ought to be winter. However stepping outside it seems like another season entirely. Is...

Mississippi Mills Shuffleboard Tournament, 2024

The last remaining event from the week-long winter festival that occurred in Almonte in the last decades of the last century was held on...

Grief and Bereavement Support: new group starting March 14, 2024

Most of us will, at some point in our lives, have to deal with grief. Home Hospice North Lanark (HHNL) offers a Grief and...

Giant Baked Beans with Sausage Meatballs

by Susan Hanna This is another great recipe from Jamie Oliver’s 5 Ingredients Mediterranean. Pull the sausage meat out of its casing to make meatballs,...

Proceeds from St George’s breakfasts support school food programs

Prior to the pandemic, the parishioners of St George’s Anglican Church in Clayton decided to host a monthly breakfast. The breakfast would be free...

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