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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...

Favourite Barbecued Chicken

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Taste of Home is a quick and tasty meal. While the chicken is grilling, make the barbecue sauce. Baste...

Re-Dedication of the Almonte Cenotaph “The Volunteer,” September 10

100 Years Since its Conception 2:00 pm. Sunday September 10th, 2023 Their Sacrifices Shall Not Be Forgot The Canadian Legion Branch 240 will be holding a Rededication...

Local residents supporting Parkinson Canada SuperWalk

Araina Clark and her husband Gord are once again joining members of the Parkinson’s community from across the country to raise funds for the...

Grilled Veggies with Honey-Thyme Vinaigrette

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Good Housekeeping is a great way to use up zucchini and other bounty from the garden. Combine vinegar, honey,...

The Seven Gifts: Good news

Mississippi Mills All My Relations (MMAMR) is delighted to report that we have reached our fundraising goal of $130,000 for our Truth and Reconciliation...

Donation to Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind

Hello All - as many others have done recently, I had the pleasure to present, on behalf of Capital Funeral Home & Cemetery and...

Almonte Wellness trail enhances municipality’s existing public spaces

The grand opening of the Almonte Wellness Trail was held Thursday, August 17. Pictured, from left: Mary Ann Murray (Age-Friendly North Lanark), Jeff Mills...

North Lanark Highland Games are on this Saturday

Celebrate the Scottish culture and heritage of the Ottawa Valley at the 38th annual North Lanark Highland Games in Almonte, Ontario. The Games offer...

Ontario Senior Games at Brantford ON, August 2023

Twenty-seven seniors drove to Brantford on August 9 to attend the summer games for the Ontario Senior Games in 2023. Most were on a...

Local man nominates Home Hospice North Lanark for company donation

Recently, Jan Watson, Chair of the Board, found a welcome letter in the Home Hospice North Lanark (HHNL) mailbox. It read, in part: “I...

Planet Youth Lanark County hosts Youth Summit, August 23

Planet Youth Lanark County is hosting a local Youth Summit on Wednesday, August 23rd from 10 am-3 pm in Carleton Place. The focus of the...

Yard of the week, August 16 2003

This week, Almonte & District Horticultural Society’s ‘Yard of the Week’ goes to 107 Johanna Street in Almonte. The shrubs of various textures and...

Grilled Piri Piri Chicken Thighs

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Food to Love Grilling Magazine delivers big flavour and takes only minutes to prepare. Make a spicy Piri Piri...

Boost Your Mind, Body and Spirit at the New Almonte Wellness Trail

Help the Municipality of Mississippi Mills celebrate the grand opening of the Almonte Wellness Trail, an interactive, educational and multi-generational initiative winding through our...

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