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Home Hospice North Lanark offers new grief and bereavement support group beginning August 18

Home Hospice North Lanark (HHNL) is inviting members of the community who are coping with the loss of a loved one to participate in a new 7-week Grief and...

Grilled Shrimp with Charmoula Sauce

by Susan Hanna This recipe from America’s Test Kitchen combines grilled shrimp with tangy charmoula, a condiment that originated in North Africa. For the sauce, combine pepper, onion and spices...

Honey Sesame Halloumi Spinach Salad

by Susan Hanna If you are looking for a tasty, light meal on a warm summer day, try this salad from NYT Cooking. Make the dressing and toss it with...

Yard of the Week, August 9 2023

This week’s Almonte District Horticultural Society ‘Yard of the Week’ goes to 200 State Street in Almonte.  This is a unique garden with a...

Pepper Steak

by Susan Hanna This quick stir-fry from NYT Cooking combines beef, peppers, onion, garlic and ginger with a delicious sauce. Marinate the beef, brown it...

Long service awards at Almonte and CP health facilities

Long Service Awards Recognize Committed Team  More than 80 staff and physicians were recently honoured at Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital, Almonte General Hospital,...

Yard of the Week, August 2 2023

This week, Almonte District Horticultural Society’s ‘Yard of the Week’ goes to 295 Naismith Dr., Almonte.  When the judges pulled up to this yard,...

Horse tests positive for human-transmissible eastern equine encephalitis virus

A horse in Lanark County has tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV). EEEV is normally found in wild birds but can occasionally spread...

Chicken Meatballs with Quick-Pickled Cucumbers

by Susan Hanna This quick and tasty dinner from Real Simple is a keeper. Toss cucumber with vinegar and let stand for 20 minutes. Drain...

Bicentennial barbecue a great success

Robin Webb from the Almonte Amateur Radio Club sends this note: The barbecue, sponsored by local service clubs on Saturday, July 29, was a great...

Yard of the Week, July 26 2023

This week’s Almonte & District Horticultural Society ‘Yard of the Week’ goes to 12 Clay Street in Almonte.  The front gardens and lawn display...

Egg Roll Pork Noodles

by Susan Hanna  This tasty recipe from Canadian Living can be on the table in less than half an hour. Make the sauce and set...

Yard of the Week, July 19 2023

This week’s Almonte District Horticultural Society ‘Yard of the Week’ goes to 338 Napier Court. This garden and property received top marks from all...

District 7 Senior Games winners, 2023

The District 7 local games for the winners to qualify for the Ontario Senior Games at Brantford from August 9-11, 2023 were held in...

Temporary closures in both local emergency departments this weekend

The Emergency Department at Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) will close on Friday, July 14th, at 3 p.m. and will re-open at...

Almonte House and Garden Tour blossoms into successful fundraiser

The Almonte House and Garden Tour, held Saturday, June 24, raised over $24,000.  More than 500 people enjoyed getting a peek into seven of...

Free Markets, Wildfires and Conspiracy Theories; Biking Ontario and Quebec

Dear Millstone, Thank you for keeping us connected and abreast of what's happening in our community. This year's forest fire season came early across Canada bringing...

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