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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...

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...

Yard of the Week, July 12 2023

This week’s Almonte District Horticultural Society ‘Yard of the Week’ goes to 156 Spring Street.  The yard is anchored on one side by a...

Say Goodbye?

by C. H. Wells A landmark in Almonte, this stately building, on the corner of Main and Union streets, is about to be changed forever....

Potato Salad with Tartar Sauce and Fresh Herbs

by Susan Hanna Summer has arrived, so it’s time for potato salad! This recipe from NYT Cooking tops cooked baby red potatoes with tartar sauce...

AGH hospital emergency department closed overnight, July 7

The Emergency Department at Almonte General Hospital will close on Friday, July 7th, at 3 p.m. and will re-open at 7 a.m. on Saturday,...

Men’s Shed spiffs up ”The Cloister” at Kintail

On June 19th six members of the Naismith Men's Shed spend the afternoon spiffing up the grounds around ”The Cloister” at the Mill of...

Yard of the Week, July 5 2003

This week’s Almonte District Horticultural Society ‘Yard of the Week’ goes to 337 Spring Street. This is an expansive garden encompassing two sides of...

Almonte Civitan Club supports Lawn Bowling Club

On June 22, 2023, the Almonte Civitan Club presented the Almonte Lawnbowling Club with a sponsorship donation. Thank you Civitan for your support. Just a reminder...

CP hospital emergency department closed overnight, July 3

Temporary Closure of Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Emergency Department The Emergency Department (ED) at Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) will close...

Winning numbers for WIN2023 lottery are announced

Canada Day Celebrations at Almonte and Carleton Place hospitals kick off early with WIN2023 lottery sell-out. Winning numbers listed below - Ticket buyers should check their...

Yard of the Week, June 27 2023

This week’s Almonte District Horticultural Society ‘Yard of the Week’ goes to 170 Church Street. A sculptural tree dominates the small front yard which...

Twenty-three thousand reasons to celebrate!

The dedicated members of the Almonte Community Co-ordinators (The Hub/Rebound) had lots to celebrate at their Annual General Meeting on June 12, 2023. Everyone...

Greek Chicken Orzo Pasta

by Susan Hanna This tasty chicken and pasta salad from Half Baked Harvest feeds a crowd. Marinate the chicken in pesto and balsamic vinegar. Make...

Countdown is on for Car or Ca$h for Healthcare Hospital Lottery

The Countdown is on for the GRAND prize draw in the The WIN2023 Car or Ca$h for Healthcare Hospital Lottery. Get your tickets before this Friday,...

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