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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...

Roasted Arctic Char with Lemon and Herbs

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Don’t Worry, Just Cook is quick, easy and looks great. Arrange fish on a baking sheet and drizzle with...

Parkinson’s April 2023 Awareness Month – study highlights higher prevalence

A study published in December 2022, in partnership with the Parkinson’s and Michael J. Fox Foundations in the United States (and including extensive data...

International Women’s Day bonspiel raises funds for Interval House

On March 8 2023, International Women’s Day, 48 women came together at the Almonte Curling Club for a bonspiel to celebrate the event and...

The Hub announces a Bicentennial Story Contest for local students

The Hub and Rebound are sponsoring a Bicentennial Story Contest for students in Mississippi Mills. The contest is open to students in two categories: ...

Are you a caregiver for someone with dementia or other cognitive impairment?

U-First!® is an innovative education program for all members of the care team who are supporting people with behaviour changes due to dementia or...

“Resilience is Futile” presentation at May 6 conference

Plans are well underway for the Imagine – Learn/Inspire/Act Conference being held on Saturday, May 6, at the Almonte Civitan Hall.  The What Now...

Home Hospice North lanark presents a free public education event: Understanding Dementia & Advance Care Planning

Please register soon if you’d like to attend this informative evening. Wednesday, April 12, 2023 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Understanding Dementia — what is it, what...

Winter games results for District 7 Ontario Senior Games Association

The OSGA didn’t hold any winter games this year but District 7 sponsored five events in February and March for locals who played Euchre,...

Cheesy Sausage Pasta Bake with Brussels Sprouts

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Real Simple is great comfort food. Cook the pasta, drain and set aside. Brown the sausage meat and add...

Home Hospice North Lanark’s Comfort Crew is running out of yarn

We didn’t think it would ever happen! When we put out a call in the Fall of 2021 asking if people had unused yarn,...

Almonte hospital emergency department closed night of March 11

Temporary Closure of Almonte General Hospital Emergency Department The Emergency Department (ED) at Almonte General Hospital (AGH) will close at 7 p.m. today – Saturday,...

Home Hospice North Lanark has something exciting coming up!

At Home Hospice North Lanark, we know first-hand how important good memories are. When life gets tough, or when we’re bereaved, it is memories...

Interested in outdoor pickleball in Almonte?

Jim Dagg and Gord Pike Pickleball is big and getting bigger in Almonte – and throughout Canada! There is currently no place to play pickleball outdoors...

Sheet-Pan Sausages with Caramelized Shallots and Apples

by Susan Hanna In this sheet-pan recipe from NYT Cooking, sausages are roasted with shallots and apples until caramelized and then tossed with a little...

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