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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...
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Review: ‘You’re Looking Very Well: The Surprising Nature of Getting Old’

Review written by Brenda Needham Did you know that Home Hospice North Lanark has special sections in our local public libraries that hold a curated...

Just in time for New Year’s, a new community compost pick-up service opens in Almonte

It is likely that many readers of the Millstone will have already heard of our new composting project. Thanks to many wonderful supporters, the...

Easy Veggie Chili

by Susan Hanna If one of your resolutions for 2023 is to eat more veggies, try this vegetarian chili from Evergreen Kitchen. The ingredient list...

It’s Been a Busy Year for Home Hospice North Lanark

We invite everyone to enjoy our end-of-year newsletter, available here: https://hhnl.ca/newsletters/ Why not sign up to receive your own copy every quarter? You can do that...

Turkey Barley Soup

by Susan Hanna If you are looking for a way to squeeze every last drop of goodness out of the holiday turkey, try this turkey...

AGH emergency closed overnight, December 27, due to staff illness

The Emergency Department (ED) at Almonte General Hospital (AGH) will be closed tonight -- Tuesday, December 27th -- as of 7 pm and is...

First Christmas baby born at Almonte General Hospital brings joy

The snowy drive was so worth it! “It’s definitely been an exciting day!” says Mom Rebecca Paterson. It all began with contractions on Christmas Eve...

Staff illness causes AGH emergency department closure, night of December 23

The Emergency Department (ED) at Almonte General Hospital (AGH) will be closed tonight, Friday, December 23, as of 11 pm and is expected to...

Tidings of comfort & joy & gratitude

My aging neighbour is living on his own and this November I noticed he'd stopped meeting his coffee buddies. As I see people going...

Schools closed in the area tomorrow

Due to anticipated poor weather conditions tomorrow, all Upper Canada District School Board schools will be closed and all school transportation is cancelled for...

Reader expresses thanks for Lions/Civitan Christmas hamper

A reader sends this note: Today I received a beautiful Christmas hamper organized by the Lions Club and Civitan Club. I am so grateful for this...

Chicken with Olives and Roasted Peppers

by Susan  Hanna This tasty recipe from Canadian Living puts dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. Brown chicken cutlets and set aside....

Al Potvin Family Foundation donates $10,000 to local charity

The Al Potvin Family Foundation (APFF) is pleased to announce its first annual grant to the Upper Canada District School Board “Champions for Kids”...

Plaque honours Men’s Shed members who have passed on

The Naismith Men's Shed, part of Men's Sheds Ontario (www.mensshedsontario.ca) and Men's Sheds Canada, has been operating in and contributing to Mississippi Mills since...
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