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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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Telling Tales: how your library transforms your community

Jane had worked as a cleaner all her life. It’s a job she loves, but she suddenly found herself in need of a new employer....

School buses cancelled for Friday, December 16

Please be advised that all school transportation is cancelled for schools within the Upper Canada District School Board tomorrow, Friday, December 16, due to...

Review: ‘Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief’

Did you know that Home Hospice North Lanark has special sections in our local public libraries that hold a curated collection of books that...

Hot Honey Roasted Carrots and Lentils

by Susan Hanna I recently purchased Evergreen Kitchen by Canadian recipe developer Bri Beaudoin and am loving it. The recipes are for weeknight vegetarian meals...

Support an Appleton man’s work to help educate indigenous Ecuadoran youth

Education in Piñán – A Lot Can Happen in a Year Last year we told the story of a young man from Appleton who is...

Jeff Mills retires from long career in community development

A Visionary and a Doer Jeff Mills says that when you see inequities, it’s hard to walk by. And he never does. This month, Jeff...

Sheet Pan Chicken with Lemon and Olives

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Bonnie Stern’s Don’t Worry, Just Cook is a perfect make-ahead meal for a casual dinner party. Marinate chicken, onions,...

Almonte General Hospital CT scanner going to tender

CT campaign reboot takes place More than 60 special hospital donors, board members, volunteers and staff held a celebration at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum...

Please keep help supporting orphans in Haiti

Christmas at a Locally Sponsored Orphanage in Haiti While we celebrate Christmas here in Canada, 22 children at Centre Vie Orphanage in St. Marc, Haiti,...

Annual tree fundraiser launches just in time for Christmas shopping

Living trees and shrubs are the perfect gift — the very definition of environmental responsibility, they are not disposable or single-use, and will grow...

AGH emergency department closed tonight until morning of November 30

The emergency department at Almonte General Hospital will be closed as of 5 p.m. today and is expected to re-open at 7 a.m. tomorrow,...

Stay safe: Don’t use space heaters with extension cords

'Tis the season for space heaters and a good time to remind folks that they should never be connected to extension cords or power...

Home Hospice North Lanark asks community to think of them on Giving Tuesday

Recent Successes Trigger Need to Raise Our Fundraising Goals Mary* is 48 years old. She and her husband live with their children aged 11, 13...

Anna’s Quinoa Salad

by Susan Hanna Bonnie Stern has co-authored a new cookbook with her daughter, Anna Rupert and it’s a great collection of delicious recipes. This salad...
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