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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...

Home Hospice North Lanark announces an important new program

Home Hospice North Lanark (HHNL) is proud to announce a new, expanded in-home service for our community members, called “Nav-CARE.” We are one of...

Home Hospice North Lanark donates two televisions to Almonte General Hospital

It was smiles all around when Home Hospice North Lanark (HHNL) presented Almonte General Hospital (AGH) with two new televisions on July 12, 2022. The...

Scams on the rise in our region

I’ve heard several reports recently of scammers attempting to steal money from area residents. The ‘grandparent scam’ is an especially nasty one – typically...

Downtown in the summer

Stephen Brathwaite In the middle of hoe ramming and drilling and trucks beeping as they back up and loaders cruising the streets and a cloud...

Orzo Salad with Peppers and Feta

by Susan Hanna This pasta salad from NYT Cooking is another great side dish for grilled meat, fish or poultry and is also an excellent...

Yard of the Week: July 13 2022

This week’s Almonte District Horticultural Society Yard of the Week goes to the garden at 69 Clyde St. When you arrive at the house...

Empties help fill Hospital and Manor Foundation coffers

It’s time to take your empty beer, wine and liquor bottles back to the Almonte Beer Store because all donations received will go to...

Trial will allow ATVs on some MM roads

A reader brought to our attention this notice from the municipality's website: Mississippi Mills is making it easier for ATVs to access trails by relaxing...

Yard of the Week, July 6 2022

This front yard garden at 46 Malcolm St. Almonte has been evolving for the past couple of years from mostly grass to many flower...

Grilled Corn BLT Salad

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Canadian Living would be a great side dish for your next barbecue. Grill corn and remove the kernels. Cook...

Almonte’s Brody St.Dennis wins 3 medals at National Arm Wrestling Competition

18-year-old Brody St.Dennis has been training hard with his coach Gord MacDonald of Almonte and it shows. He won a silver and a bronze...

Hummingbird Chocolate grand opening, July 9

Hummingbird Chocolate is celebrating 10 years of chocolate making and the grand opening of its new experiential factory, shop and café in Almonte on...

Yard of the Week: June 29 2022

From the Almonte & District Horticultural Society: Beautifully maintained gardens at 314 Greystone Drive in Almonte feature a variety of shrubs and perennials and mature...

Quinoa-Lentil Salad with Grilled Halloumi

by Susan Hanna This recipe adapted from Food and Drink is a lovely vegetarian summer salad. Make the citrus dressing and use it to both...

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