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Diana’s Quiz – August 8, 2026

by Diana Filer 1.  How many breaths do...

Diana’s Quiz – August 8, 2026

by Diana Filer 1.  What is the name...

Be aware: Mississippi water flows “significantly higher than normal”

Residents and visitors are advised that water...

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Home Hospice North Lanark offers new grief and bereavement support group beginning August 18

Home Hospice North Lanark (HHNL) is inviting members of the community who are coping with the loss of a loved one to participate in a new 7-week Grief and...

Grilled Shrimp with Charmoula Sauce

by Susan Hanna This recipe from America’s Test Kitchen combines grilled shrimp with tangy charmoula, a condiment that originated in North Africa. For the sauce, combine pepper, onion and spices...

Honey Sesame Halloumi Spinach Salad

by Susan Hanna If you are looking for a tasty, light meal on a warm summer day, try this salad from NYT Cooking. Make the dressing and toss it with...

Lemon-Butter Cod with Orzo and Asparagus

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Half Baked Harvest is a tasty and healthy one-pot meal. Cook fish in a cast iron pan and then...

Millworkers Staircase is in place near Textile Museum

After years of planning and fundraising, the new version of the Millworkers Staircase was dropped into place on Coleman Island near the Textile Museum...

Soy-Glazed Chicken Breasts with Pickled Cucumbers

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking uses a pan-steam method to cook skinless, boneless chicken breasts quickly while keeping them moist. You can...

Thanks from Myrtle Crawford on her 100th birthday

Our sincere thanks to each and everyone who called, sent cards, flowers and gifts on the occasion of my 100th birthday.  A very special...

Frontline workers invited to complete brief U of O survey

University of Ottawa Frontline workers 15-minute questionnaire: Optimal Workplace Factors  If you identify as a frontline worker in any domain we invite you to share your...

Local hospitals hit by COVID ‘ripple effect’

The recent increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in local communities has impacted patient care at Almonte General Hospital and Carleton Place &...

COVID outbreak declared at Pakenham Public School

Parents, guardians, staff and students at Pakenham Public School received notification today that the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has declared an outbreak...

Almonte General Hospital welcomes two new family physicians

Dr. Charlotte Dawson and Dr. Brandon Harvey are the newest family physicians to join the Ottawa Valley Family Health Team, but they are no...

A Little Eggplant Parm

  This mini eggplant Parmesan from Alison Roman (it serves two as a main dish or four as a side dish) delivers delicious results without...

The Tapestry of a Day

by Heather Phaneuf Ours is a mill town, its history well-rooted in textiles and the power of a river to create the warp and weft...

Cattle killed in Pakenham-area rollover

The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a single-vehicle collision on the 12th Concession of Pakenham at 12:55 pm on...

The power of connection

Local Organizations Work Together to Make Resources Available Last September a gentleman from the community reached out to Nancy Deschenes, Chair of the Home Hospice...

Volunteers needed at Clayton Seniors Housing Corporation

Are you interested in affordable housing for seniors in the Clayton area? The Clayton Seniors Housing Corporation is seeking volunteers to serve as Board members...

Korean Barbecue-Style Meatballs

by Susan Hanna These baked meatballs are a snap to make and cook in 15 minutes. Combine scallions, tamari sauce, garlic, salt, pepper and crushed...

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