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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...

Leeds, Grenville and Lanark region moved to Yellow-Protect Level

Today the government of Ontario announced that the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark region will move from the Green–Prevent level to the Yellow – Protect...

Handcrafted cutting boards in time for Christmas

Union Hall craftsman John Moore is at it again!  John’s handcrafted hardwood cutting boards were a big hit at the Almonte Farmers’ Market this...

Home Hospice North Lanark: Wrapping up 2020

Wrapping Up 2020 An Update From Home Hospice North Lanark Hike for Hospice 2020 Mary Maloney, at 100 years of age, was the most senior participant, and...

Margaret Duncan receives Bert McIntyre Memorial Award for Volunteerism

Margaret Duncan, 2020 recipient of the Bert McIntyre Memorial Award for Volunteerism to the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation Long-time Almonte resident and community...

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

by Susan Hanna These chicken enchiladas from Ina Garten’s Modern Comfort Food take some time to make, but the results are worth it. While you...

Celebrating Dr. Christiane Deschenes

Last spring, Dr. Christiane Deschenes officially retired, after caring for patients in our region for more than 40 years. She has also completed her...

Wayne Lockhart retires from 51-year career as Almonte barber

I would like to take this opportunity to announce my retirement from barbering as of December 31 of this year. I have been barbering in...

From Appleton to the Andes

A young man who grew up in Appleton is now spending a lot of his time in the Ecuadorian Andes, where he is helping...

Online fundraising auction for Lanark Interval House

All proceeds go directly to support Lanark Interval House. Great opportunity to purchase some Christmas gifts and support a much needed local charity. Pick-up...

‘Making merry with maple’

CTV News recently ran an excellent story about how Fulton’s Pancake House and Sugar Bush and other local businesses have worked together to find...

Things are going downhill, in a good way

Winter weather brings winter fun, as these lovely action shots from Christine Moses this week remind us.

Bucatini all’Amatriciana

by Susan Hanna This New York Times version of the Italian classic dish Bucatini all’Amatriciana is delicious. Bucatini is a thick, spaghetti-like pasta with a...

Mill Street is starting to look a lot like Christmas

Beautification Committee volunteers were in downtown Almonte last Friday to set up the large Christmas tree in the Naismith Square and do a last...

All fired up for a very beany day

Saturday, Nov 7, dawned bright and beautiful and stayed that way. Friends of the Neighbourhood Tomato Friendship Oven hosted a free ham and Baked...

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