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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...

How to transform long-term care

Transformative culture change in long-term care homes: What is it and what does it look like? Sue McDonald, CARP (Canadian Association of Retired Persons) Ottawa...

Dr. Graeme McKillop is new Chief of Staff at AGH

New Chief of Staff says Almonte is a perfect fit Dr. Graeme McKillop contemplated becoming a doctor while living in West Africa in a small...

Poached Chicken Salad

by Edith Cody-Rice  Bon Appetit calls this salad “healthyish” because it is made with poached chicken, lots of greens and a tahini-lime dressing. Light and...

Summer Shrimp Scampi with Tomatoes and Corn

by Susan Hanna Tomatoes + corn + fresh herbs = summer. And when you add shrimp, garlic, hot pepper, wine and butter, you have a...

North Market comes through the Pandemic

by Edith Cody-Rice  Amanda and Rick Herrera, two Almonte based food entrepreneurs, opened North Market two years ago and since the outset have been doing...

Scam attempts on the rise

I've been seeing a growing number of scam reports recently. The latest is calls to local residents supposedly from Enbridge and offering a 'COVID...

Local businesses donate $10,000 to AGH/Fairview

The Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation has received a $10,000 donation thanks to the generosity of three different businesses coming together to help...

Sweet Thai Basil Chicken

by Susan Hanna This is a great recipe from Half Baked Harvest. Cook ground chicken and then add garlic, ginger, peppers and cashews. Cook for...

‘Home Gala’ supports AGH/Fairview Manor

Home Gala promises to be a summer affair not to be missed Imagine enjoying a five-star meal with family or close friends in your...

Sheet-Pan Halibut with Scallions and Cucumber Yogurt

by Susan Hanna This quick fish dish from the New York Times is tasty and uses your garden-fresh scallions, cucumber and herbs. Roast the fish...

Health Unit tells well users: Test and conserve your water

Health Unit urges well owners to test their water and conserve water during low water conditions With many of our conservation authorities declaring low water...

Shawarma-Spiced Chicken Thighs

by Susan Hanna These spiced chicken thighs from Real Simple are simply delicious. Rub the chicken with spices and toss the tomatoes with oregano, oil...

‘Vinyl Cafe’ Almonte episode re-airs on CBC yesterday

by Brent Eades One of Canada's most beloved public figures in recent decades was Stuart McLean, host of CBC Radio's 'Vinyl Cafe' show for over...

Supporting the next generation of healthcare workers

Congratulations to Jordan Ricketts, who is the recipient of this year’s $1,000 Student Bursary Award.  Each year the Fairview Manor Auxiliary and the Almonte General...

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