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166th Almonte Fair is nearly here

Well, it is close to one month until the 166th Almonte Fair (September 11-13, 2026). The Almonte Fair has been an annual fixture in our community since 1858 (less 2 pandemic...

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...

Maple and vodka and meat pies, oh my!

When owner Shirley Fulton-Deugo of Fulton’s Pancake House & Sugar Bush, got together with the team from the Dairy Distillery, little did she know great...

Shrimp Tagine

by Susan Hanna The ingredient list for this tasty dish from James Peterson may be long, but once you you’re your ingredients assembled, the actual...

Almonte Lions to give back to essential workers through May

May is the Month to Give Thanks and Give Back! Now that spring is finally here and “the curve is starting to flatten” the Almonte...

A 12-year-old talks about COVID

by Heather Atkinson Future historians will look back on the COVID era and wonder what life was like for the average Canadian. What were we...

Home Hospice North Lanark answers the call

“I want to say how proud I am, that everyone—our Nurse Coordinator, Visiting Volunteers, and Board of Directors—have adjusted and rallied so quickly to...

Health Unit gives thumbs-up to community gardens reopening

Giving the Green Thumbs Up to Community Gardens in Leeds, Grenville & Lanark Residents in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark will be able to start planting...

Support local hospitals, win a Camaro convertible

Win2020 Hospital Lottery offers 2020 convertible Camaro and high-quality health care close to home Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation and Almonte General Hospital Fairview...

A reminder from local hospitals: “We’re here for you”

If You Need Care, We’re Here For You The Emergency Departments at Almonte General Hospital (AGH) and Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) are...

Almonte bridge closure starts May 11

Like a lot of people, you may not have been downtown much lately, or driving your car. If not you may have missed the...

Roast Chicken with Rosemary, Lemon and Honey

by Susan Hanna For the past month or so, I’ve been roasting a whole chicken once a week. It’s easy to do, provides one dinner...

It’s time to plant a backyard garden

We’re so excited to be launching our first-ever Mississippi Mills Municipal Backyard Garden Program. Join our Backyard Garden Club by signing up at the link...

Celebrating our volunteers

From the Office of the Mayor: Mississippi Mills has proclaimed April 19 – April 25th as National Volunteer Week. Never has it been more important...

No Almonte Fair in 2020

It is with deep regret that we announce that there will be no Almonte fair in 2020. The Board of Directors did not make...

Health Unit shares facts on face masks

From the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit: Uncovering the facts on face coverings The Government of Canada has recommended the use of face coverings...

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