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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...
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Local boat launches to stay open during pandemic, Mayor says

I've received this welcome news from Mayor Lowry: Many of you have been asking about boat launches and whether or not it is ok to...

Gardening in the time of Covid

For me, it is always a small miracle to see garlic shoots emerge in April. The photo, taken April 17, shows rows of garlic...

Cheesy Baked Pasta with Radicchio

by Susan Hanna It may be April, but it’s been chilly outside. That and the current need for comfort food led me to try this...

Another generous donation to AGH, from Carp Ladies Night

Although the annual Carp Ladies Night, scheduled for April 17 had to be cancelled, one group of attendees wasn’t going to be put off...

Free tax clinics for modest-income earners back on

Lanark Renfrew Health and Community Services Free Community Volunteer Income Tax Program RESUMING in modified form Lanark Renfrew Health and Community Services are happy to announce the...

Video of pipe band at Country Haven has over 20,000 views

This lovely video of Almonte Legion Pipe Band Branch 240 members playing for residents of the Haven has had over 20,000 views since being posted...

Japanese-Style Shrimp Salad

by Susan Hanna We all need a little breath of spring these days, even if we can’t go outside as often. For me, that means...

In Praise of Compost

by Jacob Berkowitz I, like many, am craving spring’s return in order to garden. I love to get my hands back in friable soil, to...

An Easter poem of thanks

by Ann LeBlanc There is a worldwide pandemic on this Easter weekend of 2020, Normally family gatherings, food and chocolate eggs, there would be plenty. Keeping us...

Easter message from Mayor Lowry

https://youtu.be/XMXPgpPhV9s Happy Easter from Mayor Lowry This is quite a different Easter this year and I wanted to take a moment to wish you all a...

Church bells to ring across Almonte on Easter Sunday, noon

Please help spread the word! Get ready to hear a JOYFUL NOISE this Sunday at noon as the churches in Almonte celebrate Easter Day! Bells...

Ideas for keeping your kids busy

Cliff Bennett sends along this note: "My Granddaughter Sarah, who lives in Guelph and is owner/director of day programmes for young people, sent me...

Orzo Paella

by Susan Hanna  Here’s another recipe that uses staples from the pantry and freezer. Brown sliced sausage and garlic, add orzo and cook for a...

More donations to local health workers

Thank You to Cavanagh and Others for Your Generous Support The donations just keep coming – and we are very grateful. Over the past few...
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