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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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Too early? Listen to the arugula!

As an experiment to see how early vegetables could be started in an outdoor raised box, I planted a small bed on March 18...

Almonte Amateur Radio Club donates $1,000 to AGH

Robin Webb, President of the Almonte Amateur Radio Club (AARC), is pleased to announce that the club will donate $1,000 to the Almonte General...

Local health workers: ‘Thank you for nourishing our souls’

Thank you for nourishing our souls  Our local communities care. And we are grateful to everyone who has offered support to the front-line workers at Almonte...

Pitch-In Month postponed, but not forgotten!

A message from the Mississippi Mills Beautification Team April is usually scheduled as Pitch-In Month, a time when we urge residents to come out and...

Neilcorp donation buys protective equipment for Ottawa Valley Family Health Team

Almonte’s Neilcorp Homes donates $6,000 to the Ottawa Valley Family Health Team to purchase Personal Protective Equipment Neilcorp co-owner Robert Dick reached out to the...

Carebridge partners with YIGs on home delivery to seniors, at-risk

We’re Here for You As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, Carebridge is reaching out to support those in need in our local communities. Carebridge...

Vegetarian Bean and Cheese Enchiladas

by Susan Hanna This recipe from the New York Times uses canned tomatoes, canned black beans, tortillas, cheese, onions, peppers, garlic and spices — items...

Almonte Country Haven needs gloves, masks & related — can you help?

Mayor Lowry just posted this on Facebook: {HELP NEEDED} I've spoken with the administration at Almonte Country Haven and they need help with supplies. Do you have...

Macaroni & Cheese Casserole

There are few people in Almonte who do not know someone associated with the Ramsay Women’s Institute. This is the group who bring epicurean...

Keep those shrubs safe!

A reader sends this photo of an amusing tableau outside a house on Jamieson Street, spotted on a walk today.

How to support local merchants

Rick Herrera of North Market on Mill Street has just shared this link explaining what he and other local merchants are doing to ensure...

Meera Sodha’s Chicken Curry

This warming dish from chef Meera Sodha turns chicken thighs into a fragrant and delicious dish to be served over rice. Cook spices and...

Gardening activity to try with young kids at home

by Judy Wall, Lanark County Master Gardeners member Here is an activity you can try while kids are home waiting for COVID-19 to subside. Try growing...

Don’t flush junk down the toilet

Local science writer Jacob Berkowitz sends this note: I’d appreciate it if you’d put a reminder in the Millstone for folks not to flush disinfectant...
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