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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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Carleton Place Nursery offers safe way to buy gardening supplies

Carleton Place Nursery is accepting phoned-in orders for seeds, soil, pots and even some starter herb plants. Customers can phone in and we will...

Crave maple syrup, safely? Fulton’s can help

Many of our valued customers have not been able to do their usual maple shopping at Fulton's this year. We have ways we can...

Equator Almonte launches drive-thru

Hey Millstone team! We just wanted to pass along an exciting message from the roastery: Our Drive-thru is now open! To continue to serve our community...

Spicy Baked Pasta with Cheddar and Broccoli Rabe

by Susan Hanna I don’t know about you, but recent events have me yearning for comfort food and this baked pasta dish from Alison Roman...

Almonte General Hospital COVID-19 procedures in place

To help prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we have made some changes at Almonte General Hospital, Fairview Manor and Carleton Place & District...

Patrice’s YIG offers special shopping hour for seniors and at-risk people

Patrice's Your Independent Grocer has set up a special shopping hour for seniors (65+), those with mobility concerns, and people most vulnerable to COVID-19,...

St Paddy’s Day drinks!

by Mark Cochrane Some of my favourite memories of St Patrick’s day goes back to when my parents hosted the annual Irish party in their...

In support of sweaters and toilet paper

by Gretta Bradley Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2 and the first half of Grade 3 were idyllic. Our days were filled with school, sandlot baseball...

‘Little Rocks’ curlers bring in donations for food bank

The Almonte Curling Club Little Rocks group coordinated a very successful food drive over the past two weeks. The young curlers prepared colourful and informative...

Big thanks for support of 2019 Chistmas stocking exchange

Editor's Note: We've received this (slightly delayed) note thanking the community for its outstanding support of the annual Christmas stockings for adults program. I want...

Spicy Sesame Noodles with Chicken and Peanuts

This delicious, salty spicy dish from the New York Times comes together quickly, making it ideal for a quick supper. Combine red-pepper flakes with...

Pancake dinner at St. Paul’s nets over $1,300 for Food Bank

The final numbers are in and the community Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner fundraiser at St. Paul's on February 25 was a huge success! Thanks to...

Multi-use trails can be great for everyone

EDITOR'S NOTE: Shirley Deugo shared this excellent post from Kristy Wood-Giles on how multi-use trails can work for all who frequent them. Kristy has...

Greek Chicken Stew with Cauliflower and Olives

by Susan Hanna This tasty stew from the New York Times is a great weekend dinner. Brown skinless chicken legs or thighs and set aside....
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