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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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Hospice spring trees are selling out, order now!

It won’t be long now until it’s time to dig that hole in preparation for picking up the tree or shrub you ordered from...

Almonte grads have had major roles in Canada’s air force

Former Almonte High School students play leading roles in the Royal Canadian Air Force by Don Dodds, former student and teacher at Almonte and District High...

A homegrown approach to rural high-speed Internet

Robin Sukhu If you live in rural Ontario, you know all about dreaming about high-speed internet.  I live in Mississippi Mills and like most rural...

A young mother talks to her child about suicide

EDITOR'S NOTE: Heather Atkinson shares this Facebook post from her daughter Rebecca, about the death of Rebecca's brother Sam by suicide. Heather says: My younger...

Reason #752 our community is amazing

by Brent Eades I pulled '#752' out of the air, not from some previous list -- but I'm sure with a little thought we could...

Almonte Quilters Guild warms up local ambulances

A gift of warmth and comfort The Lanark County Paramedic Service (LCPS) has a new addition to its ambulances. It recently received a gift of...

Air-Fried Tandoori Chicken Thighs

by Susan Hanna I have a new kitchen toy — an extra-large air fryer. Air fryers aren’t really fryers at all – they are small...

Food Bank storefront moves to new Carleton Place location, April 1

The Lanark County Food Bank (also known as “The Hunger Stop”) is excited to announce that our storefront operation is moving to 84 Mill...

Textile Museum seeks dynamic volunteers

Join our dynamic team. The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum is looking for dynamic, interesting and personable people to join the Reception Group of Volunteers. These...

Calling All Gardeners

Whether you are new to gardening or are a seasoned gardener, your local gardening club may be the place for you.  Either way, you...

Citrus Chicken Rested in Herbs

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Alison Roman’s Nothing Fancy can be made in the oven or on the grill. Marinate the chicken in citrus...

Let your amaryllis thrive

by Paul Pietsch Strange how amaryllis always show up around Christmas. With built-in clocks and mechanisms, these bulbs can easily be available to flower at...

Pigeons slowing down Old Post Office clock

by Brent Eades James Jamison, one of the folks who look after the historic clock atop the Old Post Office on Almonte's Mill Street, sends...

Sheet-Pan Shrimp with Tomatoes, Feta and Oregano

by Susan Hanna Now that the holidays are over, I feel like cooking simple, light meals. This sheet-pan shrimp recipe fits the bill. Create a...
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