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ADHS students create ‘memory boxes’ for parents who experience perinatal loss

Families experiencing perinatal loss at Almonte General...

What’s in a name? A century-plus of Ontario babies

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ADHS students create ‘memory boxes’ for parents who experience perinatal loss

Families experiencing perinatal loss at Almonte General Hospital will soon receive handcrafted memory boxes thanks to a compassionate community initiative involving The Souls Nest, Almonte and District High School,...

What’s in a name? A century-plus of Ontario babies

I’ve written here before about my interest in the spread of AI technologies, from their halting early steps when they seemed like little more than mildly amusing party tricks,...

Al Potvin Family foundation donates $40,000 to help support Civitan accessible playground

The Al Potvin Family Foundation (APFF) is pleased to announce a recent donation to the Almonte Civitan Club in the amount of $40,000. The donation will go towards the Civitan Club’s fundraising...

Local schools to take part in International Space Station project

Extra! Extra! Read All About It! Three Local Schools Ready for a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity, Thanks To UCDSB’s Real World Learning Support. Students at Pakenham P.S., Naismith...

Community Compost Composers are looking for your leaves

The Community Compost Composer team is ready to accept Almonte’s leaves to make fungal dominant compost (FDC)/leaf mould-Gardeners Gold! FDC re-enlivens the biology of...

Grilled Steak with Tomato Tartare

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking is a good way to use up end-of-season tomatoes. Marinate the steak in Worcestershire sauce, oil, salt...

Palestinian olive oil—save the shipping cost to Almonte

Jacob Berkowitz I want to share an opportunity to buy some amazing olive oil—and in the process directly support Palestinian farmers and families. The back story:...

Fresh Tomato, Basil and Prosciutto Pasta

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking is a quick and easy way to use up end-of-summer tomatoes and basil. Sauté garlic and tomatoes...

Plant sale at the Library, September 20

Almonte & District Horticultural Society Fall Plant Sale Saturday, September 20, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Located at the Library Gardens (behind the library) 155...

Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad

by Susan Hanna This summer I’ve been making many of the recipes in Canadian cook and author Greta Podleski’s new cookbook Every Salad Ever. It’s...

Be a Leader in Care: HHNL is Hiring a Manager, Clinical Services

Home Hospice North Lanark (HHNL) is more than a place that provides hospice care—it’s a community. Every day, our Program Coordinators and Visiting Volunteers...

Cooking Club welcomes new members

Are you a foodie? Would you like to get together and share food inspiration with like-minded people in Almonte? We are a small group of...

Honouring Canada’s contribution to Bomber Command

Peter J. Usher This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.  There has been regrettably little observance of this...

Support Parkinson Canada SuperWalk participants at Orchard View

On Saturday September 13th, my wife Araina and I will be participating in the Parkinson Canada SuperWalk at Orchard View Gardens by the Mississippi...

Chicken Shawarma Skewers

by Susan Hanna This recipe, adapted from Real Simple, is perfect for a barbecue. Drizzle pepper and onion with oil and salt. Sprinkle chicken with...

Almonte Junior Civitan is looking for new members

Calling students in Grade 7 to 12! Almonte Junior Civitan is open to new members! Do you want to earn volunteer hours and help make...

Home Hospice North Lanark seeks Part-Time Program Coordinator

Who Shows Up When It Matters Most? When a loved one is diagnosed with a life-limiting illness, families are suddenly faced with more questions than...

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