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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...

Mustard-Glazed Pork Skewers with Grilled Sweet Potatoes

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Canadian Living combines pork tenderloin and vegetable skewers with sweet potatoes that have been cooked, sliced and grilled. You...

Help fill school backpacks for local youth

3M Canada & United Way Lanark County backpack drive returns! Believe it or not, back to school season is right around the corner, and...

MM bicycle lovers chime in

2019’s June Bicycle Month was a success, as shown in this small sample of bicycle postcards filled out by Mississippi Mills residents. Perhaps you...

Peanut Shrimp Crunch Bowls

by Susan Hanna In this yummy dish from Canadian Living, quinoa is tossed with a spicy peanut dressing and topped with cooked shrimp, veggies, greens...

ADHS 2019 valedictory address

Following is the valedictory address to the ADHS 2019 graduating class, presented by Pippa Norman. ​Good morning faculty, friends, family and peers. I am honored...

Vendors sought for Senior’s Expo in September

Ninth Annual North Lanark Seniors’ Expo on September 5 Includes 'Navigating the Health Care System' workshop Building on the success of the past seniors’ expos, the...

AGH river raft race is on soon, enter a team!

On Saturday, August 10, Almonte General Hospital holds its third annual ‘Paddle for AGH’ raft race at the Fairgrounds. The rules are simple – your...

Steak and Egg Cobb Salad

by Susan Hanna Now that the weather is finally warming up, I’m in the mood for main-dish salads. This recipe from the Canadian Living Summer...

Sesame Chicken with Cashews and Dates

This easy stir-fry from the New York Times gets a flavour boost from fresh ginger, garlic, scallions, dried chiles, cashews, dates and fresh herbs....

Thefts in and around town

We received this note from a reader. We've seen other reports of items going missing from properties in and around Almonte in the past...

Gratitude from Hub Hospice Palliative Care

The Board of Hub Hospice Palliative Care is feeling a LOT of gratitude! You, the people of North Lanark, including Mississippi Mills, Carleton Place, and...

Easy Potato Salad with Pork Rib Chops

The Canadian Living Summer Collection is now available on newsstands and it contains more than 100 great summer main dish and side salads. This...

A walk in Almonte

by Karen Hirst The Mighty Mississippi pulsated for weeks on end this Spring  in a frenzy of foaming suds and splashing currents as it cascaded...

Spicy Pork Bowl with Greens

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Bon Appetit comes together quickly, making it an ideal weeknight supper. Marinate pork tenderloin in a chile-ginger-garlic-soy sauce while...

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