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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...

Golf tourament pulls in $65K for AGH/Fairview

160 golfers chip in and raise $65K for health care close to home in Mississippi Mills  The 17th annual summer Golf Classic sponsored, by Patrice’s...

Provincial group assesses cycle tourism in MM

Chris George On Tuesday June 4th a group of cyclists from across the province rolled through Mississippi Mills assessing the ride-ability of the Ottawa Valley...

Grand reopening of The Hub, Saturday

Join us this Saturday, June 8th for the official reopening of The Hub at 118 Mill Street, Almonte. The celebration starts at 11:30 am with...

Sesame-Soy Cabbage Wedge Salad

by Susan Hanna This Asian-inspired take on wedge salad from Food and Drink is a tasty vegetarian dish. Make the sesame-soy dressing, sauté mushrooms, scallions...

Lake 88 event nets over $118,000 for local healthcare

Over $118,000 raised in Lake 88 radiothon for local healthcare There were tears and cheers as the first-ever Lake 88 Radiothon ended on May 23...

Good turnout for Lanark County Pride event in Perth

by Liane Shaw On June 1st, the annual Lanark County Pride parade hit the streets of Perth, heading towards a celebration in Last Duel Park. This...

Almonte’s basketball roots make the Washington Post

by Brent Eades Media coverage of Almonte's connection with basketball has gone international with a feature story in the Washington Post yesterday. The lengthy article recounts...

Calling all cyclists: Why do YOU like your bike?

With Spring finally here, you’ve fixed up your bicycle, you’re pedalling all over the place, enjoying your independence and the fresh air, and now...

Chicken Thighs with Chorizo, Spring Onions and Rice Pilaf

by Susan Hanna This tasty recipe from Real Simple combines spicy chorizo sausage with chicken thighs, scallions, red onion and garlic. Serve with a rice-pasta...

Creative local designer comes up with creative fundraiser

North Lanark and area, you continue to amaze! Hub Hospice Palliative Care — and more importantly, its clients — is so grateful for the...

Report on the May 21 Council meeting

by Theresa Peluso More civility and collaboration: The Mississippi Mills Council meeting on May 21, 2019 The May 21 Council meeting was generally civilized.  It was...

Civitan Early Bird lottery winner wins again

Dave Cornell of Ashton, the winner of the first Civitan Lottery Early Bird Draw, won the second Early Bird Draw on Saturday. Congratulations Dave,...

Battle of the Altantic ceremony, 2019

by Brent Eades A total of 4,234 Canadian sailors, airmen and members of the merchant navy lost their lives while trying to maintain shipping routes...

Citrus-and-Chile-Rubbed Chicken with Potatoes

by Susan Hanna  This excellent recipe from Bon Appetit is great Sunday dinner comfort food. Grind coriander and fennel seeds, combine with citrus zest, oil...

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