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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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Info sought on March Road break-in and altercation

Lanark County Crime Stoppers sends this notice. Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police is seeking assistance from the public to identify the person or persons responsible...

On retirement

To everything there is a season … Bette Davis hit the nail on the head for most of us when she said "Old age ain't...

My journey with Lanark County Mental Health

by Tracy Stimpson I wanted to share my recent experiences with mental health care in Lanark County. If these words do nothing more than make one...

Charlie Bird’s Farro Salad

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Ina Garten’s new cookbook Cook Like a Pro, is based on the farro salad served at New York City’s Charlie...

Could be a rough commute tomorrow

A reminder to readers who -- like me -- have to commute to downtown Ottawa: a convoy of several hundred trucks from Alberta, protesting...

Vallentyne Bake raises $4,500 for AGH

Big hugs, and thank you for all the support and generosity from everyone at HFT (donut shop) in Almonte. Best record to date -- we...

Winter getting to you? Force spring indoors!

by Judy Wall Late January, through early March, is a great time to take branches from your favorite flowering trees or shrubs to force blooms...

Shaking Beef

by Susan Hanna This is a delicious recipe from Food and Wine that combines spicy beef with fresh greens and herbs. The ingredient list may...

Flashing green light? Pull over

A Facebook post from Shirley Deugo prompts this important reminder, especially to readers who may be new to our area. If you're in traffic and...

Dogs just wanna have fun

Christine Moses sends these great action shots of Krissie Murphy, owner of the Mane Door hair salon, with her dog Piper.

‘Sugar Tyme’

by Dale Odorizzi Have you been lucky enough to drive down Wilson Street in Perth shortly after a snowfall?  If yes, you are likely wondering, “What...

Neil Carleton’s induction to Amateur Radio Hall of Fame

by Alan Griffin (shared from the Radio Amateurs of Canada website) On Saturday, January 19, 2019, with temperatures hovering at -24 Celsius, 50 Almonte Amateur Radio...

Forever Young!

Erica Mckay In case some of you have missed the news, there is a great new program in Almonte called Forever Young.  This program has...

Chicken Francese

by Susan Hanna This recipe was one of the most popular on the New York Times cooking website in 2018. It’s easy to see why:...
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