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For sale: Exercise equipment

Joroto XM16 Exercise Bike Belt-driven, magnetic resistance,...

Film Society drops off gift to the MM Public Library

Members of the Mississippi Mills Film Society...

5 Wednesdays in July concert series

Friends of Augusta Street Park volunteers have...

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Operators are NOT standing by: The Millstone’s occasional fundraising drive

I’m pretty sure I’ve used this gag before, playing off the catchphrase heard in countless infomercials and telethons. Anyway: The Millstone isn't holding a telethon. But you may have read...

The Millstone is 15 years old today

by Edith Cody-Rice When my husband, Val Sears, and I built our home in Almonte in 2007–08, Val —retired from the Toronto Star — decided he would create a press...

Mayor Lowry is standing for re-election

Mayor Christa Lowry has sent us this note: April 30, 2026 To the residents of Mississippi Mills: I am proud to share that I am standing for re-election as Mayor of Mississippi...
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The Millstone wishes to be a civil forum for the discussion of issues affecting Mississippi Mills. We welcome comments on our stories. Here are...

Listen to the Almonte all-candidates meeting online

The Millstone has obtained an audio broadcast of Thursday night's Almonte Ward all-candidates meeting in its entirety (with the exception of one or two...

All-candidates meeting tonight, Thursday, at Old Town Hall

The Millstone reminds readers of the Almonte all-candidates meeting beginning at 7 pm tonight, October 9, at the Old Town Hall. Hosted by the TYPS...

The Town of Mississippi Mills publishes notice of the passing of the heritage bylaw

The town of Mississippi Mills has published notice of the heritage bylaw which was recently passed which freezes alterations to buildings in the proposed...

Mississippi Mills River Run raises $16,000

The September 6, 2014 Mississippi Mills River Run raised $16,000, organizers announced today. “After expenses, the Run raised $16,000 to support the purchase of medical...

Smile Cookie Campaign raises $2,837 for AGH/FVM equipment

The 2014 Almonte Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign raised $2,837 to help purchase patient care equipment for Almonte General Hospital and Fairview Manor (AGH/FVM). “Almonte...

Robert Bateman signs Stop Enerdu petition

By Laurie Sattler Esteemed Canadian artist and environmentalist Robert Bateman has thrown his support behind the concerned citizens of Mississippi Mills hoping to stop Enerdu...

Exhibitors and participants deem Seniors Expo 2014 a resounding success

by Maggie McLeod With presentations on topics as diverse as tax benefits for seniors and meetings with elected officials through to chair yoga, the Mills...

Note to readers: Anonymous comments

The Millstone has been pleased to see the comment section below each article become an increasingly lively place for disc­ussion about important issues in...

Terry Fox Run raises $2,000 for cancer research

by Brad Jones The Almonte 2014 Terry Fox Run went off without a hitch. The weather  gods smiled as the weekend showers from the previous...

Tourism Ministry heritage consultant contributes to the discussion about Heritage Districts

Andrew Jeanes posted this comment on the Millstone site. We wanted to make sure that our readers see it so are posting it as...

Special meeting of the Committee of the Whole re changes to the rural severance policy to be held on September 18

by Shaun McLaughlin The mayor called a special meeting of the Committee of the Whole for Thursday, September 18 at 6 pm to once again...

What does a Heritage Conservation District mean to property owners?

by Edith Cody-Rice Overall, Heritage Conservation Districts (HDCs)  are distinct groupings whose character derives from the natural and cultural resources within its boundaries. Beyond its...

The Royal Bank of Canada is rebuilding its Pakenham branch

T he Royal Bank of Canada is breaking ground for a branch in Pakenham. The ground breaking ceremony took place on September 11 Almonte and...
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