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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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Election 2014: Who's running so far

As part of the Millstone's 2014 municipal election coverage, we present this "unofficial list" of candidates for Council as reported on the Mississippi Mills...

Local youth celebrate achievements, growth with star-studded evening

TYPS Almonte’s Youth Centre joined local community members, businesses, and community organizations in celebrating the incredible youth of Mississippi Mills for their achievements and...

Public Consultation Session – Downtown Almonte Heritage Conservation District Study & Plan – TONIGHT

Public Consultation Session Thursday, August 14, 2014 Almonte Old Town Hall Auditorium Presentation at 7:00 p.m. Property owners and interested members of the community are invited to attend...

MRPC wants to make a Metcalfe Park "a gem"

EDITOR'S NOTE: Scott J. Newton of Mississippi River Power Corporation sent the following reply to George Yaremchuk's question about plans to improve Metcalfe Park....

Enerdu votes pass Council on Tuesday

Two votes were brought before Town Council tonight regarding Enerdu's plan to expand its hydroelectric plant in the heart of Almonte. Both motions were...

Election 2014: Which Councillors show up to meetings?

Mississippi Mills will elect a new Mayor and Council on October 27 2014, as municipal elections are held across Ontario. Between then and now the...

Appleton Wetland at tipping point — Enerdu plan must be delayed, says 76-page scientific report

After thriving for thousands of years, the Appleton Wetland is now endangered due to man-made effects of summer flooding caused by manipulation of water...

Puppets Up is Here!! 10th anniversary edition

by Edith Cody-Rice Last minute preparations on Friday evening as the Puppets Up! volunteers swing into action for the festival   AND THE CURTAINS GO UP ' on...

Appleton boat launch to be used to put an excavator and barge in the Mississippi River

Facility Operator Jeff Bretzlaff of the Appleton GS is advising that an excavator on a barge will be put into the river from the...

Capacity is limited at the Committee of the Whole meeting July 29

There may be a large crowd at the Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, July 29. The Millstone has been advised that the...

Town Council to discuss heritage by-law on Tuesday, July 29, 2014

The Committee of the Whole of the Mississippi Mills Town Council will discuss the preparation of  a by-law to limit changes in the proposed...

Ottawa mayor Watson receives Noreen Young caricature puppet

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the incredibly popular Puppets Up!International Puppet Festival, Noreen Young, artistic director and puppet maker today presented Ottawa Mayor Jim...

Good attendance and smiles mark the Almonte Fair

by Marilyn Snedden This year's Almonte Fair was blessed with perfect weather and the  directors are thankful for that since the attendance was good and...

Almonte resident James Hugessen awarded the Order of Canada

Retired Federal Court of Appeal Justice and Almonte resident Jim Hugessen has been awarded the Order of Canada. His name appears on the recent...
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