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R. Tait McKenzie and Naismith collections will stay at Kintail

Editor's Note: The future of the R. Tait McKenzie and Naismith collections at the Mill of Kintail has been uncertain for some time now. We are pleased to share...

Thank you for your donations

The Millstone would like to heartily and gratefully thank all of the donors who came forward during our recent fundraising drive. You donated over $4000 to The Millstone, which...

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...
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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...

Enerdu – Final Heritage Impact Assessment report available for download‏

On behalf of Enerdu Power Systems, we are pleased to inform you that the Final Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) Report is now available for...

Canada Day celebrations in Mississippi Mills a resounding success

by Tiffany MacLaren Community Economic & Cultural Coordinator Mississippi Mills celebrated Canada Day in style for 2014, starting with a record setting parade and fireworks...

Enerdu: A time for leadership

The Millstone Enerdu’s plan to construct a substantial new hydro project in the heart of Almonte is surely one of the most controversial and emotional...

MVFN members receive training in canoe safety & first aid

The Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists (MVFN) conduct a variety of canoe/kayak and outdoor/wilderness trips throughout the year, as part of their program focused on...

Popular Augusta Street Park concerts continue this month

by Neil Carleton Last week’s potluck supper and outdoor concert at Augusta Street Park in Almonte drew a record crowd that approached two hundred people...

Heritage Conservation Consultant Heather McArthur shares the study postcard

My name is Heather McArthur. I am part of the consultant team that is preparing the Downtown Almonte Heritage Conservation District Study for...

Almonte participates in the annual worldwide Corpus Christi Procession on June 22, 2014

by Bernie MacDonald  Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, and other Christian churches around the world celebrate this anniversary and continuation of Christ’s turning bread...

Mississippi Mills Mayor Levi clarifies his take on the Enerdu controversy

In a response to the the letter from Ted and Jennie Legg below, Mayor John Levi clarified his attitude to the Enerdu controversy. Ted and...

Council of Canadians chair Maude Barlow declares opposition to Enerdu

The campaign to stop Enerdu's plan to build a hydro complex in the heart of Almonte got a high-profile boost this weekend when noted...

Council may have a legal option to delay Enerdu project

by Brent Eades The pages of the Millstone have recently seen heated debate between some members of Council and local residents over the alleged failure...

Lanark County Genealogical Society recalls the success of McDonald descendants family reunion

June 5th, 2014 a very successful John and Ishbel McDonald Descendants Family Reunion commenced with continental breakfast hosted by the volunteers of the North...

Enerdu protest in Almonte is lead story on CBC and CTV news

by Brent Eades Yesterday's grass-roots event opposing Enerdu's plans for a huge hydro plant in the centre of town was the lead story on local...
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