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

Film Society drops off gift to the MM Public Library

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5 Wednesdays in July concert series

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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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Almonte residents out in force to oppose zoning by-law amendment

On Tuesday February 4, 20 14, residents near a vacant parcel of land at the corner of Harold and France Streets in Almonte turned...

The Hospice celebrates the $55,000 in donations received in its first full year of operation

In the first full year of operation of the Hospice,  the community has donated over $55,000. Donors include service clubs, churches, and interest groups,...

Hub donates to the Hospice

by Glenda Jones In late November 2013, the Hub held a very successful Glitz Gala to support local projects, one being the Hub Hospice. At...

Perianne Jones skis to a 5th place finish in the Ladies' Sprint Quarterfinal

Perianne Jones qualified this morning for the Ladies' Sprint Quarterfinal at the Olympics then skied to a 5th place finish in the quarterfinals. Her...

Perianne Jones skis to a 5th place finish in the Ladies’ Sprint Quarterfinal

Perianne Jones qualified this morning for the Ladies' Sprint Quarterfinal at the Olympics then skied to a 5th place finish in the quarterfinals. Her...

Step up your efforts to prevent cardiac disease during heart month

February is heart month, a perfect time to step up your efforts to prevent heart disease. Here are some tips from Harriet Soudant, a...

Almonte ‘co-housing’ proposal is top story on CBC news site

by Brent Eades The Millstone recently reported on Jeff Mills' proposal to create a 'co-housing' project here in Almonte. What is co-housing exactly? It's an unusual...

Childhood home of James Naismith has a new owner

The Naismith House, on County Road 29 between Almonte and Pakenham, is the boyhood home of James Naismith the inventor of basketball and was...

Local chocolate maker Hummingbird to open its doors to the public on Saturdays through February, 2014

by Edith Cody-Rice The Ottawa Citizen devoted the front page of its Food section today to Almonte's  Hummingbird Chocolate Maker. The chocolate has been receiving...

Mississippi Mills Fire Chief Art Brown to retire June 27, 2014

by Edith Cody-Rice Mississippi Mills Fire Chief Art Brown has announced his retirement after 45 years of service to Mississippi Mills. He handed his letter of...

Shirley Deugo and Al Potvin wedding raised $8,000 for the Hub Hospice

The wedding of Shirley Deugo and Al Potvin on December 28, 2013 was a unique affair. They invited only their closest friends - the...

New Rebound now open

by Glenda Jones Over  40  people attended the grand opening of Rebound, and were treated to Equator coffee, HFT donuts,  and special discounts at the...

Rural community opposes paintball business in Drummond / North Elmsley

by Neil Carleton The first people to arrive Monday night were seated by 5:00 p.m.  When the public meeting was called to order a few...

Long-service awards ceremony honoured AGH, FVM and LCAS staff

On December 7, 2013, 69 staff members of Almonte General Hospital (AGH), Fairview Manor (FVM) and Lanark County Ambulance Service (LCAS) were honoured...
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