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Join the Woods Singers of Almonte

The Woods Singers of Almonte are back...

Thanks to a Caring Community

Many thanks to all those who responded...

Diane Whiting — obituary

In Loving Memory of Diane Whiting Diane passed away...

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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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Great Shoreline cleanup cancelled due to severe weather

The Great Shoreline Cleanup between Almonte and Appleton, scheduled for Saturday September 21, has been cancelled due to expected severe weather. High winds and...

Low-flying aircraft will be buzzing town soon

by Shaun McLaughlin Between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, 2013, the Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines will be doing an airborne survey of...

Almonte scores high again on tourism

The website the Ruralist, the brainchild of two rural Ontarians, is devoted to finding and recommending the best in rural locations and businesses. It...

Altar dedication at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church

The chunking of car doors broke the evening silence as parishioners arrived for the dedication of the altar at Holy Name of Mary Catholic...

Cousteau film crew in town during river cleanup next weekend

by Brent Eades As mentioned in a previous Millstone story, the granddaughter of famed oceanographer and conservationist Jacques Cousteau is filming three documentaries about the...

Tait McKenzie Museum commemorates centennial of the Joy of Effort Medallion with presentations in Sweden

Royal Palace Presentation Box created by Sean Isaacs of Alliance Coin & Banknote in AlmonteIn 1912 the summer Olympics were held in Sweden.  To...

Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup — bring the family

by Brent Eades Events of the past year have made it clear that our town cares deeply about the protection of its river. On Saturday,...

Enerdu flashboard vandalism costly to Mississippi River Power Corporation

The Millstone asked Scott Newton, manager of the Brian J. Gallagher generating station about the discovery of Enerdu flashboard which blocked the intake of...

B4UW to stop in Perth on September 12th!

September 12th is the start of the 2nd annual Bike for United Way, or B4UW, which will be arriving in Perth at the Foodsmiths Parking...

Town wants input on ATV bylaw — have your say

The Town of Mississippi Mills will be hosting two public information meetings to seek public input on proposals to allow All Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s)...

Water restrictions during renovations to the Almonte water tower

During September and October the Town of Mississippi Mills will be making extensive renovations to the Almonte water tower.  The project, led by McDonald...

RiverWatchers issue statement about the disappearance of Enerdu flash boards

Editor's Note: The flashboards placed in the Mississippi River by Enerdu at the upper falls have been removed by a person or persons unknown....

Self-appointed 'animal-control officer' at work in Almonte?

The Millstone received the following bulletin from the OPP today. MISSISSIPPI MILLS, ON – On August 24 at approximately 2:50 pm, Lanark County Ontario Provincial...

Archbishop Prendergast to bless new altar at Holy Name of Mary Church in Almonte

On Thursday, September 12 of this year, Archbishop Terrence Prendergast will bless and dedicate a new altar at Holy Name of Mary Church in...
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