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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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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...

Armed robbers assault gas station clerk in Carleton Place

View Larger Map CARLETON PLACE, ON – The Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at a Carleton Place gas station. On...

Summer camp at Appleton

Stuart Douglas The second week of summer camp at the North Lanark Regional Museum came to a close on Friday, August 16th after 5 days...
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