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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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Restoration of the Almonte Cenotaph begins

by Neil Carleton Friday, August 23rd, was a busy day at the Almonte Cenotaph.  R. Tait McKenzie’s bronze sculpture, The Volunteer, was removed for cleaning...

Highland Games on track to biggest and best year ever

by Brent Eades Thousands of visitors streamed into town today for the 30th anniversary edition of the North Lanark Highland Games, and organizers think this...

Almonte hospice service accepting clients as of next month

by Glenda Jones In February 2012, the Almonte Community Coordinators (the Hub) conceived of a palliative care volunteer visitor service that could help clients through...

Almonter Dan Fallak's WoodPosters business makes the news

Once again an innovative Almonte business is making waves. The Ottawa Citizen this morning posted this story abut Almonte entrepreneur Dan Fallak, who reproduces...

Almonte Cenotaph to be renovated by Remembrance Day 2013

The town of Mississippi Mills has been successful in its application for a $12,100 grant from the Cenotaph/Monument Restoration program, run by Veterans Affairs...

Puppets Up! festival draws thousands to town

by Brent Eades Pleasant temperatures and sunny skies helped draw banner crowds to town this weekend for the ninth annual Puppets Up! festival. Puppet troupes from...

Almonte's river may feature in Cousteau documentary

by Brent Eades Almonte and its river may soon feature in a documentary film project led by Alexandra Cousteau, granddaughter of the renowned explorer and...

Almonte’s river may feature in Cousteau documentary

by Brent Eades Almonte and its river may soon feature in a documentary film project led by Alexandra Cousteau, granddaughter of the renowned explorer and...

Puppets Up celebrates Ed Lawrence's 31st anniversary on CBC

In celebration of 31 years advising gardeners on CBC, the Puppets Up! International Puppet Festival presented Almonte resident Ed Lawrence with a caricature puppet...

Opening of affordable Country Street Residences in Almonte is celebrated

The municipality of Mississippi Mills, the government of Canada, the government of Ontario celebrated the official opening of 20 new affordable housing units at Country...

Bell says "isolated issue" caused 911 failure

Lanark County officials have received more information about an isolated issue that occurred with the 9-1-1 system earlier this month, along with assurances that preventive...

Police identify accident victim

Police have identified the deceased in a fatal crash near Ferguson Falls yesterday. Twenty-seven (27) year-old Amanda Dubeau of Mississippi Mills died at the...

Fatal crash closes Highway 7 near Ferguson Falls Road

Officers from the Lanark County Detachment Ontario Provincial Police, assisted by Traffic Collision Investigators and staff from the Ministry of the Environment, are investigating...

Mill of Kintail bridge removal

by W. Troy Dunlop, C.E.T. Director of Roads and Public Works Town of Mississippi Mills Shortly after 10:00am this morning, the bridge on  Ramsay Concession 8 was...
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