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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

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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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Blaze destroys family home and business in Elphin village

 by Brent Eades A fast-moving fire Friday morning levelled a family home in the village of Elphin, in the southwest corner of Lanark County about...

Dr. Frank Murphy retiring from practice after more than 40 years

by Susan Hanna   Almonte family physician Dr. Frank Murphy is retiring August 13, 2013 after more than 40 years in practice. “It’s been a most enjoyable...

Almonte resident 17 year old Josie Ainsworth killed in London, Ontario

Almonte resident Josie Ainsworth has been killed in a car/pedestrian accident in London Ontario where she recently moved to attend school. Ms. Ainsworth was...

Vinyl Café sells out Old Town Hall

by Brent Eades Stuart McLean brought his popular Vinyl Café radio show to Almonte this weekend, performing two sold-out shows at the Ron Caron Auditorium....

Dungarvon tower demolition is underway

by Brent Eades A crane and a wrecking crew appeared at the corner of Main and Union streets this morning, making good on Chris Loosemore's...

Fakers posing as Mississippi Mills representatives

Town employee Cory Smith today advised Councillor Shaun McLaughlin  that there are two individuals going door to door in Almonte saying that they are...

Almonte resident fed up with the town: will topple the Dungarvon tower

Almonte resident Chris Loosemore says he has poured his heart, soul and savings into the  preservation of the tower of the Dungarvon building on...

Almonte's Joachim Moenig donates one of a kind historic documentary film to Australia

Local Almonte resident Joachim Moenig is returning to Australia important historical film footage that was presented to his father  as a gift many years...

911 calls go unanswered after man collapses; County investigates

Lanark County is investigating a disturbing 911 incident in connection with the collapse of Carl Welk who died on July 5. Mr. Welk was...

Almonte’s Youth Centre receives boost

OTF grant to help increase mental health literacy for local youth  TYPS Almonte’s Youth Centre is a proud recipient of a $132,500 grant through the...

Vinyl Café story contest winners selected

by Brent Eades A few weeks ago the Town announced a story-writing contest, run in conjunction with the visit to Almonte next weekend by the...

Council agrees unanimously to proceed on Heritage District study

by Brent Eades Town Council agreed last night to begin the process of potentially having the central business district, the riverfront and adjacent areas designated...

Stephen Street proposal approved by council

by Geoff Baskwill Town councillors met last night to review the the report from Town staff regarding the proposed closure of the eastern portion of...

The Green Party takes a stand on the Enerdu project

The Carleton Mississippi Mills Greens have taken a position on the Enerdu Project. Citing many of the concerns raised by local residents, The party...
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