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Jane Hubert Hillary With deep sadness and loving...

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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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Mississippi RiverWatchers respond to Mark Priddle’s letter re Enerdu

The following is an initial response to the letter from Mark Priddle addressed to Bryn Matthews, Chair of the Mississippi RiverWatchers, and  published in...

Architectural rendering of proposed Enerdu hydro generating station

Mayor John Levi has provided the Millstone with an architectural rendering of the proposed Enerdu hydro generating station.

Scott Newton, GM of Mississippi River Power Corporation reports on repairs to the Brian Gallagher Generating Station

by Scott Newton After extensive repairs, unit #1 was restarted on February 23rd and has been running it at full capacity since that time. Repairs are...

Will Mississippi Mills Council rescind its request for a Part II order in the Enerdu project?

The Millstone has learned of a persistent rumour that Mississippi Mills Council may entertain a motion to rescind their request for a Part II...

Another perspective on the Enerdu Project

Mississippi Mills Mayor John Levi, with permission of the author, Mark Priddle shared the following letter to Bryn Matthews, Chair of the Mississippi RiverWatchers...

Mississippi Mills to carry out fire hydrant flushing

Mississippi Mills will  carry out scheduled maintenance on fire hydrants in the Almonte Ward over the next several weeks. This maintenance is routine, however...

Almonte resident expresses her view of the Enerdu project in a cartoon

Almonte Mill Street business pleads with Mayor Levi to oppose the Enerdu project

Peches et Poivres 89 Mill street, Almonte    (613) 256-5764 pechesetpoivre@gmail.com April 14, 2013   Mr. John Levi – Mayor, Town of Mississippi Mills RE: Proposed Enerdu power generating project for...

A hydro generating plant – a cautionary tale

Almonte resident Brad Jones provided the Millstone with photographs of the Mississippi River Power Corporation's concept of the proposed hydro generating plant (in 2005)...

Branch 240 awards the winners of public speaking contest

The winners of the 2013 Public Speaking Contest were recognized at the April 9th General Meeting of the Almonte Branch 240 Royal Canadian Legion.  The public...

The Millstone welcomes Rosalyn Stevens

The Millstone is very happy to welcome experienced journalist Rosalyn Stevens to the volunteer staff of the Millstone. Rosalyn  was born and raised in...

Millstone food editor Gay Cook wins prestigious Ottawa City Builder Award

Millstone food editor and author, Gay Cook has been awarded the prestigious Ottawa City Builder Award along with her sister Grete Hale. Mrs. Cook...

Community gathers to hear opposition to Enerdu hydro generating plan

By Rosalyn Stevens with files from Edith Cody-Rice More than 300 residents packed the Civitan Hall last Thursday night, April 11, for a community meeting...

Almonte General Hospital president & CEO Mary Wilson Trider responds to CBC’s “Rate my Hospital"

AGH is committed to providing safe, high-quality care for our patients and residents. As of April 11, 2013, we are very pleased with the Rate My...
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