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Diana’s Quiz – August 1, 2026

by Diana Filer 1.  Who composed the music...

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...

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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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Our community pulls together to help the family of Joey Paquette

On Sunday, February 17, the Ottawa Sun published this story about the tragic death of Almonte youngster Joey Paquette and the spontaneous outpouring that...

Helicopter hovers over Mississippi Mills

by Neil Carleton  On Wednesday afternoon, February 20th, a dark helicopter arrived over town from the north-west where it had been observed flying upriver between the...

The Millstone welcomes wine columnist Don Cook

The Millstone is delighted to welcome wine columnist Don Cook. Don is an international wine expert with more than 20 years' experience in the wine...

The Peter Nelson travel stories – preface

Read the first of Peter's stories here  by Peter Nelson These are the stories of travels in the Southern Hemisphere from 1971 to 1975, hitchhiking whenever...

Proceeds from all-terrain vehicle draw to benefit AGH emergency department

March Road Motorsports President Jeff Robertson has a soft spot in his heart for the Almonte General Hospital (AGH) Emergency Department. As a father of...

Peter Nelson’s travels to be published in the Millstone

In November of 2011 The Millstone published a profile of Mississippi Mills' chief librarian Peter Nelson who, it turns out, spent a fascinating 12...

Peter Nelson’s travels to be published in the Millstone

In November of 2011 The Millstone published a profile of Mississippi Mills' chief librarian Peter Nelson who, it turns out, spent a fascinating 12...

Lanark County United Way campaign hits highest level in 25-year history

“Extraordinary” and “overwhelmed” are the words that came to United Way Board Chair Johann Ramsaran as he reviewed the results of the organization’s 2012 Campaign....

Ramsay Women's Institutes awards its honours

Last night the Ramsay Women's Institute recognized two members who have contributed to the branch and our community for over 50 years with Life memberships.Doris Camelon...

Residents express dissatisfaction with Town's response to Enerdu environmental self-assessment

January 29, 2013 Mayor John Levi Town ofMississippiMills 3131 Old Perth Road PO Box400 Almonte,ON  K0A 1A0  DELIVERED BY HAND Re: The Enerdu Project – Planner’s Comments, January 22, 2013 (The Comments) Dear...

Residents express dissatisfaction with Town’s response to Enerdu environmental self-assessment

January 29, 2013 Mayor John Levi Town ofMississippiMills 3131 Old Perth Road PO Box400 Almonte,ON  K0A 1A0  DELIVERED BY HAND Re: The Enerdu Project – Planner’s Comments, January 22, 2013 (The Comments) Dear...

Mills Community Support received donation from Christian Labour Association of Canada

Mills Community Support received a $2,500 donation from the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) as part of the union‘s Building Communities Together program. The...

New VP Patient/Resident Services and Chief Nursing Executive joins Almonte General Hospital

by Susan Hanna Heather Garnett says her new position as Almonte General Hospital's Vice President, Patient/Resident Services and Chief Nursing Executive is her "dream job." "This...

Save the 'Almonte Bubble' on the river

by Mike O'Malley Ask any kid in Almonte where the best place to swim is,  and  “The Bubble” is the likely answer.  If you haven't heard of...
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