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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

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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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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...

7-year-old offers her birthday gifts to Interval House kids

by Brianne Luckasavitch For many, February can be a difficult month.  We are faced with the cold Canadian winter longing for the sunshine and warmth. ...

Words of wisdom from our older citizens

by Jeff Mills This past Sunday on CBC’s program Tapestry, host Mary Hynes interviewed Karl Pillemer, a gerontologist and professor of human development at Cornell...

Perianne Jones wins bronze for Canada at the World Cup Cross Country races in Sochi, Russia

Perianne Jones (right) of Almonte, Ont., and Dara Gaiazova of Banff, Alta., do a chest bump before accepting the bronze medal in team...

Town responds to the Enerdu environmental self assessment

At its special meeting on January 31st, Council authorized the submission of the following response on behalf of the Town to Enerdu's environmental assessment...

Ted Legg's letter to the Minister of the Environment concerning the Enerdu project

Dear Minister, Enerdu is intending to expand its power generation plant into the Mississippi River at Almonte, above some very tourist-attracting water falls that run...

Ted Legg’s letter to the Minister of the Environment concerning the Enerdu project

Dear Minister, Enerdu is intending to expand its power generation plant into the Mississippi River at Almonte, above some very tourist-attracting water falls that run...

Mississippi Mills council addresses the Enerdu project

At 7 p.m. the Council meeting, chaired by Mayor Levi, began discussion on the Enerdu project. Ten councillors, including  the mayor, appeared before a packed...

Addresses for expressions of concern about the Enerdu hydro-electric project

Millstone reader Ted Legg has suggested that we publish the addresses of authorities to whom expressions of concern may be sent. The main address...

Joachim Moenig, Almonte resident and expert in fisheries biology, weighs in on the Enerdu Project

Mr. Moenig has sent to the Millstone copies of these documents which he has submitted to Mississippi Mills Council and to the Ministry of...

Mississippi Riverswatchers presentation to council – refresher

As a refresher for those interested in Thursday evening's council discussion on the Enerdu Project, here is the presentation made by the Mississippi Riverkeepers...

Neil Carleton submission to council on the Enerdu environmental self assessment

Concerns about the Environmental Report on the Enerdu GS Expansion and Redevelopment Project Neil Carleton January 30, 2013 PREPARED FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS OF MISSISSIPPI MILLS SPECIAL...

Council to finalize response to the Enerdu environmental self-assessment at meeting Thursday

Finalization of Town response to Enerdu environmental self assessment report was added onto a Special Council meeting that starts at 7 pm. on Thursday...

Alliance Coin and Banknote strikes 1 oz silver medallions to promote Almonte

After a couple years of contemplation, Alliance Coin and Banknote has just struck its own 1 oz pure silver medallions (or “rounds”, as they...
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