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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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The Enerdu Project has filed its notice of completion

The Enerdu Generating Station expansion and redevelopment project on the Mississippi River at Almonte has filed its notice of completion of its environmental self...

Santa Claus – an exclusive Millstone interview

Knowing what is on the minds of Mississippi Mills children at this time of year, the Millstone once again made a special trip to...

The Town of Mississippi Mills needs your input

From child care and library services, to roads and water, to parks and recreational facilities, we work hard to make sure you and your...

Full house at ‘Almonte’s Interwoven Past’ film premiere

Saturday night was a night of memories, history and fun! The Town Hall Auditorium was packed for the official documentary film premiere of 'Almonte's...

Full house at 'Almonte's Interwoven Past' film premiere

Saturday night was a night of memories, history and fun! The Town Hall Auditorium was packed for the official documentary film premiere of 'Almonte's...

What is in your food?

bu Julia M. Langlois Something you do every day, multiple times. Why then, is it so difficult to inform ourselves of exactly what is in...

Thousands attend Light Up the Night in Almonte

Photo provided by Rod MacIvor, former Almonte resident and UPI/Ottawa Citizen photojournalist Several thousand people jammed Almonte's Mill Street to take part in the 21st...

Leaflets encourage Almonte residents to learn about the Enerdu hydro project

Another successful year for Light Up the Night!  The rain stopped, the weather was mild, and the crowds filled Mill Street in Almonte with...

The spirit of Christmas survives even if the spiritual doesn’t

The Francis Report: Life in a Global Context, is a column dealing with globally significant, locally relevant topics by Millstone columnist Arnie Francis,  Long ago, in...

ADHS students attend Grow Canada Conference 2012

by Julia M. Langlois On Wednesday, November 28, students from Almonte and District High School attended the Grow Canada Conference.  The event attracted students who...

Almonte’s James Bond and Bank of England connection

by Neil Carleton Media stories that have captured international attention recently include the 50th anniversary of James Bond movies, and the recent appointment of Mark...

Lanark County Support Services in Almonte continues to give back

by Leigh Ann Giardino Lanark County Support Services in Almonte is happy to report that we did it. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity from our...

Mississippi Riverwatchers update and website launch

  Since the first public meeting on April 11, 2012,  volunteers concerned about the Mississippi River between Appleton and Pakenham have formed a new group...

Tarot/henna event at Angel’s Roost raises $660 for LCIH

Laurie McCann, Lise Guignard, Ann Gratton and Angels Roost Studio and Spa owner Kathy Blair surpassed their personal goal of raising $500, dontaing $660...
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