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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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OPP warning community to beware of phone scam

The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are warning the public and continue to raise public awareness on various fraud schemes...

Enerdu – Freedom of Information Requests

by Edith Cody-Rice This is an update on Freedom of Information Requests concerning the Enerdu project in Almonte. As you will recall, Enerdu, which owns...

Book Launch: The Stardust Revolution by local author Jacob Berkowitz

by Mary and Terry Lumsden Have you ever wondered what it means when we say “we are stardust?”. Join local author Jacob Berkowitz and celebrate...

Stir-fried pork, green beans, and red bell pepper with gingery oyster sauce

by Susan Hanna Serves 4. Stir-fries are a great way to get dinner on the table in a hurry. This favourite from the Cook's Illustrated contains many...

The semi-finalists for this year’s My Town’s Got Talent Finale!

 Once again, the talented youth of Lanark County came out to audition for this year’s show.  “We had over 50 performers – dancers, singers,...

Mean and green

by Theresa Peluso Part 1: Green, but not so mean As gardeners everywhere in Lanark County yank out yet another pesky weed from their lawn or...

Councillor takes matters into own hands

Last year Mississippi Mills Councillor Shaun McLaughlin  received a complaint about a rickety rail fence in Appleton Park and the derelict outhouse there. The MM recreation...

MILLSTONE / EDINBURGH – Notes From Away

Recently, during a three-week tour of the UK, Bruce Kingsley and Noreen Young found themselves in the beautiful Princes Street Gardens in central Edinburgh. ...

Appleton Park fence comes down with the help of Councillor Shaun McLaughlin

Councillor Shaun McLaughlin and the Appleton Park fence    Last year Mississippi Mills Councillor Shaun McLaughlin received a complaint about a rickety rail fence in Appleton...

MILLSTONE/EDINBURGH – Notes From Away

Noreen Young and Bruce Kingsley in Edinburgh Scotland    Recently, during a three-week tour of the UK, Bruce Kingsley and Noreen Young found themselves in the...

Mississippi Mills Chamber of Commerce launches its fall season

Fore! Chamber Golf Tournament Adrian Ayotte presents winners trophies to Guido Patrice and his team. On August 29th, over forty golfers turned out for the Chamber's...

Mississippi Mills Chamber of Commerce launches its fall season

Fore! Chamber Golf Tournament Adrian Ayotte presents winners trophies to Guido Patrice and his team. On August 29th, over forty golfers turned out for the Chamber's...

AGH is a top performing acute-care hospital for patient satisfaction

by Susan Hanna Almonte General Hospital (AGH) has been identified as one of Ontario’s top-performing hospitals for patient satisfaction with acute care. The ranking is in...

New hiking trail open

One of the newest gems to discover in Almonte is a 4.2 km recreational trail for hiking, mountain biking and skiing through the forest...
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