Science & NatureSwans grace the Mississippi River at Almonte Swans grace the Mississippi River at Almonte March 29, 2015 Millstone reader Patricia Strong last Thursday took these photos of Trumpeter Swans on the Mississippi River at Almonte. Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Related Be aware: Mississippi water flows “significantly higher than normal” August 7, 2026 Autumn in July August 6, 2026 Mississippi Madawaska Land trust welcomes Ramsey Hart as new executive director June 19, 2026 FOLLOW US FacebookTwitter Latest Three ways to support Home Hospice North Lanark’s hike for hospice this October September 19, 2026 Live show at the Legion, September 26 September 19, 2026 For sale: battery-powered fans. deck box September 19, 2026 Michael Thompson — obituary September 19, 2026 Diana’s Quiz – September 19, 2026 September 18, 2026 THULE 4-bike rack for sale September 18, 2026 From the Archives Gardening in Almonte: A Tale of Three Markets Joey Paquette The sun kissed Almonte on Christmas Day SchoolBOX Trip to Nicaragua: Part 1 One-Pan Mediterranean Shrimp Appleton Park fence comes down with the help of Councillor Shaun McLaughlin Reptiles and their role in the web of life – what if they disappeared? Gardening in Almonte: Lots of green tomatoes!