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114th Eastern Ontario Firefighter Games, Saturday, June 20

The Eastern Ontario Firefighter Association is hosting...

Keith Munro — Celebration of life, August 1

Come and celebrate the life of Keith "Greaser"...

Community breakfast at St. George’s Anglican Church, May 9

Free community breakfast on Saturday, June 13...

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 club in our new community. In 2010 he placed a small notice in the EMC. A handful of former journalists, would‑be...

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...

Alto: Coming soon to a neighbourhood near you?

by Brent Eades What Is Alto? Alto is a planned high-speed rail network running from Quebec City to Toronto, announced in...

Living

114th Eastern Ontario Firefighter Games, Saturday, June 20

The Eastern Ontario Firefighter Association is hosting the 114th Eastern Ontario Firefighter Games on...

Shrimp Stir-Fry with Chives and Chiles

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Bon Appetit is quick and tasty. Toss shrimp with...

A Slice of Paradise: Bringing neighbours together in Mississippi Mills

Join us for A Slice of Paradise and help celebrate the small moments that...

Arts & Culture

Come out for Almonte Celtfest’s 30th anniversary edition July 3-5!

Almonte Celtfest is celebrating their 30th anniversary this summer and you’re invited to enjoy...

Two exhibitions opening: Cathy Ross and Hannah Cretien at Sivarulrasa Gallery

Shows run: June 6 – July 10, 2026 Vernissage/Artists Reception: Saturday June 6, 2pm-4pm From June...

Love Is in the Air: Calliope women’s choir welcomes spring

Calliope Women’s Choir returns to St. Andrew’s in Pakenham this June with Love Is...

Science & Nature

What is that … Rapturous Song?

Some biologists define songbirds as those perching birds known for their almost musical songs.  ...

What Is That … Early Arrival?

Every year, after making it through a winter full of blustery weather, we are...

Report on MVFN talk: “Forgotten Canoe Routes of the Canadian Shield”

April 28, 2026 The Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists (MVFN) held their annual Spring Gathering and...

Obituaries

Keith Munro — Celebration of life, August 1

Come and celebrate the life of Keith "Greaser" Munro Saturday August 1, 2026...

Sandra McManus — celebration of life

McManus, Sandra Anne Passed away peacefully at the Fairview Manor on April...

Sheila Schroeder — obituary

  Schroeder,  Sheila Rose (nee Smith) Passed away at home in Pakenham. She...

Robert Snedden — obituary

Snedden,  Wm. Robert   February 5, 1961 - May 6, 2026  Suddenly at Bonnechere...

Billboard

Community breakfast at St. George’s Anglican Church, May 9

Free community breakfast on Saturday, June 13 at St....

Summer Flower Show, June 20

The Pakenham Horticultural Society is pleased to extend an...

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Free National Geographics

I hope someone in the Millstone's readership might be...

Wanted: Fun used car

Looking for inexpensive fun used car up to $12,000,...

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Your Letters & Stories

Calling all new residents to Mississippi Mills

Welcome. It’s so nice to meet you. It can be scary moving to a new...

Reader comments on importance of volunteers

I was really pleased to see the News article published on the Mississippi Mills municipal...

A Huge Thank You!

To the people who stopped and helped my husband get up and get home after...

Reader supports heritage status for Pinehurst

I would like to add my support for the recent article advocating "heritage status” for...

Rental housing availability in Almonte for seniors

I would like to add my voice to the plea from Al Jones and his...

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