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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...

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

Almonte Celtfest is celebrating their 30th anniversary...

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

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...

Helping a new Syrian family settle in Almonte

Last October a new Syrian refugee family arrived in Almonte after a six-year-long application...

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...

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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,...

Daily Crossword

A new, easy crossword every day of the week.

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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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