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Turning 71 next month, the Almonte author, Life Transition Expert and founder of Power Up Your Life is preparing to take her gift of storytelling to one of North America’s largest inspirational speaking stages, where she hopes to turn decades of personal experience into a message that reaches people facing challenges of their own.
Read MoreThe Lanark County Paramedic Service (LCPS) officially opened its rebuilt and expanded Almonte Base this morning, marking a major milestone more than three years after the former facility was destroyed by fire.
Read MoreMore than 80 vendors from across Canada will gather in at Almonte’s Mississippi Valley Textile Museum (MVTM) when Fibrefest returns for its 31st year in September. On Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, the 31st Fibrefest will take place at the museum and at the John Levi Community
Read MoreConstruction is officially underway on a major reconstruction project for Old Almonte Road that will transform a gravel section of the roadway into a paved route while supporting future growth in Mississippi Mills.
Read MoreAn Ottawa man is facing several charges after a vehicle crashed into the porch of an Almonte home and the driver allegedly fled on foot on Monday evening. Lanark County OPP say officers responded to the collision on Martin Street South just before 7 p.m. on Aug. 17. Before officers
Read MoreThe Municipality of Mississippi Mills has advised residents that the Ottawa River Power Corporation (ORPC) will be conducting planned power outages in parts of Almonte this week. Affected customers will receive notification through ORPC’s automated messaging system. The scheduled outages are listed below: Wednesday, August 12 Time: 7 to 9
Read MoreA celebration of Indigenous art, culture, music and history is returning to Almonte this fall with an expanded lineup and more opportunities for the community to learn, connect and participate.
Read MoreThe long August Civic Holiday weekend is often a busy one, jam-packed with community events and summer activities. As the holiday approaches, Lanarkist wanted to make things easier for you as you plan your weekend ahead. We’ve summarized what’s open and closed in Carleton Place and Almonte, and what local services are affected on Monday, August 3, 2025.
Read MoreWeekly Car Toot Bingo returns to the Almonte Fairgrounds on Wednesday, giving residents another chance to support the North Lanark Agricultural Society while trying their luck at a community tradition.
Read MoreA Portland man is facing multiple charges following a violent incident and a subsequent confrontation at a local hospital. Leeds OPP say in a Thursday, June 12 media release that on Saturday, May 31 shortly after 8 p.m., officers with the Leeds County OPP responded to a disturbance in Portland.
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