Stories from the Heart

Remembering Bert McIntyre

Remembering Bert McIntyre

We were saddened to learn of the death of Bert McIntyre on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at his home in Almonte. Bert was a dedicated volunteer and supporter of the Almonte General Hospital and Fairview Manor Foundation. He was a founding member of the organizing...

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Get A Grip!

Get A Grip!

The volunteer teams at Almonte General Hospital and Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital are partnering with Mills Community Support to help keep people safe and healthy during the winter months. The Get a Grip program, as it is known, also helps to reduce...

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Happy New Year Baby!!

Happy New Year Baby!!

Congratulations to Melissa-Sarah Hartwick and Mack Richardson who welcomed their second child at 10:48 a.m. on New Year’s Day at the Almonte General Hospital. Eleanor Richardson came into the world within 28 minutes of Mom arriving at the Hospital from their home in...

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MORE THAN A THOUSAND YEARS OF CARING!

MORE THAN A THOUSAND YEARS OF CARING!

Joan Scott and Heather Clement grew up on neighbouring farms, and never thought they’d end up working at the same place – for 45 years! But they did. Joan and Heather were recently recognized at the annual Employee & Physician Long Service Awards dinner for...

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When I needed the hospital, it was there for me.

When I needed the hospital, it was there for me.

Dear Friends and Neighbours, I received the care I needed, when I needed it, thanks to my wife and the excellent team at the Almonte General Hospital. You see, I have a heart condition known as cardiomyopathy—or to put it simply, Heart Disease. Until a few months ago,...

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Reminders from the Mississippi Mills River Walk & Run Team

Reminders from the Mississippi Mills River Walk & Run Team

The 5th Annual Mississippi Mills River Walk & Run is only days away! In an effort to make on-site registration, kit pick-up and race day logistics run as smoothly as possible, the event organizers would like to share the following updates. RACE KIT PICK UP Race...

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Paddles and Puppets on CTV Ottawa News

Paddles and Puppets on CTV Ottawa News

The rafts are back! The puppets are back!  Al Roberts, Noreen Young and Gloria visit CTV Morning Live and chat with Annette Goerner about all the amazing events taking place this weekend. Be sure to visit the Almonte Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 11, 2018 from...

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