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Lanark County Outlines Construction Projects for 2024

Press Release – Lanark County

Construction season is nearly here! Lanark County Public Works plans to complete pavement preservation on 17 kilometres of roads this year, with rehabilitation scheduled for 27.9 km and paved shoulders slated for 20.3 km.

The county oversees the construction, operation, repair and maintenance of more than 560 km of roads and 82 bridge and culvert structures.

The total capital budget for this year is $13.7 million, with the federal Canada Community-Building Fund...

Council Highlights - March 19, 2024

At last night’s meeting, Council approved the project framework for Official Plan Amendment 28 – Rural Villages and Rural Vitality. This will ensure all policies, including any associated Zoning By-law Amendments are aligned with current provincial policy and planning trends and provide a municipal planning framework that is supportive of the rural villages and the rural areas, all of which play an important role in the vitality of Mississippi Mills. Components in the process include identifying...

Deadline Extended to March 29 for 2024 Summer Student Employment Applications

If you’re looking for a rewarding summer job experience with the Municipality of Mississippi Mills, there’s still time to apply!

The application deadline has been extended to noon on March 29. Several positions within the Municipality are available:

• Summer Program Co-leaders at Mississippi Mills Public Library (2 positions)

These roles are responsible for planning, promoting and coordinating the summer children’s programming at the Almonte and Pakenham branches.

• Mississippi Mills Childcare Services...

Mississippi River Health Alliance Seeks Candidates for Allied Board of Directors

Press Release – Mississippi River Health Alliance

Help shape the future of Almonte General Hospital and Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital.

The Mississippi River Health Alliance, a partnership between Almonte General Hospital and Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital, is seeking candidates for its Allied Boards of Directors, commencing July 2024.

The Allied Boards provide leadership and strategic direction to the organizations’ four entities– Almonte General Hospital, Fairview Manor...

What is “Housing First” and Does it Work?

Press Release – Lanark County

The following is part of a series about homelessness in Lanark County.

In order to end homelessness, a number of strategies must be put in place. A proven strategy that has been endorsed internationally is “Housing First.” But what is it and does it really work?

The Housing First model uses a recovery-oriented approach to end homelessness. It aims to move people quickly into independent housing and then to provide relevant and appropriate supports for them to be...

Mississippi Mills Babysitting Course – April 20 and 21, 2024

The Municipality is offering a two-day Babysitting Course Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21, 2024.

The course runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days, at the Almonte District High School (126 Martin Street North). The cost is $50 (cash or cheque only). Must be 12 years of age or older to take the course.

For more information or to register, please call 613-256-2064 ext. 603 or 604. Click here for the registration form.