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Good Food in Schools Forum Spotlights Schools’ Efforts to Build Food Literacy

Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 12:49 PM

Press Release – Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

Partners across Leeds-Grenville and Lanark are collaborating to host the Good Food in Schools Forum at Kemptville Campus on April 11. This one-day event will bring together stakeholders working on school food education and programs across Eastern Ontario, to share efforts to create healthy and positive school food environments.

Organizers are excited to foster these conversations between educators, students, parents, food producers,...

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Changes to Garbage & Recycling Schedule - Good Friday

Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 08:00 AM

Please be advised that if your regular garbage/recycling collection is Fridays, this week it will be collected on Saturday, March 30 due to Good Friday.

Also, a second container may be placed out for pickup at curbside without a bag tag affixed to it, during collections taking place the week immediately following Easter Monday.

For more information, visit our Garbage and Recycling page

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Total Burn Ban in Effect – March 25, 2024

Posted on Monday, March 25, 2024 03:32 PM

The Mississippi Mills Fire Department (MMFD) has changed the Municipality’s open air burning status to a Level 5 – Total Burn Ban due to the current dry conditions. This will remain in effect until further notice.

PLEASE NOTE: All open air fires are prohibited during a fire ban, even for those who have an open air fire permit. This ban applies to all types of burning, including campfires and fireworks.

Please use extreme caution when discarding cigarettes.

Questions regarding the ban or status of a...

Almonte Walk of the Cross – Good Friday, March 29

Posted on Monday, March 25, 2024 09:11 AM

The Walk of the Cross is an ecumenical gathering of Almonte and area's Christian communities on Good Friday, March 29, 2024 at 12 p.m. This event was begun in 2010 and is hosted each year by one of the local churches.

This year the walk will begin by gathering on the steps of Almonte Old Town Hall (14 Bridge Street). A cross will be carried, short readings and the Scripture will be read at each stop. Symbols are placed on the cross at each stop telling the story of Christ's crucifixion.

The route...

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MVCA Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety – March 22, 2024

Posted on Friday, March 22, 2024 12:19 PM

Press Release – Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority

A Water Safety Statement is to provide notice of high flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors that could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. Flooding is not expected.

This Water Safety Statement is an update to the Flood Outlook Statement issued March 8, 2024.

Water Conditions: Water levels across the watershed have peaked and are on the decline. With minimal precipitation...

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Health Unit Promotes Well Water Testing on World Water Day

Posted on Friday, March 22, 2024 11:00 AM

Press Release – Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is celebrating World Water Day on March 22, 2024.

In Ontario we are fortunate to have an abundance of drinking water and it is important to conserve what we have. Not all drinking water sources in Ontario are safe so it is important to test and install treatment if necessary.  Our municipalities take good care of our municipal drinking water systems. If your drinking water comes...

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Lanark County Outlines Construction Projects for 2024

Posted on Friday, March 22, 2024 10:48 AM

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...