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From the Office of the Mayor – Recent Fires in Mississippi Mills

April 3, 2024

From the Office of the Mayor

On behalf of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills, I would like to extend my appreciation to all members of the Mississippi Mills Fire Department (MMFD) for their response to multiple calls over the last days. From speaking with Chief Williams, I understand that the MMFD performed their duties efficiently and professionally, ensuring that all firefighters and residents were kept safe.

A gentle reminder, please resist the temptation to speculate or share...

Statement from the Mississippi Mills Fire Chief – April 2 Fires

On April 2, the Mississippi Mills Fire Department responded to multiple grass and exterior fires within the Municipality.  

No firefighters were injured in response to these fires. An active fire scene is a stressful environment for our firefighters, families of firefighters, and those affected by these incidents. I would like to remind the public of the importance of refraining from commenting or sharing rumours during emergency situations.   

If a firefighter had sustained an injury, the MMFD or...

Upcoming Author Events at Mississippi Mills Public Library

An afternoon with Terry Fallis on Sunday, April 21, 1 p.m. at Almonte branch

Join us at the Almonte Branch of the Mississippi Mills Public Library for an afternoon of laughter and wisdom with Canadian authors Terry Fallis and Rod Carley!

Since winning the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour in 2008 for his first novel, Terry Fallis has been celebrated as one of Canada’s finest and funniest humour writers. He is the author of nine national best sellers.

Join award-winning author Rod Carley for a lively...

Two Exhibitions Opening at Sivarulrasa Gallery on April 5

Press Release – Sivarulrasa Gallery

MICHAEL PITTMAN: THE HINTERLANDS, April 5 to May 10, 2024.

MARY PFAFF: RIVER OF DREAMS, April 5 to May 10, 2024.

Combined Vernissage/Artists Reception: Saturday April 6, 2-4 p.m.

Sivarulrasa Gallery will present two new exhibitions beginning April 5. MICHAEL PITTMAN: THE HINTERLANDS will run in Galleries I and II. Born in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Michael Pittman’s work examines elements of Newfoundland and Labrador’s history, vernacular cultures, and folklore...

Drinking Water Wise Webinar – Rural Drinking Water & Human Health – Thursday, April 18

From Drinking Water Source Protection

The next Drinking Water Wise Webinar - Rural Drinking Water & Human Health, features a one-hour presentation by Dr. Anna Majury, Clinical Microbiologist at Public Health Ontario.

In this informative session, Dr. Majury will discuss the critical connection between water quality and human health, focusing on rural drinking water systems.

Date: Thursday, April 18

Time: 6 p.m.

Location: Microsoft Teams

Registration is free. Reserve your spot today to ensure you don't...

Pakenham Maple Run Tour – April 6 and 7, 2024

Press Release - Pakenham Maple Run Tour

Like a breath of fresh air, the Pakenham Maple Run Tour on April 6 and 7 will refresh and energize after a long winter.

A tour like no other, The Maple Run Tour is a unique blend of art, fine craft, interesting and heritage buildings and spectacular spring scenery.

Art and fine craft are the roots of the tour, but the Maple Run venues are a tour all by themselves for their history, their architecture or their function. To top all that off, it takes place in...