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Lanark County Council Highlights – March 27, 2024

Posted on Tuesday, April 02, 2024 12:35 PM

Press Release – Lanark County

Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held March 27, 2024.

Agreement with Rideau Community Health Services Ending: Lanark County Council has agreed to end a purchase of service agreement with Rideau Community Health Services (RCHS) for substance use counselling services due to a funding reduction.

The recommendation follows a report to the community services committee of the whole earlier this month by Ontario Works Manager Buffy Armour, who...

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‘Net-Work’ by Adrian Baker: New Exhibit at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

Posted on Tuesday, April 02, 2024 12:34 PM

Press Release – Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

Join the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum (MVTM) on Saturday, April 27 from 1-4 p.m. for the exhibit opening of “Net-Work” by Adrian Baker. The exhibit will be on display from April 27 to July 6.

“Net-Work” is a socially-engaged fibre art installation that has drawn both national and international interest and participation. This ongoing collaborative fiber art installation was one of the ten finalists for the 2021 Berlin Social Arts Award....

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WIN2024 Car or Ca$h for Healthcare Lottery Features More Than $168,000 in Prizes

Posted on Thursday, March 28, 2024 04:19 PM

Press Release – Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation

The Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation and Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation today announced that the WIN2024 Car or Ca$h for Healthcare Lottery features more than $168,000 in prizes including a 2024 Corvette Stingray.

Keith Bean, owner of Bean Chevrolet Buick GMC is one of the generous prize sponsors again this year and has gifted the 2024 Red Corvette Stingray Convertible valued at $115,000.

Mississippi Mills Public Library - 2023 Annual Review

Posted on Thursday, March 28, 2024 11:52 AM

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Sanitary and Storm Sewer System Flushing Underway

Posted on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 11:26 AM

Residents are advised that flushing of the sanitary and storm sewer system in certain areas has begun and may last until April 12, 2024. 

The areas affected include areas north of Queen Street and Ottawa Street, and the Island in Almonte.  The stormwater sewers in Appleton will also be affected by this work. 

Mississippi Mills has retained Clean Water Works Inc. to complete these works. During this time there may be minor traffic impacts. Residents in the affected areas are advised to ensure all...

Changes at the Language Express Preschool Speech and Language Program

Posted on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 11:00 AM

Press Release – Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) released new guidelines for Preschool Speech and Language programs and School-Based Rehabilitation Services (SBRS) in August 2023.  The guidelines state that PSL services must end at school start and that there should be a smooth and seamless transition to school board and SBRS services. The guidelines also emphasize “Tier 1” services and inclusive and culturally...

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Municipal Office Closures - Good Friday and Easter Monday

Posted on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 08:30 AM

The Mississippi Mills Municipal Office, will be closed Good Friday (Friday, March 29) and Monday, April 1 for Easter.

The Municipality's Building and Planning and Recreation and Culture Departments at Almonte Old Town Hall will also be closed on these days. 

Offices will re-open on Tuesday, April 2 at 8:30 a.m.

For your convenience,  there is a mail slot located to the left of the Municipal Office entrance (3131 Old Perth Road) to drop off payments and other documents.

In case of a municipal...