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AGH FVM Foundation Establishes the Millie and Gene Thompson Endowment Fund

Press Release – Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation

The Board of Directors of the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation announced May 17 the establishment of the Millie and Gene Simpson Endowment Fund. Named in honour of the Simpsons who, after spending more than 20 years summering in Almonte, donated $1.2 million to the Foundation in December 2023, the Endowment Fund will serve both as a legacy to the Simpsons’ philanthropy and as a vehicle to generate funds annually...

Notice of Virtual Public Meeting for Permission Application – May 27, 2024 – 268 Wesley Street

TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held virtually via Zoom on Monday, May 27, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. to consider a proposed Permission application under Section 45 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13.
Please be advised that the Municipality of Mississippi Mills has received the following Permission application (details below) and an attached map identifies the location of the property and the area subject to this application.

File Number: D13-STAN-24
Applicant: Rod Ayotte
Owner: Gail...

Friends of Mississippi Mills Public Library Present Live at the Library – June 2, 2024

Enjoy an afternoon of award-winning bluegrass, gospel, country and folk with CR5 Bluegrass!

Friends of the Mississippi Mills Public Library is hosting this Live at the Library music event Sunday, June 2 at 2:30 p.m. at the Almonte Branch of the library in the garden. In case of rain or heat, the concert will move to the main room inside the library.

Based out of Lyndhurst, Ontario, CR5 Bluegrass (County Road 5 Bluegrass Band) is an award winning contemporary 5-piece bluegrass band originally from...

Public Notice – 2024 Pesticide Use

The County of Lanark and participating municipalities, including the Municipality of Mississippi Mills intend to utilize Wagar & Corput Weed Control Inc. to control weeds along rural roadsides within the County of Lanark

The spraying will occur on pre-selected local municipal and county roads within the County of Lanark.

The contractor will be using the following pesticides registered under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada): ClearView Herbicide (Reg #29752), containing the active ingredients...

Frequently Asked Questions - 38 Main Street East and Related Road Closure

This document was updated with additional information on May 17, 2024.  Why is this an issue? The building has been there a long time and looks fine.

The property owner’s engineer submitted a report to the Municipality on October 4, 2023. A special meeting of Council was held October 6, 2023. At that meeting, Council heard from the Chief Building Official that the owner’s engineer raised significant safety concerns and is of the opinion that winter weather will cause additional negative impacts to...

Council and Committee of the Whole - May 21, 2024

Council and Committee of the Whole will hold their regular meetings on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

Regular session is scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m., followed by Committee of the Whole.

Agendas for the meetings can be found here.

The Silver Chain Challenge Returns This June

Press Release – Lanark County, County of Renfrew

Lace up your sneakers and pump up your bike tires: the annual Silver Chain Challenge is back this June 2024! This exciting month-long event invites participants from Lanark County and Renfrew County to demonstrate their commitment to healthy living and active transportation, all while enjoying the scenic beauty of eastern Ontario.

The Silver Chain Challenge is not just a competition; it’s a celebration of health, community, and the great outdoors....