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Mississippi Mills Fire Department Underlines Importance of Proper Disposal of Ashes

In the last few weeks, the Mississippi Mills Fire Department has responded to six grass/structure fires, five of which ignited from discarded ashes.

Many people don’t realize the length of time required for ashes to cool enough for disposal. Coals and ashes from fires can remain hot enough to reignite and start a fire for many days after the fire is out. The exact amount of time for complete extinguishment and cooling depends on many factors such as how hot the fire was, what was burning, how...

Total Burn Ban Lifted - April 5, 2024

The Mississippi Mills Fire Department has lifted the total burn ban for the Municipality, effective Friday, April 5, 2024.

Burn Level Status is currently set at Level 1, which means conditions are optimal for burning.

Reminder: All residents must have an active 2024 burn permit before any type of burning, including campfires, burn barrels, chimeneas and brush piles. No burning is permitted between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. from April 1 to October 31.

Open-Air Fire Bylaw 17-35 prohibits burning...

Introducing the Lanark Community Alliance – Where Everyone Belongs

April is Oral Health Month: Who is on Your Child’s Oral Health Team?

Press Release – Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

April is Oral Health Month and the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is promoting the theme: “We are stronger together.” It is a team approach to help maintain a child’s oral hygiene, from the child, parent/guardian, dental professionals, and public health. We all have an important role to play and are all on the same team with the same common goal: to ensure every child has the best oral health they can have!

Public...

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...