http://www.mississippimills.ca/ News and events from the town of Mississippi Mills. en-us http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=272 http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=272 The weekly block ad appears in the free Canadian Gazette newspaper delivered to your door or to conveniently located newspaper stands. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=989 http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=989 Wednesday, September 8, 2010 - 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Dogs & Cats must be on a leash or in a carrier. CASH ONLY FEE - $20.00 per animal (HST included) Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=988 http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=988 Please note that the Recreation and Culture Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday August 5th, 2010 has been cancelled. The next meeting of The Recreation and Culture Commitee will take place on Thursday September 9th, 2010 in the Council Chambers of the Mississippi Mills municipal office. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=987 http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=987 The Town of Mississippi Mills is thrilled about a recent donation made by Guido Patrice and Patrice’s Independent Grocer. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=986 http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=986 The organic food revolution can seem like an inconvenient and expensive trend; however, the Pakenham Fall Fair has harvested a fresh bunch of experts for its first ever speaker series to help navigate your way into healthy, ethical and energized living. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=896 http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=896 Here is the unofficial list of candidates as of June 28, 2010. The contact information for each candidate is posted under related documents on this web page. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=985 http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=985 It’s a show not to be missed! A kaleidoscope of colour hits you as you enter the room. When you view the works up close, you appreciate the quality, the attention to detail, and the superb colour sense of the quilt artist. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=970 http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=970 Area 2 Water Billing Deadline is July 16, 2010 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=981 http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=981 Pssst..... pass it on... the Pakenham Fair is the place to go this August 14 to buy and visit with local growers, producers and vendors and explore our Local Flavour. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=984 http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=984 If you are unsure of that large plant growing in your garden or on your property, take a photo and submit it along with its location to the online weed identification service at www.weedinfo.ca. If you come in contact with this plant, you could experience severe burns to your skin, and risk temporary or permanent blindness. If you are exposed to Giant Hogweed: wash affected areas immediately; keep the affected area out of the sun; seek medical advice for burns. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=459 http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=459 HELP WANTED - from September 2010/ to March 2011. The hourly range for the Recreation Facilities Maintenance Worker (Part-time seasonal) is a five step pay scale between: $11.81 -$13.55/hour. Public Skating Monitor hourly rate of pay is a five step pay scale between: $9.39 - $10.77/hour. The hourly range for the Recreation Facility Operator (part-time seasonal) is a five step pay scale between $17.26/hour - $19.81/hour. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=983 http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=983 The Almonte Fair arrives in town the third week of July when the Conklin Supershows Midway starts setting up on the fairgrounds on Water Street. This year’s theme is "Barnyard Antics" so many classes in the main hall relate to that. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=982 http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=982 ADHS had so much FUN last year, they have decided to do it again! Almonte and District High School is holding its 2nd FUNdraiser Run to help support our local Olympian Perianne Jones once again and a grassroots charity called SchoolBOX. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=740 http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=740 News from Downtown Almonte Mainstreet Almonte Attraction & Promotion July, 2010 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=753 http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=753 This website is designed to help you find places to drop-off household hazardous and special wastes and unwanted electronics that can't be put in your Blue Box and should not go in the garbage. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=226 http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=226 The Corridor Gallery at the Almonte Branch Library exhibits the diverse art of local and area artists rotating throughout the year on a monthly basis. Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=980 http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=980 One of Almonte's three new carved signs worth $4,400 has been stolen. This sign was located at the boundary to Almonte along County Road 29 as you travel north towards Pakenham. It was noticed missing on Monday, June 21, 2010. A photo of the sign is below. The signs were purchased with grant funding obtained through the Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation's Local Initiatives program. Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=977 http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=977 At Monday's council meeting, I will formally announce that I will not run for re-election in October. Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=979 http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=979 Watercolour and Acrylic Paintings Wayne Williams is a self-taught artist who incorporates colourful places and people from his travel experiences into his art. Many of his paintings evoke memories of traveling to Paris, Stockholm, Bruges, Barcelona, Malaga, as well as various locations throughout Italy and the Caribbean. Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=592 http://www.mississippimills.ca/news.cfm?newsid=592 Please note the following for garbage and recycle pick up on Canada Day. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST