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From the Office of the Mayor - In Memory of Bruce Monteith

From the Office of the Mayor - July 7th, 2023

It is with sadness that I share that Bruce Monteith, former Ramsay Councillor, passed on Thursday, July 6th, 2023. 

From 1998-2003 Mr. Monteith served as a Ramsay Ward Councillor, and from 2000-2003 represented Mississippi Mills at Lanark County Council. Prior to amalgamation, he served as the Chief Building Official.

Mr. Monteith was a dedicated contributor to the community who was well-known for his beautiful singing voice.   In 2014 the Upper Canada...

Municipal Off-Leash Dog Park Pilot Project Launched

Due to growing support from the community, the Municipality of Mississippi Mills is undertaking a dog park pilot project.

This summer, the Municipality will offer a temporary space, the Snedden-Casey Ball Field, located on Ann Street, as an off-leash dog park. The large, levelled area is fenced with adjacent parking. Signage with rules has been posted on the site and a dispenser for dog bags has also been placed at the location.

Residents are asked to please respect the following rules of the...

Heat Warning Issued for the Leeds, Grenville, Lanark Region

Press Release – Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

It’s hot outside and the extreme heat is expected to last into Friday, July 7 which has resulted in Environment Canada issuing a heat warning. While many welcome the warmer weather, the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is sending a reminder that high temperatures may impact your health. Heat warnings are issued when:

• Daytime temperature of 31°C or higher and nighttime temperature not cooler than 20°C lasts for at...

Historic Agreement Reached for Additional Cliff Bennett Nature Bursary Funds

Press Release - Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists

The Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists’ (MVFN) Cliff Bennett Nature Bursary Fund (CBNBF) and the Elizabeth Kelly Foundation (EKF) — both non-profit, registered charities named after the persons who inspired them — have in a historic moment, decided to join hands. Both pursue goals which include financial assistance in the fields of education and learning.

The official signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the MVFN and EKF,
took...

Cooling Centers Open in Municipality during Heat Warning

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the region, in effect Tuesday, July 4 to Thursday, July 6.

Maximum temperatures are expected to reach low 30s, but with the Humidex it could feel more like low 40s.  

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills reminds residents who need to escape the heat that our facilities are open during business hours to cool down:

• John Levi Community Centre (Almonte) – Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Stewart Community Centre (Pakenham) – Monday to Friday: 7 a.m....

Final 2023 Tax Bills

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills would like to advise property owners that the final tax bills have been mailed. The first installment will be due on July 27, 2023 and the second installment is due on September 28, 2023.

We ask that all property owners update us with any changes to mailing addresses, including P.O. Boxes and Rural Route numbers.

Did you know Mississippi Mills offers paperless tax billing? Get your tax bill sent directly to your inbox.

To enroll, visit: https://forms...

Downtown Almonte Construction Update – June 23, 2023

The Downtown Almonte Revitalization Project is entering its final stages. Please see below for the latest construction update, as of June 29, 2023.

Phase E – Little Bridge Street

Cavanagh Construction has completed the installation of the new sewer and watermain within Phase E – Little Bridge Street of the downtown core reconstruction project. Concrete wall repairs have been completed along Little Bridge Street, allowing for concrete sidewalk installations to begin in the upcoming week. 

Once...