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Health Unit Seeks Public Input on Strategic Plan

Press Release - Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

The Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is seeking input into the development of their upcoming strategic plan. The plan is being developed this fall/winter and will set the direction of how the Health Unit does its work for the coming years.

 The Health Unit has hired the consulting company People Minded Business (PMB) to steer the development of a multi-year plan.

Partner organizations will be contacted directly by...

Notice of Online Public Information Centre - Rehabilitation of Highway 7

Notice from McIntosh Perry 

Notice of Online Public Information Centre
Detail Design and Class Environmental Assessment for Resurfacing, Operational Improvements, Intersection Improvements and Structural Rehabilitations, Highway 7, Pauls Road to Carleton Place, Lanark County
G.W.P. 4293-15-00

The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) retained the services of McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers Ltd. (McIntosh Perry) to carry out the Detail Design and Class Environmental Assessment for...

Council Highlights - September 5th, 2023

The results of the Mississippi Mills Bail Out Fundraiser were announced at Tuesday night’s meeting. The community came through to ‘bail out’ our council members by contributing a total of $905 in monetary donations and 315 lbs of food to benefit the Lanark County Food Bank – The Hunger Stop. The two-week campaign, in partnership with the Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police ran from August 16 to August 31. Four council members were ‘charged’ – Mayor Christa Lowry (over the limit caffeine...

Mississippi Mills Community Information and Registration Night Set for September 13

Fall is in the air, leaves are turning and the nights will soon be getting cooler. It’s time to start planning your fall and winter activities!

The annual Mississippi Mills at a Glance Community Information and Registration Night is a week from today Wednesday, September 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the John Levi Community Centre (182 Bridge St. Almonte).

There will be clubs and organizations from across the Municipality. This event is a chance for residents of all ages to learn about recreational...

Celebrate Food at Lanark County Harvest Festival September 10

Press Release - Lanark County 

Want to get fresh with a local farmer? The annual Lanark County Harvest Festival will give everyone a chance to do just that!

This outdoor event, slated for Sunday, September 10 at Beckwith Park (1319 Beckwith 9th Line), will celebrate the county’s bounty of the harvest featuring local producers, children’s activities, local musicians, historical displays and more.

"Lanark County Harvest Festival is a great way to experience the amazing agricultural products our...

Heat Warning Issued for Lanark, Leeds and Grenville

Press Release - Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

Hot weather is expected until Thursday night (September 7) and the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit would like to remind everyone to take care during times of high temperatures and high humidity. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for our Health Unit area (Leeds and Grenville and Lanark Counties) because heat and humidity are expected to rise into the high thirties. Hot and humid air can...

Re-dedication for 100th Anniversary of the Almonte Cenotaph September 10

Press Release - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 240, Almonte

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 240 will be holding a Re-dedication Ceremony for the 100th Anniversary of the Almonte Cenotaph on Sunday, September 10th at 2 p.m. The service will take place at Cenotaph located beside the Old Town Hall.

The original dedication ceremony was held September 11, 1923. The Monument had been erected by the executors of Alexander Rosamond to carry out the bequest contained in his will to honour all those who...