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Mississippi Mills Celebrates Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is the world’s largest generosity movement; created in 2012, it encourages people to do good by inspiring them to give, collaborate and celebrate generosity.

Mississippi Mills Mayor Christa Lowry and Councillor Vicki Lowe met with five local organizations that support families and youth in the community: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County, Mississippi Mills Youth Centre, Lanark 4-H, Food for Thought Lanark and 2nd Almonte Scouting.

“Giving Tuesday was the perfect opportunity to...

Temporary Closure of Almonte General Hospital Emergency Department

The Emergency Department (ED) at Almonte General Hospital (AGH) will be closed tonight as of 5 pm and is expected to re-open at 7 a.m. tomorrow – Wednesday, November 30th.

This temporary closure is due to a nursing staff shortage due to illness. The rest of the hospital is still open and caring for patients.

“Patient and staff safety is our main priority,” notes Mary Wilson Trider, President and CEO. “Our dedicated teams at both Almonte General Hospital and Carleton Place & District Memorial...

A French Conversation Club at the Almonte Branch Library!

Do you speak French at an “intermediate” level? Would you like to practice with others in your community? 

(Prière cliquez ici pour la version FRANÇAISE - https://www.missmillslibrary.com/2022/11/16/club-de-conversation-en-francais/ ) 

The library wants to facilitate a French conversation club for adults. The club would meet at the library. The one hour timeframe would be spent in conversation – this club is not for those just beginning to learn French. (The club is not for those wanting a “class”...

Christmas Spirit Alive and Well in Mississippi Mills

Mississippi Mills is ready to welcome hundreds of residents and visitors to downtown Almonte and Pakenham next week to experience holiday magic with the return of Light Up The Night and some special appearances by Santa Claus himself.

The 30th anniversary of Light Up The Night kicks off at 7:00 pm on Friday, December 2nd. Wayne Rostad is this year's host, with guests Gail Gavan, Johnny Spinks, The Bowes Brothers, Brea Lawrenson and the Twinkle Fairies to name a few. There will be a vendor area...

From the Office of the Mayor - Fire in Pakenham

November 22, 2022

On behalf of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills, I would like to extend my thanks and appreciation to Chief Williams and all members of the Mississippi Mills Fire Department (MMFD) for their swift and professionalresponse to a major fire in Pakenham last night.

The MMFD responded to a structure fire on Cedar Hill Road . All members performed their duties efficiently and professionally, ensuring that all firefighters and residents were kept safe.

My thanks also extends to...

Lanark County Paramedics Partner With Trillium Gift of Life

The Lanark County Paramedic Service (LCPS) and the Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) have partnered to help save and enhance more lives. After several years of collaborative work, delayed by the pandemic, the tissue referral program launched in Lanark County in October. LCPS has now joined the ranks of many other paramedic services in Ontario that have already successfully implemented this program.

The pronouncement of death outside a hospital occurs daily in Ontario. Historically,...