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Upcoming Council and Committee of Whole Meeting - May 23, 2023

Council and Committee of the Whole will hold their regular meetings on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023.

Regular session is scheduled to start at 6:00 pm, followed by Committee of the Whole.

Agendas for the meetings can be found here. 

MVCA Flood Warning Statement Update #2

Water levels have peaked but are expected to remain high

May 16, 2023 MISSISSIPPI AND CARP RIVER WATERSHEDS— The FLOOD WARNING issued by the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) on May 3rd remains in effect.

The dry weather over the last week has resulted in all areas of the watershed peaking and lakes and watercourses are observed to decline.

Levels on Dalhousie Lake and Mississippi Lake have peaked and are slowly declining.  No further increases on the lakes are anticipated and...

Upcoming Information Sessions for MM2048

Mississippi Mills is undertaking a large project called MM2048 that involves virtually every service and department.  We’re looking at everything from roads to childcare to water and wastewater to recreation to festivals and events to economic development to quality of life and everything in between, all at the same time.

The MM2048 project is about setting a course for our community well into the future.  Do you have concerns about Ottawa Street’s capacity?  Think we should build a ring road or...

Lane Reductions at Almonte Old Town Hall

Please be advised that the parking lot entrance to the Almonte Old Town Hall will be reduced to one lane tomorrow (May 16th) due to construction related activities. Flagstaff will be present to direct traffic through the construction area and into the parking lot. 

If you plan to visit AOTH tomorrow, it's advised you enter south from Bridge Street (to make a right hand turn into the parking lot) 

When leaving the parking lot, please turn left over the bridge. 

This work is scheduled to be completed...

Municipal Flags Lowered to Half-Mast to Honour Fallen OPP Sergeant

On behalf of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills, we offer our sincere condolences to OPP Sgt. Eric Mueller’s family, friends, colleagues and fellow officers during this difficult time.  

Sgt. Mueller was killed in the line of duty last week after a shooting in the Municipality of Clarence-Rockland, east of Ottawa. Two other officers were also shot and are recovering.

Flags at all municipal buildings have been lowered to half-mast in honour of Sgt. Mueller.  

Junior Volunteer Summer Program Highlights Many Different Healthcare Career Opportunities

High school students looking to learn more about working in the healthcare field may want to check out the week-long Junior Volunteer Summer Program at the Almonte General Hospital and Fairview Manor.  The program provides an opportunity to work with a number of healthcare professionals in both hospital and long-term care settings. Students will learn about the many different job opportunities from clinical roles to food services to accounting, human resources and information technology. In...

Almonte Cenotaph being Disrespected

From the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 240 - Almonte:

To promote Remembrance, the Royal Canadian Legion erects and maintains war memorials and cenotaphs across Canada, including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The memorials and cenotaphs serve as gathering places for ceremonies on Remembrance Day, and for other Remembrance milestones throughout the year. Our Cenotaph in Almonte creates an everlasting object symbolizing the life and accomplishments and provides a tribute to the sacrifice of the...