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Inviting All Knitters and Crocheters to Collaborate on Mississippi Mills Community Poppy Project

From the Mississippi Mills Community Poppy Project

The Mississippi Mills Community Poppy Project is a collaborative community art project of remembrance. It honours Canadian veterans who have served and personnel currently serving in the Canadian Armed Forces for their service and sacrifice to our country. (Pictured above, a similar Poppy Project in Niagara-on-the-Lake).

This community art project of remembrance will be created with hand knitted and crocheted poppies, made and donated by...

Final Draft of 2024 Transportation Master Plan Available for Review

The final draft of the 2024 Mississippi Mills Transportation Master Plan will be considered by Council on August 13, 2024.

The plan reflects a proactive and comprehensive approach to planning a multi-modal transportation system that will serve the Municipality through to 2048 and was included as part of the Municipality’s MM2048 initiative.

It is a roadmap for future planning decisions and capital investments while being used to align the goals and necessities of staff, stakeholders and decision...

Notice of Complete Application and Intention to Remove Holding Symbol – 1218 Old Almonte Road

TAKE NOTICE that a Committee of the Whole meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. to consider an application to amend the Zoning By-law Amendment in order to remove Holding Symbols under Section 36 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13.

An attached map identifies the location of the property and the area subject to this application.

File Number: D14-HOU-24
Owner: Houchaimi Holdings Inc.
Applicant: Houchaimi Holdings Inc.
Legal Address: Ramsay Concession 10, Part of Lot 14,...

News from Mississippi Mills Public Library – July 10, 2024

Summer Day Camps: August Registration Open

Free day camps in August in Pakenham and Almonte. Three age groups:

A (ages 4-5) from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
B (ages 6-8) from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
C (ages 9+) from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Registration for August camps here: https://form.jotform.com/241574294002249.

Dress to get messy and wet!

There are still some spots left in some July summer camps – especially in Pakenham (camps open to all residents of Mississippi Mills). Registration for July camps here: https://form.jotform...

MVCA Land Conservation Strategy Virtual Information Session – July 16, 2024

From the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority

Conservation authorities are required to review their land holdings and the programs and services they deliver by the end of 2024 in accordance with O.Reg 686/21.  The resultant strategy is to:

• Guide land acquisitions, development, and disposals;

• Demonstrate how Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority's (MVCA) land (and easements etc.) integrate with other publicly-owned properties and enhance natural heritage in our jurisdiction;

• Establish...

Local Youth Sought to Join THRIVE, a Youth Community Needs Project

From the Mississippi Mills Youth Centre

What do youth in Mississippi Mills need to thrive? There's no one better than the youth of our community to give us the answers.

Introducing THRIVE, a Youth Community Needs Project.

This project will create a youth committee with the goal of empowering youth voices and assessing what is needed for youth in throughout Mississippi Mills. To join this committee, we are looking for youth between the ages of 12 and 18, who are interested in making change, and who...

Environment Canada Special Weather Statement for Heavy Rainfall – July 9, 2024

Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement due to the potential for heavy rainfall due to the remnants of Hurricane Beryl Wednesday, July 10 and Thursday, July 11.

Hazards: Torrential downpours giving rainfall rates of 20 to 40 mm per hour at times. Localized rainfall totals possibly well in excess of 50 mm.

Timing: Beginning late tonight or Wednesday and continuing into Thursday.

Confidence: Confidence in the track of the weather system and associated rainfall amounts is low at...