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Council Proclaims May 26 to June 1, 2024 as National AccessAbility Week
Posted on Thursday, May 23, 2024 11:44 AM
Mississippi Mills Council officially proclaimed May 26 to June 1, 2024 as National AccessAbility Week at their May 7 Council meeting.
Council also declared Wednesday, May 29, 2024 as Red Shirt Day. Almonte Old Town Hall and the falls will be lit in red to recognize the day.
The full proclamation is as follows:
WHEREAS, National AccessAbility Week is taking place from May 26 to June 3, 2024 this year; and
WHEREAS, National AccessAbility Week is an opportunity to celebrate the valuable contributions...
Curbside Leaf and Yard Waste Collection Delay - Thursday, May 23, 2024
Posted on Thursday, May 23, 2024 11:07 AM
Due to an equipment issue, the leaf and yard waste collection for Thursday, May 23 has been delayed.
The following areas originally scheduled for collection today (Thursday, May 23), will now be collected on Friday, May 24.- East side of Almonte (Friday garbage collection)
- Whitetail Ridge and Greystone /Stonehome Crescent subdivisions
Council Highlights - May 21, 2024
Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 02:37 PM
At last night’s meeting, Council received a presentation from R. Tait McKenzie Public School’s Grade 6 students regarding their Remembrance Day Real-World Learning Project. While visiting a local cemetery, students in Jean Grant-Kearney’s class discovered the name of a local soldier, First World War Veteran Private George B. Monterville, was missing from the Almonte Cenotaph. With help from Almonte Legion Parade Marshal and Master Warrant Officer Michael Wiggins, the students began a campaign to...
Paramedic Services Week in Lanark County – May 19-25, 2024
Posted on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 05:04 PM
From Lanark County
Warden Steve Fournier (Drummond/North Elmsley Reeve) has proclaimed May 19 to 25, 2024 to be Paramedic Services Week in Lanark County.
The proclamation recognizes the importance of paramedics in the county and aims to raise community awareness and appreciation of the services they provide.
Lanark County is responsible for providing paramedic services to the citizens of Lanark County. In a report to council, Lanark County Paramedic Service (LCPS) Chief Travis Mellema said most...
National Public Works Week is May 19-25, 2024
Posted on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 02:54 PM
National Public Works Week is dedicated to educating, engaging and informing the community about the essential role Public Works plays in our quality of life. It’s also an opportunity to promote Public Works as a career choice.
Since 1960, Municipalities across the country have recognized National Public Works Week. This year’s theme is “Advancing Quality of Life for All.” Our Roads and Public Works team does this through the numerous essential municipal services they provide to Mississippi...
Battle of the Atlantic Ceremony – Sunday, May 26, 2024
Posted on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 10:19 AM
The Royal Canadian Legion Almonte Branch 240 will host their annual Battle of the Atlantic ceremony on Sunday, May 26.
A parade will form at the Almonte Legion (100 Bridge Street) at 1:30 p.m. The Legion Colour Party will lead the parade to the water side of the Mississippi River at 2 p.m., where the ceremony will take place.
A reception will follow at the Almonte Legion.
The Battle of the Atlantic (1939-1945) was the longest continuous military engagement of the Second World War. More than 70,000...
Multicultural Potluck on Mill Street Set for June 28, 2024
Posted on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 09:52 AM
From the Mississippi Mills Inclusion Project
The Mississippi Mills Inclusion Project – in partnership with Mississippi Mills Bicycle Month and the Municipality of Mississippi Mills – is delighted to invite you to our next exciting event which will be taking place on Friday, June 28 from 5-9 p.m.: a Multicultural Potluck on Mill Street!
The lower section of Mill Street will be closed to vehicular traffic and we will enjoy a community potluck dinner in the middle of the street! (Approximately past...
