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Howie Road Depot Reopening for the Season

The Howie Road Waste and Recycle Depot will reopen for the season on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Hours for the depot, located at 1470 Howie Road, Ottawa, are:

• Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Wednesdays: 3 to 7 p.m.

Accepted items:

• Cardboard (free)

• Recyclables

• Yard waste – leaves, brush (free)

• Units containing Freon ($50)

• Units with Freon removed and certified (free)

The depot will close for the season on November 2, 2024.

April 29th Deadline Fast Approaching for Community Awards Nominations

Have you heard? Nominations are now open for the 2024 Mississippi Mills Community Awards!

Developed in 2022, these awards recognize the outstanding efforts, actions and achievements of individuals in our community who positively impact the social, cultural or civic life in Mississippi Mills.

The nomination deadline is fast approaching! All nominations must be received by 12 p.m. (noon) on Monday, April 29.

NEW THIS YEAR – We’ve added two new award categories – Business Champion and Welcoming...

Health Unit Raises Awareness of National Immunization Week April 22-30

Press Release – Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

National Immunization Awareness week is April 22 to 30. Immunization is of key interest to public health.

The theme is Protect your future. Get immunized. Prevention of illnesses is one of the public health mandates and immunization is a great way to be protected against illness and severe symptoms. Many of us don’t have knowledge of vaccine preventable diseases because high immunization rates have made these diseases rare, for...

Almonte Cenotaph Renovations Continue This Week

The renovation project that got underway at the Almonte Cenotaph on April 15 continues this week with the main part of the renewal of the Cenotaph structure.

Please be advised there will be intermittent traffic impacts this week with one lane of Little Bridge Street closed. There may be brief periods of full closure on Little Bridge Street to unload materials.

No pedestrian impacts are anticipated.

For more on the project: https://www.mississippimills...

Notice of Public Meeting for Minor Variance Application – April 29, 2024 – 126 Davison Crescent

TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held virtually via Zoom on Monday, April 29, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. to consider a proposed Minor Variance application under Section 45 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13.
Please be advised that the Municipality of Mississippi Mills has received the following Minor Variance application (details below) and an attached map identifies the location of the property and the area subject to this application.

File Number: D13-GAL-24

Owner/Applicant: Michael and...

Upcoming Five-Span Bridge Closures

From Lanark County

Please note the Five-Span Bridge in Pakenham will be temporarily closed on three occasions this month.

The closure is for Kinburn Sideroad from 82 metres west of Darks Sideroad to 62 metres east of County Road 29.

The closure times are as follows:

• Wednesday, April 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Wednesday, April 24 from 9 p.m. to midnight

• Friday, April 26, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Detours will be in place. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Arbour Week Speaker Series April 22 at Almonte Old Town Hall

Take root at Almonte Old Town Hall on Earth Day (Monday, April 22) for an Arbour Week Speaker Series!

The series will feature Will Affleck (Just Good Compost), Scott Hortop and Mississippi Mills’ hidden gem, Ed Lawrence, with a Tree & Garden Q&A. 

Ask your gardening questions and hear the all too familiar voice provide an answer. You won’t be disappointed!

The evening starts at 7 p.m. at Almonte Old Town Hall. Admission is free. Bring your friends!