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Deadline Approaching for Order of Ontario Nominations

From the Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat

The Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat of the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism delivers honour and award programs that celebrate Ontarians’ outstanding achievements and recognize individual contributions to a variety of sectors and communities.

The Order of Ontario is the most prestigious honour we administer. As the province’s highest civilian honour, the Order of Ontario is reserved for Ontarians from all fields of endeavour and...

From the Office of the Mayor - Public Information Centre #2 - MM2048

January 16, 2024

Planning Our Future Together – Continuing the Conversation

This spring, Council will have very important decisions to make about the future of our community. For Council to make fully informed decisions, we need the public to understand the issues and provide feedback in the decision-making process. One of my goals as your Mayor is to ensure residents have the information you need on important matters to provide that important feedback, so please keep reading!

Over the last year,

Meet with the Small Business Advisory Centre January 19

From the Small Business Advisory Centre

The Small Business Advisory Centre will be in Mississippi Mills at the Almonte Old Town Hall (14 Bridge St.) on January 19, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

When starting and running your own business you have many questions and concerns. Book some time (in person) with us when we are in Almonte.

Free 45-minute consultations will be available, so that you can meet with us about your start up or your existing small business. Get answers to the questions that you...

Lanark County Interval House Launches New Women’s Telephone Support Group

From Lanark County Interval House & Community Support

Introducing Lanark County Interval House & Community Support’s (LCIHCS) new Women's Phone Support Group!

This group aims to help women overcome isolation and connect with a caring community.

This group warmly welcomes ALL women in Lanark County who are 50+ and have experienced domestic or sexual violence in their lives.

Starting January 2024, let's build bonds and share support. Register now to be a part of this heartwarming initiative!

For...

Lanark County Council Highlights – January 10, 2024

Press Release – Lanark County

Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held January 10, 2024.

Support for Settlement Application

Lanark County Council has supported an application to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) funding program to help close a significant gap in services to assist newcomers settling in Lanark and Renfrew counties.

Clerk Jasmin Ralph explained the county was successful in receiving funding for its Rural Inclusion Pilot Project in...

News from the Mississippi Mills Public Library

Want to volunteer with your library?

Mississippi Mills Public Library (MMPL) volunteers expand and enhance public services within our community. As a volunteer you provide important support services to staff and/or work on special projects. You learn more about the library and its place in the community and observe first-hand how the library serves community needs.

Activities are as varied as delivering books to homebound patrons, assisting with seed lending library events, shelf reading, helping...

Christmas Tree Curbside Collection Dates

Christmas trees must be at curbside by 7 a.m. by the day of your collection to guarantee pick up. The collection dates are:

• Tuesday, January 9 and 16, 2024 – West side of Almonte (garbage collection Wednesday).

• Wednesday, January 10 and 17, 2024 – Hamlets/Villages of Appleton, Blakeney, Clayton, Pakenham, and the following subdivisions – Pakenham Golf Course, Oakland Crescent (Booth), Fairway Crescent, Julie Anne Crescent, Spruce Crescent, Senator (Torok, Emerich), Heather Crescent (Carl Lee,...