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Water Bills Issued for Period of November 1 to December 31, 2023

All water bills for the period of November 1 to December 31, 2023 have been issued. They are due on February 13, 2024.

Water accounts are billed every two months.

They can be paid by mail, at most banks, in-person at the Municipal Office during regular business hours, post-dated cheques, online banking or pre-authorized payment plans.

Click here to fill out a form for paperless billing.

Council Highlights - January 16th, 2024

To open last night’s first Council Meeting of 2024, Mayor Christa Lowry presented the Mayor’s Annual Address for 2023. Mayor Lowry highlighted Bicentennial celebrations, the completion of the Downtown Almonte Revitalization Project, as well as advocacy efforts and Council priorities for 2024. Click here to read the Mayor’s Annual Address.

Council heard a delegation from Sherryl Smith, representing Bridging Generations, a volunteer-run citizen action group focused on making Pakenham an Age-Friendly...

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...