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New Commercial Grain Facility Coming to Mississippi Mills

Mississippi Mills Council Members and Staff were invited to be part of an exciting funding announcement by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario on Friday, June 28 at Ottawa Valley Grain Products in Carp.

Ottawa Valley Grain Products is one of eight food manufacturers sharing $18.4 million in funding to expand operations and production across southern Ontario. This fourth-generation grain mill, owned and operated by the Stewart family, received a $3 million repayable...

Downtown Almonte Beautification Update – July 15, 2024

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills, Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited and Exact Landscapes Inc. are partnering with Ramsay Creek on beautification efforts in Downtown Almonte.

The Municipality has completed the soil analysis of the garden beds and is ready to proceed with replanting. We are pleased to bring Ramsay Creek on board as a partner. Their work can already be seen throughout downtown in our hanging baskets and plantings at the Downtown Almonte gateway signage.

That same quality and...

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.

Under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process for Master Plans, the draft plan has been posted for a 30-day public review period.

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...

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...