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Lanark County OPP Requests Assistance with Suspicious Death Investigation

Press Release – Lanark County OPP

The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for the public's assistance in the suspicious death investigation of Rose Kerwin, whose body was discovered in a river near the Village of Pakenham on November 12, 2023.

Rose, age 50, had been reported as missing on November 13, 2023, and was last seen in the Carleton Place area.

Her vehicle, a blue 2013 Mazda GX four-door sedan, Ontario licence plate #CSXW383 is also missing. (See...

Council and Committee of the Whole - November 21, 2023

Council and Committee of the Whole will hold their regular meetings on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.

Regular session is scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m., followed by Committee of the Whole.

Agendas for the meetings can be found here. 

Nominate an Educator for a 2024 Prime Minister’s Award

Consider nominating an educator for a 2024 Prime Minister’s Award! Download a nomination package and get more details by visiting this website.
 
Help celebrate those who go above and beyond to create safe spaces for their students, continue to work hard to make learning fun and inspire the next generation to be bold innovators and creators.
 
Prime Minister’s Awards recipients for Teaching Excellence, Teaching Excellence in STEM and Excellence in Early Childhood Education can receive:

• A certificate...

Nominations Now Open for the 2024 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards

Press Release – Ontario Volunteer Service Awards

The nomination period is now open for the 2024 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards.

Organizations can nominate their volunteers for an Ontario Volunteer Service Award to recognize their continuous service ranging from five to 65 years. Youth (under 24 years old) can be recognized for two or more years of continuous service.

The annual deadline for nominations has been extended to December 15. For more information about the program or to submit a...

Budget Spotlight #7 - Recreation and Culture, Community and Economic Development

From August to December, the Municipality will publish bi-weekly articles to inform residents and provide insight into the roles of each Municipal department and how your tax dollars are being spent.

As they are released, all Spotlight topics can be found here: https://www.mississippimills.ca/en/municipal-hall/budget-spotlights.aspx.

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Police Presence Expected to Continue in Pakenham

Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police continue to investigate after the body of a female was found near Pakenham on November 12, 2023. According to the OPP, there is no threat to public safety, but Pakenham residents can expect to see a continued police presence as part of the ongoing investigation. 

If anyone has any information, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-222-8477.

This is an ongoing investigation and few details are available at this time. For updates,...

Public Notice of Intention to Pass By-law – 2024 Fees and Charges

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills intends to pass a by-law to establish 2024 Fees and Charges for Services provided by the Municipality. 

Council will consider this by-law at its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers (3131 Old Perth Road, Almonte).

To review the draft 2024 Fees and Charges, click here.

For more information or to provide comment, please contact Kathy Davis, Director of Corporate...