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Special Council Budget Meeting - November 14, 2023

A Special Council Meeting on the 2024 Budget will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m., where Council will review the draft budget and propose changes.

Agendas for the meetings can be found here. 

From the Office of the Mayor - Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Survey Closes Tomorrow!

From the Office of the Mayor

November 9, 2023 

Do you feel safe in our community?

Do you feel like you belong?

Can you access the services you need?

Lanark County’s Community Safety and Well-being Plan was completed before the pandemic – and a lot has changed! It’s time for an update.  If you are concerned about Community Safety and Well-Being in Mississippi Mills or Lanark County, please participate in this anonymous survey.

The anonymous survey has 50 questions and is divided into several sections,...

Recipients Honoured with Lanark County Awards of Excellence

Press Release – Lanark County

Four recipients were honoured by Lanark County Council on November 8 for their work to enhance life in the community.

The Awards of Excellence recognize and honour citizens or organizations that have made a significant and/or extraordinary contribution to Lanark County. This year, council recognized Wendy O’Keefe of Home Hospice North Lanark in the Community Service category, Christine Row of Mississippi Mills Public Library in the Youth category, Linda McGreevy of...

Ontario Recognizes November as Women Abuse Prevention Month

Press Release – Ontario Ministries of Children, Community and Social Services, and Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity

On November 7, Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, and Charmaine Williams, Associate Minister of Women's Social and Economic Opportunity, released the following statement:

“Our government stands with the victims, survivors, communities and our partners across the province in recognizing Woman Abuse Prevention Month this November.

Tragedies, such...

Lanark County Climate Action Plan Approved

Press Release – Lanark County

Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held Nov. 8, 2023.

Climate Action Plan

County Council approved its Climate Action Plan with a modification to specify it be reviewed every two years, including a review of target setting. The plan outlines how the county aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its corporate operations and from the community as a whole.

At the public works committee of the whole meeting last month, Climate Environmental...

Council Highlights - November 7th, 2023

In recognition of National Veterans’ Week (November 5-11), Council opened last night’s meeting with a video from the National Veterans’ Week Speakers Program series. This year’s theme, “Why I Remember,” highlights stories from Canadian Armed Forces members and pays tribute to all veterans, past and present, who have served their country. On November 11, two Remembrance Day services will be held in Mississippi Mills. The Almonte Royal Canadian Legion Branch 240 is coordinating the annual parade...

Health Unit Focusing on Root Causes of Food Insecurity during November

Press Release – Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

Part of the work of public health is addressing the root of issues that affect health. During the month of November, the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit will be focusing on the issues that affect food insecurity.

Food insecurity is the inadequate or insecure access to food due to financial constraints and can affect anyone. Living with food insecurity means not getting enough of the vitamins, minerals and food...