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Council Highlights - October 3rd, 2023

Highlights of the October 3rd, 2023 Council Meeting

At last night’s meeting, Council received the findings of the 2023 Development Charges Background Study, prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., as information.  Development Charges are fees paid by new development to fund growth-related infrastructure and services constructed throughout the Municipality. The Provincial government regulates the setting of rates through the Development Charges Act. A background study is required at least...

Council and Committee of the Whole - October 3, 2023

Council and Committee of the Whole will hold their regular meetings on Tuesday, October 3, 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. 

From the Office of the Mayor - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 29th, 2023

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

 As we prepare to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th, we have an opportunity to reflect, acknowledge and consider the role each of us plays in the reconciliation process.

Reconciliation begins with education. It is only once we educate ourselves by truly understanding the legacy left by the residential school system and the resulting intergenerational trauma to Indigenous Peoples, that we can take...

Budget Spotlight #4 - Roads and Public Works

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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Reminder: Fall Watermain Flushing Now Underway in Almonte Ward

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills began flushing the water mains in all areas of Almonte Ward on Monday, September 18, 2023 and this work will continue until Tuesday, October 31, 2023, during the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. (excluding weekends).

This annual maintenance program is designed to remove the sediment that has accumulated in the water mains to maintain good water quality in the distribution system. This maintenance procedure is required under the Provincial Legislation and may...

Lanark County Female First Responders Camp October 13-14

Press Release - Lanark County Paramedic Service

Lanark County Paramedic Service (LCPS) is participating in the Lanark County Female First Responders Camp. This is a two-day immersive camp for self-identifying females ages 15 to 20 who reside in Lanark County. The camp will be held on the evening of October 13 and the full day on October 14, 2023. 

“The goal is to provide a glimpse into firefighting, paramedics, and law enforcement and encourage young women to see these as viable career...

Special Council Budget Meeting - September 25th, 2023

A Special Council Meeting on the 2024 Budget will be held on Tuesday, September 25, 2023.

The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m., and includes a presentation of survey results and tabling of the draft operating and capital budget for 2024.

Agendas for the meetings can be found here.