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Fall Water Main Flushing in Almonte Ward Begins September 18

The Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills will be flushing the water mains in all areas of Almonte Ward beginning Monday, September 18, 2023 to 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 result...

2024 Waste Disposal Passes Are in the Mail

Mississippi Mills homeowners, watch the mail for your two free 2024 Waste Disposal Passes. You should receive them within the next week. The 2024 passes are printed on salmon-coloured paper.

Each pass is eligible for a single load up to 250 kilograms. The passes, for Mississippi Mills residents only, can only be redeemed at the Beckwith Transfer Station (9271 Cavanagh Road, Carleton Place). It is open Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Passes expire...

Mayor Lowry Questions Minister of Finance Over MPAC Assessment Delay

While attending the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in London, Ont., Mayor Christa Lowry advocated for Mississippi Mills and a fair and equitable tax system.

During a session with Provincial Cabinet Ministers on Tuesday, August 22, Mayor Lowry was one of 19 representatives to pose a question. She stood to ask Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy why the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation’s (MPAC) reassessment was not being prioritized and is delayed yet...

Almonte Wellness Trail Enhances Municipality’s Existing Public Spaces

Some new features are ready to be unlocked in Mississippi Mills’ parks and public spaces.

Community partners joined Mississippi Mills Ramsay Ward Councillor Vicki Lowe along the Almonte Alameda to cut a ribbon, officially opening the Almonte Wellness Trail on Thursday, August 17.

“This trail is an incredible asset for Mississippi Mills and enhances the existing public recreational spaces in our beautiful Municipality,” stated Mississippi Mills Mayor Christa Lowry. “It provides access to all and...

Mississippi Mills Fire Department is Recruiting Volunteer Firefighters

The Mississippi Mills Fire Department is recruiting Volunteer firefighters, please take the time to read through the recruitment package as it explains the process, expected commitment level, application process, fitness requirements and required documents. 

Applications must be received by Sunday, September 10th, 2023 at 12:00 a.m. For more information, visit https://www.mississippimills.ca/fire. 

Council Members Join OPP 'Bail Out' Fundraiser to Support Food Bank

Mississippi Mills Council launched its Bail Out Fundraiser, in partnership with Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), at the August 15th Council meeting with a special video.

During summer recess, some of our members of council have gotten themselves into hot water! The OPP has ‘charged’ the following council members:

• Mayor Christa Lowry for over the limit caffeine consumption

• Councillor Bev Holmes for always overscheduling herself

• Councillor Vicki Lowe for being an underaged grandma