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August 12 Will Be a Busy Day in Almonte – The Municipality Recommends Residents, Visitors Plan Ahead

This Saturday, August 12, Bridge St. in Almonte will be closed to vehicle traffic between Parkview St. and Colbourne St. starting at 6 a.m. for the 28th Annual Naismith 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. In addition, Mississippi Mills is pleased to be hosting a special Canada’s Walk of Fame ceremony at 3 p.m. Gemmill Park. Expect slower travel times, detours and some additional traffic.

ALTERNATE ROUTES AND PARKING OPTIONS
The Municipality recommends avoiding the Bridge St. closure and choosing an...

Celebrate Dr. James Naismith During Canada’s Walk of Fame Hometown Stars Ceremony August 12

The stage is set for a Bicentennial bash in the birthplace of basketball!

Join us on Saturday, August 12 as we welcome Canada’s Walk of Fame to Mississippi Mills for a special Hometown Stars event to celebrate our very own 2019 Canada’s Walk of Fame inductee, Dr. James Naismith, and all the contributions he’s made to the sporting world as the founding father of basketball. Presented by Scotiabank, in partnership with Cineplex, the Hometown Stars celebration is free to the public and will feature...

Have Your Say: 2024 Budget Survey Now Live Until August 31

We want to hear from you! Today (August 1), the Municipality launched our 2024 Budget Survey.

Click here to fill out the survey. Paper copies are also available at the Municipal Office, Almonte Old Town Hall and the Almonte and Pakenham branches of the Mississippi Mills Public Library.

Your input is valued. A collaborative approach to development and adoption of the budget will help us consider the priorities and planning that meet the needs of the community in a fiscally responsible manner.

To...

2024 Budget Schedule Set, Survey Launches August 1

Planning for the 2024 Municipal budget is underway. There are many ways to be involved and stay informed!

Here is the timeline and dates of our budget meetings: https://www.mississippimills.ca/en/municipal-hall/budget-spotlights.aspx.

We are planning to send out bi-weekly budget spotlights to inform residents and businesses of the different programs, services, and planning that comprise the Municipal budget.  We will publish the spotlights on Facebook and on our website. 

We also hope you will...

Statement on Fire at Almonte Fairgrounds

Over the weekend, a fire destroyed the Municipality’s beach/storage changing hut at the Almonte Fairgrounds.

Thanks to the quick efforts of Mississippi Mills Fire Department, the fire was contained and did not spread further. An investigation has been conducted, and the cause is undetermined. However, it is not believed the fire was started intentionally.

The area has been taped off and damaged materials have been removed by Public Works staff. The Municipality recommends the public avoid the...

Changes to July 27-28 Road Closures for Downtown Almonte

The finish line is in sight and the last touches are being put on the Downtown Almonte Revitalization Project. Both Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited and the Municipality of Mississippi Mills have committed to completing the paving of the Downtown Core by July 28, 2023. Weather dependent, we will meet that timeline!

The schedule for the final paving of Mill Street and Little Bridge Street has changed. The updated schedule is as follows:

Thursday, July 27: Paving of Little Bridge Street and...

Road Closures July 27-28 for Final Paving of Downtown Almonte Revitalization Project

The finish line is in sight and the last touches are being put on the Downtown Almonte Revitalization Project. Both Thomas Cavanagh Construction and the Municipality of Mississippi Mills have committed to completing the paving of the Downtown Core by July 28, 2023. Weather dependent, we will meet that timeline!

Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited will complete the final paving of Mill Street and Little Bridge Street this week. The schedule is as follows:

Thursday, July 27: Paving of Mill Street...