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June is Pride Month

From the Office of the Mayor

June 3, 2023

For the fourth year, the Pride flag is flying in Mississippi Mills and Council has unanimously proclaimed June is Pride Month. Today, I was happy to celebrate with members of Pride in Mississippi Mills and Lanark County Wide Pride before their Drive-Out Parade!

Why celebrate Pride Month in Mississippi Mills? Here are a few reasons:

• We celebrate Pride to recognize the value of diversity in our municipality. 

• We celebrate Pride as a commitment to promoting a...

National Indigenous History Month 2023

From the Office of the Mayor

June 1, 2023

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the rich heritage of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Canada. Honouring the culture of Indigenous Peoples not only broadens our human story, but also ensures we remember a complete history of our community, and our country. 

Two years ago, we experienced a heartbreaking prelude to National Indigenous History Month:  the discovery of a mass grave at a Kamloops...

National AccessAbility Week Tip #4

Did you know that mental health disabilities include a range of disorders such as anxiety, mood, and behavioral? People with mental health disabilities may seem edgy or irritated, act aggressively, be pushy or abrupt, unable to make a decision, start laughing or get angry for no apparent reason. Here are some tips to help people who have mental health disabilities: Treat a person with mental health disabilities with the same respect and consideration you have for everyone else. If someone appears...

Total Burn Ban in Effect - June 1, 2023

Mississippi Mills Fire Department (MMFD) has changed the Municipality's burning status to Level 5 - Total Burn Ban. With conditions expected to remain dry throughout the weekend, MMFD would like to remind the public that this ban will remain in place until conditions dampen. 

NOTE: All open air fires are prohibited during a fire ban, even those properties that have an Open Air Fire Permit. This ban applies to all types of burning, including campfires and fireworks.

Questions regarding the burn ban...

Media Release from the Health Unit

FROM: LEEDS, GRENVILLE & LANARK DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT

MEDIA RELEASE: SUMMER TEMPERATURES HAVE ARRIVED

Summer temperatures have arrived and the next few days are forecasted to be quite hot. While many welcome the warmer weather, the health unit is sending a reminder that high temperatures may impact your health.

Becoming over heated can cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and in some cases death. Even short periods of exposure to high temperatures can cause health problems. If you...

National AccessAbility Week Tip #3

Did you know that vision disabilities reduce a person’s ability to see clearly? Very few people are totally blind. Many have limited vision such as loss of peripheral or central vision, where others can only see outlines of objects or the direction of light. Here are some tips to help people who are vision impaired: Identify yourself when you approach the person. Speak normally and clearly and don’t walk away without saying good-bye. If you offer assistance, wait until you receive permission from...

Media Release from the North Lanark Historical Society

FROM: North Lanark Historical Society 

Media Release: Come Celebrate the Early Years of Mississippi Mills 

As we celebrate the Bicentennial of Mississippi Mills, the North Lanark Historical Society invites you to come back in time to our PIONEER DAY. This entertaining historical event will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 10:00am to 4:00pm on the grounds of the North Lanark Regional Museum, located on 647 River Road in Appleton. 

The day will provide exhibits and demonstrations suitable for all...