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Did you know that only 1 in 3 Mississippi Mills youth rate their mental health as good/very good?*
Staggering isn't it? 

Join Planet Youth Lanark County in a Community Goal Setting Workshop to create goals and strategies to prevent problematic substance use in youth.

Thursday, June 1, 2023
9:00-11:00am
Zion United Memorial Church, Carleton Place
(online option available)

To register: https://planet-youth-goal-setting-workshop.eventbrite.ca

*Based on Planet Youth Survey of Grade 10 students in Mississippi...

National AccessAbility Week Tip 2

Did you know that hearing loss can cause problems in distinguishing certain frequencies, sounds or words and like most disabilities has a wide variety of degrees? Here are some tips to help people who are deaf or hard of hearing: Attract the person’s attention before speaking. A gentle touch on the shoulder or a gentle wave of the hand works well. Make sure you are in a well-lite area and keep your hands and other objects away from your face and mouth while speaking. If the person uses a hearing...

National AccessAbility Week Tip #1

Did you know that physical disabilities include a range of functional limitations from minor difficulties in moving or coordinating one part of the body, to muscle weakness, tremors, and paralysis? Here are some tips to assist people with physical disabilities: People with physical disabilities often have their own way of doing things. Ask before you help. Wheelchairs and other mobility devices are part of a person’s personal space, don’t touch, move or lean on them. Here are some tips for...

May 28th-June 3rd marks National AccessAbility Week!

May 28th – June 3rd marks National Accessibility Week! Did you know that 1 out of every 5 Canadians have a disability? Each year, Canada celebrates National Accessibility Week to recognize Canadians living with disabilities. This week is also an opportunity to raise awareness of the critical need for accessibility and inclusion for all in our communities.

Be sure to keep an eye for upcoming posts throughout the week. 

Media Release: Local Immigration Partnership

From: Local Immigration Partnership - Lanark and Renfrew 

Media Release - Local Immigration Partnership - Lanark and Renfrew Launches the 2nd Annual Culture Connect, a Celebration of Diversity and Culture

Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) – Lanark & Renfrew is pleased to welcome the 2nd annual Culture Connect return this June. Culture Connect is an opportunity to celebrate beauty in diversity and the importance of culture. Culture Connect brings together community groups and organizations across...

Paperless Tax Billing

Did you know that the Municipality of Mississippi Mills offers paperless tax billing? Get your tax bill sent directly to your inbox! Final tax bills will be sent next month and have two installments due the second last business day of July and September.

To enroll, visit: https://forms.mississippimills.ca/Finance/Paperless-Property-Tax-Account-Billing-Enrollment

All you need is the name on the account, address and property tax roll number. Please note that we are not set up to accept payment, and...

Media Release from Mississippi River Health Alliance

FROM: Mississippi River Health Alliance

MEDIA RELEASE - Additional Fairview Manor Funding Supports Safe, High-Quality Care

John Jordan, Member of Provincial Parliament for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Long-Term Care, visited Fairview Manor yesterday to make a welcome announcement. 

As part of its Local Priorities Fund, the government has provided $89,550 for specialized bariatric equipment and supplies, as well as IV infusion pumps.

“We’re expanding...