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Lanark County’s 2023 construction projects outlined

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April 25, 2023 Lanark County’s 2023 construction projects outlined Lanark County’s 2023 construction season is underway! In 2023, the public works department plans to complete pavement preservation on 27 kilometres of roads, with rehabilitation and paved shoulders scheduled for 21 km.

The total capital budget for this year is $11.9 million, with the federal Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF), formerly known as the federal gas tax, covering almost $2 million,...

Upcoming Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting - April 25th, 2023

Council and Committee of the Whole will hold their regular meetings on Tuesday, April 25th, 2023.

Regular session is scheduled to start at 6:00 pm, followed by Committee of the Whole.

Agendas for the meetings can be found here. 

Flood Warning Statement — Lower Ottawa River

April 17, 2023 — This FLOOD WARNING statement is an update to the Flood Watch issued for areas along the Lower Ottawa River (Arnprior to Hawkesbury) on April 14th, 2023.      

      
Water levels are expected to continue rising within the Ottawa River Basin due to increased snowmelt associated with above normal snowpack and high temperatures over the weekend. 
 
Most of the water currently entering the Ottawa River is originating in areas where there are no reservoirs or retention capacity. The Ottawa River...

From the Office of the Mayor - Volunteer Appreciation Week

April 17, 2023

From the Office of the Mayor

I’m honoured to have the opportunity this week to recognize the people in our community who serve as volunteers. 

Volunteers are essential as our community runs on the goodwill of neighbours— you are the glue that keeps our community tightly knit! 

Whether you devote a few minutes, an hour or many days each month volunteering, all contributions are truly invaluable.  Volunteering can be part of a dedicated service club or organization, or if it can be...

Water Conditions Statement: Flood Watch — Lower Ottawa River

April 14, 2023 — This FLOOD WATCH statement is an update to the Flood Outlook Statement issued for areas along the Lower Ottawa River (Arnprior to Hawkesbury) on April 7th, 2023.      

Due to significant snow melt and forecasted rainfall anticipated on Sunday and Monday, water levels are expected to continue rising within the Ottawa River Basin.

Most of the water currently entering the Ottawa River is located in areas where there are no reservoirs or retention capacity. The current strategy by the...

FLOOD WARNING still in effect for Dalhousie Lake and Clyde River

From the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority

April 14, 2023 MISSISSIPPI AND CARP RIVER WATERSHEDS—Flood Warning is still in effect for Dalhousie Lake and the Clyde River. As the remainder of the snowpack enters the watershed, levels will remain high but are not expected to increase significantly.

Dalhousie Lake - Levels have been fairly stable over the last week but remain high. Levels are expected to decrease as upstream flows start to decline over the weekend.

Clyde River- The melt of the...

Special Committee of the Whole - April 19th, 2023

A Special Committee of the Whole meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 beginning at 4:00 pm. It will be held at the Almonte Branch of the Mississippi Mills Public Library ( 155 High Street, Almonte). 

For more info and to view the agenda: https://events.mississippimills.ca/council/Detail/2023-04-19-1600-Special-Committee-of-the-Whole