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Flood Warning Statement — Lower Ottawa River

Posted on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 09:58 AM

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

Posted on Monday, April 17, 2023 05:02 PM

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

Posted on Friday, April 14, 2023 05:07 PM

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

Posted on Friday, April 14, 2023 05:04 PM

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

Posted on Friday, April 14, 2023 09:14 AM

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 

Volunteer Appreciation Event, April 18, 2023

Posted on Thursday, April 13, 2023 10:32 AM

You are invited to join us at the Almonte Civitan Club next Tuesday evening to celebrate our irreplaceable volunteers. Mississippi Mills Annual Volunteer Appreciation event will be hosted proudly by The Hub, Carebridge, Mississippi Mills and The Almonte Civitan Club, 6:30-8:00pm.  Everyone is welcome, if you are a volunteer, love a volunteer or want to be a volunteer we want to celebrate with you!

Did you know there are 24 million volunteers in Canada? Volunteers contribute over 5 billion hours...

Reminder - MM2048 Public Information Session - April 13th, 2023

Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 03:59 PM

Mississippi Mills is undertaking a large project called MM2048 that involves virtually every service and department.  We’re looking at everything from roads to childcare to water and wastewater to recreation to festivals and events to economic development to quality of life and everything in between, all at the same time.

The MM2048 project is about setting a course for our community well into the future.  Do you have concerns about Ottawa Street’s capacity?  Think we should build a ring road or...