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Council Highlights - April 4th, 2023

Highlights of the April 4th, 2023
Council Meeting

Council heard a delegation from Brenda Deugo-Mills regarding 5 Span Strong – new type of children's health education program in Pakenham where kids learn how movement and breathing techniques support their physical and mental health in every day modern living situations.

Council approved the 2022 Almonte Drinking Water System Annual Report. The Municipality and Ontario Clean Water Agency’s ongoing commitment to invest in system management, operational...

Garbage/Recycling Collection Delays - April 5th, 2023

UPDATE! Garbage and recycling CANCELLED for Wednesday, April 5th Please be advised that due to weather conditions, garbage/recycling collection has now been cancelled for today. Updates to when collection for the affected areas will continue will be posted on Facebook and on our website, www.mississippimills.ca. Thank you for your understanding.

Water Conditions Statement April 5th - Flood Outlook

Rain and snow melt to increase flows; potential for above average flooding remains high

April 5, 2023 MISSISSIPPI AND CARP RIVER WATERSHEDS—Significant precipitation amounts between 40-60mm are forecasted for today; along with continued snow melt this will cause a significant increase in levels and flows throughout the Mississippi and Carp river watersheds over the next few days.  We do not anticipate any significant flooding at this time. However, residents in low lying areas that are...

From the Office of the Mayor - Fire at Ambulance Base

March 31, 2023

From the Office of the Mayor

At approximately 7:00 am this morning, the Mississippi Mills Fire Department (MMFD) responded to a structure fire at Lanark County Paramedic Service’s Almonte base.

Thanks to the MMFD’s swift response, the fire was quickly brought under control, preventing any damage to nearby homes and buildings in close proximity including the Mississippi Mills Childcare Centre, Fairview Manor and Almonte General Hospital. There were no injuries reported.

On behalf of...

MVCA Watershed Conditions Update - March 31st, 2023

Flows expected to increase over the weekend in smaller rivers, creeks, and ditches

March 31, 2023 MISSISSIPPI AND CARP RIVER WATERSHEDS— Forecasted precipitation and warmer weather for the weekend could cause smaller rivers such as the Carp and Indian Rivers, and creeks and ditches to experience increasing flows over the weekend. Flows along the larger rivers such as the Clyde, Fall and Mississippi Rivers will continue to increase steadily into next week.

With flows and water temperature...

Ambulance Service Not Affected by Fire at Almonte Ambulance Base

A fire at the Lanark County Paramedic Service’s Almonte ambulance base has been contained and will not affect ambulance service in the region. 

At approximately 7 am this morning, ambulance crew members detected smoke in the building. The shift crew was able to evacuate the building and remove vehicles and the fire was contained quickly. 

There are no injuries. The cause of the fire is being investigated. 

Ambulance operations will not be affected. Some crew members will be housed and deployed out of...