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Council Members Join OPP 'Bail Out' Fundraiser to Support Food Bank

Posted on Friday, August 18, 2023 03:54 PM

Mississippi Mills Council launched its Bail Out Fundraiser, in partnership with Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), at the August 15th Council meeting with a special video.

During summer recess, some of our members of council have gotten themselves into hot water! The OPP has ‘charged’ the following council members:

  • Mayor Christa Lowry for over the limit caffeine consumption

  • Councillor Bev Holmes for always overscheduling herself

  • Councillor Vicki Lowe for being an underaged grandma

Public Notice – By-law – Proposed Name Change Laroque Street to LaRocque Street

Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2023 10:05 AM

During the registration of the Mill Run Subdivision, the spelling of “Laroque” Street, was incorrect.  To honor the veterans whom the street was named after the street will be correctly registered as LaRocque Street.  Comments were solicited from the residents through a previous notice issued December 28, 2022, and comments received were presented to Council.

Please be advised that a by-law to officially change the name of Laroque Street to LaRocque Street will be on the agenda for the September...

Council Highlights - August 15th, 2023

Posted on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 03:20 PM

Council launched its Bail Out Fundraiser, in partnership with Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), at Tuesday evening’s meeting with a special video. During summer recess, some of our members of council have gotten themselves into hot water! The OPP has ‘charged’ the following council members:

  • Mayor Christa Lowry for over the limit caffeine consumption

  • Councillor Bev Holmes for always overscheduling herself

  • Councillor Vicki Lowe for being an underaged grandma

  • Councillor Jane Torrance for...

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Last Chance to Apply for Municipal Reforestation Grant

Posted on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 12:00 PM

The final deadline to apply for the Municipal Reforestation Grant Program is August 31!

The grant program is open to forestry-dependent commercial businesses in Mississippi Mills.

Earlier this year, the Municipality of Mississippi Mills was successful in its application for one-time funding offered by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry to recoup clean-up costs experienced as a result of the Derecho in May 2022. The Municipality received funds for equipment and reforestation projects.

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Budget Spotlight #1 - How Are My Tax Dollars Spent?

Posted on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 09:00 AM

From August to December, the Municipality will publish bi-weekly articles to inform residents and provide insight into the roles of each Municipal department and how your tax dollars are being spent.

As they are released, all Spotlight topics can be found here: https://www.mississippimills.ca/en/municipal-hall/budget-spotlights.aspx.

To have the articles delivered to your inbox, subscribe to our Newsfeed: https://www.mississippimills.ca/modules/news/en.

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‘Come Home to Pakenham’ this August 18-20 Weekend

Posted on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 04:28 PM

Mississippi Mills Bicentennial celebrations will shine a spotlight on Pakenham this August 18-20.

‘Come Home to Pakenham’ Weekend is three days of jam-packed activities highlighting all picturesque Pakenham has to offer. There is truly something for everyone! Check out the full schedule below. All activities take place in and around the Stewart Community Centre and Fred Millar Park.

Friday, August 18 (4 to 9 p.m.)

  • Craft Beer Festival (featuring Vodkow, Farmgate Cider, Cartwright Springs, Ridge...

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Grand Opening of Almonte Wellness Trail August 17

Posted on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 12:07 PM

Help the Municipality of Mississippi Mills celebrate the grand opening of the Almonte Wellness Trail, an interactive, educational and multi-generational initiative winding through our parks and public spaces. 

This project is a joint venture between the Municipality, volunteers with Age-Friendly North Lanark, Carebridge Community Support, St. Paul’s Anglican Church and Mississippi Mills All My Relations. It was made possible through a federal grant from the Canada Community Revitalization Fund,...