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Textiles and the Stories They Tell: An Evening of Multicultural Clothing and Dance

Press Release – Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

Textiles are threads that weave together the stories of our past, our community, and our culture. These stories help us understand each other. The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum (MVTM) and The Inclusion Project are hosting an evening of multicultural clothing and dance to explore these connections.

From Asia to Turtle Island, see the beautiful cultural clothing of our models, hear their stories, and learn their culture. Taking place on Sunday,...

Lanark Community Alliance Celebrates Community Spirit

Press Release – Lanark Community Alliance

There was dancing, laughing and a whole lot of gratitude at the Grand Hotel in Carleton Place on June 13. Lanark Community Alliance staff, the individuals we serve, and local partners came together to celebrate the community spirit that makes us one.

“We’ve come together today because of the incredible people we support—they are truly at the heart of everything we do, and I want to thank them for welcoming us into their lives. This event is a testament to...

Special Council Meeting - June 26, 2024

A Special Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. 

The session will run from 9 to 11 a.m. 

The agenda for the meeting can be found here.

Public Notice - Watermain Flow Testing this Week

Please be advised that the Municipality's Roads and Public Works Department is conducting watermain flow testing this week which includes flushing water from fire hydrants. 

Please take caution in areas where testing is occurring as there may be spray from the fire hydrant and/or water on the roadway.

Flags Lowered in Honour of the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism – June 23, 2024

Today, June 23, is the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism. This day was first proclaimed by the Government of Canada in 2005, in memory of those who have lost their lives through acts of terror in Canada and around the globe.

This day was chosen to coincide with the date of the Air India Flight 182 bombing, that occurred on June 23, 1985, and caused the deaths of 329 people.

To recognize the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, flags at the following municipal...

News from Mississippi Mills Public Library – June 20, 2024

Free Google Drive Workshop for Adults with Ava Wiebe

Thursday July 4 or Monday July 8, 10-11 a.m., Almonte branch
Register here https://form.jotform.com/241694323411249

“The cloud” lets us safely store photos, videos, documents, and so much more, without the worry of losing a physical device! However, it can be tricky to adapt to this new technology. In this 60-minute workshop, you’ll learn:

• What is the cloud, and what is Google Drive?

• How to navigate Google Drive

• How to upload and store photos,...

National Indigenous Peoples Day - June 21, 2024

Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada. Their fundamental contributions have shaped our past and continue to shape who we are today.

For generations, many Indigenous groups and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on June 21 or around this time of year because of the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year.