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Fire Risk Status Lowered to Level 2

The fire risk level has been dropped back to Level 2 – Moderate Risk – in the Municipality of Mississippi

Mills as of July 18, 2023.

This means that conditions for burning are suitable but residents should use caution due to dry conditions.

The Mississippi Mills Fire Department reminds all residents that they must have an activated burn permit before burning. Residents in eligible areas must obtain a free permit online at mm.burnpermits.com, or in person at the Municipal Office or Station 1...

Deadline extended to July 28 for Municipal Reforestation Grants

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills has extended the deadline to apply for our Municipal Reforestation Grant Program to Friday, July 28.

Are you a forestry-dependent commercial business in the Municipality? This program might work for you.

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...

Notice of Public Meeting for Minor Variance Application - July 31, 2023 - King/Argyle Street

TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held virtually via Zoom on Monday, July 31, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. to consider a proposed Minor Variance application under Section 45 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13.

AND TAKE NOTICE that the Municipality continues to take steps to limit the transmission of COVID-19 and to protect the health and safety of the public, Committee Members and employees. Therefore, the Public Hearing for this Minor Variance application will be held virtually via the...

Notice of Public Meeting for Minor Variance Application - July 31, 2023 - 2756 County Road 29

TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held virtually via Zoom on Monday, July 31, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. to consider a proposed Minor Variance application under Section 45 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13.

AND TAKE NOTICE that the Municipality continues to take steps to limit the transmission of COVID-19 and to protect the health and safety of the public, Committee Members and employees. Therefore, the Public Hearing for this Minor Variance application will be held virtually via the...

Notice of Public Meeting - August 15, 2023 - Complete Zoning Bylaw Amendment - 364 Spring Street

TAKE NOTICE that a Public Meeting will be held virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. to consider a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13.

AND TAKE NOTICE that the Municipality continues to take steps to limit the transmission of COVID 19 and to protect the health and safety of the public, Council and employees. Therefore, in accordance with Procedural By-law 20-127, the Public Meeting for this Zoning By-law...

Temporary Closure of Almonte General Hospital Emergency Department - July 15, 2023

Press Release - Mississippi River Health Alliance

 The Emergency Department at Almonte General Hospital (AGH) will close on Saturday, July 15 at 7 p.m. and will reopen at 7 a.m. on Sunday, July 16. 

The Emergency Department at Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) will also be closed Friday, July 14 at 3 p.m., reopening at 7 a.m. on Saturday, July 15. 

 These temporary closures are due to a shortage of nursing staff. The rest of the hospitals are still open and caring for patients,...

Sections of OVRT Closed Next Week for Resurfacing

Press Release - Lanark County

Sections of the Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail (OVRT) will be closed intermittently between July 18 and 21 to allow for resurfacing work.

Public Works Manager Sean Derouin explained Lanark County has retained Arnott Brothers Construction to add new stone dust to the trail surface north of Almonte, from the McPhail Side Road to Ridge Road, and north of Blakeney, from Panmure Road to Needham Side Road.

Sections of the trail will be closed between concession roads to...