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Mississippi Mills to Celebrate Bicentennial in 2023

Mississippi Mills to Celebrate Bicentennial in 2023

Mississippi Mills is turning 200 next year and celebrations are planned for every corner of the municipality.

From farm tours and Indigenous collaborations and events to a mill workers walk and a commemorative coin, six Bicentennial Working Groups have developed a number of activities to showcase the community’s history and recognize the region’s earliest inhabitants – the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation.

“During our Bicentennial year, we will have...

Council Highlights - November 2, 2022

Highlights of the November 1st, 2022 Council Meeting

Tuesday evening was the final meeting for the 2018-2022 Mississippi Mills Council. The inaugural meeting of the 2022-2026 Council will take place on Tuesday, November 15th, 2022 at 6:00 pm at Almonte Old Town Hall.

Mayor Lowry presented her Annual Address. She thanked Council for their hard work and dedication over the last four years, especially when faced with some of the toughest events in local and global history, including the loss of...

Comic Art Creation Activity, Almonte Library

Join a FREE comic art activity at the Almonte branch! 

Calling all those who love graphic books and comics! On Saturday, November 5th from 10:30 am until noon, join illustrator Clayton Hanmer at the Almonte branch library to participate in a FREE, Comic Art Creation Activity for ages 7-14 and their families! Children & teens who want to attend, please register by phone:
613-256-1037 or online:  https://tinyurl.com/4e779eu8 

Hanmer is launching his latest amazing book, The Museum of Odd Body Leftovers – a...

Mississippi Mills All Business Breakfast

You're Invited!

You, your employees, coworkers and neighbours are enthusiastically invited to join us at our Mississippi Mills Business Breakfast. These breakfasts are open to everyone. Please pass along the invitation and encourage a friend or colleague to come with you.

Hosted by the Municipality of Mississippi Mills

WHO: Mississippi Mills past, present & future business people

WHEN: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 - 7:00 AM Coffee, 7:30 AM Breakfast

WHERE: The Almonte Civitan Hall, 500 Almonte St,...

Official Results for the 2022 Municipal Election

Official Results for the 2022 Municipal Election

The official results are in for the 2022 municipal election, which saw 41.4% voter turnout across Mississippi Mills; that equates to 5,051 recorded votes of the 12,199 eligible voters.

The 2022-2026 Mississippi Mills Council is as follows:

Mayor (acclaimed)
Christa Lowry

Deputy Mayor
Rickey Minnille

Almonte Ward
Mary Lou Souter
Jane Torrance

Ramsay Ward
Bev Holmes
Vicki Lowe

Pakenham Ward (acclaimed)
Denzil Ferguson

School Board trustees were also elected last...

2022 Municipal Election Results (Unofficial)

MAYOR (acclaimed)
Christa Lowry DEPUTY MAYOR
Rickey Minnille ALMONTE WARD
Mary Lou Souter
Jane Torrance RAMSAY WARD
Bev Holmes
Vicki Lowe PAKENHAM (acclaimed)
Denzil Ferguson