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Movies in the Park Return in August

Mark your calendars for movies on the big screen under the stars! Movies in the Park are back in August!

Bring your friends, family, neighbours and lawn chairs for these FREE movies on Thursday evenings.

August 1 – Almonte Alameda

Hosted by: Friends of the Neighbourhood Tomato Friendship Oven and Mississippi Mills Youth Centre

Movie: Ratatouille

6:30 p.m.: Wood-fired pizza from the Community Friendship Oven for sale, along with snacks and drinks

7:15 p.m.: Free children’s crafts and activities

8:30 p...

What is the Future of Meat Processing for Mississippi Mills?

The Agriculture & Food Sector is a major contributor to the economy in Mississippi Mills and surrounding region. A shortage of abattoirs and meat processing plants continues to have a negative effect on farmers and presents a considerable obstacle for local food retailers and restaurants in their efforts to access locally sourced meat.

In view of these concerns, the Municipality of Mississippi Mills has taken proactive measures and collaborated with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Rural...

Health Unit Raises Awareness of Harmful Algal Blooms

Press Release – Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

Potentially harmful algal blooms including blue-green algae are a natural seasonal phenomenon that may appear in our lakes, rivers and ponds. Many of these blooms are relatively harmless; however, some species have the potential to produce toxins which may be harmful to people and animals. The presence of a harmful algal bloom and its toxins can only be confirmed through a laboratory test, so it is recommended to take a cautious...

Two Exhibitions Opening at Sivarulrasa Gallery This Week

Press Release – Sivarulrasa Gallery

CAROL BAJEN-GAHM: LITTORAL LIGHT, July 26 – August 30, 2024

JEANNIE POLISUK: THE MESSINESS OF MEMORY, July 26 – August 30, 2024

Combined Vernissage/Artists Reception: Saturday July 27, 2-4 p.m.

From July 26 to August 30, 2024, Sivarulrasa Gallery is pleased to present CAROL BAJEN-GAHM: LITTORAL LIGHT, solo exhibition of new works by Newfoundland-based artist Carol Bajen-Gahm. A littoral zone in general references a coast or shoreline, the meeting of land and...

MVCA Land Conservation Strategy Survey Deadline September 6

From the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority

Have a say in the future of your watershed and the programs delivered by the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) during the creation of their Land Conservation Strategy.

Comments can be submitted via our short online survey (), by email to info@mvc.on.ca Re: Land Conservation Strategy, and by mail to: 10970 Highway 7, Carleton Place ON K7C 3P1.

Deadline for comments is September 6, 2024.

Visit https://mvc.on.ca/current-initiatives to...

Ride the LT Arrives in Mississippi Mills August 8

Lanark Transportation’s popular Ride the LT program is expanding to Mississippi Mills!

Currently running in Carleton Place, Lanark and Perth, Ride the LT launches in Mississippi Mills on August 8, in partnership with the Municipality of Mississippi Mills. The community bus service is safe, easy and affordable at only $2 per person (round trip).

Ride the LT will offer weekly trips every Thursday from anywhere in Mississippi Mills to either Almonte or Carleton Place. This flexible service gives you...

Municipality Seeks Interest in Recreational Youth Volleyball Program

Mississippi Mills would like to grow our programming with a Recreational Youth Volleyball Program!

Right now, we would like to gauge interest in the program. Please let us know if you’re between 10-17 years old and have an interest in playing recreational volleyball. There is no commitment at this point!

However, in order to make this program successful, we need volunteers/community leaders to run the program. If you have experience playing volleyball and would enjoy the opportunity to work with...