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The Mississippi Mills Fire Department has been made aware of reports of individuals contacting residents by phone and claiming to represent the Fire Department while attempting to solicit donations.

Please be advised that the Mississippi Mills Fire Department does not conduct fundraising campaigns or solicit donations by telephone. If you receive a call from someone claiming to be associated with the Fire Department and requesting financial contributions, do not provide any personal or financial information. If you are uncertain about a call you have received, please contact the Municipality of Mississippi Mills directly to verify its legitimacy.

Thank you for helping us spread awareness and protect our community from potential scams.

Last night, Council received a background report from the Planning Department for a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for a property located at 155 Ryan Duncan Sideroad. The amendment will be to change zoning from rural commercial to agricultural. The public may submit comments to the planning department up until September 29^th and the by-law will be on the October 6^th Council agenda for approval.

Voter Information Letters are coming soon!

Election day is October 26, and eligible voters will be receiving mail with details on how to vote by mid-October. In the coming weeks, you may notice that you did not receive a Voter Information Letter. This is expected and because of acclaimed positions. Only eligible electors in Ramsay Ward and supporters of the French Public School Board (Conseil des Écoles Publiques de l'Est de l’Ontario) will receive a Voter Information Letter.

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills is proud to recognize Big Brothers Big Sisters Month and celebrate Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County's positive impact on local youth and families. 

Lanark County residents are invited to pick up free tree seedlings during the annual Fall Seedling Giveaway on Saturday, September 19.

Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate the best of Lanark County's agricultural heritage, local food and rural traditions at the Lanark County Harvest Festival on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Beckwith Park (1319 9th Line, Beckwith Township).

Succession planning is a part of strategic planning for any organization. Home Hospice North Lanark (HHNL) is looking to fill the positions of two board directors who are completing their two-year terms.

A public meeting will be held in hybrid format via Teams on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 6 p.m. to consider a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13.