News

A new exhibition is coming to the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum in October! Attend the vernissage for “Three Generations” by Judy Nakagawa on Saturday, October 17 at 1pm. This exhibition will be on display until December 20, 2026.

Our annual book sale begins Friday, October 16! 

It promises to be the best ever with a huge variety of good quality books including: All genres, hard and soft cover, novels published between the late 19th and early 20th century, cooking, gardening, classics, first editions, books signed by the authors, romantasy books for youth, and a large children’s selection. Truly something for everyone. Prices are by donation except for rare books which will be individually priced.  

The Municipality’s annual sanitary sewer flushing and inspection program in Almonte will begin October 19, 2026, and is expected to be completed by mid-November.

This year, work will take place in the eastern portion of Almonte, north of the Mississippi River. Specifically, the work area is bounded by Ottawa Street and Main Street East to the north-west, Appleton Side Road to the north-east, Johanna Street to the south-east, and the Mississippi River to the south-west.

PUBLIC NOTICE – Construction crews on behalf of the Hilan Village subdivision developer will begin watermain and sewer work on Carss Street, between Union Street North and the future subdivision entrance. Installation work of the subdivision’s sewer and watermain connections to the municipal system is expected to be completed in three weeks. Access to properties on Carss Street will be maintained. Please follow directions from workers on site and use caution around construction zones.

For more information on the Hilan Village subdivision, visit our Active Planning Applications webpage.

The Crown & Pumpkin Studio Tour returns Thanksgiving weekend for its 30th annual celebration of local creativity, welcoming visitors on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

🚧 Temporary Closure Notice – Five-Span Bridge Park
Lanark County has advised that Five-Span Bridge Park will be temporarily closed on Thursday, October 1st and 2nd.
The closure is required to allow for paving works for the final part of of the Five-Span Bridge Rehabilitation Project.
Advance notice signage has been installed at the intersection of County Road 29 and Kinburn Side Road to inform residents and visitors of the temporary closure.