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Southeast Public Health (SEPH) is reminding all residents to take precautions to prevent the spread of respiratory illness, including influenza (flu), COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) as we approach colder months when the rates of respiratory illnesses and demand on our health-care system increases. Infection can cause mild to severe illness and can lead to serious health complications, even in healthy children and adults.

The Southeast Public Health (SEPH) Board of Health met October 28 in Kingston for their regular monthly meeting. The agenda package is available online.

Home Hospice North Lanark (HHNL) is pleased to announce the launch of its 2026/2027 Annual Tree Fundraiser, offering community members an opportunity to purchase a living tree while supporting free hospice programs for individuals and families in our community.

Whether honouring a loved one, celebrating a milestone, or giving a meaningful gift that continues to grow, purchasing a tree is a wonderful way to make a lasting contribution.

The following municipal offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11 to observe Remembrance Day:

• Mississippi Mills Municipal Office
• Roads and Public Works Garage
• Development Services and Engineering and Recreation and Culture Departments at Almonte Old Town Hall

There will be no impacts to the garbage and recycling schedule due to the holiday closure.

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills Roads and Public Works Department is continuing the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program, part of our ongoing efforts to improve the condition and performance of aging sanitary sewer infrastructure and reduce inflow and infiltration within the sewer system.

A planned outage will take place in Almonte on November 4, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. This outage is required for crews to perform equipment upgrades to the overhead infrastructure.

Council and Committee of the Whole will hold its regular meetings Tuesday, November 3, 2026. 

As part of its plan to protect Ontario and help seniors stay healthy, active and connected in their communities, the province is opening applications for the next intake of the Seniors Community Grant Program (SCG). These grants support local, not-for-profit community groups, municipalities, Indigenous governing bodies and organizations to deliver a suite of programs designed to help seniors increase independence, reduce social isolation and create positive connections.

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills has contracted D Rock Paving to complete roadway improvements as part of the Municipality’s 2026 Mill and Overlay Program.

A mill and overlay is a cost-effective road maintenance procedure used to extend the life of existing asphalt without requiring full street reconstruction. It involves milling off the old asphalt and replacing it with new material