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Missed the June 1 deadline to change your school support designation? You can still update your designation online through MPAC.

The Ontario government is opening nominations for the 2026 Excellence in Agriculture Awards, to recognize the outstanding efforts of the province’s agri-food leaders. These awards recognize the achievements of Ontario’s world-class farmers, processors, industry organizations and businesses that protect the province’s food independence and make Ontario’s nearly $53 billion agri-food industry a global leader in food production.

Environment Canada issued a special weather statement this morning for heavy rainfall for the region.

The Mississippi Mills Municipal Office will be closed Monday, August 3 for the August Civic Holiday.

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills recognizes Drowning Prevention Day on July 25 and encourages all residents and visitors to make water safety a priority this summer.

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills has been advised by Westview Projects, the developer of the Hilan Village subdivision, that blasting operations will take place at the site on Carss Street in the coming weeks.

Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is pleased to announce that a proposal from the Municipality of Mississippi Mills to assume operation of the Museum at the Mill of Kintail Conservation Area has been accepted. Transfer of the R. Tait McKenzie and James Naismith collections and museum operations are planned to occur in 2028.

A public meeting will be held virtually via YouTube on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. to consider a proposed Minor Variance application under Section 45 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13.

From August 1 to September 4, 2026, Sivarulrasa Gallery and Puppets Up! are delighted to present Noreen Young: Drawings & Illustrations, an exhibition of early works on paper by artist Noreen Young (b. 1939, Ottawa, Ontario; d. 2025). The exhibition complements the 2026 Puppets Up! festival, which takes place August 8-9 in Almonte, Ontario.

The Southeast Public Health Board of Health met July 22 in Kingston for their regular monthly meeting.