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Environment Canada continues to issue Special Air Quality statements for parts the region caused by wildfires in northwestern Ontario. Regularly check local weather forecasts and local air quality conditions using the Air Quality Health Index or special air quality statements.

John Jordan, MPP for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, announced today that the Ontario government is providing 7 non-profit organizations and municipalities in the riding with $658,500 in funding this year through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) Capital grant stream. This investment will help improve community spaces and expand access to local programs and activities.

Poor air quality is affecting our region due to smoke from active wildfires across the province.

Residents are encouraged to limit time outdoors and consider postponing or rescheduling strenuous outdoor activities, including sports, recreation and community events, until air quality improves.

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for our region, beginning late this afternoon and into the evening.

Mississippi Mills Fire Department (MMFD) has raised the burn risk to Level 4 (Extreme Risk – Supervised Campfires Only) due to current dry conditions. 

The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with 29 criminal offences in connection with a series of thefts from vehicles. 

The Small Business Advisory Centre – Smiths Falls/Lanark County is proud to introduce this year's Summer Company Program participants—four motivated young entrepreneurs who are transforming their ideas into successful summer businesses while serving communities across Lanark County and Smiths Falls.

Environment Canada issued a heat warning this morning with hot and humid conditions expected to continue through most of the week.

Lanark County is developing a Natural Heritage System (NHS) Strategy to identify and map natural areas, habitats and ecological connections that support biodiversity and environmental health – and residents’ voices are a critical part of the process.

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills will begin tree removal work in a small area of Gemmill Park in Almonte on Monday, July 13. The work is expected to be completed by the end of the week.

This work is required as part of the County Road 29 Watermain Project and will take place mainly along the access road to Well 6.