News

The Lanark County Plowing Match is around the corner!

Raise a glass to summer as the Almonte Craft Beer Fest returns to the beautiful grounds of Almonte Old Town Hall (14 Bridge Street) on Friday, July 24, for an evening of local craft beverages, live music, great food and stunning riverside views.

Two new exhibitions are coming to the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum in August! Attend the vernissage for “Unfinished Journey: Memory, Identity, & Family” by Anne Kelly and “Queer Newfoundland Hockey League” by Lucas Morneau on Saturday, August 8 at 1 p.m. Both exhibitions will be on display until September 20, 2026.

I recently spoke with representatives from Alto regarding Federal Minister of Transport Steven MacKinnon’s review of Alto’s What We Heard Reports. These documents summarize feedback from recent public and Indigenous consultations on the proposed high-speed rail project between Toronto and Québec City. 

Here is the latest news from the Mississippi Mills Public Library (MMPL).

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.