Cultural & Community Updates

Families experiencing perinatal loss at Almonte General Hospital will soon receive handcrafted memory boxes thanks to a compassionate community initiative involving The Souls Nest, Almonte and District High School, and the Mississippi River Health Alliance.

On Sunday, June 7, the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum’s virtual exhibition “Fashioning Identity: Clothing and the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community of the Mississippi Valley” launched as part of the Digital Museums Canada Community Stories collection.

The third annual Multicultural Potluck on Mill Street will once again take place in downtown Almonte on Friday, June 26, 2026. Mark your calendars and join us to celebrate the rich diversity, unity, and flavours of our community!

Mississippi Mills All My Relations, in partnership with Ginawaydaganuc Village, the Municipality of Mississippi Mills and the Government of Canada, will once again honour National Indigenous Peoples Day with a community-wide celebration of culture, learning and connection. 

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

As communities across the region continue to grow and demand for healthcare services reaches new levels, the Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) will host an open community forum on June 23 to discuss the realities, accomplishments, and future of local healthcare.

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

From June 6 to July 10, Sivarulrasa Gallery is delighted to present CATHY ROSS: THE SEASONS in Gallery I. HANNAH CRETIEN: DÉRIVE runs in Gallery III.

Earlier this year, our club announced the creation of the Archer Lowe Memorial Soccer Scholarship (Bursary) to honor the memory of a truly exceptional young man. Archer was a dedicated teammate, a natural leader, and a player who brought pure joy and energy to every field he stepped on.

The community is invited to attend the upcoming 55+ Expo, a free event dedicated to celebrating and supporting adults aged 55 and older through information, connection, and community engagement.