Cultural & Community Updates

Press Release – Mississippi River Health Alliance. Mary Wilson Trider, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Mississippi River Health Alliance, has shared with the Allied Boards of Directors her intention to step down in the spring of 2024.

Press Release – Ontario Historical Society. The Ontario Historical Society’s (OHS) Honours and Awards Committee is pleased to present the 2022-23 Heritage Conservation Award to Fran Kronstal, owner of 58-60 Mill Street in Almonte, Ontario for her excellent work in preserving and restoring this property.

Press Release - Lanark County. Lanark County Council awarded a contract for the supply of the modular bridge for Blakeney to ACROW Ltd.

From the Friends of the Mississippi Mills Public Library. Here’s a sneak peek at Ava-Lunch, A Snowfall Fable, being performed this Sunday, December 17 at the Almonte Branch of the Mississippi Mills Public Library.

Looking for something to do over the holiday break? The Mississippi Mills Parks and Recreation Department is once again sponsoring Free Holiday Public Skating at both the John Levi Community Centre in Almonte and the Stewart Community Centre in Pakenham.

Press Release – Home Hospice North Lanark. Create magic this Christmas — shop our trees and help your neighbours.

Press Release – Upper Canada District School Board. November 23, 2023 – The Upper Canada District School Board’s (UCDSB) Board of Trustees has elected Ward 3 Trustee Jamie Schoular as Chair and Ward 1 Trustee Lynda Johnston as Vice-Chair for 2023-2024.

Press Release – Mississippi Mills Public Library. After more than 35 years at the Library, Monica Blackburn is choosing to devote her time to gardening, traveling, creating elaborate meals and spending time with friends and family.

November 22, 2023. Celebrate Monica Blackburn!.

Press Release – Salvation Army Mississippi-Rideau Lakes Corps. The Salvation Army Mississippi-Rideau Lakes Corps launched its Kettle Campaign for the 2023 season on November 17.