Public Engagement and Meetings

Lanark County is adjusting its winter operations procedures in light of a province-wide salt shortage. An earlier start to winter weather, increased weather events and cold snaps along with supply issues have resulted in the significant limitations to salt availability. 

As a result of the constraints, Lanark County Public Works will be switching to a sand/salt mix rather than straight salt for all roads.

At the January 27, 2026 meeting, Council proclaimed January as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in the Municipality of Mississippi Mills.

For the rest of the month, Almonte Old Town Hall and the falls will shine blue in recognition and support of everyone affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is proposing changes to the fees for Planning and Regulation reviews under Ontario Regulation 41/24, Prohibited Activities, Exemptions and Permits and Technical Report Reviews. The proposed fees will take effect March 1, 2026.

If you are a youth interested in running for municipal council in October 2026, we have a workshop for you!

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is offering a series of workshops for young people thinking about running for municipal office in the October 2026 elections. These sessions will provide insights and strategies to build your understanding and confidence around how to become a candidate and running a campaign.

Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for bitterly cold conditions beginning this evening.

Wind chill values near -35 and -40 are expected this evening and into Saturday morning.

The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $20 million through the new Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative to help farmers, food processors and agribusinesses sell more Ontario grown products around the world. The Initiative will fund a variety of projects to increase competitiveness for farmers and agribusinesses and support their expansion into new and international markets as part of the provincial government’s plan to protect Ontario’s agribusiness sector.

As part of its plan to protect Ontario, the government is launching the second intake of the Rural Ontario Development Program, a $20 million investment to strengthen the economies of rural communities, build infrastructure and keep workers on the job.​ The announcement was made at the 2026 annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference, with applications opening immediately for rural municipalities, businesses, Indigenous groups and not-for-profit organizations.v

This Low Water Statement is an update to the statement issued December 19, 2025.

Watershed conditions: Low water conditions have subsided across the watershed following a return to seasonally normal rainfall and snowfall amounts over the past several months. Short-term and seasonal precipitation indicators have returned to average levels, and streamflows have recovered to normal thresholds. As a result of these improvements, watershed conditions are considered to have returned to normal.