Cultural & Community Updates

Southeast Public Health (SEPH) is urging all residents to take precautions to prevent the spread of influenza and other respiratory illnesses, as laboratory confirmation of the first cases of influenza A have been reported for the 2025/26 respiratory season. Influenza causes mild to severe illness and can lead to serious health complications, even in healthy children and adults. 

The Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) is proud to announce that Almonte General Hospital (AGH) has been recognized by Ontario Health’s Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) with the Outstanding Achievement Award – Provincial Routine Notification Rate for 2024/25.

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills is excited to partner with the Ingenium Foundation and the Canada Science and Technology Museum to bring STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) to our youth!

The 2025 Build a Mountain of Food Campaign is about to get underway!

We’re looking forward to another year in support of local food banks in our 11 communities. Area food banks continue to play a vital role, providing necessary assistance to the many faces of hunger in our communities.

The Ontario government will soon introduce legislation to create the Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency (OPCA) with the aim of improving the province’s conservation authority system to help get shovels in the ground faster on homes and other local infrastructure projects, while strengthening the vital role conservation authorities play in managing watersheds and protecting communities from floods and natural hazards.

Southeast Public Health (SEPH) has identified infection prevention and control concerns at Ivy Beauty Bar at 545 McNeely Ave. in Carleton Place. Clients who received manicure, pedicure or waxing services between May 31, 2023 and October 17, 2025 may have been exposed to equipment that was not properly cleaned and disinfected.

The new Elizabeth Dowdeswell Award for Advancing Democracy Through Education commemorates the legacy of Ontario’s 29th Lieutenant Governor by recognizing individuals who have demonstrated innovative approaches to teaching, significantly contributing to the advancement of democratic principles and civic engagement.

This will be the perfect weekend start your Christmas shopping—Almonte will be buzzing with a variety of Christmas craft shows!

Lanark County is partnering with industry leader, Building Knowledge Canada Inc., to offer local contractors free training on high performance homes and Better Homes Lanark, a home energy retrofit program launched by the County earlier this year.