Cultural & Community Updates

Two new exhibitions are coming to the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum in May! Attend the vernissage for “Carole Baillargeon: Rock Paper Scissors” and “Tartan: Culture & Cloth” on Saturday, May 2 at 1 p.m. Both exhibitions will be on display until July 26, 2026.

Lanark County OPP received a call Friday, April 24, 2026, regarding a bear encounter in the Port Elmsley/Beverage Locks area. A person on a walk came upon a mother black bear and her cubs. The OPP would like to remind the public that the bears have recently come out of hibernation and until natural food sources become available they will be searching for food left outdoors such as garbage, pet food and barbecues.

The fifth annual Culture Connect, happening in 2026, is an opportunity to celebrate beauty in diversity and the importance of culture.

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

Be part of the 55+ Expo in Carleton Place!

Home Hospice North Lanark (HHNL) and the Town of Carleton Place are proud to partner on this exciting event.

Lanark County Paramedic Service (LCPS) has brought together hospital partners across the county, in partnership with the Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) and Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital (PSFDH), to implement a "Fit-to-Sit" approach in Emergency Departments — designed to improve patient flow, reduce ambulance offload delays, and keep paramedic crews available for 911 calls across the region.

Every Kid in our Communities of Leeds & Grenville and Lanark County Child & Youth Services Collaborative are excited to invite the community to help recognize and celebrate those making a positive impact in the lives of children and youth.

This year, on Tuesday, May 5, known as “Red Dress Day,” Mississippi Mills All My Relations and Ginawaydaganuc Village invite the community to come together in ceremony, remembrance, reflection, and action for Red Dress Day at the Mississippi Mills Library Public Library, Almonte Branch. This day will honour the thousands of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people, while creating space for learning, dialogue, and community connection.

Localized flooding may be occurring in some areas and on some properties. Floodwaters and water ponding around wells can compromise the safety of your drinking water. Southeast Public Health (SEPH) advises residents whose wells have been directly affected by flooding to boil their water for at least one minute at a rolling boil before consuming it, or to use an alternate safe water source until testing confirms the water is safe to drink.

The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is excited to announce our upcoming opportunities for spring and summer 2026.