Mississippi Mills to Hold Inaugural Meeting of Council – November 16, 2026

Members of the community and media are invited to attend the inaugural meeting of the newly-elected 2026-2030 Mississippi Mills Council, marking the official start of a new Council term.

When: Monday, November 16, 2026, 6 p.m.

Where: Almonte Old Town Hall, Ron Caron Auditorium (14 Bridge Street)

Who: Members of Mississippi Mills Council – Mayor Christa Lowry, Deputy Mayor Rickey Minnille, Almonte Ward Councillor Mary Lou Souter, Almonte Ward Councillor Jane Torrance, Pakenham Ward Councillor Tavis Joron, Ramsay Ward Councillor Brien Devries, and Ramsay Ward Councillor Bev Holmes.

The ceremony will include:

• Council processional led by Piper Jen Putinski
• Smudging ceremony and message by Elder Larry McDermott, Algonquin, Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation
• Performances of O Canada and the Royal Anthem by the Naismith Singing Nighthawks Choir
• The official Declaration of Elected Office and Oath of Allegiance for members of Council
• The Mayor’s Inaugural Address by Mayor Christa Lowry

Following the meeting, light refreshments will be served.

For more information:

Ashley Kulp
Communications Coordinator
613-256-2064
akulp@mississippimills.ca