Public Engagement and Meetings

Lanark County is undertaking an update of its current Transportation Master Plan (TMP) and is inviting the public to learn more and provide input to guide future transportation investments, policies and infrastructure planning across the county.

To start off last night’s meeting, Council heard from John Dalgity, President of Almonte Royal Canadian Legion Branch 240. He shared details on the Legion’s position regarding the Heritage Advisory Committee’s recommendation to designate the Legion building at 100 Bridge Street as a heritage site.

Lanark County is currently running a Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) program, to support businesses across the county. Over the summer and early fall, we will be interviewing businesses people in the area to determine what they need to remain successful and to grow further.

On June 8, John Jordan, MPP for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, announced that 8 Seniors Active Living Centres in Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston are receiving a total of $449,597 in annual funding.

Menzie Street in Almonte will be fully closed from June 8 to 21, 2026, to accommodate construction of parking and sidewalks for the new Mississippi Mills Childcare Services facility.

Did you know that mental health disabilities include a wide range of conditions, such as anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and behavioural disorders? People may express these disabilities in different ways – some may appear tense or irritable, have difficulty making decisions, or react emotionally in ways that seem unexpected.

The Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) proudly recognized staff, medical staff, and recent retirees during its 2026 Long Service Awards celebration held on June 3 at Almonte General Hospital.

Did you know that vision disabilities affect how clearly a person can see? Very few people are completely blind. Many experience limited vision—such as reduced peripheral or central vision—while others may only see shapes, outlines, or light direction.

Did you know that hearing loss can affect a person’s ability to distinguish certain frequencies, sounds, or words—and, like many disabilities, it varies widely in degree?