Public Notices

Reduced load restrictions will be lifted as of Monday, May 4 in the Municipality of Mississippi Mills and across Lanark County.

A Flood Watch Statement indicates that flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood prone areas should prepare.

This Flood Watch is an update to the Flood Warning for the Mississippi River Watershed issued on April 22, 2026.

Warmer temperatures and dry grass conditions mean grass fire season is now underway in Mississippi Mills. Due to current conditions, the Mississippi Mills Fire Department (MMFD) has moved the burn status to Level 2 – Moderate.

Flags at all municipal facilities have been lowered today in recognition of the National Day of Mourning, observed annually on April 28.

The Roads and Public Works Department is doing fire hydrant flow testing in Almonte Ward on April 27 and 28. 

Spring curbside collection of leaf and yard waste in the Municipality of Mississippi Mills takes place May 19-21, 2026.

Lanark County will begin construction on the second phase of the Five Span Bridge Rehabilitation Project on May 11, 2026, which will involve a full road closure for the duration of the project.

The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) issued a flood warning for the Mississippi River watershed as of April 22. A flood warning means flooding is imminent or already occurring.

A Flood Warning Statement indicates that flooding is imminent or already occurring in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities and individuals should act to deal with flood conditions. This may include road closures and evacuations.

A Flood Watch Statement indicates that flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood prone areas should prepare.

This is an update to the Flood Outlook Statement for the Mississippi River watershed issued April 13, 2026.