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Looking for a way to contribute to the community? Interested in community safety? Apply for one of two vacant Provincial Appointee positions on the Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment Board!

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.

On October 20, Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority’s (MVCA) Board of Directors approved a Transition Plan for reassigning ownership and management of the R. Tait McKenzie and James Naismith collections by January 1, 2029. 

Fall curbside collection of leaf and yard waste in the Municipality of Mississippi Mills takes place November 18-20, 2025.

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

Press Release – Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus

On October 21, the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) met in Ottawa for its Parliament Hill Advocacy Day, meeting with federal officials and Members of Parliament to discuss urgent priorities impacting our 103 small urban and rural eastern Ontario communities. 

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.

Here’s a peek at what’s happening at your Mississippi Mills Public Library (MMPL) this week!