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At Tuesday’s meeting, Council approved the second round of funding for the 2026 Community Impact Grant Program. A total of $5,899 in grants and $3,800 in n-kind support will be given out.

Council and Committee of the Whole will hold its regular meetings Tuesday, May 5, 2026. 

As the 2023–2027 Council term nears completion, we’re sharing a series of “report cards” by highlighting progress on Strategic Plan initiatives.

Today’s update highlights key projects supported through the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) and aligned with the Strategic Plan principle – Welcoming, Inclusive, Active and Healthy Community. Other HAF initiatives that support a welcoming and inclusive community - ending exclusionary zoning and 4-units-as-of-right.

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

As the 2023–2027 Council term approaches completion, we are sharing a series of Strategic Plan “report cards” to highlight the progress made and the accomplishments achieved over the past four years.

Today’s update focuses on two key areas: Community Safety and Well-being and the Climate Action Plan.

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.