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Every Kid in our Communities of Leeds & Grenville and Lanark County Child & Youth Services Collaborative are excited to invite the community to help recognize and celebrate those making a positive impact in the lives of children and youth.

This year, on Tuesday, May 5, known as “Red Dress Day,” Mississippi Mills All My Relations and Ginawaydaganuc Village invite the community to come together in ceremony, remembrance, reflection, and action for Red Dress Day at the Mississippi Mills Library Public Library, Almonte Branch. This day will honour the thousands of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people, while creating space for learning, dialogue, and community connection.

The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority’s (MVCA) Board of Directors received the 2025 Annual Report and approved the 2025 Financial Statements at our 58th Annual General Meeting held April 13.   

Localized flooding may be occurring in some areas and on some properties. Floodwaters and water ponding around wells can compromise the safety of your drinking water. Southeast Public Health (SEPH) advises residents whose wells have been directly affected by flooding to boil their water for at least one minute at a rolling boil before consuming it, or to use an alternate safe water source until testing confirms the water is safe to drink.

Ontario residents are encouraged to review and update their school support designation with the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) by June 1, 2026 to ensure accurate information is provided to Elections Ontario before the municipal and school board elections on October 26, 2026.

Nominations are officially open for the 2026 Mississippi Mills Community Awards!

Established in 2022, these awards celebrate the remarkable individuals whose efforts, actions, and achievements make a meaningful difference in the social, cultural and civic life of Mississippi Mills.

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.

Film crews will be working along Mill Street this week as 1Department films the movie, 'Love Under Construction.'

Construction season is nearly here!

Lanark County Public Works plans to complete pavement preservation on 17.2 kilometers of roads this year, with rehabilitation and paved shoulders scheduled for 16.5 km. The county oversees the construction, operation, repair, and maintenance of more than 560 km of roads and 82 bridge and culvert structures.