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Members of the community and media are invited to attend the inaugural meeting of the newly-elected 2026-2030 Mississippi Mills Council, marking the official start of a new Council term.

When: Monday, November 16, 2026, 6 p.m.

Where: Almonte Old Town Hall, Ron Caron Auditorium (14 Bridge Street)

Generations of dedication, resilience and community spirit were celebrated in October as the Municipality of Mississippi Mills honoured local businesses, farms and organizations whose contributions have helped shape the community for decades.

The annual Long-Standing Business Appreciation Night, held at Almonte Old Town Hall, recognized businesses that have reached significant milestones of 10, 25, 35, 50 and more than 65 years in operation, celebrating their lasting contributions to the local economy and community life. 

Last year, leading up to November 14, the Ottawa valley showed support for a family grieving the sudden loss of their 10-month-old baby boy, Hendrix Walter Blues Saunders. The community lit up their porches and houses in blue to show the family of Hendrix that they were in the communities’ hearts. 

And those kind actions made a difference. 

The Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills intends to pass a by-law to establish 2027 Fees and Charges for Services provided by the Municipality. 

Council will consider this by-law at its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers (3131 Old Perth Road, Almonte). 

Work to stabilize the building at 38 Main Street East was completed in May 2025. At that time, an Unsafe Order remained in effect, requiring the property owner to submit a plan to the Municipality’s Chief Building Official (CBO) outlining how they would address any issues with the remainder of the building.  

The Ottawa River Power Corporation is looking to fill a vacancy on its Board of Directors.

The ORPC Board of Directors is responsible for supervising the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation. The Board governs itself in accordance with the standards of care set out in the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) and the requirements of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998. The Board of Directors is appointed by the four shareholders.

Lanark County Children’s Services is celebrating the success of its Early Childhood Education (ECE) Job Fair, held October 21 at the Carleton Place Arena Upper Hall. The event welcomed almost 200 students, educators, employers and community members to explore rewarding careers in early learning and child care. 

We invite you, your employees, colleagues and neighbours to join us for the next Mississippi Mills Business Breakfast on Wednesday, November 18, from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Almonte Civitan Club.

These gatherings provide an opportunity to connect with fellow business and community leaders, exchange ideas, gain new insights and learn about emerging trends and opportunities that can support business growth and success.

Pursuant to Section 29 (3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, C. O.18

Dated and published on the municipal website the 5th day of November, 2026.

Description of Property

The properties, 81, 83, 89, 91 Carleton Street, are located on adjacent lots at the end of Carleton Street, once known as Coleman’s Lane, on Coleman Island. Constructed as two single detached dwellings, later converted to semi-detached structures, the houses have hipped gable roofs with paired eaves brackets and hipped gable dormer windows that break the eaves. Each side of the semi-detached features a one storey entrance porch.

Council welcomed representatives from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 240 Almonte in recognition of Remembrance Day 2026. Legion President John Dalgity was joined by local veterans, Retired Lieutenant-Colonel, Branch 240 Second Vice President and Poppy Campaign Chair, Kevin Cadman; Retired Sergeant Doreen Burn; and Chief Warrant Officer Mike Wiggins.