Cultural & Community Updates

George Yaremchuk – Exceptional Volunteer Award. For more than 20 years, George has led by example, through kindness, character and concern for his fellow Mississippi Millians.

Brenda Deugo-Mills – Exceptional Volunteer Award. Anyone who knows Brenda knows she possesses a deep passion for her community and has dedicated her time to fostering social connections.

Press Release – Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit. As of June 10, there will be some changes to the availability of sexual health clinic appointments and services:.

It’s time to vote for your favourite photos in our Mississippi Mills Photo Contest!. A total of 274 entries were received for the contest and Mississippi Mills Council selected the 10 finalists.

Two tireless volunteers were saluted for their contributions to the quality of life in Mississippi Mills during the Municipality’s third annual Community Awards ceremony. Family, friends and members of Council gathered at Almonte Old Town Hall on Thursday, May 30 to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Exceptional Volunteer Award honourees,.

The Beautification Department within the Municipality of Mississippi Mills has been busy with beautification efforts this spring to ensure plantings in the Municipality look their best. We’d like to thank Ramsay Creek, who has been working in partnership with the Municipality, and to recognize their work in helping beautify our community, including planting beds , including the area around the Almonte gateway sign and the beautiful hanging baskets, which were installed this week.

Press Release – Ontario Festival of Small Halls. Ontario Festival of Small Halls organizers announced their 2024 lineup on June 4, including shows as far south as London and as far southwest as Goderich, with multiple concerts in the Ottawa region and beyond.

Press Release – Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit. Summer temperatures have arrived.

Mississippi Mills All My Relations is partnering with the Municipality of Mississippi Mills to host a Summer Solstice Celebration on Thursday, June 20 at Riverfront Park in Almonte, bringing together Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. This celebration, open to everyone in the community, will include Indigenous ceremony, music, jingle dancing, crafts, Inuit games and songs by Almonte’s Rhythm and Song!

Seniors Month has been celebrated in the month of June since 1984, and this year marks 40. .