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Volunteers, business owners and community champions were honoured for the contributions to making Mississippi Mills a vibrant place to live, work and play at the fifth annual Mississippi Mills Community Awards. Family, friends and members of Council gathered at Almonte Old Town Hall on May 28 to celebrate the recipients.
Read MoreThe Town of Perth is inviting residents to explore conceptual ideas for the future of the Tay Basin during a public exhibition on Friday, April 10. The showcase, scheduled for Crystal Palace (31 Basin Lane) from 7 to 9 p.m. on April 10, will feature student design proposals developed through
Read MoreLanark County plans to proceed with Phase 2 of the rehabilitation of the historic Five-Span Bridge in Pakenham during the 2026 construction season, continuing work to preserve the structure and extend its service life while conserving its heritage character. To keep residents informed and provide an opportunity for public input,
Read MoreEditor’s note: The following is a submitted letter to the editor regarding the potential southern route proposed for the Alto high-speed rail corridor. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Lanarkist. To the editor, Rideau Waterway Land Trust (RWLT) has helped the community protect environmentally sensitive
Read MoreHere’s a look at highlights from the Tuesday, Feb. 10 meeting of Mississippi Mills Council, as submitted by the Municipality. Council welcomed Lanark–Frontenac–Kingston MPP John Jordan, who presented members of Bridging Generations Age-Friendly Pakenham with an Age-Friendly Community certificate. On January 18 in Toronto, the Ontario Ministry for Seniors and
Read MoreMississippi Mills Council hosted its 2026 Land Acknowledgement Ceremony during the January 27 meeting, coming together in shared reflection, learning, and respect. With guidance from Algonquin Elder Larry McDermott of the Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation, Elder Barb Brant, Mohawk Nation of Tyendinaga, Turtle Clan, and Algonquin Knowledge Carrier Chuck Commanda
Read MoreMississippi Mills council approved a new public art policy and marked several community awareness initiatives during its latest meeting. The meeting began with the Annual Land Acknowledgement and Smudging Ceremony. The ceremony was led by Indigenous Elders: Algonquin Elder Larry McDermott from Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation, Algonquin Knowledge Carrier Chuck
Read MoreMississippi Mills council approved a new human resources strategy, confirmed funding for community grants and reviewed several policy items at its first meeting of 2026. The below information has been provided by the Municipality of Mississippi Mills. At the first Council meeting of 2026, Council approved the Human Resources Strategic
Read MoreThe Town of Carleton Place Recreation and Culture Department has expressed gratitude to local businesses and organizations for sponsoring this year’s holiday skate and swim programs. The sponsored schedules allow residents to enjoy free or low-cost recreational programming throughout the holiday season, with dozens of public skate and swim times
Read MoreMississippi Mills Council closed out the year by approving a new five-year Accessibility Plan and adopting an amendment that could shape how future development is reviewed. At the last Council meeting of 2025 on Tuesday, Dec. 9, Council approved the 2026–2030 Accessibility Plan, which was recommended by the Mississippi Mills
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