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The Town of Carleton Place is asking residents to reduce their water consumption after demand at the municipality’s water treatment plant has increased to a Yellow – Conserve level, indicating that water demand has risen but has not yet reached critical levels. While the system is continuing to meet demand,
Read MoreResidents of Mississippi Mills are being urged to take precautions as an extended stretch of hot and humid weather takes over the region, with municipal officials opening cooling centres to provide relief for those who are most vulnerable. According to a release from on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Mississippi Mills
Read MoreWith summer now in full swing, communities across the region are preparing to celebrate Canada Day on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. To make things easier for residents as they plan for the holiday ahead, we’ve summarized what’s open and closed in Carleton Place and Almonte, and what local services will
Read MoreConcerns about speeding and traffic safety are coming to the forefront in Mississippi Mills as municipal officials seek public input on new measures aimed at making local roads safer. In a public statement shared Thursday, June 11, 2026, Mayor Christa Lowry said she is keenly aware of the residents who
Read MoreResidents and motorists in Almonte should be prepared for temporary disruptions later this month as Menzie Street undergoes a full closure to support construction work for the Municipality of Mississippi Mills’ new childcare facility. In a notice issued on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the municipality announced that Menzie Street will
Read MoreIn a statement issued on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, the Mississippi Mills Fire Department (MMFD) raised the burn risk to Level 3 (High Risk) due to dry conditions. The Ministry of Natural Resources forest fire danger rating for the Lanark region has also also elevated. Under a Level 3 burn risk, residents are
Read MoreResidents in Carleton Place can expect continued roadwork, construction activity and temporary traffic disruptions across several areas of town next week as multiple infrastructure projects move forward. The Town of Carleton Place released a construction update on Friday, May 29, 2026, outlining the following ongoing and upcoming projects affecting roads,
Read MoreAlthough it may not feel like it with the cold and rainy weather, summer is just around the corner! Many canadians view the Victoria Day long weekend as the unofficial kickoff to the summer season, and this year it arrives on Monday, May 18, 2026. To make things easier for
Read MoreConstruction crews are back at work at the historic Five Span Bridge in Pakenham as Lanark County officially begins the second phase of a major rehabilitation project aimed at preserving the landmark structure for future generations. The work is scheduled to begin today, Monday, May 11, and will continue through
Read MoreAfter a long winter, residents in Mississippi Mills can begin preparing their properties for a full spring cleanup, as the municipality rolls out its annual curbside leaf and yard waste collection next month. According to a release from the Municipality of Mississippi Mills, crews will collect organic yard materials across
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