Mississippi Mills Affordable Housing Partnership Renewed Mississippi Mills affordable housing plans move forward with Lanark Community Alliance through a renewed partnership and proposed Almonte development site.

Mississippi Mills and Lanark Community Alliance have renewed a partnership to explore affordable housing on municipally owned land in Almonte, with planning work underway and a zoning meeting set for April 14.

Full story: www.hometownnews.ca/mississippi-...

#MississippiMills #Housing

Mississippi Mills Alto rail concerns raised March 24 during CoW Mississippi Mills Alto rail concerns focus on rural impacts, farmland and lack of local benefits from the proposed high-speed rail project.

Mississippi Mills raises concerns over the proposed Alto rail project, citing potential rural impacts and limited local benefit, but stops short of taking a formal stance.

Details: hometownnews.ca/mississippi-...

#MississippiMills #AltoRail #LanarkCounty

Almonte affordable housing gets boost from Mississippi Mills Mississippi Mills council supports Almonte affordable housing project with at least 10 units planned, targeting occupancy in summer 2027.

A new Almonte affordable housing project is moving forward with support from Mississippi Mills and Lanark Community Alliance. Site work could start June 2026 with at least 10 units. Details: www.hometownnews.ca/almonte-affo...
#Almonte #AffordableHousing #MississippiMills

New $2 paper billing fee introduced in Mississippi Mills Mississippi Mills will charge a $2 paper billing fee for water bills starting in 2026. E-billing avoids the fee and helps reduce municipal costs.

Mississippi Mills will charge $2 for water bills sent by mail. Will you switch to e-billing to avoid the fee? Over 830 residents have already. Details: www.hometownnews.ca/mississippi-...
#MississippiMills #MunicipalMatters

Mayor Christa Lowry reflects on 2025 in an interview with Hometown News and shares municipal priorities shaping Mississippi Mills heading into 2026. Full interview: www.hometownnews.ca/mayor-christ...
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🎄 Mississippi Mills hosts 3 magical days of holiday events Dec. 5–7, including Light Up the Night and two Santa Claus parades. Food donations encouraged. Details: www.hometownnews.ca/mississippi-...
#MississippiMills #HolidayEvents #ChristmasEvents

Mayor Christa Lowry earns honour after 56 nominations Mississippi Mills Mayor Christa Lowry receives national recognition in Municipal World’s Women of Influence awards after 56 nominations.

Mayor Christa Lowry has received an honourable mention in Municipal World’s 2025 Women of Influence in Local Government Award, selected from 56 nominations across Canada. Details: www.hometownnews.ca/mayor-christ...
#MississippiMills #MunicipalWorld

Mississippi Mills recognized local businesses at the Long-Standing Business Appreciation Night, honoring milestones from 10 to 65+ years. Full story: www.hometownnews.ca/long-standin...
#MississippiMills #BusinessAppreciation

New childcare centre, 111 Menzie St., Almonte budget delay Mississippi Mills council delays approvals for the new childcare centre budget, citing concerns over staffing costs and provincial funding.

Mississippi Mills council has delayed approval of the 2026 budgets for the new childcare centre at 111 Menzie St. Councillors want more clarity on staffing costs and provincial funding. Details: www.hometownnews.ca/new-childcar...
#MississippiMills #MississippiMillsCouncil #Childcare

Christmas in the Valley Artisan Show: 35 Exciting Years Find unique gifts at the Christmas in the Valley Artisan Show, Nov. 1-2 at 182 Bridge Street Almonte. Shop handcrafted items from 30+ artisans.

Christmas in the Valley Artisan Show returns Nov. 1-2 at 182 Bridge Street Almonte with 30+ artisans. Handmade gifts for everyone! Full list of vendors and details: www.hometownnews.ca/christmas-in...
#MississippiMills #Almonte #HolidayShopping

Lanark County OPP charge 56-year-old after assaults on youth Lanark County OPP charged a 56-year-old male after investigating assaults on a youth in Mississippi Mills. The accused will appear in court later.

Lanark County OPP charged a 56-year-old male after assaults on a youth in Mississippi Mills. The accused faces four counts of assault and one count of uttering threats.
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#MississippiMills #LanarkCountyOPP

Mississippi Mills council meeting key highlights Oct. 21 Mississippi Mills council talk clean 2024 audit, housing plans, youth centre funding, museum support, and celebrates Dwarfism Awareness Month.

Mississippi Mills Council moves forward on key community priorities. Youth Centre funding approved, housing plans advancing, and Mill of Kintail Museum to get long-term support. October is Dwarfism Awareness Month. Details: www.hometownnews.ca/mississippi-...
#MississippiMills #MunicipalMatters

ADHS celebrates 150th anniversary of learning and community Almonte District High School (ADHS) marks 150 years with events, open house, live entertainment, and a time capsule commemorating its legacy.

ADHS celebrates 150 years with golf, football, live music, and a student-made time capsule honouring generations of learning and community.
www.hometownnews.ca/adhs-celebra...
#Almonte #MississippiMills #ADHS

Mill of Kintail: 2 historic collections drive preservation Heritage Committee urges MVCA to protect the Mill of Kintail’s 2 historic collections, highlighting their significance and gathering public input.

The Mississippi Mills Heritage committee urges protection of the Mill of Kintail, home to artifacts from James Naismith and R. Tait McKenzie. Public input is being gathered. Read more: www.hometownnews.ca/mill-of-kint...
#MillOfKintail #HeritagePreservation #MississippiMills

Almonte Heritage: 2 bold plans to shape downtown Almonte Mississippi Mills explores 2 Almonte heritage plans to guide downtown growth, preserve its character, and gather public feedback.

Mississippi Mills is seeking public feedback on Almonte’s future development. The Heritage Advisory Committee is reviewing streetscapes, signage, and public spaces to maintain the town’s character. Details: www.hometownnews.ca/almonte-heri...
#MississippiMills #Almonte #Hertiage

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Clayton Taylor Park turbine fully restored after 2024 storm Volunteers and local tradespeople restored Clayton Taylor Park’s turbine after it was damaged by a 2024 storm, preserving local heritage.

Volunteers bring Clayton Taylor Park’s turbine back to life after a 2024 storm ⚙️ Panels and plantings are planned for 2026. Details: www.hometownnews.ca/clayton-tayl...
#ClaytonTaylorPark #MississippiMills

Vendors - Mississippi Valley Textile Museum 3dogknits Fibre Arts Alley Cat Yarns Alpaca Tracks T(h)read Lightly Amaranth Fibres Artisan Originals by Susan & Josee Arty Chick Textiles Studio Barefoot Beads Beaux Arbres Basketry Big Blue Moma Paniers Birds of a Felter By the Bay Studio Cactus Yarn Studio Cashmere Casa Catpaw Designs Cavadelo Flax Garden Charm…

mvtm.ca/whats-on/fib... Vendors at the 30th Annual Almonte FibreFest on Sept 6 & 7 at Almonte Community Centre 182 Bridge St, Almonte, Ontario #easternontario #textiles #ottawavalley #almonte #mississippimills #textileartists

Workshops - Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

mvtm.ticketsplease.ca/workshops/ Workshop tickets for Almonte Fibrefest Sept 6&& at the Almonte Community Centre 182 Bridge Street, Almonte, Ontario #fibreworkshops #textileartists #textilevendors #textilemuseum #almonte #ontario #easternontario #AlmonteFibreFest #ottawavalley #mississippimills

What's On - Mississippi Valley Textile Museum Workshops Basketry, an Ancient Art: A Catalan/Tension Tray Participants will be making a Catalan/tension tray with Michael Peterson using rattan and embellishments from our natural environment. You wi...

mvtm.ca/whats-on/ Mississippi Valley Textile Museum in Almonte, Ontario (Mississippi Mills) They are always looking for textile artists to show their work. Almonte Fibre fest is September 6 & 7, 2025 #almonte #ontario #ottawavalley #mississippimills #textileartists #AlmonteFibreFest #canada

Mississippi Mills breaks ground on new child care facility Mississippi Mills breaks ground on a new child care facility, adding 78 licensed spaces to support local families and early learning programs.

Mississippi Mills breaks ground on a new child care centre in Almonte, adding 78 licensed spaces to support local families. Opening expected fall 2026.
Details: www.hometownnews.ca/mississippi-...
#ChildCare #MississippiMills #EarlyLearning #Almonte #HometownNewsMM

MVCA weighs the future of the Mill of Kintail Museum MVCA weighs options for the Mill of Kintail Museum as funding challenges threaten preservation of key Canadian heritage collections.

MVCA considers options for the Mill of Kintail Museum due to funding challenges. The museum preserves collections from Dr. James Naismith and Dr. R. Tait McKenzie. More: www.hometownnews.ca/mvca-weighs-...
#MVCA #MillOfKintail #CanadianPioneer #HometownNewsMM #MississippiMills

National push urged to protect Mill of Kintail collections Mississippi Mills council seeks national support to preserve the Mill of Kintail collections honoring James Naismith and R. Tait McKenzie.

Mississippi Mills council seeks national backing to preserve the Mill of Kintail collections of James Naismith and R. Tait McKenzie, as the MVCA considers repurposing the site.
Read more: www.hometownnews.ca/mill-of-kint...
#MillOfKintail #HeritagePreservation #MississippiMills #HometownNewsMM

12 weekend Happenings across Lanark, Leeds & Grenville Check out local happenings this weekend in Smiths Falls, Perth, Westport and beyond — markets, music, fairs, and more in one easy list.

Plan your Civic Holiday weekend with Hometown Happenings! Markets, fairs, music, trivia nights, and more across the region. Full list: www.hometownnews.ca/hometown-hap...
#HometownHappenings #Almonte #CarletonPlace #PerthOntario #SmithsFalls #MississippiMills #Westport #RideauLakes #LanarkCounty

New Interpretive Plaque Highlights Blakeney’s Rich Heritage A new interpretive plaque in Blakeney Park celebrates the village’s historic mills, timber slide, and community spirit from the 1800s.

An interpretive plaque has been unveiled in Blakeney Park to commemorate the village’s historic mills, timber slide, and community roots.
More at: www.hometownnews.ca/new-interpre...
#Blakeney #MississippiMills #Almonte #HometownNewsMM

New NEST program launches to support families during postpartum journey - Hometown News The new NEST Program at Almonte General Hospital offers timely, compassionate postpartum care to families through a coordinated team-based approach.

The NEST Program at Almonte General Hospital brings early, team-based postpartum care to Ottawa Valley families. Support begins as early as the day after discharge.

Details: www.hometownnews.ca/new-nest-pro...

#NESTProgram #PostpartumCare #MississippiMills #Almonte #HometownNewsMM #MaternalHealth

Looking upward on a sloped street in a small town, the old stone building that has a clock tower on its roof was once a post office. Another old building follows it, with several small shops in tow. The black-and-white image shows cirrus clouds in the sky, above.

Random photo of the day. Almonte.

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An old, five-arch stone bridge is illuminated by lights under the arches. Red tail-light trails are made by a passing truck on the far end of the bridge and the water from the river is softened by the long exposure. Bushes and boulders stand on the rocky shore, in the foreground, whilst trees fill the opposite side of the river, as well as a street lamp, whose light is reflected on the water. Overhead, stars fill the night sky and traces of the Milky Way galaxy are lit up in purple hues. The sky has been enhanced, by AI, to include the Milky Way and a few more stars, but the rest of the photo is real.

Random photo of the day. A night in Pakenham.

#photography #random #photooftheday #POTD #dailyphoto #OttawaPhotographer #OttawaValley #MississippiRiver #MississippiMills #Pakenham #bridges #nightphotography #longexposure #lighttrails #nightsky #enhancedphoto #AIsky

New, modular Blakeney Bridge reopens to traffic - Hometown News Lanark County has officially reopened the newly replaced Blakeney Bridge — a safer, wider two-lane crossing now open to vehicles and pedestrians.

Blakeney Bridge is open! 🚧 The 1915 one-lane bridge has been replaced with a two-lane modular crossing with pedestrian access. 🔗 www.hometownnews.ca/new-modular-...
#BlakeneyBridge #MississippiMills #LanarkCounty #HometownNewsLC #HometownNewsMM

Celtfest brings music, dance and heritage to Almonte this weekend - Hometown News Almonte Celtfest returns July 4–6 with music, dance, food, workshops, and family fun at Gemmill Park. Admission by donation, Friday concert ticketed

🎻 Almonte Celtfest returns July 4–6 at Gemmill Park! Enjoy live Celtic music, workshops, food vendors, kids' activities & more. Don’t miss the Friday night concert with the Mudmen & more. 🔗 www.hometownnews.ca/celtfest-alm...
#AlmonteCeltfest #MississippiMills #Almonte #LanarkEvents #HometownNewsMM