January 24, 2025
January 24, 2025
SUBMITTED Friends of the Mississippi Mills Public Library will present playwright Jackie Bennett’s original play “Get What You Need” on April 26 as a play reading. There are roles for […]
SUBMITTED Public health units across eastern Ontario are collaborating to raise awareness about the growing problem of food insecurity, which is having a profound impact on individuals and families in […]
SUBMITTED The first Council meeting of 2025 opened last night with a delegation from Gabriella Salera and Kate Monahan with Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark & Renfrew on the creation […]
LAURIE WEIR A new sports program is set to roll out in Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) elementary schools, aiming to ensure every student can participate in school sports. […]
SUBMITTED Shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2025 the Mississippi Mills Fire Department (MMFD) responded to a house fire at 2557 County Road 29 in Pakenham. Approximately 30 […]
LAURIE WEIR Mississippi Mills Mayor Christa Lowry used her annual address to reflect on a year of resilience, achievements, and planning for the future. Despite challenges including housing, healthcare, childcare, […]
LAURIE WEIR The six-week RCL Build a Mountain of Food campaign has ended, but cash and food donations are still coming in. Jim Wright, one of the event’s organizers, told […]
SUBMITTED BY THE MUNICIPALITY OF MISSISSIPPI MILLS Embrace the magic of the holiday season in Mississippi Mills December 6-8 with three days of festive fun as we welcome Santa Claus for […]
SUBMITTED Lanark County Council honoured four people for their outstanding community work as part of the annual Awards of Excellence on Wednesday evening. The awards recognize and celebrate citizens or […]
SUBMITTED The Mississippi River Health Alliance (“MRHA”) is pleased to announce the appointment of James Hildebrand as Vice President of Capital Development and Support Services. Hildebrand, a seasoned leader with […]
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STAFF WRITER MPP John Jordan is looking back on a successful 2024, highlighting key accomplishments in healthcare, housing, and economic development, while preparing for a busy 2025. “There were many […]
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LAURIE WEIR Beckwith Township closed out 2024 with several significant milestones while gearing up for an ambitious 2025, according to Reeve Richard Kidd. Among the township’s standout achievements this year […]
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LAURIE WEIR From community-wide accolades to multimillion-dollar investments in infrastructure and recreation, 2024 was a banner year for Carleton Place. Mayor Toby Randell, reflecting on the year, called it “a […]
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LAURIE WEIR Tay Valley Township Reeve Rob Rainer is reflecting on a productive 2024, marked by municipal milestones and personal achievements, while setting his sights on ambitious goals for 2025. […]
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LAURIE WEIR Lanark Highlands Reeve Peter McLaren is optimistic about 2025, following years of turnover in senior management. “We ended 2024 with most positions newly filled,” McLaren said. “Some are […]
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STAFF WRITER Peavey Industries LP (Peavey) has announced the closure of its Peavey Mart location in Smiths Falls as part of a broader plan to close 22 stores across Ontario […]
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