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A Flood Watch Statement indicates that flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood prone areas should prepare.

This Flood Watch is an update to the Flood Warning for the Mississippi River Watershed issued on April 22, 2026.

Warmer temperatures and dry grass conditions mean grass fire season is now underway in Mississippi Mills. Due to current conditions, the Mississippi Mills Fire Department (MMFD) has moved the burn status to Level 2 – Moderate.

Flags at all municipal facilities have been lowered today in recognition of the National Day of Mourning, observed annually on April 28.

The Roads and Public Works Department is doing fire hydrant flow testing in Almonte Ward on April 27 and 28. 

Two new exhibitions are coming to the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum in May! Attend the vernissage for “Carole Baillargeon: Rock Paper Scissors” and “Tartan: Culture & Cloth” on Saturday, May 2 at 1 p.m. Both exhibitions will be on display until July 26, 2026.

Lanark County OPP received a call Friday, April 24, 2026, regarding a bear encounter in the Port Elmsley/Beverage Locks area. A person on a walk came upon a mother black bear and her cubs. The OPP would like to remind the public that the bears have recently come out of hibernation and until natural food sources become available they will be searching for food left outdoors such as garbage, pet food and barbecues.

The fifth annual Culture Connect, happening in 2026, is an opportunity to celebrate beauty in diversity and the importance of culture.

Nominations for the 2026 Municipal Election officially open on May 1.

Nomination papers are available online and candidate packages can be picked up at the Municipal Office as of Monday, April 27. We strongly encourage candidates to contact our Elections team at 613-256-2064 or elections@mississippimills.ca to make an appointment to file your nomination papers.

Great progress is being made on the future home of Mississippi Mills Childcare Services on Menzie Street!