United Counties of Prescott & Russell

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20.03.2025
The UCPR at the Launch of HGH’s Strategic Plan

On March 19, 2025, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell were present at the launch of the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan of the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital.

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11.03.2025
Ontario’s Municipal Leadership Shines on International Women’s Day

On International Women’s Day, a historic moment was celebrated for municipal leadership in Ontario.

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27.02.2025
Construction Work Is Underway on the Paul-Émile-Lévesque Bridge in Casselman

The UCPR wish to advise the community that construction work is underway on the Paul-Émile-Lévesque Bridge in Casselman.

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26.02.2025
The Nation Municipality Inaugurates the St-Albert Outdoor Rink

The Nation Municipality, in collaboration with the St-Albert Community Group, officially inaugurated the new St-Albert outdoor rink on Sunday, February 23, 2025.

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19.02.2025
Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Ontario Election Priorities

As the united voice for Eastern Ontario’s small-urban and rural municipalities, the EOWC has set clear priorities for the upcoming Ontario election.

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15.01.2025
Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Announces Chair and Vice-Chair

The EOWC has announced the acclamation of the 2025 EOWC Chair, Bonnie Clark (Warden of Peterborough County) and the election of Vice-Chair, Steve Ferguson (Mayor of Prince Edward County).

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19.12.2024
Yves Laviolette Elected as Warden of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell for 2025

The UCPR are pleased to announce that Yves Laviolette, Mayor of the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet, will serve as Warden for the year 2025.

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25.11.2024
The Community Celebrates Mayor Riopel’s Year as Warden

On November 23, 2024, the UCPR held their annual Warden’s Banquet at Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute. Mr. Normand Riopel, Mayor of Champlain Township, celebrated his second mandate as Warden in front of a full house.

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