United Counties of Prescott & Russell

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27.04.2024
Official Opening of the Prescott and Russell EarlyON Child and Family Centres

The UCPR are pleased to announce the official opening of their three Prescott and Russell EarlyON Child and Family Centres located in Casselman, Rockland, and Hawkesbury.

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25.04.2024
Normand Riopel Appointed as Interim Warden

The UCPR are pleased to announce that Mr. Normand Riopel, Mayor of Township of Champlain, has been appointed Interim Warden of the UCPR.

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23.04.2024
$40,000 in Grants for Local Business Owners

The Prescott and Russell Entrepreneurship Centre congratulates the Entrepreneurs from the UCPR who have been awarded grants totalling $40,000 as part of the Starter Company Plus program.

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22.04.2024
A Former UCPR Warden Passes Away

It is with sadness that the United Counties of Prescott and Russell have learned of the passing of Mr. Jean-Yves Lalonde.

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10.04.2024
Three New Department Heads at the UCPR

On February 28, 2024, during the Regular Council Meeting of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, Ms. Mélissa Cadieux, Mr. Olivier Berthiaume, and Mr. Marc-André Drouin were officially appointed as Department Heads within the UCPR.

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09.04.2024
Free Access to the Sports Dome Walking/Running Track in Embrun

The Township of Russell and the UCPR are pleased to introduce the first approved initiative through the new Regional Community Investment Fund.

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08.04.2024
The EOWC Welcomes Changes in the Keeping Energy Costs Down Act, 2024

The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus supports the Minister of Energy, Todd Smith, on his announcement regarding the Keeping Energy Costs Down Act, 2024.

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03.04.2024
Pierre Leroux Stepping Down as Mayor of Russell and Warden of the UCPR

Mr. Pierre Leroux, Mayor of the Township of Russell and Warden of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, has announced that he will be stepping down from his political duties as of April 19th.

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