United Counties of Prescott & Russell

The UCPR have established a partnership with the Prescott-Russell Community Development Corporation (the “PRCDC”) on a pilot basis for the implementation, over 18 months, of five priority actions from the Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan 2024-2029.

The UCPR want to inform residents of the closure of County Road 5 (St-Albert Road West), between County Road 3 (Notre-Dame Street/Route 500 West) and Route 400, as of May 12, 2025.

The UCPR want to inform residents that the East Castor River Bridge rehabilitation project will begin on May 7, 2025.

MPP Stéphane Sarrazin had the honor of presenting five King Charles III Coronation Medals during the United Counties of Prescott and Russell Council meeting.

The Prescott and Russell Entrepreneurship Centre is proud to congratulate the entrepreneurs from the Prescott and Russell region who have received grants totalling $40,000 through the Starter Company Plus program.

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.

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

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