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Elected Officials from the MRC de Papineau, the MRC d’Argenteuil, and the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) gathered on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Kenauk Nature to reflect on the future of the Friendship Agreement.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell wish to update the population on the rehabilitation work currently underway on the Albert Bélanger Bridge, located on County Road 8 in Lemieux.

The Prescott-Russell Community Development Corporation in partnership with the United Counties of Prescott and Russell is launching their call for tenders for the development of the new 2023-2028 regional economic development strategy

Paving work is underway on County Road 17, from Rollin Road to Landry Street and from Chamberland Street to Carmen-Bergeron Street, in the City of Clarence-Rockland.

Wardens and Mayors of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus will join more than 2,000 participants at the 2023 AMO Conference.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell are inviting the public to submit nominations for the 2023 JP St. Pierre Award.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell have announced the permanent suspension of the PR Transpo Service.

Warden Normand Riopel’s Golf Tournament, held last Friday, was a great success.

PR Transpo Intermunicipal Transit Service, which was due to resume on June 5th, will remain interrupted until further notice.

The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) is proud to release the Partial Refresh of the 2019 EOWC Paramedic Services Situation Overview Report.

On Bee Day, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) acknowledge the vital role that pollinators play in maintaining biodiversity.

Enbridge operates a natural gas pipeline which is located on the Principale Street/County Road 3 Bridge at the north end of Casselman.

Ottawa Riverkeeper and the regions of the Friendship Agreement celebrated three years of partnership and community-led water protection with a massive joint cleanup in Hawkesbury on May 13, 2023!

In recognition of the bravery of Sergeant Eric Mueller, who died in the line of duty, and in solidarity with all those affected by the tragedy that occurred earlier this morning in Bourget, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) have lowered the flags of the Administrative Office in L'Orignal to half-mast.

On National Caregiver Day, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) acknowledge the invaluable role that caregivers play in the healthcare system and communities. According to United Way East Ontario, caregivers provide approximately 75% of the care in Ontario by supporting family members, friends, or neighbours who are in need.

The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) met on March 9 and 10, 2023 in the County of Lennox and Addington for their annual strategic priority setting meeting to set Caucus priorities for the year ahead.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell wish to issue a reminder that a complete closure of the Albert Belanger Bridge, located on County Road 8 in Lemieux, is scheduled to take place from February 21, 2023, until the fall of 2023, due to major rehabilitation work.

Following a rigorous assessment process, Accreditation Canada, the country's leader in health care accreditation, has concluded that the Prescott and Russell Residence exceeds the requirements of the Qmentum program and excels in improving the quality of its provision of services.

The temporary interruption of PR Transpo’s intermunicipal transit service, which was scheduled to end on February 12th, will now be extended until June 5, 2023, inclusively.

Following the announcement of the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital (HGH) Emergency Department closure between December 30, 2022, and January 3, 2023, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) Emergency Services would like to inform the public of possible impacts on its paramedic service.

During the annual swearing-in ceremony held earlier this evening, Mr. Normand Riopel, Mayor of the Township of Champlain, was acclaimed Warden of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) for the year 2023. On the same occasion, the Mayors from the region were sworn in as Members of the Council for the 2022 to 2026 term.

Daniel Lafleur, 2022 Warden of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR), was recognized by his colleagues, his family, and members of the community during the 2022 Warden’s Banquet held yesterday evening at the J.R. Brisson Complex in Casselman.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) Paramedic Services have been informed that their electronic health record management system has been voluntarily and precautionarily shut down as a result of a cybersecurity incident within the IT infrastructure of their Service Provider.

The Prescott and Russell Entrepreneurship Centre (PREC) is proud to launch the application period for the Starter Company Plus financial assistance program for SMEs in Prescott and Russell. This program offers grants, training, and mentoring to entrepreneurs wishing to start, grow, or purchase a small business. Interested parties can apply now for this program which will start in November 2022.

For the eighth consecutive year, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) are inviting the public to submit nominations for the JP St. Pierre Award before 4:00 p.m. on October 21, 2022.

Elected Officials from the MRC d’Argenteuil, the MRC de Papineau, and the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) gathered today at Le Chenail Cultural Centre to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Friendship Agreement, an innovative interregional partnership.

During a special meeting held this morning, Council Members of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) confirmed the appointment of Mr. Eric Larocque as Administrator of the Prescott and Russell Residence

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell Warden Daniel Lafleur’s Golf Tournament was held today at the beautiful Casselview Golf and Country Club where 178 golfers took part in this annual benefit event.

This morning, the Prescott-Russell Arts Council (CAPRAC), in collaboration with the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR), unveiled the works of art that are part of the second edition of the Prescott and Russell Artists' Outreach Project entitled Expressions of Our Municipalities. Eight artists were selected from all the municipalities that make up the United Counties of Prescott and Russell to exhibit one work each on the walls of the UCPR Council Chambers for one year.