Archived News

While our community recovers from Saturday's storm, you will find information and updates relevant to your municipality below:

Ottawa Riverkeeper and the regions of the Pacte d’Amitié, MRC de Papineau, MRC d'Argenteuil, and the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, are pleased to unveil plans for another summer of cleanup events across the three regions. These events follow successful cleanups held in 2021 and are a continuation of an innovative partnership between the three regions, which encompass both the Ontario and Quebec sides of the Ottawa River, and Ottawa Riverkeeper.

Highway expansions and public transit improvements key to reducing gridlock, connecting people to jobs and spurring economic growth

Leadership féminin Prescott-Russell (LFPR), with the support of all local municipalities and the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR), is offering a set of tools specifically for women who are interested to run in this fall’s municipal elections.

The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) met on Friday, March 11, 2022 in the County of Lennox and Addington for a priority setting meeting in order to establish its 2022 advocacy efforts. This was the first in-person meeting of the Caucus since the emergence of COVID-19.

As a result of the significant growth of Omicron variant cases, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) wish to inform the public that access to its offices will remain restricted until further notice.

At the annual swearing-in ceremony held earlier this evening, Mr. Daniel Lafleur, Mayor of the Municipality of Casselman, was elected by acclamation as the 2022 Warden of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR).

Today, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) are proud to launch a new, improved and more accessible version of their website.

Following the announcement of the agreement in principle between VIA Rail Canada and the Prescott-Russell Recreational Trail Corporation (PRRTC), the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) confirmed, at the Warden’s Banquet, their intention to continue supporting the Recreational Trail.

Stéphane Sarrazin, current Warden of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR), was honoured by his colleagues, family, and friends at the 2021 edition of the Warden's Banquet, held last evening at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Alfred.

As of November 15, 2021, the Prescott and Russell Residence will have a policy requiring all visitors, including Caregivers, Service Providers, volunteers and students, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to enter the long-term care facility.

Tomorrow, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) will mark the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and call for reflection.

For the seventh consecutive year, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) are inviting the public to submit nominations for the JP St. Pierre Award before October 31, 2021.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) are very proud to continue their partnership with the MRC d’Argenteuil, the MRC de Papineau, and Ottawa Riverkeeper to protect the Ottawa River.

The United Counties of SD&G, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, and the City of Cornwall have lifted the state of emergency as of June 30, 2021.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) are extending their agreement with VIA Rail Canada to maintain the current lease of the Prescott-Russell Recreational Trail until August 31, 2021.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) announced today the launch of their most recent agritourism offer, the Broue & Chew Road Trip. Local products enthusiasts will now be able to explore two new agritourism routes: the Gourmet Route in the charming Vankleek Hill area, and the Brewers Route, which covers the entire region.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) announced today that, starting June 15th, the PR Transpo inter-municipal public transit service will resume operations in an entirely new form. Riders will now be able to take advantage of an on-demand service, and the existing fixed routes will be discontinued.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) in partnership with the Prescott-Russell Employment Services Centre (PRESC) and Groupe Convex Prescott-Russell will offer Farm Assistance Training to support the skills development of local Agricultural Workers, starting in September 2021.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) join United Way East Ontario and the Prescott-Russell Successful Aging Advisory Committee in recognizing Caregiver Day and their important contribution to the well-being of residents.

This afternoon, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) held a virtual groundbreaking ceremony for the new Prescott and Russell Residence. Although construction began last February, the ceremony had to be postponed until now due to the pandemic.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) are pleased to announce that it has agreed with VIA Rail Canada to a mutual contract amendment to extend the current lease of the Prescott-Russell Recreational Trail for an additional six months, until June 30, 2021.

Stéphane Sarrazin, Mayor of the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet, was elected by acclamation as the 2021 Warden of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR).

As part of the last Council meeting of 2020, Pierre Leroux, outgoing Warden of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR), took the opportunity this evening to recognize several important members and organizations within the Prescott and Russell community.

Joint News Release - Eastern Ontario Health Unit and the United Counties of Prescott and Russell

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) learned today of the first positive case of COVID-19 within the Prescott and Russell Residence.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) is proud to announce the launch of the new Prescott and Russell E-Business Grant Program for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs).

Following several months of shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) is proud to officially restart, as of Monday, September 14, the PR Transpo intermunicipal transit service, serving all of the municipalities within Prescott and Russell.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) and Tourism Prescott-Russell Tourism (TPRT) are excited to announce the launch this week of a new partnership with Bell Media and CTV to promote agriculture and agri-tourism in the region.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell Economic Development and Tourism (PREDT), in collaboration with the eight municipalities of the region, has now made available the Prescott and Russell Economic Response and Recovery Plan.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) is pleased to announce that construction of the new Visitor Centre in the Larose Forest has now begun.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell Economic Development and Tourism (PREDT), in collaboration with the eight municipalities of the region, has released a second report, “Evolution of the Impacts of COVID-19 on Prescott and Russell Businesses.”

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell Economic Development and Tourism (PREDT) is seeking the collaboration of the business community in drafting the Prescott and Russell Economic Response and Recovery Plan.

Although access to certain services has begun to resume, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) wishes to advise that access to its offices and services continues to be restricted for health and safety reasons related to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Following the Ontario government’s announcement to gradually resume visits to long-term care homes, the Prescott and Russell Residence is pleased to announce that family and friends of residents will be allowed access to the facility beginning next Thursday, June 18.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) is proud to announce the distribution of a first wave of funding, in the amount of $1,071,137, to assist the most vulnerable residents in our community.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) are pleased to announce that the trails in the Larose Forest will reopen to the public this Saturday, May 16.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) is proud to announce its recent partnership with the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital (HGH) through a shared electronic medical record system.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) would like to inform the population that six child care centres are now available in the region, free of charge, to expand its support for health care staff and other front-line workers.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) is extremely pleased to report that there are no cases of COVID-19 at the Prescott and Russell Residence, following 299 tests performed on all residents and employees last Friday.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR), in conjunction with the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU), will proceed tomorrow with the screening of all residents and employees of the Prescott and Russell Residence.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) quickly responded to increased testing for COVID-19 in its long-term care homes, in large part due to its community paramedicine program established by the Prescott and Russell Emergency Services.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) today announced the creation of an innovative food hub in Eastern Ontario. In partnership with the private sector, the UCPR will build a federal slaughterhouse, with food processing and distribution capacities, in order to meet the needs of regional and national markets.

To all our community partners, organizations, non-profit agencies and to those who support the most vulnerable in our community, we would like to hear from you as to how the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) may financially assist you in order for you to continue to offer the best support to our community in these trying times.

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services has announced additional measures to support those in need.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) is announcing the opening of two child care centres in the region to support health-care staff and other front-line workers during the COVID-19 period.

In response to growing concerns over COVID-19 in Eastern Ontario, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SD&G), the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) and the City of Cornwall have declared a state of emergency today as of 4:00 PM in an effort to slow the spread of this highly contagious virus.

Dear residents and businesses of Prescott and Russell, do you have extra personal protective equipment you would be willing to donate to help protect your front-line paramedics?

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) wishes to advise that access to its offices and services continues to be very restricted for health and safety reasons related to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) wishes to advise that access to its offices and services continues to be very restricted for health and safety reasons related to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Following a directive received early this morning from Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) has restricted access to the Prescott and Russell Residence, the 146-bed long-term care home located in Hawkesbury.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) wishes to advise that access to its offices and services continues to be limited for health and safety reasons related to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) is seeking the public's feedback related to the property tax treatment of vacant commercial and industrial lands and properties.

Council of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) clarified this morning that it is prepared to accept the current agreement with the Eastern Ontario Snowmobile Club (EOSC), provided that the UCPR receives the indemnification that is required to protect taxpayers in Prescott and Russell.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) are gathering data about the state of local Internet access, as it continues to look for opportunities to improve connectivity for businesses.

Pierre Leroux, Mayor of the Township of Russell, was elected by acclamation as the 2020 Warden of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR).