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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.

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.