L’Orignal, December 17, 2020 – 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.
The purpose of the contract extension is to provide leeway for both
parities to come to an agreement early in 2021 for the sale of the
Prescott and Russell Recreational Trail (also known as the Montreal and
Ottawa Sub-Corridor) by VIA Rail Canada to the UCPR.
“This extension will not only allow time for both parties to have
further discussions, but it will also allow the Recreational Trail to be
used for the upcoming winter season by the various snowmobile clubs in
Eastern Ontario, and those that use the trail for winter recreation
activities,” stated Stéphane P. Parisien, Chief Administrative Officer
of the UCPR.
Discussions will continue over the course of the six-month extension
period, and both parties will keep stakeholders apprised of decisions as
those details become available.
Posted on 12/17/2020
