United Counties of Prescott & Russell

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17.11.2025
Fire in a Seniors’ Apartment Building in Rockland

A fire occurred on the night of November 16, 2025, at the UCPR's seniors’ apartment building located at 2169 Laurier Street in Rockland.

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27.10.2025
Temporary Closure of Court Street – October 31, 2025

Court Street will be closed to vehicles on Friday, October 31, 2025.

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14.10.2025
Update on the New Prescott and Russell Residence

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell are taking steps to finalize the process of obtaining the occupancy permit from the Town of Hawkesbury for the new Prescott and Russell Residence.

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16.09.2025
Ontario Investing $9.6 Million in the Township of Russell to Enhance the Water and Storm System, Promote Growth, and Enable Housing

The Ontario government is investing $9.6 million in water infrastructure in Embrun, enabling growth and new housing opportunities.

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20.08.2025
Student Entrepreneurship in Action: Six New Businesses in Prescott and Russell

The Prescott and Russell Entrepreneurship Centre and the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, in collaboration with the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, supported the creation of six new businesses run by young entrepreneurs of the region during the summer of 2025.

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22.07.2025
Nominations Can Now be Submitted for the 2025 Prescott and Russell JP St. Pierre Award

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell are inviting their residents to submit nominations for the 2025 Prescott and Russell JP St. Pierre Award.

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24.06.2025
A Swing of Generosity at the Warden’s Golf Tournament

The Warden’s Benefit Golf Tournament of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (the “UCPR”), which took place on June 20, 2025, at the Casselview Golf and Country Club in Casselman, was a great success.

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03.06.2025
Your Voice Matters: Join the Accessibility Standards Advisory Committee

The UCPR are looking for passionate individuals to join their Accessibility Standards Advisory Committee.

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