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Flood Watch - July 9, 2024

Posted on Tuesday, July 09, 2024 09:26 AM

Flood Watch Statement

July 9th, 2024

Weather Forecast: The remnants of Hurricane Beryl are expected to reach Ontario on Wednesday, bringing significant precipitation. Environment Canada forecasts 40 to 80 mm of localized rainfall, with the heaviest rain expected to remain south of the region where rainfall warnings have been issued – though notes that the confidence in the track of the weather system is low.  

Environmental Conditions: Water levels and flows are currently normal for this time of year...

Mayor Tarnowski (left) and Warden Riopel (right)

A Warden is Appointed and a New Member Joins the UCPR Council

Posted on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 11:50 AM

News Release 

For immediate release

A Warden is Appointed and a New Member Joins the UCPR Council 

​​L’Orignal​, ​June 12, 2024​ – The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (the “UCPR”) are pleased to announce that Mr. Normand Riopel, Mayor of the Township of Champlain, has been appointed as the Warden of the UCPR for the remainder of the year 2024. Mr. Riopel was elected by acclamation at the Special Council Meeting held this morning. 

Mr. Riopel had acted as the Acting Warden of the UCPR since the...

Notice to Permanently Close a Portion of Road Allowance

Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 04:06 PM

NOTICE TO PERMANENTLY CLOSE A PORTION OF ROAD ALLOWANCE BEING PART OF LOT 18, CONCESSION 1, IN THE GEOGRAPHIC TOWNSHIP OF ALFRED, NOW IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ALFRED AND PLANTAGENET, IN THE COUNTY OF PRESCOTT, DESIGNATED AS PARTS 1 AND 2 ON PLAN 46R9234

Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet’s By-law 2012-12 to establish procedures including the giving of notice to the public, that the Council of the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet proposes to pass a By-law to...

$40,000 in Grants for Local Business Owners

Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 02:42 PM

NEWS RELEASE

For immediate release

$40,000 in Grants for Local Business Owners

L’Orignal, April 23, 2024 – The Prescott and Russell Entrepreneurship Centre (the “PREC”) congratulates the Entrepreneurs from the region of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell who have been awarded grants totaling $40,000 as part of the Starter Company Plus program.

As part of the Starter Company Plus program, and offered in collaboration with the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, these...

Flood Outlook - April 15, 2024

Posted on Monday, April 15, 2024 09:27 AM

Flood Outlook - Lower Ottawa River

April 14, 2024 — A Flood Outlook Statement is being issued for areas along the Lower Ottawa River (Arnprior to Hawkesbury).

Based on a large weather system from Texas that brought 15 to 75 mm of precipitation over much of the Ottawa River basin between April 11 and 13, levels and flows along the Ottawa River have begun increasing due to spring runoff. Residents along the shores of the Lower Ottawa River should be aware that throughout the spring freshet period...