Normand Riopel named acting warden of the UCPR

Normand Riopel named acting warden of the UCPR

Champlain Mayor Normand Riopel returns to the warden’s seat, acting as warden of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell following the resignation of Russell Mayor Pierre Leroux. The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) council voted to give Riopel, who served as warden from 2023,…



Les entrepreneurs locaux bénéficient d’une aide à la création d’entreprise

Les entrepreneurs locaux bénéficient d’une aide à la création d’entreprise

Le Centre d'entrepreneuriat de Prescott et Russell (CECR) a accordé des subventions totalisant 40 000 $ à plusieurs entrepreneurs de la région des Comtés unis de Prescott et Russell dans le cadre de son programme Start-Up Company Plus.    Dans le cadre du programme Start-Up Plus, offert en…


Bus Crash on Route 400 Leaves Driver and Three Students with Light Injuries

Bus Crash on Route 400 Leaves Driver and Three Students with Light Injuries

A two-vehicle crash on Route 400 involving a school bus and transport truck is under investigation by members of the Russell Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment.  The collision occurred on April 22 shortly before 4:15 p.m. on Route 400 at the intersection of MacDonald Road. Preliminary investigation…