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Left to right: François Cholette, Manon Besner, Terry Desrochers, Noémie Prevost, Yves Laviolette, Marielle Bouillon, Geneviève Souligny

A New SALC: Active Seniors of the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet

Posted on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 09:09 AM

Alfred, ON - On Tuesday, October 22, the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet announced that it had been selected to be part of the Ontario government's Seniors Active Living Centres (SALC) program, through which the Township received a grant of just over $50,000 to keep the program running smoothly.  The “Active Seniors of the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet,” one of over 300 SALCs in Ontario, is the only centre recognized in the government program between Cornwall and Ottawa. Its mobile...

West Nile Virus Found in our Area

Posted on Thursday, August 22, 2024 09:57 AM

Eastern Ontario Health Unit
August 21, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Presence of West Nile Virus Found in Mosquitoes in Our Area

Mosquitoes in our area have tested positive for the West Nile virus. However, there have been no human cases reported in our region so far this summer.

“The Eastern Ontario Health Unit has been actively monitoring mosquitoes for West Nile virus” says Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Medical Officer of Health. “This finding shows that West Nile virus remains a concern in our area....

Watershed Conditions: Water Safety Statement - July 11, 2024

Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2024 01:33 PM

WATERSHED CONDITIONS: WATER SAFETY STATEMENT

July 11th, 2024

The Flood Watch issued on July 9th, 2024, has been downgraded to a Water Safety Statement.

Weather Forecast: SNC’s climate stations received between 30 and 50 mm of rain between Tuesday and Thursday morning and rainy conditions are expected to end Thursday afternoon.

Environmental Conditions: Water levels and flows remain elevated and are expected to decrease in the coming days.

Risks: All rivers and streams across the jurisdiction may...


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...