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A 2023 Budget That Is Accessible Despite Inflation

Champlain, March 17, 2022 – At a Special Council meeting on March 16, the Township of Champlain's Council was presented the 2023 municipal budget of $25.7 million, with an operating budget of $15,606,335 and capital projects of $10,094,488. The municipal budget will be approved at the regular meeting on Wednesday, March 22.

For 2023, the property tax bill is increased by 3.6%. An increase of 1% represents $71,756 for the Township of Champlain. For a house with an average property assessment of...

Let’s Talk Snow Removal!

After receiving several complaints regarding snow removal, the Township of Champlain would like to highlight a few things. First and foremost, we understand your frustrations and the inconveniences experienced with regards to the amount of snow we have received.

Priorities

The Township of Champlain has 200 km of roads and sidewalks to maintain, which is a lot for a small municipality like Champlain. For reference, it took 13 hours to remove the snowbanks from the main roads following the snowfall...

Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment

Notice of a Complete Application and of a Public Meeting Concerning a Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-01-2023

Take notice that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Champlain received a complete application and will hold a Public Meeting on February 22, 2023 at 6 p.m. at the United Counties of Prescott and Russell County Office, 59 rue Court Street, L'Orignal, to consider a proposed amendment to the Zoning By-law No. 2000-75 of the Township of Champlain under Section...

Invitation to Tender for the Vankleek Hill Community Centre Building Upgrades (Tender B)

The Township of Champlain is requesting tenders for the building upgrades of the Vankleek Hill Community Centre. 

The following is a general but not necessarily complete description of the works to be constructed under this contract. 

• Interior washroom renovations
• New entry doors
• New floor and ceiling finishes
• Painting
• Bleacher modifications
• Accessibility upgrades
• Replacement of existing fire alarm and panel system
• Additional smoke and heat detectors
• New emergency lighting
• Ventilation upgrades
• New CO...

Champlain Township Is Looking for a Chief Administrative Officer

Township of Champlain, December 19, 2022 - The Township of Champlain is currently hiring a Chief Administrative Officer for the municipality. The position was held by Mrs. Paula Knudsen from 2014 to November 2021. The Treasurer, Kevin Tessier, has been filling in since as Acting CAO.

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is the most senior, non-elected officer in the Township’s administrative structure and is responsible for the overall administration and operation of the Township. The CAO is...