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The first inter-municipal show, Canada PR 2021 was a great success

The first inter-municipal show, Canada PR 2021 was a great success

Prescott-Russell, August 8, 2021—All eight municipalities of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell and the Prescott-Russell Arts Council (CAPRAC) are very pleased with the first virtual edition of Canada PR 2021.

The Canada PR 2021 virtual show was live-streamed on Facebook, YouTube and TCV22 on July 1st, and featured music, poetry, magic, dance and comedy by local performing artists. Considering the pandemic restrictions,...

Flags Will Fly at Half-Mast in Champlain in Honour of Chief Marcel Huneault

Flags Will Fly at Half-Mast in Champlain in Honour of Chief Marcel Huneault

Champlain, July 12, 2021 — It is with a profound sadness that the Township of Champlain has been informed of the passing of Marcel Huneault, former fire chief, on June 17.

Mr. Huneault began his career with the Township in 1967 as a volunteer firefighter for L’Orignal Village and rose through the ranks to become Fire Chief. Marcel served his community with honour and pride from 1967 to 2007.

Given the current circumstances,...

Upcoming Work in Vankleek Hill and L'Orignal

Upcoming Work in Vankleek Hill and L'Orignal from July 5 to 12

SideWalk Repairs

The Township of Champlain will be repairing some sidewalks in Vankleek Hill and L'Orignal, starting July 5, 2021 and likely go to early August.

Traffic will be permitted at all times. Parking restrictions will be in place in the work area. Please respect the construction signage. At all times, access to properties and businesses located in the work area will be preserved. During sidewalk reconstruction operations, pedestrian...

Flags Will Fly at Half-Mast in Champlain in Honour of M. Guy Desjardins

Flags Will Fly at Half-Mast in Champlain in Honour of M. Guy Desjardins

Champlain, July 5, 2021 — It is with profound sadness that the Township of Champlain has been informed of the loss of Mr. Guy Desjardins, Mayor of the City of Clarence-Rockland, on July 3rd. Council members, all staff and citizens of the Township of Champlain are united to offer their most sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr. Desjardins and to assure their support in this difficult time.

Municipal Councillor...

Champlain Library Has Received National Recognition for Programming

Champlain Library has received National recognition for programming TD Summer Reading Club is Canada’s biggest, bilingual summer reading program for kids of all ages,  interests, and abilities. This free program is co-created and delivered by more than 2,000 public libraries across Canada.  The TD Summer Reading Club Library Awards have recognized the most innovative and effective TD SRC programs in local libraries across Canada. We are pleased to announce that Champlain...