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Get Loud! and “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety”

Get Loud! and “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety™”

Ghislain Pigeon, Director of Fire Services, is challenging everyone in Champlain Township to test their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and “Get Loud!” as part of Fire Prevention Week.

Champlain, October 3rd, 2021 - Fire Prevention Week runs from October 3-9 and the Champlain Fire Services is urging everyone in the Township to Get Loud! and “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety™”.

By law, every home in Ontario must have a working smoke alarm...

Ongoing Work at the Library

Champlain, September 27, 2021—Based on a building condition assessment study, submitted to the municipal Council in 2019, the township staff worked closely with the engineering firm to prepare a detailed work plan to address the priority deficiencies and to establish a 1–5-year budget based on the work identified in the report.

Although the pandemic caused several work delays, some electrical work was done this summer. In addition, several structural works are currently underway in the library and...

Hydrant Flushing (Fall Maintenance)

FALL MAINTENANCE - HYDRANT FLUSHING

Flushing of the municipal water system will begin on Wednesday, September 8 and continue during the next few weeks. This procedure will remove accumulated rust from the watermain that may have formed on the pipe walls. The water flow is increased and the water is flushed through the hydrants. Operations are performed using predetermined flushing routes that facilitate a better cleaning. This procedure is essential to ensure optimal system performance and excellent...

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,...