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Encourage Local

ENCOURAGE LOCAL - An initiative of Prescott-Russell Community Development Corporation.

For the entrepreneurs, it is a wonderful opportunity to show your products and services. The Encourage Local website will allow you to be part of the shop local community. It’s simple to register and it’s free! Simply click on the link below to fill out and submit the information. The information will then be processed on the website and an easy search will allow the buyer to find your business, what you have to...

Fire ban amended

FIRE BAN IN EFFECT IN CHAMPLAIN TOWNSHIP
AMENDED
April 14, 2020

In order to ensure public safety and well-being during the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, the Township of Champlain has issued a ban on open air fires in the Township of Champlain and will not be issuing fire permits until further notice. CAMP FIRES and BURNING IN A CONTAINER are permitted.

This is a proactive action to reduce the number of preventable human-caused fires and to limit non-essential calls for service during the COVID-19 outbreak...

Update: Collections

Due to COVID-19 and in consideration for the health and safety of staff and residents, the collection of household hazardous waste and the spring garbage collection have been postponed until further notice.

For these same reasons, the landfill remains closed until further notice. We know this can pose an inconvenience to some, but remember that it is temporary due to exceptional circumstances. Municipal staff is available for essential services and we cannot risk the health and safety of an employee...

Tax postponed and bags limit revised

At the April 9, 2020 meeting, the council adopted the two following resolutions.

Water and Sewer taxes

Canada is facing the novel Covid-19 virus and the impact on the economy is significant. Covid-19 is affecting household income of Township residents as well. The water and sewer billing for the period of January to March is usually due around the 15th of April.

To provide payment relief to citizens, it has been resolved that the payment for water and sewer taxes is postponed until May 29, 2020 and...

Easter Weekend 2020

Easter Weekend 2020

Easter is traditionally a time for gathering. But this year will be different because of COVID-19. There will be a time when we can come together to celebrate our tradition, but right now we need to stay home and stay safe in order to get back to our normal life as quickly as possible.

• Call family and friends
• Use technology to connect with others
• Spread good time with the family who live with you
• View a religious assembly on television or Internet

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