Author Archives: Derrick Scott
Survey Says We're Not Sold On High Speed Rail Service Going Through Our Region
ALTNO, the group pushing back against the proposed Alto high-speed rail line says Canadians still aren't sold on it. The group says a new survey shows only about a quarter of people strongly support t...
Apr 06, 2026
Fournier Community Hall Officially Transferred to the Riceville Agricultural Society
The Nation Municipality is pleased to announce the official transfer of ownership of the Fournier Community Hall to the Riceville Agricultural Society (RAS), marking a new chapter for this important c...
Apr 02, 2026
American Pizza Chain Setting Up Distribution Centre In Prescott-Russell
The pizza business competition will be moving up several levels in Prescott-Russell. The American Pizza chain Papa John's has announced they are moving into Canada, and will be setting up a nation wid...
Apr 01, 2026
Drive Thru Cannabis Retailer Coming To The Region
As the Ontario government has loosen rules and regulations over cannabis retailers, Curaleaf, an American retailer with over 150 retailer locations in 18 states is moving in Canada, starting in Ontari...
Apr 01, 2026
Impaired Arrest Made In Hawkesbury
Members of the Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested a motorist for impaired driving. On Monday, March 30, 2026, shortly before 11:00 a.m., officers received a tra...
Mar 31, 2026
Lajeunesse Road Petition In Alfred Asking For Connection To Water
A petition from residents of Lajeunesse Road in Alfred is calling for a connection to the municipal drinking water system, after problems caused by last year's drought affected several wells. Citizens...
Mar 31, 2026
ATV-Snowmobile Clubs Concerned Alto High Speed Rail Project Will Cut Off The Network
The ATV and snowmobile clubs of Eastern Ontario are asking for the support of the United Counties of Prescott-Russell to protect their trails as part of the Alto high-speed rail project. They fear tha...
Mar 31, 2026
Fire Alarm Issues At Prescott And Russell Residence Causes More Delays
The fire alarm system at the new Prescott and Russell Residence has been found to be non-compliant with the Building Code by the Ontario Building Code Commission. The sound does not reach the 65 decib...
Mar 31, 2026
A Simple Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Seizure In Clarence-Rockland
a notification for an unrenewed license plate over the weekend created a stop by OPP in ClarenceRockland. The stop led to the seizure of drugs and charges being laid. Items seized include hydromorphon...
Mar 30, 2026
$800K To Replace Blue Corner Culvert - Champlain And Alfred-Plantagenet Approve
The municipalities of Champlain and Alfred-Plantagenet will replace the Blue Corner culvert, which is considered to be in poor condition and heavily corroded. The project, valued at $800,000, will be ...
Mar 30, 2026