Author Archives: Derrick Scott
Township Of Russell Assist Residents With Low Water Levels
The Township of Russell is providing support to residents affected by low well water levels. Citizens can obtain water in bulk at the municipal station or through an approved carrier. A filling statio...
Nov 07, 2025
Lions Clubs Across The Region Raise Over $100K For Maxville Manor
The Vankleek Hill, Finch, Alexandria and Maxville Lions Clubs have joined forces to raise $105,000 in support of the rebuilding of the Maxville Manor. The donation, made in collaboration with Lions Cl...
Nov 07, 2025
Black Bins With Garbage Collection Starts January In Russell Township
Effective January 5, 2026, garbage collection in the Township of Russell will become fully automated, similar to the current green bin system. Between November 10 and 28, each residence will receive a...
Nov 06, 2025
Maison Interlude Second Location Set For Embrun
Interlude will soon launch the construction of a 35-unit second-stage residence in Embrun for women victims of violence. The project, supported by the Township of Russell, which donated the land, resp...
Nov 06, 2025
South Stormont Has A New CAO
The Township of South Stormont has appointed David Barrick as its next Chief Administrative Officer. He will take up his position as deputy chief executive on November 3, before succeeding Debi Lucas ...
Nov 05, 2025
Municipalities Across The Region Assist Those With Low Well Water Conditions
Recent rains have given hope to owners of wells affected by drought, but many remain dry. To help them, municipalities such as Alfred-Plantagenet, The Nation and Clarence-Rockland offer temporary acce...
Nov 05, 2025 EcoPimStudio / Depositphotos.com
PR Residence In Hawkesbury Continue To Experience Opening Delays
The new Prescott-Russell residence in Hawkesbury is still experiencing delays due to a dispute over the Ontario Building Code over the fire alarm system. The file has been submitted to the Building Co...
Nov 05, 2025
Photo Radar To Disappear In Less Than 2 Weeks
Ottawa's existing photo radars will continue to issue tickets until Nov. 14, when a new provincial law bans their use across Ontario. Doug Ford's government says the speed cameras are just a money-mak...
Nov 04, 2025
Replacement Cost To UV System At L'Orignal Treatment Plant Will Cost More Than Expected
The replacement of the UV system at the L'Orignal wastewater treatment plant will cost $95,000 more than expected, due to U.S. tariffs that have increased the cost of components and materials. The Tow...
Nov 04, 2025
Council Of UCPR Requested Increase In Tax Levy
The Council of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) has requested that the increase in the tax levy for the 2026 budget be limited to 4.61%, rather than the 5.61% initially proposed. A 1...
Nov 04, 2025