{"id":104557,"date":"2024-12-20T10:41:03","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T15:41:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/editionap.ca\/?p=104557"},"modified":"2026-02-17T20:51:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:51:34","slug":"when-we-work-together-it-is-better-for-all-communities-riopel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visionrockland.ca\/en\/politique\/when-we-work-together-it-is-better-for-all-communities-riopel\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cWhen we work together, it is better for all communities\u201d: Riopel"},"content":{"rendered":"

Despite a shortened year at the helm, 2024 marked Champlain Mayor Normand Riopel\u2019s second term as Warden of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) and another successful year for progress in the region.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are all working at the county level to come together and do what is best for our communities,\u201d said Riopel in an interview with The Vision. \u201cIt\u2019s always hard to pinpoint one major success, as each municipality has its own issues. But we are investing more in our roads, and I feel we work well together and don\u2019t waste taxpayers\u2019 money. We provide the essentials, because if we are not looking ahead, something is wrong. We need to build towards the future.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riopel was acclaimed as the region\u2019s warden during a special UCPR council meeting in June after then warden Pierre Leroux stepped away from his duties as Mayor of Russell Township and became the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of The Nation Municipality.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite some setbacks, Riopel expressed pride in the progress on the Prescott Russell Residence, a long-term care facility for the community.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOur goal is to take care of people who need care in our community,\u201d said Riopel. \u201cWe had some supply issues and challenges that were out of our control, but we are moving forward.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riopel emphasized the importance of building future investments to make the region more viable, attractive, and appealing for builders and developers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to make our communities bright, welcoming, and places where people want to live, work, and visit,\u201d said Riopel. \u201cMaintaining strong relationships with the provincial and federal governments is key to ensuring we keep moving forward.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 A Successful Year as Warden of UCPR\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The UCPR hosted its annual Warden\u2019s Banquet at Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute on Saturday, November 23, celebrating Riopel\u2019s second term as Warden. The event drew a large crowd, including family, friends, political representatives, and community leaders from across the Prescott and Russell region.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sponsored by the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital, the banquet was both a celebration of Riopel\u2019s contributions and a recognition of the dedication of many individuals shaping the region. The evening also served as a fundraiser for local non-profit and community organizations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Funds raised through the Warden\u2019s Golf Tournament and Banquet will be distributed at the UCPR Inaugural Meeting on December 18, 2024. Since 2018, the event has raised over $167,000 for the Prescott and Russell community, solidifying its role as a key driver of regional philanthropy.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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