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Scotiabank donates $3,000 to Prescott-Russell Residence Foundation
HAWKESBURY, October 11, 2012 – The Prescott-Russell Residence Foundation wishes to extend its gratitude to the Scotiabank branch in Hawkesbury for its generous donation of $3,000 this week.
As with all donations to the Foundation, these funds allow the Prescott and Russell Residence to finance some of its projects and modernize its equipment. The Foundation’s very objective is to help generate the necessary funding to purchase equipment and installations that contribute to an improvement of its residents’ quality of life.
Seen in the photo are Anne Comtois-Lalonde and Raymond Dallaire, on behalf of the Prescott-Russell Residence Foundation, and Suzanne Greffe of Scotiabank’s Hawkesbury branch, equally representing branch manager Daniel Brunet.
The Prescott and Russell Residence is a long-term care facility administered by the United Counties of Prescott and Russell. Some 200 competent and highly-qualified employees provide room and board services and offer a range of nursing services to some 146 residents. Members of the Foundation are Mr. Yvon Julien, Ms. Cynthia Desjardins, Ms. Anne Comtois-Lalonde, Mr. Stéphane P. Parisien and Mr. Raymond Dallaire.
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Justin Bromberg
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Comtés unis de Prescott et Russell
United Counties of Prescott and Russell
613.675.4661 poste / extension 2002
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Eight Prescott and Russell paramedics honoured
L’ORIGNAL, October 4, 2012 – Eight paramedics from the Department of Emergency Services of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell have been recognized for their exemplary service and were honoured during the Ontario Paramedic Association of Chiefs (OAPC) gala in Ottawa.
Emergency Services Director Michel Chrétien and Administrative Deputy Chief Gilles Lacroix were each awarded with a medal bar, to be affixed to their Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal of the Governor General of Canada, previously received.
Deputy Chief of Operations Louis Rathier, Administrative Deputy Chief Marc-André Periard, and paramedics Alfred Baaklini, Denis Dalrymple, Daniel Lacelles and Jeff Warnock were each decorated with the Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal of the Governor General of Canada.
“I am extremely proud of our paramedics, their hard work and their dedication to the people of Prescott and Russell, as much those who were recognized by the OAPC as all the men and women who serve or have served with zeal and efficiency,” Mr. Chrétien said that evening.
Created on July 7, 1994, the Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal recognizes professionals who, in the provision of pre-hospital emergency medical services to the public, have performed their duties in an exemplary manner, one characterized by good conduct. Recipients must have completed 20 years of exemplary service, including 10 years in the performance of duties involving potential risk.
“I am consistently impressed with the level of service extended by this department and the tenacity of our paramedics, notably in light of our vast, rural territory,” stated François St-Amour, Warden of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell. “These eight employees are exceptionally deserving of this national honor.”
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Justin Bromberg
Adjoint à la direction et communications
Management and Communications Assistant
Comtés unis de Prescott et Russell
United Counties of Prescott and Russell
613.675.4661 poste / extension 2002
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Sprinkler system project at the Prescott and Russell Residence is approved
L’ORIGNAL, September 28, 2012 – The Council of the United Counties gave its approval this week to a sprinkler system project at the Prescott and Russell Residence, set to be installed within the next month.
The project, which foresees the installation of sprinklers throughout the building between October 2012 and June 2013, will allow the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) to better ensure the safety of its residents. The project cost is estimated at between $1 million and $1.2 million, an amount that will be partially financed through a reserve fund.
“This sprinkler system project will help maintain an aspect of comfort for our residents and their families and, at the same time, secure our Residence in the long term as we continue to discuss the construction project for its eventual replacement,” said François St-Amour, Warden of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell.
In April 2012, members of Council approved the creation of a short-term corrective action plan for the Residence, including the installation of a sprinkler system, in order to maximize the safety of residents and reduce the risk of fire. Council has now awarded the contract to Secur Fire Protection and has approved the objectives, the detailed progressive work plan and the deadlines within to complete the work.
“It was crucial to take action to ensure the safety of our citizens, most notably following the fire that occurred at Place Mont Roc this past May,” stated Louise Lalonde, Administrator of the Prescott and Russell Residence. “The Counties’ administration, like our members of Council, takes health and safety to heart.”
The construction of a new Residence is expected within the next five to seven years. The Council has also asked to indicate to the provincial government, in its approved resolution, that the United Counties – by acting in good faith with this initial project – do not wish to be rendered inadmissible for future government funding for long-term care homes.
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For more information, please contact:
Justin Bromberg
Adjoint à la direction et communications
Management and Communications Assistant
Comtés unis de Prescott et Russell
United Counties of Prescott and Russell
613.675.4661 poste / extension 2002
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