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and would like to see it finished the way it was planned. “This cost me about a million dollars,” he said. “If I’d gotten the (water) services back then, you’d be collecting the (property) taxes now.”
to send a formal letter to his counterpart, François St-Amour, asking for a discussion about new water units but added he could not make any promises beyond that Thériault expressed thanks for the mayor’s offer. He noted during his own presentation that he and his company have made a large investment in the Limoges housing project
its limit for residential needs. Both Mayor Jean-Paul St-Pierre and Chief Administrative Officer Jean Leduc noted that The Nation administration and mayor have indicated on an informal basis that the municipality will discuss water units for new commercial needs but not residential at present. Mayor St-Pierre said he is willing
LIMOGES | Ronald Thériault has a problem withpart of his housingproject in Limoges and he hopes that Russell Township council can help him fix it. He explained the situation to council during its Jan. 14 committee of the whole session. What he needs is water service units for 12 of the lots on Dune Street in the current expansion phase of his company’s Limoges housing project but he has to get the water service units from The Nation municipality and so far he has had no success. “I’m here because I need 12 services,” Thériault said. “There’s a demand for people who want to move into the Limoges area.” Thériault’s company, Elicor Developments Inc., began its Limoges housing project in 2008 with the first phase featuring 40 lots, all serviced. Phase two of the project is now at the starting point but the company needs approval of water units from The Nation for the 12 lots along the Dune Street location. Limoges straddles the municipal border between The Nation and Russell Township. The two municipalities have sharing agreements for water and sewer and other services for residents and businesses in the village. But right now the water unit sharing agreement between the two has reached
Living Locally Fair showcasing local products
Christina Stapper, (Cooking demonstration) at 12:30 p.m, and Suzanne Hannah (Presentation by the President of Seeds of Diversity Canada) at 1:30 p.m.. Approximately 90 exhibitors are registered, with more still joining. They offer a wide range of products including fine meats, organic vegetables and fruits, sauces, jams, vinegars, herbs, wool, crafts, clothing, and baking. Many local organizations will also be in attendance as well as specialty associations such as Rare Breeds Canada. To see the exhibitors list or rent space see http://www. russellgardeners.ca/livinglocallyfair .
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RUSSELL l The Russell Horticultural Society’s fourth annual Living Locally Fair, which will be held this Saturday, January 19, at St. Thomas Aquinas High School, at 1211 South Russell Road in Russell, is shaping up to be better than ever. The Living Locally Fair has been a success since its inception, with vendors happy to have a market in a season when the summer, fall and Christmas markets are over, and local shoppers seeming to feel the same way. The fair has attracted more and more people each year, with over 1,500 attending the all-day event last year, and vendors reporting excellent sales. This year’s speakers include the Raisin River Conservation Authority (HealthyWells & Septic Systems) at 10:30 a.m., Norbert Weiler (Biodynamic Farming/Gardening and Planting by the Moon) at 11:30 a.m.,
Sweet Valley Farmwas one of many local vendors that participated in the Living Locally Fair in previous years. The Rus- sell Horticultural Society event has be- come a highlight of January with about local vendors and organizations partici- pating. It will be held this Saturday, January 19, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School in the south end of Russell Village. Photo Candice Vetter
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