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agencies in the region and outside of Prescott-Russell to develop a support net- work of services for youth, seniors, and the disabled. Glengarry-Prescott-Russell MP Pierre Lemieux announced funding for the initiative through the federal government’s Social Partnerships Strategy. “Our federal government is committed to working with local organizations to develop solutions that meet the needs of communi-
projects. The non-profit agency will contact other community groups in other rural ar- eas of the region and offer to share its ex- pertise to assist them in doing the same. Partnering with Group Convex on the ini- tiative through both financial support and in-kind assistance are the Prescott-Russell Community Development Corporation, the University of Toronto, and Valoris Prescott- Russell. cer for the 39th Annual Ceremonial Review for the squadron this Saturday afternoon at the Jean-Marc Lalonde Arena. The current commander for the RCAF has more than 30 years in the Forces, including former CO of the Canadian CF18 unit sup- porting NATO in the Balkans, and a former commander for the Canadian NORAD re- gion. The annual inspection starts at 2 p.m.
ties and achieve better results for Canadi- ans,” Lemieux stated in a press release. “We are proud to partner with organizations such as Groupe Convex Prescott-Russell to address complex social issues across the re- gion.” Groupe Convex is spearheading the initia- tive because of its past experience in devel- oping nine social enterprise programs and past success in creating partnerships for its ROCKLAND | The Twillick 832 Clarence- Rockland Air Cadets Squadron will spend some extra time polishing their boots and their brass for this weekend. The local group will want to apply some extra spit-and-polish to look top flight when Lt.-Gen. Y.J. Blondin arrives to take part in the annual corps inspection. Lt.-Gen. Blondin has accepted an invita- tion to be the special guest reviewing offi-
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HAWKESBURY | A regional non-profit agency will have some help from the fed- eral government to create a network of social aid services in Prescott-Russell. Groupe Convex will work with other
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Glengarry-Prescott-Russell Conservative MP Pierre Lemieux issued the challenge and the media team’s coordinator, retired CTV journalist Roger Smith, was more than happy to pick up the gloves. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m. All admission proceeds will go towards supporting local minor hockey. Sponsors for the event included the CIHA, City of Clarence-Rockland, United Counties of Prescott-Russell, Molson-Coors, and 98.5 The Jewel Radio.
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