THE NEWS MP SCOTT REID RAISES CONCERNS ABOUT ALTO HIGH- SPEED RAIL PROJECT IN CASSELMAN MEETING
GABRIELLE VINETTE gabrielle.vinette@eap.on.ca
process.” The Alto project, which proposes a high- speed passenger rail corridor between Quebec City and Toronto, has sparked debate in several communities along the proposed route, particularly over land use, environmental impacts and the possibility of property expropriation.
on the level of public engagement and frus- tration surrounding the consultation process. “Last night, I gave another presentation on the Alto High Speed Rail Project in Cassel- man. Once again, the turnout was excellent,” Reid wrote on Facebook. “Residents are clearly eager for information and remain very frustrated with the lack of meaningful communication from the Alto consultation
During the presentation, Reid questioned both the projected cost of the proposed high-speed rail line and the benefits it would bring to the regions expected to be affected by the development. According to the MP, the project could ulti- mately face political challenges if opposition continues to grow. Reid also addressed concerns raised by residents regarding possible expropriations linked to the rail corridor, an issue that has generated anxiety among some property owners in Eastern Ontario. Following the meeting, Reid commented
Lanark-Frontenac MP Scott Reid met with residents in Casselman on Wednesday, May 6, to discuss concerns surrounding the proposed Alto high- speed rail project. The public meeting, hosted by the Coa- lition for Better Rail and co-hosted by the North Belleville Against ALTO Community Group, drew a large crowd as residents gathered to learn more about the project and its potential impacts on local communities.
Residents filled the meeting room in Casselman during a public information session on the proposed Alto high-speed rail project, where concerns about expropriations, costs and public consultation were discussed. (Scott Reid, MP, Facebook)
Lanark–Frontenac MP Scott Reid addresses residents during a public meeting in Casselman on May 6 regarding the proposed Alto high-speed rail project and concerns surrounding its potential impacts on Eastern Ontario communities. (Scott Reid, MP, Facebook)
RUSSELL TOWNSHIP PARKS OPEN FOR SUMMER SEASON
PUZZLE NO. 867
All 25 parks and playground structures in the Township of Russell are now open for the summer season after completing annual inspections. Municipal officials say additional amenities, including baseball diamonds, the splash pad and the boat launch, are expected to open soon.
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ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 867
GABRIELLE VINETTE gabrielle.vinette@eap.on.ca
The Township noted, however, that some seasonal facilities are not yet ready to open. Baseball diamonds, the splash pad and the boat launch are expected to become avai- lable soon, with official opening notices to be shared through the municipality’s website and social media channels. Residents searching for nearby recrea- tional spaces can consult the park maps available on the Township of Russell Maps webpage.
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Residents looking to enjoy the warmer weather can now return to local parks across the Township of Russell. The municipality announced that all 25 parks and playground structures in the township have been inspected and are officially open to the public for the summer season.
Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.
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