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Access to Russell\u2019s walking and running track at the sports dome is now free thanks to the United Counties of Prescott and Russell\u2019s community investment fund.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mayor Pierre Leroux, in one of his final public appearances as mayor before stepping down for a job with The Nation\u2019s administration, announced the initiative on April 9. Reimbursements for members paid in 2024 will be given at a future date.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks to the Regional Community Investment Fund, a United Counties of Precott and Russell (UCPR) program that sets aside $50,000 for each muncipality to access for cultural and recreational purposes each year, Russell introduced the removal of membership with the goal of \u201cenhancing community health\u201d and \u201censuring equitable access to key recreational facilities.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Genevi\u00e8ve Lajoie, Mayor of Casselman was present for the presentation. She admitted that the idea came from Leroux himself.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI think it\u2019s a brilliant idea,\u201d she said. \u201cI wouldn\u2019t even thought of this. I always thought \u2018what is Pierre going to do?\u2019 I couldn\u2019t wait to see what he was going to do, and he did this and I\u2019m like \u2018of course it\u2019s mega!\u2019\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Community Investment Fund also aims to remove economic barriers to encourage a healthy lifestyle among residents.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAfter the pandemic, everybody was in a rut, so I wanted to give access to funds for the mayors because all the mayors know they communities best,\u201d said Leroux.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

He went on the ask himself how they can inspire residents and how can they elevate them from a community standpoint.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAnd that\u2019s sort of where this idea came from.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For the remaining nine months of 2024, the Community Investment Fund will fund $30,000. A future request of $40,000 for the next two years will be made to ensure the memberships remain free for that time.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For residents owning a membership, payments are stopped as of April 9 and a credit will be issued if applicable. Information will be sent directly to residents by email, or they can call the Dome for more information at 613-443-9272.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

New visitors are asked to stop at the reception desk to learn about the rules and policies of the Dome.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Sports Dome\u2019s hours of operation are listed on the Russell\u2019s website.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Access to Russell\u2019s walking and running track at the sports dome is now free thanks to the United Counties of Prescott and Russell\u2019s community investment fund.\u00a0 Mayor Pierre Leroux, in one of his final public appearances as mayor before stepping down for a job with The Nation\u2019s administration, announced the initiative on April 9. 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