Développement économique et Tourisme / Economic Development and Tourism Comtés unis de Prescott et Russell / United Counties of Prescott and Russell 59 rue Court St., C.P./P.O. Box 304 L’Orignal, ON K0B 1K0

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Glengarry-Prescott-Russell Day impresses a sixth time

Toronto, October 7, 2015 – It was with great pride that the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) and the Township of North Glengarry held the sixth edition of Glengarry-Prescott-Russell Day this afternoon at Queen's Park.

Since 2008, Glengarry-Prescott-Russell Day has allowed the region to showcase local food products in front of the entire Legislative Assembly of the Government of as well as members of their staff. Once again this year, more than 200 people took part in the event, including Ontario Premier , Ministers , , and , and Glengarry-Prescott-Russell MPP Grant Crack.

“This day is important for our region because it affords us a rare opportunity to showcase our local food at the Provincial Parliament and, at the same time, advance and discuss our ongoing projects,” stated Robert Kirby, Warden of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell.

The eight regional mayors representing the UCPR as well as Council members of the Township of North Glengarry were equally in attendance, and benefited from the opportunity to meet with several Ministers and their staff in order to advance economic development projects in the region.

The showcased regional products include those of the St-Albert Cheese Cooperative, L’Orignal Packing, Skotidakis Goat Farm (St-Eugène), Mariposa Farm (Plantagenet), Cakes On St-Philippe (Alfred), Prima Cossa (L’Orignal), Vert Fourchette (Vankleek Hill), La Binerie Plantagenet, Beau’s All Natural Brewing Co. (Vankleek Hill), Cassel Brewery Co. (Casselman), Domaine Perrault Winery (Navan), Muir’s Bakery (Maxville), The Pickle Patch (Dalkeith), Maple Ridge Farms (Apple Hill), The Quirky Carrot (Alexandria), Glengarry Fine Cheese (Lancaster), Lanthier Bakery (Alexandria), Honey from the Glen (Glengarry) and Fauxmagerie Zengarry (Alexandria).

“We are extremely proud of our producers and our local products, and it’s even more encouraging to witness their popularity across the province,” added Warden Kirby. “We are consistently told that everyone looks forward to Glengarry-Prescott-Russell Day – and thanks to efforts like these, we continue to make our voices heard in Toronto and be recognized as leaders across the province.”

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell and the Township of North Glengarry would like to thank the producers for their assistance in the preparation of this event.

- 30 - Justin Bromberg Executive Coordinator and Communications Officer United Counties of Prescott and Russell 613.675.4661, extension 2002 [email protected]

Tel. 613.675.4661 – 1.800.667.6307 Téléc. / Fax 613.675.4920 www.prescott-russell.on.ca