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City of Cornwall Invites Public Engagement for

2026 Budget

constructive feedback that will help the
Submitted Article Hall for those who prefer them. City during the 2026 budget process.”
In a move to foster youth involvement
he City of Cornwall is announcing in civic matters, the City is launching In addition, all community members
Ta series of public engagement a dedicated student survey for the first are invited to attend the Resident Café
initiatives aimed at gathering valuable time. Local schools are encouraged to on December 11 between 5 pm and 7
community input for the 2026 participate, giving students the chance pm at the Benson Centre. This in-person
municipal budget. Residents are invited to express their views on the municipal event offers a unique opportunity to
to participate and play an active role budgeting process. Educators are invited Photo Submitted meet City staff, ask questions, and learn
in shaping the city’s priorities for the to integrate the survey into classroom more about the 2026 budget process.
coming year. activities, promoting civic awareness The Resident Café aims to foster open
dialogue and transparency between the
From October 29 to November 5, and engagement among students. City and its residents.
Cornwall residents can share their To show appreciation for public meaningful and rewarding.
feedback through an online public participation, individual survey The City of Cornwall values the
survey available on the City of Cornwall respondents will be entered into a draw Mayor Justin Towndale highlighted perspectives of all residents and looks
website. This survey offers an important for a pizza supper. Classrooms that the importance of public engagement, forward to your participation in these
opportunity for community members to complete the student survey will have stating, “We are continuing our public public engagement opportunities. For
voice their opinions on budget priorities the opportunity to win a pizza party, engagement strategy with our annual more information, to access the survey,
and municipal services. Paper copies of making the engagement process both budget Resident Café and survey. or to find details about the Resident
the survey will also be available at City I encourage everyone to provide Café, please visit www.cornwall.ca.

Roxee’s Home Cooked Recipes

Directions:

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1. Cook the beef. In a large skillet over CHEEZY MACARONI
medium heat, add the ground beef and
HAMBURG CASSEROLE
cook until browned, breaking it apart with
a spoon. Drain excess fat. H AM B U R G CA S S E R O L E
2. Add the vegetables. Stir in the chopped
onions, green and red peppers. Cook for
4-5 minutes, or until softened.
3. Mix the seasonings. Add garlic powder,
onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well
By Roxanne Prevost
to combine.
Here is a recipe you can throw together in 4. Combine the creamy layer. In a medium
a matter of thirty minutes. Easy comfort bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup
food. and sour cream. Add this mixture to the
1 lb ground beef skillet with the beef and veggies. Stir until
1 medium onion, finely chopped evenly coated.
1 green pepper, diced 5. Assemble the casserole. In a prepared
1 red pepper, diced 9x13 baking dish, use half of the cooked
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided) macaroni. Spread half the beef over the
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese macaroni. Sprinkle half the cheddar
2 cans cream of mushroom soup cheese and mozzarella cheese. Add
1/2 cup sour cream remaining macaroni then top off with the
1/2 tsp garlic powder beef mixture. Add remaining cheese on
1/2 tsp onion powder top.
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper 6. Bake 375˚ for 20 -25 minutes, or until Photo Submitted
3 cups cooked macaroni or pasta of your bubbly and golden brown on top.
choice Hope you enjoy!