The Draft 2021 Budget is now available. Visit our Budget page to download the document!

Unfortunately, due to the increase of COVID-19 cases in our area, our two Fire Departments have decided to cancel the 2020 Christmas parades in Embrun and Russell. This was a very difficult decision for our Chiefs, but both Fire Departments strongly believe it is the right decision. The Christmas parades will be back and better then ever in 2021!

Council proclaims October 2020 as Breast Cancer Awareness month in the Township of Russell. The Township will raise the flag on October 2nd, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. during the flag raising ceremony at the Town Hall until October 30, 2020.

September 2020 Proclaimed as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Express solidarity among women. Register to participate.

The Russell Township Fire Departments have noticed a trend of false smoke and carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms. If you have a malfunctioning alarm, please read the instructions.

Our offices will be open to the public from Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. to noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Some services will be offered by walk-in while others will remain by appointment only.

Our Public Utilities crew will be opening up fire hydrants to conduct flow testing of the water distribution system in Embrun throughout the month of September.

Effective from Saturday, August 15, 2020, to Saturday, August 29, 2020. This closure is for finalizing the court resurfacing and painting.

Our offices are closed on Monday, August 3rd, 2020. Regular hours of operation return on Tuesday, August 4th.

Our Fire Chiefs are lifting the Fire Ban as of Friday, July 24th 2020.

Materials are now in for the culvert replacement on Route 300. Crews began on Monday and are working to complete construction over the next few weeks.

The Township of Russell will be keeping its name, and will rededicate the honour of the name “Russell” to a new candidate who better represents the community’s ideals.

Due to the dry weather conditions, our Fire Chiefs have implemented a total fire ban in the Township of Russell. All open-air fires are prohibited until further notice.

A heat warning is in effect. The Township of Russell will open a daytime cooling centre to provide relief from the heat to residents in need Tuesday July 6th 2020 from 10am to 7pm in the upstairs hall of the Embrun Arena (6 Blais Street, Embrun). The cooling centre will be open everyday the week of July 6th until the heat warning is lifted.

Route 300 is now resurfaced! Thank you for your patience during the construction.

Starting the week of August 4th, 2020, the waste limit for Township of Russell residents will return to the regular ONE (1) BAG LIMIT PER HOUSEHOLD.

A section of the recreational trail will be closed from Thursday, June 25th to Wednesday, July 8th at the Embrun roundabout (between the section that connects the Notre Dame Street sidewalk and the entrance of Embrun Ford).

Russell Township is initiating two Environmental Assessment (EA) and Preliminary/Detail Design studies for intersection improvements at four intersections along Route 300.

The Township of Russell has opened a cooling centre to provide relief from the heat to residents in need Thursday, May 28th 2020 from 10am to 7pm in the upstairs hall of the Embrun Arena (6 Blais Street, Embrun).

The Township of Russell has opened a Cooling Centre to provide relief from the heat to residents in need today May 27th 2020 1pm to 7pm in the upstairs hall of the Embrun Arena (6 Blais Street, Embrun).

There is a municipal leaf and yard waste pickup on Saturday, June 6th 2020. Make sure to have your bags/bins and bundles at the curb before 7 a.m. to not miss the collection.

The Township of Russell would like to remind residents of schedule changes for Victoria Day on Monday, May 18th 2020.

Update: This road is now reopened.

On Tuesday April 28th 2020, flags on all municipal buildings and locations in the Township of Russell will be at half-mast from sunrise to sunset to mark Workers’ Mourning Day.

Half-load restrictions will be lifted as of Monday, May 4th 2020.

Each week, Russell Township will invite its young residents to participate in a challenge. Each challenge will have a theme related to one of the Township Departments. Challenge #1 has been launched!

Russell Township Mayor Pierre Leroux has approved that flags in the Township of Russell will be at half-mast until next Monday, April 27th for all who lost their lives in Nova Scotia’s mass shooting.

Township declares April 2nd 2020 World Autism Day and raises the flag in honour of the special day.

The Community Newsletter allows you to stay informed on project updates, important changes to your services, and reminders of upcoming deadlines. Read the 2020 Winter Community Newsletter today!

The Township has proclaimed February 19-22, 2020 as Scouts and Girl Guides of Canada Week and has raised their flags in honour of this special week.

The Township of Russell proclaims Thursday, February 20, 2020, Kinsmen and Kinettes Day; the week of February 16 - 22, 2020, Kinsmen and Kinettes Week.

Town Hall Closed Mon. Feb 17th 2020 for Family Day

The Township of Russell is seeking to fill seven (7) positions from members of the public on the SENIORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE. See the Committees page for details.

The 2020 Waste Collection Calendar is now available online to download. Printed copies will also be available.

Subject: Part Lot Control By-law

Overnight winter parking prohibition is in effect as of November 1st 2019 to April 1st 2020

2019 Budget

Canada Day is just around the corner, so please remember that fireworks are prohibited (By-Law 31-1997).