Yes, fire pits and camp fires are allowed in Russell Township. Here are the requirements according to our by-law 102-2013 :

Part 5 - Camp Fires

5.1 A permit is not required for a camp fire providing that the campfire is for;

(i) keeping warm

(ii) cooking food

(iii) recreational enjoyment

5.2 No person shall make a camp fire that is;

(i) larger than 0.5 cubic meter

(ii) not contained so as to prevent the spreading of the fire

(iii) causing a nuisance to neighboring property due to the smoke

(iv) causing a decrease in visibility on any highway or roadway due to smoke

(v) closer than 4.5 meters from any side lot line or rear lot line, from other combustible material, structure, brush or wooden area

(vi) within the portion of a yard that is the front or side yard

​(vii) not supervised by a person of at least eighteen (18) years of age from the time of ignition until completely extinguished.

Please consult the full by-law for all the details. 

Yes you can. Please visit the Applications, Forms, Licenses and Permits page and select Delegation Request for more information.

We have 5 summer camps.

• Camp Moustique: French camp in Embrun for children 4-8 years of age.
• Camp Kaboum: French camp in Embrun for children 9-13 years of age.
• Camp Sunshine: English camp in Russell for children 4-6 years of age.
• Camp Lightning: English camp in Russell for children 7-9 years of age.
• Camp Extreme: English camp in Russell for children 10-13 years of age.

For more information, please visit the Activities and Programs page, or contact us by email.

You can pay your water bill in person at the Town Hall, only check or Debit Card are accepted.

You may also choose to make online water payments through your bank. Different search criteria exists for different institutions but mostly with a credit card, Interact Online or Visa Debit you may do so at any personal or public internet access point.

Please visit the Payments page for more information.

Questions regarding my water and sewer bill?

Please visit the Water & Sewer page or call the Township of Russell at 613-443-3066 ext. 2309. Please have your service address and the water account number listed on your bill available when calling.

You can register online with our online registration system.

For more information, please contact us by email.

You must fill out the Work Approval Form and return it to the Public Works Department via email. Please visit the Applications, Forms, Licenses and Permits page for more information.

If you register online, you can register 24/7. That’s the beauty of the system.

We also have two in-person registration nights per season. They will be posted on our website on the Activities & Programs page and in our seasonal program guide.

You are allowed 1 free bag or garbage can per week (no tag required). Any additional bags or container must have a holographic tag. Garbage bags or cans must not exceed 125 litres (28 gallons) or 50 lbs (23 kg).

Points of sales for holographic tags:

• Town Hall, 717 Notre-Dame, Embrun
• Russell Library, 1053 Concession, Russell
• Embrun Library, 1215 St-Augustin, Embrun
• Pronto R J's Convenience store, 1119 Concession, Russell
• Russell Pharmacy, 110 Craig, Russell
• Pierre & fils, 951 Notre-Dame, Embrun
• Jean Coutu, 867 Notre-Dame, Embrun

Visit the garbage and recycle page for more information.

Our recreation guide comes out in January, April and September of each year whether in paper form or online. You can find the latest one on the Activities & Programs page.

The bowling alley is open from September to May.

For a full schedule and hours of operation, please visit our Bowling page. 

The pool is open in July and August of every year. ​

Click here for our pool schedule

At the Russell Township Town Hall. If you have a broken recycling bin that has Township of Russell written on it, it can be replaced for free. To buy a new recycling bin, it costs 7$.  

• At the Russell Township town hall, located at 717 Notre-Dame Street in Embrun
• At the Embrun Veterinary Hospital, located at 651 Notre-Dame Street in Embrun
• By mail by completing and returning this Dog Tag Application.

Contact ON1Call first to get a locate so you can dig safely. Phone: 1-800-400-2255.