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Half-Load Restrictions Lifted as of May 5 2025

Half-load restrictions will be lifted as Monday, May 5, 2024.

Half-load restrictions are put into effect for the spring thawing season. This affects load vehicles that are heavier than 5,000 kilograms or five tonnes per axle.

Signs are installed on all municipal roads where these weight restrictions apply. Road and weather conditions are routinely reviewed to determine the end date of weight restrictions.

Emergency vehicles are exempt.

Temporary restrictions on heavy weight vehicles help avoid...

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Council Meeting Highlights – April 28, 2025

Here are some highlights from the April 28, 2025, Council meeting. For more information on these and on the other topics discussed at this or other meetings, the meeting schedule, agendas and minutes are available on our website. 

The video of the full meeting can be viewed here.

The next Council meeting will be on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 6:00p.m.

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New Roundabout at County Roads 3 and 5

Press Release by the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, view on website for photos.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (the “UCPR”) want to inform residents of the closure of County Road 5 (St-Albert Road West), between County Road 3 (Notre-Dame Street/Route 500 West) and Route 400, as of May 12, 2025.

A roundabout will be built at the intersection of County Road 3 and County Road 5. At present, this intersection consists of stops in all four directions. The construction work should...

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Notre-Dame Street Rehabilitation Project – Slides Available

The Township of Russell reminds residents about the upcoming Public Information Session for the Notre-Dame Street Rehabilitation Project:

Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Gaston Patenaude Hall (717 Notre-Dame Street, Embrun)

View the presentation slides ahead of time at www.russell.ca/NotreDameSt to familiarize yourself with the information ahead of the open house!

This drop-in style session is an opportunity to learn more about the proposed improvements, speak with...

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Flags at Half-Mast for National Day of Mourning 2025

Flags will be half-masted on all municipal buildings and locations in the Township of Russell from sunrise to sunset on Monday, April 28, 2025, to mark National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace.

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Clarifications on Waste Management

The Township of Russell would like to correct several errors recently published in a local newspaper regarding upcoming changes to our waste management system. It is important to us that residents have access to accurate and up-to-date information.

Here are the corrected facts:

• Waste collection will indeed switch to an automated system using black bins starting in November 2025, but it will remain weekly, not bi-weekly as stated by them. The frequency will be re-evaluated after one full year of...

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Flags at Half-Mast for Pope Francis

The flags at all municipal buildings in the Township of Russell have been lowered to half-mast in accordance with the Half-Masting and Raising of Flags Policy, in honour of Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025.

Introduced as the new pope on March 13, 2013, Francis—born Jorge Mario Bergoglio—became the first pope from the Americas, the first from outside Europe in more than a millennium and the first Jesuit.

Flags will remain at half-mast until sunset on April 26, 2025, the day of the...

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Public Engagement Quick Poll

The Township hosted a public engagement open house on Wednesday April 2, 2025. We asked six open-ended questions. Our consultant has created a poll summarizing the key themes she heard from the 34 participants.

We want to know if you agree! This poll should take less than 5 minutes, and your feedback will help shape the Township's public engagement policy. All you have to do is rank the statements in order of “most important to you” to ‘least important to you”.

Fill out the poll before May 2,...

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Earth Day 2025

This year, the theme for Earth Day is Open your eyes to Protect Biodiversity.

The goal is to encourage people to reconnect with nature and better understand the importance of preserving biodiversity for ecosystem balance, food security, and resilience to climate change. Protecting biodiversity is essential for maintaining healthy ecosystems, regulating the climate, pollinating crops, and purifying water—services that are vital to human life. Every species, whether animal or plant, plays a unique...

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Public Notice - Notre-Dame Street

Notice of Public Information Session

Storm Sewers - Notre Dame Street Rehabilitation Project

First Published on April 17, 2025

• Date/Time: Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Location: Gaston Patenaude Hall, Township of Russell (717 Notre-Dame Street, Embrun, ON K0A 1W1) 

The Township of Russell invites you to attend an upcoming Public Information Session regarding proposed improvements to Notre-Dame Street. If you are the landlord, we kindly ask that you...

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Recreation Complex Update – April 17, 2025

Work is progressing well at the new Recreation Complex! The building exterior wall foundations, interior piers, and grade beams continue to move forward with the pool change area and community hall nearly complete.

In the pool filtration room, work has resumed with the surge tank walls and slabs being poured. Crews are also installing underground piping for stormwater and sanitary systems. In the refrigeration room, the interior under slab drainage has been completed, along with the installation...

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Council Meeting Highlights – April 14, 2025

Here are some highlights from the April 14, 2025, Council meeting. For more information on these and other topics discussed at this or previous meetings, please refer to the meeting schedule, agendas and minutes available on our website.

The video of the full meeting can be viewed here.

The next Council meeting will be Monday, April 28, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

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Exploring Partnership with Habitat for Humanity

Last week, representatives from the Township of Russell, including Mayor Mike Tarnowski and Councillor Marc Lalonde, met with Sara Cooper, CEO, and Erin O’Connor, Senior Director of Housing Development at Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa.

The purpose of the meeting was to learn more about the organization’s services and explore how Habitat for Humanity could support affordable housing efforts in our community.

The discussion was both constructive and encouraging, highlighting the potential for...

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Road Closure Starting May 7 – South Russell Road

Please take note of the following road closure:

• When: Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 7:00a.m. until Fall 2025.
• Where: South Russell Road, 438m northwest of Route 400.
• Why: Bridge reconstruction of East Castor River Bridge on County Road 6.

Detour Information: South Russell Road 438 m northwest of Route 400, to Route 400, to Gregoire Road, to Craig Street, to Concession Street, to South Russell Road, to 613 m northwest of Route 400.

Please see the map from www.Municipal511.ca for detour information.

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Economic and Community Development Strategic Plan

The Township of Russell is developing an Economic and Community Development Strategic Plan to establish a clear, actionable, and comprehensive direction for economic and community development. This plan will respond to changing market conditions, address unique local challenges, and identify future opportunities.

We are seeking your input to help us better understand the Township of Russell (Embrun, Limoges, Marionville, and Russell). Here’s how you can get involved:

Please share...

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Exciting Milestone for the Future Embrun Library

The Township of Russell is proud to announce a significant step forward in the relocation of the Embrun Branch of the Township of Russell Public Library. A 15-year lease agreement—with four additional 5-year renewal options—has officially been signed with Embrun Co-op, securing the future home of the library in a new, modern facility set to be built by September 2026.

This milestone follows the Township Council’s direction from its August 26, 2024, meeting, where it approved the pursuit of a...

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Congratulations to Our E-Billing & Pre-Authorized Payment Winners!

We’re thrilled to announce the 10 lucky winners of our E-Billing & Pre-Authorized Payment Plan contest!

Thank you to everyone who made the switch to a greener and more convenient way to manage their payments. Your participation is helping us reduce paper waste and improve efficiency in our billing process.

And the winners are:

1. Frank C. & Rachel S.
2. Timothy & Anuoluwa I.
3. Mario P. & Louise L.
4. Consolato S. & Fan S.
5. Jean D. & Alex D.
6. Patrick & Laura O.
7. Manon & Isabelle L.
8. Kurt & Marie P.
9. Gilles L. & Louise L.

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Organic Waste Collection Starts Next Week

A reminder that the organic waste collection starts April 7 and will take place weekly on your regular collection day. Garbage collection continues weekly and recycling on alternating weeks as per usual schedule.

Are YOU ready and informed?

If you have not received your bin or have questions, please contact infrastructure@russell.ca.

A brochure was included in your kitchen bin with a list of items you can and cannot include. If you did not...

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International Transgender Day of Visibility 2025

March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day to celebrate and honor transgender people and increase visibility and awareness of the transgender community's struggles and triumphs.

Visibility is essential in the fight for transgender rights. Historically, transgender individuals have often been marginalized, misunderstood, and excluded from mainstream society. The simple act of being seen and heard can help break down misconceptions and foster greater acceptance. On this day, we...

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