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Summer Program and Activity Guide 2026

Our Summer Program and Activity Guide is now available. We are offering summer camps in Russell and Embrun as well as aquatic programs! View the full guide at www.russell.ca/programs and look for a paper copy coming to your mailbox next week!

Summer Camps:

• Residents – Starting April 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
• Non-Residents – Starting April 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

Aquatic Programs:

• Residents – Starting April 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
• Non-Residents – Starting May 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

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Catch the Ace Continues to Support the Community

The Township of Russell extends its sincere thanks to the Kin Club of Russell and its dedicated team of volunteers for their outstanding work on Catch the Ace 7. We also thank everyone who participated in this lottery and helped raise funds for local charities.

At a special gala event held on Thursday March 19, 2026, the Kin Club of Russell proudly presented cheques to 25 local charities, for an amazing total amount of $3.3 million! This incredible achievement reflects the strong spirit of...

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2026 Spring Newsletter

Our spring edition of the Township newsletter is here! Published four times a year, it highlights the latest Township news, seasonal reminders, and helpful updates for all residents.

Printed copies will be delivered this week through the Embrun and Russell post offices—watch your mailbox!

Read the electronic version of the Spring Newsletter

Printed copies are also available at the following locations for residents outside the delivery area:

• Town Hall – 717 Notre-Dame Street, Embrun
• Embrun Library –...

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Construction of Roundabout Begins at St Guillaume and Route 300

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell’s (UCPR) Public Works Department, in partnership with the Township of Russell wish to inform residents, businesses, and road users that construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of County Road 28 (St Guillaume Road) and Route 300 will begin on Monday, March 23, 2026.

This project is part of ongoing efforts to improve traffic flow, enhance road safety, and support long term community development.

• Delays, traffic disruptions, and...

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Winter Parking Ban in Effect – March 13

An on-street parking ban is in effect tonight, until 7:00 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2026.

During this period, no person shall park a vehicle or permit a vehicle to remain on a street between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., regardless of the weather conditions. Any person who does so is liable to a fine and/or will have their vehicle towed at the owner’s expense.

During a winter parking ban, please park in your driveway or use one of our designated overnight parking areas. Learn more about 

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Notre-Dame Street at St-Pierre/Ste-Marie Roads

Please take note that the following intersection will have traffic directed by police:

• When: Friday March 13, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Where: Notre-Dame Street at Ste-Marie & St-Pierre Roads
• Why: Road work on the storm sewer replacement

Expect delays in the area. Please follow signals and on-site instructions.

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

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Important Reminder for Dog Owners

Keeping your dog’s information up to date is essential! If you have moved, changed your phone number or email, or if your dog has passed away, please notify us as soon as possible. This ensures that we can reach you easily and maintain accurate records.

• For Tenants: The deadline to renew your 2026 dog tag is March 31. Be sure to renew at www.russell.ca/dogtags before this date to avoid an additional $10 fee.
• For Homeowners: 2026 dog tag renewal fees are included on your interim...

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Standard First Aid & CPR Training

Did you know that Russell Township Fire Services now offers Standard First Aid & CPR (AED – Level C, Blended) courses? This two-day training will give participants the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively in emergencies involving adults, children, and infants.

This course is suitable for workplace requirements or for anyone who wants to be better prepared at home or in the community.

This blended training format includes:

• An 8‑hour online portion to be completed before the...

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Council Meeting Highlights – March 9, 2026

Here are some highlights from the March 9, 2026, 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 Council of the Township of Russell has approved the strategic distribution of the $544,588 received from the United Counties of Prescott and Russell as part of the...

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Local March Break Activities

Find local activities during March break within the Township of Russell!

To view a visual calendar with all activities, download it here.

8 Blais Street, Embrun. Fees apply, see www.russell.ca/bowling for more details.

• Saturday March 14 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
• Sunday March 15 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
• Tuesday March 17 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
• Friday March 20 from 12:00 to 10:00 p.m.
• Saturday March 21 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
• Sunday March 22 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.

150 Sportsplex Road,...

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Extended - Alternating Lanes on Ste-Marie Road

Please take note of the following alternating lanes have now been extended as work continues:

• When: March 9, 2026, until May 8, 2026
• Where: Ste-Marie Road, between Notre-Dame Street and 250m south of Notre-Dame Street
• Why: Road work on the storm sewer replacement

Traffic is alternating in both directions, controlled by temporary traffic lights on Ste-Marie Road, between Notre-Dame Street and Castor River. Expect delays and please follow signals and on-site instructions.

Please see the map from www...

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Free Tree Seedlings from SNC

South Nation Conservation (SNC) is working together with their partners to provide free tree seedlings to area residents again this spring!

Complete this form if you are interested in reserving a bundle of free tree seedlings, we will contact you directly if we are able to confirm your request:

Fill out the form now

Tree pick ups will be planned later this spring, please continue to check your

inbox (and junk email folder) for a message from us. All submitted forms will receive a response from our...

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Servicing Works Underway for New Subdivision

The Township of Russell is advising residents of ongoing servicing works for the new subdivision located between St-Augustin Road and St-Pierre Road, south of Route 300.

Work will take place primarily on the east half of the project area and is expected to continue into late fall. Construction activities include the installation of essential infrastructure such as roads, underground piping, and other site preparations needed to support the future subdivision.

Throughout the construction period,...

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Open Call for Photographers: 2026 Photo Expo

Now in its fifth edition, we invite hobby, amateur, and professional photographers to submit their images for the 2026 Township of Russell Photo Expo!

Every person who submits will have at least one of their photographs printed and exhibited during the Autumn in The Country Arts Festival. An independent jury will review all submissions and select four winners whose photographs will be printed and displayed as outdoor public art along the New York Central Recreation Trail (901 Notre-Dame, Embrun)...

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What We Heard: Website Redesign Resident Survey

Thank you to everyone who shared their feedback during the Website Redesign Resident Survey, held from January 25 to February 12. Your input is helping shape a new Russell Township website that better reflects how residents actually use it, and what you need most from it.

Your feedback was clear: the Township website is an essential tool for day-to-day municipal information. Residents rely on it for quick answers, timely updates, and easy access to services.

Here’s what we...

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Half-Load Restrictions in effect as of March 9, 2026

Half-load restrictions will be in effect as of Monday, March 9, 2026, for the spring thawing season. These restrictions apply to vehicles with a weight exceeding 5,000 kilograms or five tonnes per axle.

Signs indicating the weight restrictions have been installed on all municipal roads where they apply. Road and weather conditions are routinely reviewed to determine the end date for the restrictions.

Please note that emergency vehicles are exempt from these restrictions.

Temporary weight...

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Council Meeting Highlights – February 23, 2026

Here are some highlights from the February 23, 2026, 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.

Administration presented an update on the state of primary care in the Township. The report outlined the work completed over the past few months, including meetings with local physicians, an...

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Winter Parking Ban in Effect – February 25

An on-street parking ban is in effect tonight, until 7:00 a.m. Thursday, February 26, 2026.

During this period, no person shall park a vehicle or permit a vehicle to remain on a street between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., regardless of the weather conditions. Any person who does so is liable to a fine and/or will have their vehicle towed at the owner’s expense.

During a winter parking ban, please park in your driveway or use one of our designated overnight parking areas. Learn more about 

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Pink Shirt Day 2026

The Township of Russell is committed to building a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone can reach their full potential and live with respect, dignity, and freedom from discrimination.

Pink Shirt Day is a national movement that encourages everyone to stand against bullying. On February 25, we invite you to wear pink as a symbol of solidarity and support. Participation is simple — wear a pink shirt, add a pink accessory, a touch of pink in your hair, or even a...

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Our Vote, Our Future

Encouraging local youth to vote and increasing civic engagement.

The Russell Township Teen Advisory Committee is pleased to announce the launch of a project called Vote Pledge, in the lead up to the fall 2026 Municipal election. The pledge will engage residents, especially youth, to be informed and, if eligible, encourage them to exercise their right to vote.

According to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, voter turnout in municipal elections has been in a steady decline across the...

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