News and Public Notices

Emergency Preparedness Week 2022: Be Ready for Anything

Council has declared May 1 to 7, 2022, as Emergency Preparedness Week.

Emergency Preparedness Week encourages Canadians to take three simple steps to become better prepared to face a range of emergencies:

• Know the risks
• Make a plan
• Get an emergency kit

The last federal survey conducted in 2014 on emergency preparedness and resilience in Canada found that almost three-quarters of Canadians are confident about their ability to manage emergencies. Still, less than half of Canadians have a home...

Road Closure — St Joseph Road, from Notre-Dame Street

Please take note of the following road closure.

• When: Thursday, April 28, 2022 Until Repairs Are Complete
• Where: St Joseph Road, from Notre-Dame Street to 300 meters South of Notre Dame Street
• Why: Emergency Infrastructure Repairs

Detour Information: Please see the map from www.Municipal511.ca for detour information, if any apply

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Flags at Half-Mast for National Day of Mourning

Flags will be half-masted on all municipal buildings and locations in the Township of Russell from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, April 28, 2022, to mark National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace.

Want to run in the municipal election? Nominations Open May 2!

Starting May 2, 2022, residents may register as candidates for the offices of Mayor, Councillor, School Board Trustee, or Police Village of Russell Trustee in the upcoming Municipal Election 2022. Candidates have until August 19, 2022 by 2:00p.m. to file or withdraw their nomination.

To submit your name as a candidate you must file the following with the Municipal Clerk:

• a completed Nomination Form (Form 1) and the nomination fee
• a completed Endorsement of Nomination Form (Form 2)

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Township Appoints Temporary Full-Time Fire Chief

Embrun, Ontario, April 19, 2022 — The Township of Russell has appointed Bruce Armstrong, Fire Chief for the Russell station, as a temporary Full-Time Fire Chief.

Council approved the appointment at its meeting on Monday April 19, 2022. The temporary appointment will begin May 1, 2022, for a period of one year.

Chief Armstrong has been with the Township Fire Department for over 30 years, when he joined as a volunteer firefighter in 1992. He has held the role of Fire Chief for the Russell Station...

Township of Russell Hires New Chief Administrative Officer

Embrun, Ontario, April 19, 2022 — The Township of Russell has named a new Chief Administrative Officer.

Council appointed Dan Faughnan as the Township’s new Chief Administrative Officer at the regular meeting of April 19, 2022, following a long recruitment process that began in December 2021.

A resident of Russell since 2001, Mr. Faughnan’s background includes many years in the national security space as a Senior Executive Manager with Public Safety Canada. Prior to that, he worked over 15 years...

Recreation Complex Now in Design Phase

The Township of Russell’s Recreation Complex project is moving into the design phase.

At the council meeting of Monday, April 4, 2022, Council reviewed and approved the Recreation Complex layout plan, financial plan, and gave approval to move forward with a detailed design. The design will include detailed drawings for the structure, façade, landscaping, lighting, heating, cooling, and other engineering elements.

“After many public consultations and discussions at the Council table, we now have a...

Road Closure — Provence Avenue from St Moritz Trail to Marseille Street

Please take note of the following road closure:

• When: Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 11:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.
• Where: Provence Avenue from St Moritz Trail to Marseille Street
• Why: Construction Delivery

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

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Apply to the Joint Compliance Audit Committee for the 2022 Municipal Elections

Municipalities located within the United Counties of Prescott and Russell are recruiting experienced professionals for appointment to their 2022 Municipal Elections Joint Compliance Audit Committee.

The Committee is independent of the municipalities and is required by the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 to consider applications requesting audits of candidates' campaign finances. Committees may be required to appoint auditors and determine if legal proceedings are required as a result...

Register for Summer Programs

Make the most out of this summer in the Township of Russell!

Online registration for our summer programs is now open. We are offering gymnastics, science fun, Minecraft lab, and more. Visit our Program and Registration webpage to browse the full Summer Program Guide, and to find registration dates for Summer Camps, Swimming Lessons, and our Baraccuda Swim Team.

Road Closure — Route 400 between St-André Road and South Russell Road

Please take note of the following road closure:

• When: Monday, April 4, 2022 at 7:00a.m. to Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 4:00p.m.
• Where: Route 400 between St-André Road and South Russell Road
• Why: Bridge Rehabilitation

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

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Bridge on Route 400 Replaced

The bridge replacement project on Route 400 is now complete. The construction of this major project is budgeted at $1,300,000 and has been ongoing since April of this year.

All bridges in the Township are inspected once every two years by an engineer, following guidelines in the Ontario Structure Inspection Manual. The engineer’s report identifies the condition of municipal bridges, which allows the Township to financially plan and prepare for future repairs or replacements.

The road is now open...

Embrun Bowling Hall Reopens

Bowling is back! The Embrun Bowling Hall is officially reopening as of this Friday, March 25, 2022.

Patrons will notice some changes since their last visit – staff have been hard at work upgrading the bowling hall with new tablet scoreboards and televisions!

Come Rock’N’Bowl with us for a glow-in-the-dark experience. space will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis if there are no reservations.

Hours of operation, game prices, shoe rental fees, and other details are available on our Bowling...

School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day

It’s School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day in Ontario! We want to recognize and thank our crossing guards who help keep kids safe in our community.

Road Closure — St Jean Baptiste Street on March 22, 2022

Please take note of the following road closure.

• When: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 from 7:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.
• Where: St Jean Baptiste Street, from Bourassa Street to Forget Street
• Why: Watermain Repair

Detour Information: Please see the map from www.Municipal511.ca for detour information, if any apply

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Dog Park Closure Postponed

The Dog Park closure expected to start today, December 12, has been postponed due to weather.

COVID-19: All COVID Requirements Lifted at Municipal Facilities as of March 21, 2022

Embrun, March 21, 2022 – All COVID-19 requirements are lifted at municipal facilities as of March 21, 2022.

With the recent Provincial announcement on COVID-19 mandates, there are no remaining impacts to Township programs, services, or facilities due to COVID-19 regulations.

Recent changes include:

• Masks and face-coverings no longer required
• Screening is no longer required
• Social distancing no longer mandated

During this transition, please remain cautious and stay home if you have symptoms of...

Half-Load Restrictions Lifted May 10, 2022

Half-load restrictions are lifted as of Monday, May 10, 2022.

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 damage...

Nominate the Township’s New “Russell” Namesake

After community debate over the Township’s current namesake, Peter Russell, the Township of Russell will be keeping its name but rededicating the honour of the name “Russell” to a new candidate who better represents the community’s ideals.

“Russell” namesake nominations will be accepted through the online form as of February 23, 2022, until March 23, 2022. The online form and details about the initiative are available on the Russell Namesake Rededication webpage.

See Form and Webpage

Before...

COVID-19: Town Hall Reopens for In-Person Services February 22, 2022

Embrun, February 18, 2022 – Township of Russell will reopen Town Hall to offer in-person services as of Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

Our goal is to ensure an organized and effective transition for residents, maintain a safe work environment for our staff, all while offering our best level of service available during this time. As of Tuesday, February 22, our offices will be open to the public from Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30p.m. Residents are encouraged to continue using ''contact...