News and Public Notices

Load Restrictions in Effect March 8, 2021

Load restrictions will be in effect as of March 8, 2021 for the spring thawing season.

For more information, please contact the Public Works Department by email or by phone at 613-443-1747.

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Coming This Spring: 40km/h in Residential Zones

Council has approved to reduce the speed limit to 40 km/h within residential zones. Starting in late spring, each subdivision will have signs at their entrance and exit to designate the area as a 40km/h zone. Speed reductions will only be in effect once the signs are installed. More information to come.



Questions? Contact

Infrastructure at 613-443-1747 or infrastructure@russell.ca.

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Mayor's Letter to Residents on COVID-19 (January 12, 2021)

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

January 12, 2021

Dear residents,

As you know, the Province has enacted stronger measures to help combat the Covid-19 virus.  With a second state of emergency declaration, and a stay-at-home order put in place, we all need to do our part.

As Premiere Ford mentioned, approximately 30% of Ontario residents are not following the rules. While I have confidence in Russell Township residents, this could possibly represent 6000 people within our own Township that may be putting...

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Township Receives Donation of Sanitizer and 16,000 Masks Over the Holidays

The Township of Russell has received a generous donation of hand sanitizer and 16,000 masks on behalf of the local branch of Apex Global Logistics over the holiday season.



This generous donation will help the Township limit the spread of COVID-19 at Town Hall and other municipal facilities through the ongoing pandemic. The Township is also looking into how these resources can be shared with local long-term care facilities.



The Township of Russell would like to thank Andrew Campbell of Apex Global Logistics...

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Avoid Storm Ponds: Warning for Your Health and Safety

Most of the subdivisions in the Township have a pond designed to control storm water. These ponds are not meant for residents to use recreationally. They can be dangerous to your health and safety. 

In the winter, the thickness of the ice changes as it mixes with road salt. Water levels can also change very suddenly.

Please avoid these storm ponds. This includes no skating, sledding, drinking, swimming, or boating at any time of year.

Thank you for staying safe!

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(Lifted December 5) Boil Water Advisory in Embrun

Boil Water Advisory Lifted

December 5th, 2020 6:30p.m.



The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) has lifted the Boil Water Advisory that was issued to all residents of Embrun on Friday, December 4, 2020. Analysis of samples from the Embrun Distribution Drinking Water System confirmed that water in the village is safe for use and consumption.



The EOHU continues to work with the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change and the Township of Russell to monitor the situation.



Residents may contact the EOHU...

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Remembrance Day Ceremonies 2020

The following are the 2020 Remembrance Ceremonies in the Township area:

• Russell Virtual Ceremony Nov. 11 at 11:00 a.m. Available on the Russell Legion Facebook page. Hosted by the Russell Legion.
• Embrun Outdoor Ceremony at Town hall Nov. 11 at 3:00 p.m. (717 Notre-Dame Street, Embrun). This event will be cancelled if it rains. Please maintain 2m of physical distancing from people outside your household and wear a mask if you cannot maintain physical distancing. This event is hosted by the Embrun...

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2020 Christmas Parades Cancelled due to COVID-19

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!

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Flag Raising in Proclamation of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2020

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.

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September 2020 Proclaimed as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Council proclaimed September 2020 as Childhood Cancer Awareness month in the Township of Russell. You will see the Childhood Cancer Awareness flag raised at Town Hall during the month of September.

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Take Back the Night 2020

The organizing committee of the women's march "la rue, la nuit, femmes sans peur"; the municipalities of Mun Russell Twp and La municipalité de la Nation Municipality, the Centre de santé communautaire de l'Estrie (CSCE), and the Maison Interlude House and the Centre Novas - Calacs francophone de Prescott-Russell, calls upon women and girls from the community of Prescott et/and Russell to walk on September 16th.



Express solidarity among women. Register to participate.

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Malfunctioning Smoke and CO Alarms

The Russell Township Fire Departments have noticed a trend of false smoke and carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms. This seems to be happening in newer homes with new units, even in other areas of the province.



At this time, we cannot pinpoint what is causing these false alarms, but we felt it was necessary to address the matter with our residents. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms occasionally do malfunction and cause false alarms, however this is not as common as people think. These devices are mandated...

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Town Hall Reopens for Some In-Person Services September 8th 2020

The Township of Russell will re-open Town Hall to offer certain in-person services as of Tuesday, September 8th, 2020.



In order to avoid long waiting lines and to ensure physical distancing during this transition, some services will be offered by walk-in while others will remain by appointment only. Residents will be able to make a payment, submit a form or application, pickup a new resident package, garbage tags, and recycling bins at Town Hall without an appointment. All other services, including...

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Water Flow Testing in September 2020

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. This testing is done to make sure the system is working optimally.

 

If you turn on your indoor tap and notice discolouration, do not panic. Discolouration is normal and is safe to drink according to the EPA. Let your tap run for a minute, and the discolouration should disappear.

 

For further questions or comments, contact Public Utilities...

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Closure of the Michel Malboeuf Tennis Court August 15th-29th

UPDATE - AUGUST 28, 2020 - The closure is extended until September 8, 2020, due to poor weather conditions. The repairs require adequate dry time with no rain. The new reopening date is subject to change if the weather is not cooperative. We thank you for your understanding.



Effective from Saturday, August 15, 2020, to Saturday, August 29, 2020. This closure is for finalizing the court resurfacing and painting. We encourage residents to use the Russell Tennis Courts at 988 North Russell Road or book...

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Township To Keep Russell Name

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

RUSSELL TOWNSHIP TO KEEP NAME AND REDEDICATE NAMESAKE TO A NEW “RUSSELL”

Embrun, July 7, 2020 – 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.

This no-cost initiative comes from a motion by Mayor Pierre Leroux at the Special Council Meeting of Monday, July 6th 2020, after community debate over the Township’s current namesake, Peter Russell.

The village...

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Route 300 Resurfacing Completed

Route 300 is now resurfaced! A double surface treatment was completed 1.4 km east of St-Thomas Road ($120,000). Thank you for your patience during the construction. We look forward to providing progress updates on other 2020 road projects in the coming weeks.

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Recreational Trail at Roundabout Closed Starting June 25th 2020

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).

This 2-week closure is necessary for the relocation of the recreational trail as part of our Improved Pedestrian Crossing project, which will have flashing beacons to improve pedestrian safety at this intersection.

If you are planning a bike ride or a walk, please plan your route...

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Waste Limit Returns to One (1) Bag per Household the Week of August 4th 2020

Waste Collection & Bag Limit



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. Extra bags at the curb without tags will not be picked up.



The waste limit was temporarily increased to 2 bags per household in March to accommodate our residents during the COVID-19 outbreak. The Township is re-adjusting changes made to municipal services as the Province moves forward with Stage 1 and 2 of re-opening.



Residents...

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