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Share Your Feedback on Township Facility Rentals

Have you booked, or tried to book, a Township facility? We want to hear about your experience.

The Township of Russell is conducting a short survey to better understand how residents and facility users experience our rental services. Whether you rented a community hall, meeting room, sports field, ice time, or another municipal facility, your feedback will help us identify what is working well and where improvements can be made.

The survey takes less than five minutes to complete and is open to...

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Construction Update of Notre-Dame Street Reconstruction

The Township of Russell would like to thank residents, businesses, and visitors for their continued patience and cooperation as reconstruction work continues along Notre-Dame Street.

Construction activities have continued to progress eastward, and additional traffic control changes are planned over the coming weeks as crews advance through the next phase of underground infrastructure work.

Crews are currently working on Notre-Dame Street between the Notre-Dame /...

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Paving on Eadie and Wade Roads

Paving work continues this week as part of the Township of Russell’s road rehabilitation program.

Weather permitting, the work will start Thursday, July 16 and continue through Tuesday, July 21. Paving is scheduled on the following road segments:

• Eadie Road from Route 100 to Route 200
• Wade Road from Sujack Street to Route 400

Residents may notice increased construction activity in these areas, including paving equipment and temporary traffic disruptions. Please use caution when travelling through...

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Cooling Centres Open July 14 and 15

With the high temperatures of the next few days, the Township of Russell will have daytime cooling centers to provide relief from the heat to residents in need today and tomorrow, July 14 and 15, 2026.

Located at 150 Sportsplex Street in Embrun.

• Tuesday, July 14 from 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 15 from 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Embrun Branch: Located at 1215 St-Augustin Street in Embrun.

• Tuesday, July 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 15,...

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Road Closure on St-Guillaume Road – Starting July 22

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) will be starting road work along St-Guillaume Road starting Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 7 a.m. This closure is required for the bridge and culvert rehabilitation work.

Closure details:

• When: From Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. to Friday August 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
• Where: St-Guillaume Road between Enterprise Road and Route 300 in Embrun
• Detour – No Emergency Access: Village Street at St-Guillaume Road, to District Street, to Route 300, to...

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Help Shape Aquatic Programming in Russell Township

The Township of Russell is getting ready to open its new Recreation Complex, featuring a six-lane, 25-metre pool and a leisure pool. As we plan programs and operating hours, we want to hear from you.

Whether you're interested in swimming lessons, fitness classes, lane swims, family swims, aquatic programs for older adults, or other recreational opportunities, your feedback will help us better understand the needs and interests of our community.

By completing our Aquatics Programming Survey,...

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Help Shape Our Township’s Future - 2027 Budget

What Matters Most to You?

Roads, parks, recreational facilities, community programs, emergency services, infrastructure improvements? The Township of Russell is beginning work on the 2027 Budget, and your feedback will help guide Council's decisions.

The budget affects the services you use every day and helps determine where future investments will be made. By taking a few minutes to share your thoughts, you can help shape the priorities that matter most to our community.

There are...

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Recreation Complex Update: We’re Getting Closer!

Exciting progress continues at the Recreation Complex as we move toward the Fall 2026 opening!

Outside, the building is starting to look more complete every week. Work continues in the central courtyard, where crews are installing pathways, interlock stone, landscaping, and planting areas. New sidewalks and curbs are also taking shape around the site.

The exterior of the building continues to come together as metal siding panels are installed. These panels, along with insulation underneath, will...

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Meet Me Event Moves Indoors Due to Weather

The Township of Russell would like to advise residents that, due to the weather forecast, the Meet Me event taking place tomorrow, Thursday, July 9, 2026, will take place indoors.

Join us from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Embrun Arena and Camille Piché Community Centre (6-8 Blais Street in Embrun).

Admission to this community gathering is free. Food & beverage kiosks, local non-profit and healthcare organisations, local music, kids activities, face painting, teen zone, fire safety drill, etc. will be...

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Transit Feasibility Study

The Township of Russell is conducting a Transit Feasibility Study to explore possible public transit service within our community.

We want to understand how residents currently travel within our Township and what future transit needs may be. Your input will help guide this study.

The Township is working with Left Turn Right Turn (LTRT), an independent transit consulting firm based in Toronto, to complete this work and gather feedback from residents. All survey responses are anonymous.

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Road Closure – Voyageur Place – July 3

Please note that the one-way segment of following road will be a full closure.

• When: Starting Friday July 3 at 8:00 a.m.
• Where: Voyageur Place at Blais Street in Embrun
• No Emergency Access

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

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Road Closure Changes - Roundabout at St Guillaume and Route 300

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell’s Public Works Department (UCPR) wishes to advise the public about upcoming traffic impacts related to the construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of St-Guillaume Road (County Road 28) and Route 300 in Embrun.

This next phase of work will take place within the existing St-Guillaume roadway and will require temporary changes to traffic patterns to ensure the safety of crews and the public.

When: From July 7 to October 30, 2026

Where:...

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Cooling Centres Open June 30 to July 3

With the high temperatures of the next few days, the Township of Russell will have daytime cooling centers to provide relief from the heat to residents in need on Tuesday, June 30 to Friday, July 3, 2026.

• Located at 150 Sportsplex Street in Embrun.
• Tuesday June 30 from 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Wednesday July 1 from 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday July 2 from 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Friday July 3 from 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Embrun Branch: Located at 1215...

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Access to Businesses During the Notre-Dame Road Work

While road work continues on Notre-Dame Street, we would like to remind residents that businesses remain open and accessible during construction.

Most businesses can currently be accessed from the east side near Blais Street. Residents may also drive through the construction zone to access businesses or residences located within the work area. Please drive slowly and follow all posted signs and directions from workers to help keep everyone safe.

As construction progresses eastward, access to...

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Invitation to Meet Me

We invite you to participate in our Meet Me event Thursday July 9, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This year’s event will take place in and around Yahoo Park, at 8 Blais Street in Embrun. The Township of Russell is organizing this event where the community will gather in the park and support local businesses and organizations.

Admission to this community gathering is free. Food & beverage kiosks, local music, craft breweries, inflatable games, face painting, fire safety drill, outdoor fun, etc. will...

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Important Notice: Notre-Dame Street Construction

The Township reminds residents to respect all traffic control devices in the Notre-Dame Street construction area. We have been informed that barrels, barricades, cones and signs are being moved by members of the public. These devices are in place for the safety of everyone. Moving them can create unsafe conditions for drivers, pedestrians and construction workers. Please do not move any traffic control devices.

Residents are also reminded to follow posted detours. Voyageur Street should not be...

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Council Meeting Highlights – June 22, 2026

Here are some highlights from the June 22, 2026, Council meeting. For more information on these and other topics discussed at meetings, see our website for meeting schedule, agendas and minutes.

The video of the full meeting can be viewed here.

The next regular Council meeting will be Monday, August 31, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

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Flags Half Mast - June 24 2026

The flags at all municipal buildings in the Township of Russell will be lowered to half-mast in accordance with the Half-Masting and Raising of Flags Policy, in honour of Constable Marc Pinizzotto of the Toronto Police Services, who lost his life in the line of duty on June 11, 2026.

Flags will remain at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on June 24, the day of the funeral.

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Municipal Elections Accessibility Plan Now Available

In preparation for the municipal elections this fall, the Clerk’s Department has revised and published the Municipal Election Accessibility Plan for the Township of Russell.

The 2026 Municipal Elections Accessibility Plan is available:

• In-person at Town Hall (717 Notre Dame Street, Embrun); or
• On the Township’s Municipal Elections Accessibility Plan webpage.

Alternative formats are available upon request.

The Municipal Elections 2026 is October 26, 2026. Voting is by Internet and telephone. Voting...

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Flags at Half Mast – June 23, 2026

Pursuant to Section 3 h. (ii) Special Days of the Half-Masting and Raising of Flags Policy(By-law 2021-046), flags will be half-masted on all municipal buildings and locations in the Township of Russell from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 to mark the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism.

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