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Road Projects Completed This Year

Thank you for your patience during construction in the summer! Here is a summary of paving projects completed this year:

• Route 300 (St Pierre to St-Thomas) — 2.8km overlay, $248,000
• Hamilton Road (Craig to Route 200) — 2.1km resurfacing, $552,129
• St André Road (Route 400 to Marionville Road) — 4.4km resurfacing, $857,150
• St Thomas Road (Notre Dame to Route 300) — 1.8km overlay, $189,000
• Route 400 (St-André to Ste Catherine) — 1.3km overlay, $124,000
• Route 400 (St Albert Road to the Unopened...

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Walk With the Mayor

Are you a resident who would like to discuss municipal issues one-on-one with the Mayor while on the move?

Starting now, Mayor Pierre Leroux invites you to come and walk with him at the Sports Dome to discuss these issues. 4 walks will be held each week with 4 different residents, for a period of thirty minutes each.

No membership or day pass required!

Send an email to pierreleroux@russell.ca to schedule a date and time for your discussion.

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Township of Russell Welcomes New Council

Embrun, Ontario – The newly elected council for the Township of Russell was sworn into office on Monday, November 21, 2022, in the council chambers at the municipal office in Embrun. 

Acclaimed Mayor Pierre Leroux welcomed returning Councillors Jamie Laurin and Mike Tarnowski and newly elected Councillors Lisa Deacon and Marc Lalonde. 

“Moving forward, we will all determine the direction we travel as a team, bringing the community along with us for what is sure to be an incredible journey....

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Parks Now Closed

For your safety, all municipal parks with a play structure are now closed for the winter!

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Water Tap at Dog Park

The water tap at the Dog Park is now turned off for the winter season!

You can still visit our off-leash Dog Park at 550 Notre Dame Street, Russell.

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Flags at Half-Mast for Remembrance Day

Flags will be half-masted on all municipal buildings in the Township of Russell from 11:00a.m. until sunset on November 11, 2022, to mark Remembrance Day.

Lest we forget.

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Township of Russell Searches for Next Fire Chief

The Township of Russell is hiring a Full-Time Fire Chief.

The Township’s current Fire Chief, Bruce Armstrong, is retiring at the end of December after dedicating over 30 years to our Fire and Rescue Services. Since May of this year, he was temporarily appointed by Council as the Township’s first Full-Time Fire Chief. He has since helped the Township identify the Fire Department’s needs, standardize procedures, address inefficiencies, create a comprehensive job description for the permanent position,...

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Important Winter Reminders

During the winter season, please remember to:

1. Move your basketball net off the street. It should not be within the road allowance.
2. Keep snow on your property, and don't push it into streets, sidewalks, or in ditches (as per in the Highway Traffic Act).
3. Your garbage and recycling bins need to be visible in your driveway, and not on the street, shoulder, or sidewalk.
4. To avoid shoveling the driveway again when the plow passes by, clear the area to the left of your driveway. Snow from the plow will be...

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Township of Russell Says Farewell to Departing Councillors

At last night’s Township of Russell Council meeting, Mayor Pierre Leroux and the rest of Council said their goodbyes to two outgoing councillors.

Councillor André Brisson and Councillor Cindy Saucier will not be returning for the next term of Council.

Mayor Pierre Leroux presented the departing Councillors with a gift as a gesture of appreciation for their public service to the Township and residents. Councillor Brisson and Councillor Saucier each received a framed photograph taken within the Township...

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New Pilot Project for Winter Parking Bans

Presently, between November 1 to April 1, no vehicles can be parked on any street in the Township of Russell from 1:00a.m. to 7:00a.m., regardless of weather conditions.

However, following approval by Council a pilot program is in effect for the 2022-2023 winter season:

• In December, January, and February, a regular winter parking ban will be in effect each night from 1:00a.m. to 7:00a.m., regardless of weather conditions.
• In November and in March, the on-street parking ban will be reduced to...

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Boat Launch Now Closed

The boat launch is now closed for the season. See you next summer!

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Play Structure at Jonathan Pitre Park Closed Tomorrow, November 1

The Jonathan Pitre Park play structure will be closed on Tuesday, November 1st,  to allow maintenance work to be completed.

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Missed Leaf and Yard Waste Collection — Saturday, October 29, 2022

Many residents did not have their leaf and yard waste collected this weekend due to truck breakdowns. The contractor will return this morning, Monday October 31, 2022, to complete the route.

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New Hybrid Vehicles

The Township of Russell has added two hybrid vehicles to its fleet as a means of becoming a more environmentally conscious municipality.We are committed to reducing emissions of our corporate vehicles. We took action with our Green Fleet policy adopted in 2022. The two important parts of this policy are:

• Alternative Fuel Vehicles ⁠— each time vehicles or equipment need to be replaced/purchased, we consider hybrid and electric vehicles.
• Idling — we have time standards for idling corporate vehicles...

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Caribbean Heritage Month

The month of October, we recognize Caribbean Heritage Month. It is an opportunity to learn about the history, the contributions, and the rich diversity of Caribbean peoples which includes forty-three distinct nations and six official languages.

Ask our Township Library staff for some reading suggestions!

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2023 Budget Direction Survey

Think about the Township of Russell in 2023 and beyond. What should guide the direction of our community?

Please take our short public survey by November 9, 2022. Your feedback can help Council prioritize when discussing the 2022-2026 Strategic Plan and 2023 Draft Budget.

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Barn Swallow Habitats

Earlier this spring, the Infrastructure Department built bird habitats.

They were built to help protect the barn swallow species and compensate for the removal of some of their previous habitats. The habitats are equipped with nesting cups and protect the birds from weather and predators.

This project is part of the species-at-risk analysis process for the Township’s new Snow Disposal Facility.

For more information on our environmental initiatives, please contact the Infrastructure Department.

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Women's History Month

Women's History Month is during the month of October. Let’s celebrate the women and girls from our past, and our present, who are improve our communities with their achievements!

Learn more about Women's History Month on the Government of Canada's website. You can also ask our Township Library staff for some reading suggestions.

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Non-Official Results — 2022 Municipal Elections

View the unofficial results of the 2022 Municipal Election for the Township of Russell. The results will be confirmed tomorrow by the Clerk.

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Voting Day! Municipal Elections 2022

Remember to vote today!

By choosing your leaders for the next four years, you influence the direction of your community. 

You have until 8:00p.m. to vote. There are two ways to vote:

• Internet (Watch a video to Learn about Voting Online)
• Telephone

If your voter information is up to date, you will have received your “Voter Information Letter” by mail. It will have your voter PIN number and instructions on how to vote.

Find the List of Candidates Registered in the 2022 Municipal Election on our Voter...

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