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Notice of a Public Meeting - Block 121, Plan 50M332 North Russell Road

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING
A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING BY-LAW

File Number: Z-2021-09

Block 121, Plan 50M332, a vacant lot on North Russell Road, Russell

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TAKE NOTICE that the Corporation of the Township of Russell will hold a public meeting on the 26th day of April 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Township of Russell, 717 Notre-Dame Street, in the Gaston Patenaude Hall, Embrun, to consider a proposed amendment to the Township of Russell...

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Notice of a Public Meeting - 926 Notre Dame Street, Embrun

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING
A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING BY-LAW

File Number: Z-2021-08

Concession 7, Lot 8 PT P J B LEWIS;1898 L9 L10 L11 RP50R3321; Part 1, 2 RP50R1727 Part 1, known as 926 Notre Dame St., Embrun

Connect to the April 26, 2021 Electronic Meeting

TAKE NOTICE that the Corporation of the Township of Russell will hold a public meeting on the 26th day of April 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Township of Russell, 717 Notre-Dame Street, in the Gaston Patenaude Hall, Embrun,...

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COVID-19: Provincial Closure of Parks, Play Structures, Sport Courts

2021-04-16 6:38:10 PM

COVID-19 Municipal Services Impacted Due to Provincial Closure Restrictions:

As of Saturday, April 17, 2021, at 12:01 a.m., outdoor recreation facilities including play structures in parks, tennis/pickleball courts, basketball courts, and skate parks.

The recreational trail will remain open. However, user must attend only with their immediate household.
Town Hall and our satellite offices are still closed to the public. In-person services are through appointment only.

Staff are...

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COVID-19 Update: Marriage Licences

2021-04-16 1:32:28 PM

Marriage licence applications are now for residents of the Township only getting married in the next 3-4 weeks or if urgent can be made by appointment while Town Hall is closed to the public. Please contact the Clerk’s office at clerk.greffe@russell.ca.

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Township of Russell Launches New Website

PRESS RELEASE - For Immediate Distribution Township of Russell Launches New Website

Embrun, ON April 16, 2021 - The Township of Russell is proud to announce the launch of their new website at Russell.ca.

Residents are encouraged to visit the new website which features a modern appearance, easier navigation, and new content.

Key features include:

• A homepage with seasonal information and key topics;
• Improved subscribe feature to news and public notices, upcoming calendar events, and updates on...

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Half-Masting of Flags for Prince Philip

As per the Half-Masting and Raising of Flags Policy 2016-152, and as approved by the Mayor, flags at Town Hall will be half-masted until sunset on Saturday, April 17, 2021 in honour of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth, who died on April 9 at 99.

Prince Philip’s funeral will take place on Saturday, April 17 at 3 p.m. local time.

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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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