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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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Township Of Russell Unveils First Historical Plaque In Marionville

The Township of Russell unveiled the first plaque in Marionville as part of its Historical Plaque Program on Wednesday, recognizing the Sainte Thérèse D’Avila Church. 

Over 100 years ago, the four Marion brothers, Isaïe, Urgel, Séraphin and Ludger, sought to establish a new community. With the efforts of the Marion brothers, and in collaboration with other members of the community, the Sainte-Thérèse d'Avila Church was built in 1904.The village of Marionville was subsequently named after the...

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It’s Time to Vote — Municipal Elections 2022

Voting has started for the 2022 Municipal Elections!

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

You can vote today, Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. until Monday, October 24, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. on. Find the List of Candidates Registered in the 2022 Municipal Elections on our Voter Information webpage.

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...

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Teach a Recreation Class!

Do you have a special skill, hobby, or interest? You could be one of our instructors!

We are looking for residents who can offer recreation activities for a group, a workshop, or a single/once-time event. Activities could involve fitness, art, games, outdoor skills, and many more!

If you think you may be able to offer a class or program, please send an email to Parks and Recreation by November 4 with:

• your name;
• description of program you’d like to offer
• your experience;
• the age of potential...

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Jonathan Pitre Park is Now Open!

A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official opening of Jonathan Pitre Park this morning.

Members of Council, staff, special guests, and residents helped celebrate the opening of the new park located at 150 Sportsplex Road, near the Sports Dome.

The new park includes an accessible play structure, swings, boat structure, and exercise equipment. There are also tennis and basketball courts. It’s the first accessible park in the Township of Russell.

Jonathan Pitre Park is named in honour of Russell’s...

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Paving Finished on St Thomas Road

St Thomas Road from Notre Dame to Route 300 has a fresh coat of pavement. This 1.8-kilometer segment was part of the 2022 Budget at $189,000.

It is a popular route for commuters accessing Highway 417 to our growing community.

Roads are prioritized for improvement using the engineer's recommendations in our 2019 Road Condition Assessment Report. Roads are ranked for construction based on the condition, speed limits, traffic volume and best investment. Find the full paving list and other capital projects...

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Youth Explore the Township of Russell’s Trade Industry

Last Friday, students explored the Township of Russell’s trade industry as part of a “Skilled Trades Discovery Day.” 

The Economic Development team welcomed 75 high school students from Embrun and Russell to the 417 Industrial Park in Vars, the Township of Russell’s fast-growing industrial hub.

Students toured a few facilities within the Industrial Park, including Battleshield Industries, Kenworth Ontario, Thermo King and Nordik Windows & Doors. Students were also able to experience hands-on...

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Voter Information Letters Are in the Mail

If your voter information is up to date, you will have received a “Voter Information Letter” by mail!

It will include your unique PIN code for the municipal election in October.

The Voter Information Letter will also have:

• Instructions on how to vote
• Contact information for voting assistance
• List of candidates

If you have note received your Voter Information Letter, contact the Elections Office.

Voting is by internet or phone; convenient and quick for anyone with a smartphone, tablet, or computer! Vote...

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Share the Road with Farm Equipment

It’s harvest season, which means you can expect to encounter farm equipment on the roadway as you drive through the Township of Russell. As a driver, remember to be patient, keep your distance, and do not pass until it is safe to do so.

Let’s keep you and our farmers safe!

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Getting the Arena Ice Ready

It takes a few weeks and a long checklist to get the arenas each winter season.

Did you know?

• The temperature outside must be below 25 degrees to make arena ice. 

• The slab base gets painted white.

• The rink gets flooded with treated hot water for a clearer and harder ice surface.

Here’s a video of a final step ⁠— painting the ice!

Open external page https://youtube.com/embed/owlKb_Hl1DM?wmode=transparent

We have free public skating and shinny hockey sessions every week. Find the weekly schedule on our Arenas and...

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New Tankers for Fire and Rescue Services

The Township of Russell’s Fire and Rescue Services has two new tanker trucks. 

The identical tankers will replace the Township’s former tanker trucks, which were 22 years-old and nearing the end of their life span.  

The purchase was part of the Capital Projects for 2021 and 2022. The two new tankers total $900,000. 

“While this is a large purchase, proper long term financial planning has allowed us the ability to maintain our high level of service, which in turn helps protect...

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Vote by Internet or Telephone

Only a couple of weeks to go until the 2022 Municipal Elections!

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 soon receive a “Voter Information Letter” by mail. It will have your voter PIN number and instructions on how to vote.

Voting begins on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. and continues until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 24, 2022 (Voting Day).

Find the List of Candidates Registered in the...

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Orange Shirt Day

September 30 is Orange Shirt Day. It is an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day intended to raise awareness of the individual, family and community inter-generational impacts of residential schools, and to promote the concept of “Every Child Matters”. The orange shirt is a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations.

We encourage you to wear orange today to honour the thousands of Survivors of residential schools.

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Guess the Vehicle Speeds

Have you ever felt that a vehicle driving by your house was going way too fast? Sometimes, vehicle speeds can be deceiving.

Try to guess the vehicle speeds in our speed perspective video!

Remember, if you do witness speeding or other traffic violations, report it to the Ontario Provincial Police’s non-emergency phone line at 1-888-310-1122...

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Franco-Ontarian Day

In 2010, the Ontario government declared that September 25 would be known as Franco-Ontarian Day. This day is a time to celebrate the francophone community in Ontario in heritage, language, and culture!

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Public Skating Begins

Sharpen your skates!  After weeks of preparation, the Embrun and Russell arenas are ready for the winter season.  

Our free public skating and shinny hockey sessions begin on September 24. Find the weekly schedule on our Arenas and Skating webpage.  

The outdoor rinks are not open yet for the winter season. 

To rent ice time, view ice availability online and email the Recreation Coordinator with your preferred time slots. 

More information is available...

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Bi Visibility Day

September 23rd is Bi Visibility Day. Today we celebrate the bisexual community and bring awareness to their struggles. Bisexuality describes one who is attracted to the same sex as well as the opposite sex.

With the help of our Community, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, the Township of Russell continues to foster a healthy and safe community where all feel welcome, comfortable, valued, and respected.

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Recreational Trail Closure on Friday, September 23 — Valoris to Consession

This Friday, September 23, 2022, the Recreation Trail will be closed for repairs between Valoris Street and Concession Street. The work is expected to be finished by the end of the day; please avoid this section in the meantime.

As many remember, this section was closed earlier this year for fiber optic cabling installation. The contractor is returning to fix some damages to the trail caused by the construction.

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