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2020 Christmas Parades Cancelled due to COVID-19
Posted on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 12:00 AM
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!
Flag Raising in Proclamation of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2020
Posted on Monday, September 28, 2020 12:00 AM
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.
September 2020 Proclaimed as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Posted on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 12:00 AM
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.
Take Back the Night 2020
Posted on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 12:00 AM
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.
Malfunctioning Smoke and CO Alarms
Posted on Tuesday, September 08, 2020 12:00 AM
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...
Town Hall Reopens for Some In-Person Services September 8th 2020
Posted on Friday, September 04, 2020 12:00 AM
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...
Water Flow Testing in September 2020
Posted on Tuesday, September 01, 2020 12:00 AM
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...
Closure of the Michel Malboeuf Tennis Court August 15th-29th
Posted on Wednesday, August 05, 2020 12:00 AM
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...
Culvert Replacement on Route 300 Begins
Posted on Friday, July 10, 2020 12:00 AM
Materials are now in for the culvert replacement on Route 300. Crews began on Monday and are working to complete construction over the next few weeks.
This culvert replacement is part of the capital projects budgeted for 2020. Route 300 between St-Augustin Rd and St-Pierre Rd has been closed since May, (instead of July as was initially planned), due to emergency safety issues with the culvert. Since materials could not be delivered before the project start date, the road has remained closed over the...
Township To Keep Russell Name
Posted on Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:00 AM
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...
Route 300 Resurfacing Completed
Posted on Monday, June 29, 2020 12:00 AM
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.
Recreational Trail at Roundabout Closed Starting June 25th 2020
Posted on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 12:00 AM
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...
Waste Limit Returns to One (1) Bag per Household the Week of August 4th 2020
Posted on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 12:00 AM
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...
Leaf and Yard Waste Pickup Saturday, June 6th 2020
Posted on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 12:00 AM
REMINDER: There is a municipal leaf and yard waste pickup on Saturday, June 6th 2020. Make sure to have your bags/bins and bundles at the curb before 7 a.m. to not miss the collection.
Yard waste and leaves must be packaged in paper bags or in reusable garbage containers.
Plastic bags will not be collected with the exception of the BIOSAK.
Bundle and tie branches; length of branches should not exceed 1.2 m (4 feet) & 5 cm (2 inches) in diameter.
Schedule Changes for Victoria Day Weekend 2020
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2020 12:00 AM
The Township of Russell would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes for Victoria Day on Monday, May 18th 2020:
- Our offices are closed on Monday, May 18th for Victoria Day. Regular hours of operation return on Tuesday, May 19th.
- The collection of waste and recycling services will be delayed by one day. See our revised 2020 Waste Collection Calendar.
Flags Half-Mast Tuesday April 28th for Worker's Mourning Day 2020
Posted on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:00 AM
On Tuesday April 28th 2020, flags on all municipal buildings and locations in the Township of Russell will be at half-mast from sunrise to sunset to mark Workers’ Mourning Day.
This is in pursuant to Section g (i) Special Days under Mandatory Half-Masting of the Half-Masting and Raising of Flags Policy 2016-152.
Half-load restrictions lifted as of Monday, May 4th 2020
Posted on Monday, April 27, 2020 12:00 AM
Half-load restrictions will be lifted as of Monday, May 4th 2020. For more information, please contact Infrastructure Services at 613-443-1747 or publicworks.voirie@russell.ca.
Township Flags at Half-Mast to Honour Victims in Nova Scotia Shooting
Posted on Monday, April 20, 2020 12:00 AM
Russell Township Mayor Pierre Leroux has approved that flags in the Township of Russell will be at half-mast until next Monday, April 27th for all who lost their lives in Nova Scotia’s mass shooting.
“Our sympathies to the family, friends, and colleagues of those killed in this senseless act of violence, including Const. Heidi Stevenson. We mourn for the tragic loss in their community during these difficult times. Our prayers and love go out to those affected,” says Mayor Leroux.
Schedule Changes for Easter Weekend 2020
Posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2020 12:00 AM
The Township of Russell would like to remind residents that following schedule changes will take place Friday, April 10th and Monday, April 13th 2020 due to Easter weekend:
- Our offices are closed Friday, April 10th for Good Friday and Monday, April 13th for Easter. Regular hours of operation return on Tuesday April 14th.
- The collection of waste and recycling services usually on Friday, April 10th will be postponed to Saturday April 11th due to Easter weekend. The Monday to Thursday schedule of...
April 2nd 2020 Declared World Autism Awareness Day
Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2020 12:00 AM
Township of Russell, do hereby declare April 2nd, 2020 as World Autism Awareness Day and raise the Autism Ontario flag from on April 2nd, 2020 in honour of this special day.