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COVID-19: Provincial Closure of Parks, Play Structures, Sport Courts
Posted on Friday, April 16, 2021 06:50 PM
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...
COVID-19 Update: Marriage Licences
Posted on Friday, April 16, 2021 01:34 PM
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.
Township of Russell Launches New Website
Posted on Friday, April 16, 2021 11:49 AM
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...
Coming This Spring: 40km/h in Residential Zones
Posted on Friday, January 22, 2021 12:00 AM
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.
Mayor's Letter to Residents on COVID-19 (January 12, 2021)
Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 12:00 AM
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...
Township Receives Donation of Sanitizer and 16,000 Masks Over the Holidays
Posted on Thursday, January 07, 2021 12:00 AM
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...
Avoid Storm Ponds: Warning for Your Health and Safety
Posted on Thursday, December 24, 2020 12:00 AM
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!
Remembrance Day Ceremonies 2020
Posted on Monday, November 09, 2020 12:00 AM
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...