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Township Launches "Shop" Local Shirt Campaign

Buy a shirt to support our local businesses! These shirts are available as a crewneck sweater and a t-shirt.

Show your support for our local businesses by proudly wearing your shirt. If you post on social media, be sure to add the hashtags #MunRussellTwp and #SupportLocal so we can see it!

Costs:

• Crewneck sweater: $30
• T-shirt: $20

Order while limited quantities last.

Online Request Form 

Each item is final sale. See below for size chart. Only small and medium sizes left. 

No delivery is offered, items...

Notice of the Passing of a Development Charges By-law

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Township of Russell passed Development Charge By-law No. 2021-114 on the 15th day of November 2021, under Section 2 of the Development Charges Act, 1997.

AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or organization may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal under Section 14 of the Act, in respect of the Development Charges By-laws, by filing with the Clerk of the Township of Russell on or before Monday, December 27, 2021, a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the By-laws...

Take-out Delivery App Now Available in the Township of Russell!

Great news! The Township has collaborated with "Valley Eats" to offer mobile food delivery to your door.

This app is similar to Uber Eats, but serves rural communities like ours.  You can find the free app on Google Play or in the App Store.

The app features participating local restaurants only. Don't see your favorite restaurant on the app? Ask them to register!

If you are a restaurant owner, contact Valley Eats to sign up.

The Township collaborated with Valley...

New Pedestrian Crossovers Along the Recreational Trail

There are five new pedestrian crossovers installed in the Township of Russell along the recreational trail. The new pedestrian crossovers provide safe roadway crossing for pedestrians at the following locations:

• St-Pierre Road at the Recreational Trail
• Bay Street at the Recreational Trail
• Castor Street at the Recreational Trail
• Eadie Road at the Recreational Trail
• Concession Street at the Recreational Trail

A pedestrian crossover is different from a regular crosswalk; mainly because they are found...

Council Adopts a Community Safety and Well-Being Plan

On June 21, 2021, Council adopted a Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, as part of the strategy to “Foster Health and Inclusive Communities” in the Township 2019-2022 Strategic Plan. The Community Safety and Well-Being Plan identifies actions to help reduce health and well-being risks, focusing on mental health, substance use, health and well-being, social determinants, violence, and justice.

Read more about the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.

Lease or Help Construct the Recreation Complex: Express Your Interest by June 18, 2021!

The Township of Russell is planning the construction of a new Recreation Complex!

Local Businesses: Would you lease in the Recreation Complex?

We want to know if there is local business interest in leasing square footage in the new facility. Read more on how to express interest here. No proposal or pricing is required at this time. Deadline to express your interest is June 18, 2021.

Local Construction/Supplier Companies: Are you interested in building the new recreation complex?

Notice of Environmental Assessment Addendum for 417 Industrial Park Water And Sanitary Servicing

Notice Of Filing Of Environmental Assessment Addendum

Township of Russell has completed a Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study Addendum to select a preferred method to provide the Highway 417 Industrial Park (“Industrial Park”) with water and wastewater servicing. This project is part of the Township of Russell Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update (2016). In 2019, The Township completed a Schedule ‘B’ Class EA to provide the Industrial Park with water...

New 40km/h Speed in Residential Zones

Earlier this year, Council approved an amendment to the Traffic and Parking By-law to reduce the speed limit to 40km/h within residential areas.

Subdivisions now have signs at their entrance and exit to designate the area as a 40km/h zone instead of 50km/h. All signs have been installed and reduced speeds are in effect. There are a total of 156 signs installed.

Where it applies, school zone signs have been changed to 30 km/h.

Contact Infrastructure Services at 613-443-1747 or infrastructure@russell.ca for...

Notice of Study Completion: EA Route 300 Intersection and St-Guillaume Road Improvements

Introduction

Russell Township has conducted Environmental Assessment (EA) Studies for intersection improvements at five (5) intersections along Route 300: a Schedule A+ EA at the intersection of St-Thomas Road for the addition of turn lanes; and a Schedule B EA for intersection improvements at St-Guillaume Road, St- Pierre Road, St-Augustin Road and Limoges Road. In addition,...

Expression of Interest (EOI) for Local Construction/Supplier Companies - Recreation Complex

The Township of Russell is planning the construction of a new recreation facility which may consist of up to 3 arenas, 1 Pool, 1 Performing Arts Theatre and/or 1 Library. There may be other recreation spaces as determined through community feedback.

All local contractors, sub contractors and suppliers interested in providing competitive pricing for any work related to the new facility are requested to respond in writing by June 18, 2021. Submit the company name, contact information and a brief description...

Expression of Interest (EOI) for Local Businesses - Russell Township Recreation Complex

Russell Township Recreation Complex
Expression of Interest (EOI) for Local Businesses

The Township of Russell is planning the construction of a new recreation facility which may consist of up to 3 arenas, 1 Pool, 1 Performing Arts Theatre and/or 1 Library. There may be other recreation spaces as determined through community feedback.

All local business, associations and community groups interested in leasing space in the facility are requested to respond in writing by June 18, 2021. Submit the company...

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...

Township To Keep Russell Name

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...