Catch the Ace Continues to Support the Community

The Township of Russell extends its sincere thanks to the Kin Club of Russell and its dedicated team of volunteers for their outstanding work on Catch the Ace 7. We also thank everyone who participated in this lottery and helped raise funds for local charities.

At a special gala event held on Thursday March 19, 2026, the Kin Club of Russell proudly presented cheques to 25 local charities, for an amazing total amount of $3.3 million! This incredible achievement reflects the strong spirit of generosity and community support across our township.

Through this collective effort, a remarkable $30,377 was raised for the Township of Russell to support youth in our community, which combined with previous years, now totals $90,473 received. These funds will be used to purchase youth sporting equipment at the new Recreation Complex opening this fall.

The new equipment will support the development of new recreational programming and provide more opportunities for young people to try different activities. The goal is to give youth a chance to discover new interests, socialize with others in the community, stay active, and have fun in an accessible and welcoming environment.

“The success of Catch the Ace shows the strength of our community. The Kin Club of Russell and the many volunteers behind this initiative demonstrate what’s possible when people come together with generosity and community spirit. Thank you to all the members of the Russell Kin Club and congratulations to all the organizations that benefited from this incredible support”, shared Mayor Mike Tarnowski.

Following the success of Catch the Ace 7, the Kin Club of Russell was happy to announce at the gala the launch of Catch the Ace 8, which is starting now! This new round will support a total of 35 local charities.

The format of ticket revenue distribution will remain as follows:

• 20% to the winning ticket holder;
• 30% added to the progressive jackpot;
• 50% directed to the Kin Club of Russell, to be distributed for charitable purposes after the deduction of legitimate expenses.

Tickets are $10 each and are available at various locations throughout the region. If you would like to support youth sporting equipment for the Township of Russell Recreation Complex, tickets can be purchased at the Sports Dome (150 Sportsplex Street, Embrun) Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., cash only.

Alternatively, tickets are available online at www.RussellKinCTA.ca, where you can select Charity #20 to direct proceeds to this cause. Online ticket sales run weekly from 4:00 p.m. Sundays to 11:59 p.m. Saturdays.

For a full list of ticket sale locations and detailed lottery information, visit www.RussellKinCTA.ca.  

The first draw is set for Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 3:15 p.m. and will continue every Sunday until the jackpot is won with the Ace of Spades. Join us in supporting our local charities—good luck to all!

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