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2024 Photo Expo Winners Announced

The 2024 Photo Expo took place on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Featuring over 100 of the 215 submitted photos, this event showcased the talent of 65 local photographers. Under the theme “Best Kept Secret,” participants captured unique and special places within Russell Township.

The jury for this year’s competition included Myriam Cobb, Curator for Global Affairs Canada Visual Art Collection; John Healey, Artist and Instructor at the School of Photographic Arts: Ottawa (SPAO); and Lynda...

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Public Skating Returns September 21

The much-anticipated return of free Public Skating and Stick & Puck sessions is here! Starting September 21, 2024, the Embrun and Russell arenas will be hosting these popular activities once again. It's the perfect opportunity for families, friends, and hockey enthusiasts of all ages to get back on the ice or enjoy it for their very first skate!

Please note the schedules below for both arenas and refer to the website www.russell.ca/arenas for any updates, cancellations, or changes. To ensure...

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Invitation to the 17th Women’s March

You are invited to participate in the 17th annual women’s march Take Back the Night. The goal of this global movement is to raise awareness about sexual and gender-based violence.

This year’s march will take place on September 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. and will start from St. Jean Baptiste elementary school located at 35 Longueuil Street in L’Orignal. Refreshments will be served, and door prizes will be drawn at the end of the march, courtesy of local vendors.

This event is organized by Centre Novas...

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Council Meeting Highlights – September 9, 2024

Here are some highlights from the Council meeting on September 9, 2024. For more information on these and on the other topics discussed at this or other meetings, please consult the meeting schedule, agendas and minutes on our website.

The video recording of the full meeting can be viewed here.

The next Council meeting will take place on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

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World Suicide Prevention Day 2024

September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. It is an opportunity to focus on reducing stigma about mental health and raising awareness on how suicide can be prevented. Even small actions can make a huge difference.
‘Creating Hope Through Action’ is a reminder that there is an alternative to suicide and aims to inspire confidence and light in all of us; that our actions, no matter how big or small, may provide hope to those who are struggling. Preventing suicide is often possible and you are a...

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Dog Tags – 2024 Final Tax Bill

Confused by the dog tag charges on your 2024 final tax bill? Don’t worry you were not double charged!

Please be advised that dog tag charges were not included in the 2023 final tax bill (September 2023). Instead, we charged the 2023 dog tags on the 2024 interim tax bill (March 2024) and charged the 2024 dog tags on the 2024 final tax bill (September 2024). As a result, your 2024 final tax bill is showing the entire amounts of dog tags we billed in the year 2024. Therefore, if you had one dog for...

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Firefighters’ National Memorial Day

Township of Russell flags will be lowered to half-mast from sunrise to sunset on September 8, 2024, for Firefighters’ National Memorial Day. We recognize the ultimate sacrifice of firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty, and commemorate their courage, their selflessness, and their unwavering commitment to serving our communities.

For more information on Firefighters’ National Memorial Day, please visit http://www.cfff...

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Join Us for the Township of Russell Photo Expo!

You are invited to the unveiling of the winning photographs from the 2024 Township of Russell Photo Expo! This exciting reveal will take place on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at the Russell Fairgrounds.

You will find the Expo in the big barn, behind the Russell arena at 1084 Concession Street in Russell.

This year’s theme, “Best Kept Secret,” along with a subsidy from the Ontario Arts Council, inspired a record number of entries. With 215 submissions, more than double the amount...

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Road Closure | St. Pierre Rd | Paving

Please note that paving work is being completed in two parts on St. Pierre Road.

Road Closure | Part 1

• When: September 9, 2024 at 7 a.m. to September 11, 2024 at 6 p.m.
• Where: St. Pierre (from Route 300 to Route 200)
• Why: First section of paving for St-Pierre Rd from Route 300 to Route 200. Open to local traffic only, vehicles cannot go through, please follow detour signs and drive carefully.
• Detour in place: Route 300 at St. Pierre Road, to St. Guillaume Road, to Route 200, to St. Pierre Road.

Road...

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Invitation to Recreation Complex Press Conference

We are thrilled to announce the official start of construction of the Russell Township Recreation Complex, a monumental $86 million project that marks a significant milestone in our community’s growth and development.

We invite all residents, community partners, and local organizations to join us in celebrating this exciting occasion. The press conference will be held on Tuesday, September 17, at 10:30 a.m. at 150 Sportsplex Street, in Embrun. Parking is available next to the Sports Dome with...

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Road Closure - Dunlop Crescent

Please take note of the following road closure.

• When: September 5, 2024 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Where: Dunlop Crescent, from Oak Crescent to 35m west of Oak Crescent
• Why: Valve Repair
• Important info: Valve Repair, alternating lanes, please follow road signs and given directions, and drive carefully.

Detour Information: Please see the map from www.Municipal511.ca for detour information, if any apply.

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Thank You to Summer Staff

We would like to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to all our summer employees for the exceptional work they have accomplished over the past few months. Your dedication and hard work have had a profound impact on the lives of over 6,400 children in our summer programs, including our five camps - Moustique, Kaboum, Sunshine, Lightning and Xtreme, our Aquatics programs, and our four daycare services.

To the summer camp staff, your enthusiasm, creativity and commitment to providing the...

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Mobile Live Fire Training Unit Helps Train Local Firefighters

Russell Township Fire Services are hosting the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office (OFM) Mobile Live Fire Training Unit (MLFTU) at Station 11 in Embrun this week. The MLFTU is a propane-fueled state-of-the-art live-fire simulator, expertly managed by Ontario Fire College instructors and funded by the OFM. This initiative is designed to enhance crucial firefighting skills, including fire suppression, pumper operations, and incident management systems.

This unit is brought to municipalities at no cost...

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2025 Budget: Public Consultation

We invite residents to fill out a survey to help shape the Township of Russell in 2025 and beyond. The purpose of this survey is to collect your feedback to inform the 2025 Draft Budget. Your feedback will be shared with Council as they discuss the 2025 Draft Budget.

The Township of Russell is seeking residents’ opinions on whether to modify the distribution of fees collected through taxation and user fees.

Complete the Survey

Definitions:

• Tax-based funds: municipal taxes collected from your...

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Bowling Hall Reopens with a Fresh New Look

The lanes will reopen for public bowling on Friday, September 6, 2024! We will also have prolonged public bowl hours this Saturday, September 7th from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

During the summer break, we took the opportunity to give the space a fresh new look. The bowling hall, located at 8 Blais Street below the Camille Piché Community Centre in Embrun, has been open since 1981. It is a well-known spot for residents to enjoy a friendly game or join a local league.

This spring, we invited...

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Council Meeting Highlights – August 26, 2024

Here are some highlights from the Council meeting on August 26, 2024. For more information on these and on the other topics discussed at this or other meetings, please consult the meeting schedule, agendas and minutes on our website. 

The video recording of the full meeting can be viewed here.

The next Council meeting will take place on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 6 :00 p.m.

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From Embrun to Paris, Cheer on Pico and Team Canada!

Patrice “Pico” Dagenais is a well-known name around here, you may recognize the name from Pico Park in Embrun, as a former Cyclone at l’École secondaire catholique d’Embrun, or as a member of our Accessibility Advisory Committee. What you may not know is that he is also a renowned Canadian Wheelchair Rugby player and the co-captain of Team Canada!

From August 28 to September 8, 2024, he will be participating in his fourth Paralympic Games after helping Team Canada win silver at the London 2012...

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Relocation of the Embrun Public Library

The Township of Russell is pleased to announce that the Embrun Branch of the Public Library will be relocating. At the Council meeting on August 26, 2024, a decision was made to enter into an agreement with Embrun Co-op. The new library will occupy 5,000 square feet of the first floor of a new two-story building. The move is scheduled for Fall 2026.

The new central location in the heart of the village offers convenient access for residents, situated near both residential neighbourhoods and...

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Photo Expo Deadline Prolonged to Friday

Have you taken some cool photos in the Township of Russell lately? We are prolonging the application period to this Friday, August 30th, 2024, at 11:59p.m. submit them for our Photo Expo. Anyone from Canada can enter this competition, however all images must have been taken within the Township of Russell boundaries.

We invite hobby, amateur, and professional photographers to submit their images for the 2024 Township of Russell Photo Expo! You can submit up to 5 photos. Every person who submits...

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Road Closure - Burton Road

Please take note of the following road closures:

• When: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 6:30 a.m. to Friday, September 6, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
• Where: Burton Road from Corduroy Road to 327m west of Corduroy Road.
• Why: Culvert replacement, local traffic only, road will be completely blocked from passing through. Please follow detour signs and drive carefully.
• Detour 1: Eadie Road at Burton Road, to Eadie Road, to Route 200, to St Guillaume Road, to Entreprise Road, to Burton Road.
• Detour 2: Corduroy Road at...

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