News and Public Notices

Online Registration and Payment Issues

The Parks and Recreation Department is currently experiencing issues with its online registration system, and payments are being declined. Our team is working to resolve the problem.

In the meantime, if you would like to register for programs, camps, or memberships, please email recreation.loisirs@russell.ca. Our team will assist with your registration and call you to securely process your payment.

Thank you for your patience!

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2025 Summer Newsletter

The Township publishes a printed newsletter four times a year to share exciting news, key updates, and important reminders to reach all residents. This printed edition is distributed through the Embrun and Russell Post offices. Check your mailbox this week!

Read an electronic version of the Spring Newsletter

Printed copies are also available at the following locations for those outside that distribution area:

• Town Hall – 717 Notre-Dame Street, Embrun
• Embrun Library – 1215 St-Augustin Road, Embrun...

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National Public Works Week 2025

National Public Works Week is from May 18 to 24, 2025, and the Township of Russell is inviting residents to learn more about the essential services the Township’s Infrastructure Services provides. We often take the public works that surround us for granted, and this week we invite you to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn, as we share photos of our crew in action to appreciate and thank them for the essential services they provide.

This year’s theme, “People, Purpose, Presence,”...

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What Not to Flush Down the Toilet

Your toilet isn't a trash can! Remember, only human waste and toilet paper belong in there. Flushing the wrong items can lead to messy problems at home and at our wastewater treatment facility.

• Personal care wipes/baby wipes
• Diapers
• Cotton swabs
• Hair
• Dental floss
• Tampons
• Sanitary products
• Condoms
• Old medicines
• Food grease/fat

Even if they're labeled as 'flushable,' products like wipes and makeup remover cloths wreak havoc on our sewer system. They...

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Council Meeting Highlights – May 12, 2025

Here are some highlights from the May 12, 2025, Council meeting. For more information on these and on the other topics discussed at this or other meetings, the meeting schedule, agendas and minutes are available on our website.

The video of the full meeting can be viewed here.

The next Council meeting will be Monday, May 26, 2025, at 6:00p.m.

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Street Sweeping Begins May 12, 2025

Township street sweeping will start Monday, May 12, 2025. Please avoid parking on the street to help us complete the work. If you have a basketball net on the street, we ask that it be moved to your driveway to allow trucks to pass.

Thank you! Questions? Contact the Infrastructure Department.

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Groundwater Recharge Study – 417 Industrial Park

Notice of Release

Date: May 8, 2025

The Township of Russell is pleased to announce the completion of the Groundwater Recharge Study, a key initiative undertaken in the development of the 417 Industrial Park.  

As designated project lead, the Township led the preparation of this comprehensive study to better understand groundwater recharge areas and establish guidance for future construction within these sensitive zones. The recommendation will be included in the upcoming zoning By-law review and...

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Parks and Playgrounds Now Open

Enjoy the summer weather at one of our local parks! All 26 parks and play structures in the Township of Russell have been inspected and are ready for you to enjoy.

This excludes the dog park, the baseball diamonds and splash pad, which are expected to open soon. An official notice will be published on our website and social media.

Not sure what parks might be nearby? Check out the Park Maps on our Maps webpage!

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Emergency Preparedness Week 2025

Be Prepared. Know your Risks

Natural hazards may be beyond our control, but there are ways to reduce the risk and the impact of whatever emergency we might face.

Emergency Preparedness Week (May 4-10, 2025) encourages residents to take concrete actions to be better prepared to protect themselves and their household during emergencies. This special week is a national effort lead by Public Safety Canada, provincial and territorial emergency management organizations, Indigenous organizations,...

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48-Hour Building Permits

Fast-Track Your Small Residential Projects!

From May 6 to September 2, 2025, apply for a 48-hour building permit for small residential projects like decks, sheds, or minor residential renovations.

Submit your application before noon on Monday. Permits will be issued by Wednesday morning, as long all information is provided, and the proposal complies with the Ontario Building Code and municipal zoning bylaws. Find more information below on various projects to ensure you submit all necessary...

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New Frontiers Summer Camp – New

Are you looking for an unforgettable summer experience for your child living with a disability? The Township of Russell has teamed up with Flow Recreation Therapy to offer two exciting weeks of summer camp, where fun meets purpose and every camper has the opportunity to grow, build connections, and thrive.

This camp is uniquely designed to support the physical, emotional, and social well-being of children, youth, and young adults of all ages and abilities. Whether your child enjoys sports,...

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Half-Load Restrictions Lifted as of May 5 2025

Half-load restrictions will be lifted as Monday, May 5, 2024.

Half-load restrictions are put into effect for the spring thawing season. This affects load vehicles that are heavier than 5,000 kilograms or five tonnes per axle.

Signs are installed on all municipal roads where these weight restrictions apply. Road and weather conditions are routinely reviewed to determine the end date of weight restrictions.

Emergency vehicles are exempt.

Temporary restrictions on heavy weight vehicles help avoid...

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Council Meeting Highlights – April 28, 2025

Here are some highlights from the April 28, 2025, Council meeting. For more information on these and on the other topics discussed at this or other meetings, the meeting schedule, agendas and minutes are available on our website. 

The video of the full meeting can be viewed here.

The next Council meeting will be on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 6:00p.m.

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New Roundabout at County Roads 3 and 5

Press Release by the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, view on website for photos.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (the “UCPR”) want to inform residents of the closure of County Road 5 (St-Albert Road West), between County Road 3 (Notre-Dame Street/Route 500 West) and Route 400, as of May 12, 2025.

A roundabout will be built at the intersection of County Road 3 and County Road 5. At present, this intersection consists of stops in all four directions. The construction work should...

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Notre-Dame Street Rehabilitation Project – Slides Available

The Township of Russell reminds residents about the upcoming Public Information Session for the Notre-Dame Street Rehabilitation Project:

Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Gaston Patenaude Hall (717 Notre-Dame Street, Embrun)

View the presentation slides ahead of time at www.russell.ca/NotreDameSt to familiarize yourself with the information ahead of the open house!

This drop-in style session is an opportunity to learn more about the proposed improvements, speak with...

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Flags at Half-Mast for National Day of Mourning 2025

Flags will be half-masted on all municipal buildings and locations in the Township of Russell from sunrise to sunset on Monday, April 28, 2025, to mark National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace.

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Clarifications on Waste Management

The Township of Russell would like to correct several errors recently published in a local newspaper regarding upcoming changes to our waste management system. It is important to us that residents have access to accurate and up-to-date information.

Here are the corrected facts:

• Waste collection will indeed switch to an automated system using black bins starting in November 2025, but it will remain weekly, not bi-weekly as stated by them. The frequency will be re-evaluated after one full year of...

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Flags at Half-Mast for Pope Francis

The flags at all municipal buildings in the Township of Russell have been lowered to half-mast in accordance with the Half-Masting and Raising of Flags Policy, in honour of Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025.

Introduced as the new pope on March 13, 2013, Francis—born Jorge Mario Bergoglio—became the first pope from the Americas, the first from outside Europe in more than a millennium and the first Jesuit.

Flags will remain at half-mast until sunset on April 26, 2025, the day of the...

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Public Engagement Quick Poll

The Township hosted a public engagement open house on Wednesday April 2, 2025. We asked six open-ended questions. Our consultant has created a poll summarizing the key themes she heard from the 34 participants.

We want to know if you agree! This poll should take less than 5 minutes, and your feedback will help shape the Township's public engagement policy. All you have to do is rank the statements in order of “most important to you” to ‘least important to you”.

Fill out the poll before May 2,...

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