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Reminders for the Holiday Storm

Environment Canada is forecasting another large snowfall (with icy conditions) over the next few days.

Will you be hosting guests for the holidays? Please park all vehicles in your driveway/garage so that your street can be cleared by snowplow operators. If your garage and driveway are full, you can also park at the following locations anytime (day or night) without any worries of receiving a ticket between December 23 and December 27:

• Camille Piché Community Centre
• Richelieu Park
• Russell...

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Shop Local This Holiday Season

If you are buying gifts this holiday season, remember to shop locally!

When you buy from a local business:

• you keep more money in our local economy.
• you celebrate the uniqueness of our community.
• you support local jobs.
• you help the environment.
• you conserve your tax dollars.
• you invest in entrepreneurship.
• you make this community a destination.

Did you know we are hosting a Shop Local Bingo contest to support Township of Russell businesses? Participate for your chance to win one of three $100 gift...

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Reminders for Friday’s Storm

Environment Canada is forecasting a large amount of snowfall on Friday.

Help our snowplows operators get your streets cleared after the storm by:

1. parking in your driveway/garage during the day on Friday.
2. moving your basketball net off the street, and into your driveway or garage.
3. putting your garbage bins inside your driveway on garbage day (not on the street, shoulder, or sidewalk).

Our snowplows operators will be clearing roads as quickly as possible, following routes designed to provide the best...

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2023 Budget Process

What steps does the Township take to prepare the budget every year? Watch our 2-minute video on the Township Budget process!

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If you have requests for the 2023 Budget, please attend Council's Public Consultation on Monday, December 12 at 7:00p.m....

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Stiver Park Project

In the fall of 2020, a small group of community members created the "Stiver Park Project" to bring the community together and enhance Stiver Park.

In less than 2 years, the Stiver Park Project collected nearly $15,000 between fundraising campaigns and local grants. Two mature maple trees were planted, a cement pad poured, and a sail shade structure installed; all paid for by community fundraising efforts. The project team is so proud of the community and what has been accomplished in this grassroots...

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Our Thriving Industrial Hub

The Industrial Park is the Township of Russell’s thriving industrial hub, located right next to Highway 417. Skilled trades account for 43% of our economic activity, and the sector is growing rapidly. The Industrial Park offers competitively priced land, financial incentives, and access to local jobs.

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities

December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The Township of Russell continues to create inclusive spaces for everyone to enjoy. For example, did you know we have a lift at available at our Russell Centennial Pool?

Remember that not all disabilities are immediately noticeable, such as mental illness, chronic pain or fatigue, sight or hearing impairments, diabetes, and brain injuries.

Learn more about International Day of Persons with Disabilities on the Government of Canada website.

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Check Out Our New Community Video!

Every day, more people are choosing the Township of Russell — a community of vision, generosity, and opportunity. We are the fastest growing community in the region with an 18.6% population growth rate. Be part of a community that supports local, offers economic opportunities, and provides a balanced lifestyle.

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Shop Local Bingo

Support local and win this holiday season! As part of the goal to support local, our Economic Development Department ran a Bingo Card contest. Winners got to choose the local business of their choice!

The contest is now closed. Congratulations to our three winners, Kim Legault, Amanda Courcelles and Guylaine Carriere! Enjoy your gift cards from Bay Street Salon and Spa, Boston Pizza, and Euphie d’ici.

Questions? Contact our Economic Development Department.

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Register for Kids Holiday Camp

Only a few more weeks until kids are home for the holidays!

We are offering a kids’ holiday camp at the Russell Youth Centre on December 27 to 30, and January 3 to 6, 7:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. Ages 6 to 12.

Registration starts December 1 and ends December 21 on our BookKing portal.

We are also hiring extra camp staff to help out – visit our Job Postings webpage if you want to apply.

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Road Projects Completed This Year

Thank you for your patience during construction in the summer! Here is a summary of paving projects completed this year:

• Route 300 (St Pierre to St-Thomas) — 2.8km overlay, $248,000
• Hamilton Road (Craig to Route 200) — 2.1km resurfacing, $552,129
• St André Road (Route 400 to Marionville Road) — 4.4km resurfacing, $857,150
• St Thomas Road (Notre Dame to Route 300) — 1.8km overlay, $189,000
• Route 400 (St-André to Ste Catherine) — 1.3km overlay, $124,000
• Route 400 (St Albert Road to the Unopened...

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Walk With the Mayor

Are you a resident who would like to discuss municipal issues one-on-one with the Mayor while on the move?

Starting now, Mayor Pierre Leroux invites you to come and walk with him at the Sports Dome to discuss these issues. 4 walks will be held each week with 4 different residents, for a period of thirty minutes each.

No membership or day pass required!

Send an email to pierreleroux@russell.ca to schedule a date and time for your discussion.

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Township of Russell Welcomes New Council

Embrun, Ontario – The newly elected council for the Township of Russell was sworn into office on Monday, November 21, 2022, in the council chambers at the municipal office in Embrun. 

Acclaimed Mayor Pierre Leroux welcomed returning Councillors Jamie Laurin and Mike Tarnowski and newly elected Councillors Lisa Deacon and Marc Lalonde. 

“Moving forward, we will all determine the direction we travel as a team, bringing the community along with us for what is sure to be an incredible journey....

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Parks Now Closed

For your safety, all municipal parks with a play structure are now closed for the winter!

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Water Tap at Dog Park

The water tap at the Dog Park is now turned off for the winter season!

You can still visit our off-leash Dog Park at 550 Notre Dame Street, Russell.

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Township of Russell Searches for Next Fire Chief

The Township of Russell is hiring a Full-Time Fire Chief.

The Township’s current Fire Chief, Bruce Armstrong, is retiring at the end of December after dedicating over 30 years to our Fire and Rescue Services. Since May of this year, he was temporarily appointed by Council as the Township’s first Full-Time Fire Chief. He has since helped the Township identify the Fire Department’s needs, standardize procedures, address inefficiencies, create a comprehensive job description for the permanent position,...

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Important Winter Reminders

During the winter season, please remember to:

1. Move your basketball net off the street. It should not be within the road allowance.
2. Keep snow on your property, and don't push it into streets, sidewalks, or in ditches (as per in the Highway Traffic Act).
3. Your garbage and recycling bins need to be visible in your driveway, and not on the street, shoulder, or sidewalk.
4. To avoid shoveling the driveway again when the plow passes by, clear the area to the left of your driveway. Snow from the plow will be...

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Township of Russell Says Farewell to Departing Councillors

At last night’s Township of Russell Council meeting, Mayor Pierre Leroux and the rest of Council said their goodbyes to two outgoing councillors.

Councillor André Brisson and Councillor Cindy Saucier will not be returning for the next term of Council.

Mayor Pierre Leroux presented the departing Councillors with a gift as a gesture of appreciation for their public service to the Township and residents. Councillor Brisson and Councillor Saucier each received a framed photograph taken within the Township...

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New Pilot Project for Winter Parking Bans

Presently, between November 1 to April 1, no vehicles can be parked on any street in the Township of Russell from 1:00a.m. to 7:00a.m., regardless of weather conditions.

However, following approval by Council a pilot program is in effect for the 2022-2023 winter season:

• In December, January, and February, a regular winter parking ban will be in effect each night from 1:00a.m. to 7:00a.m., regardless of weather conditions.
• In November and in March, the on-street parking ban will be reduced to...

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Boat Launch Now Closed

The boat launch is now closed for the season. See you next summer!

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