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Route 300 Resurfacing Completed

Route 300 is now resurfaced! A double surface treatment was completed 1.4 km east of St-Thomas Road ($120,000). Thank you for your patience during the construction. We look forward to providing progress updates on other 2020 road projects in the coming weeks.

Recreational Trail at Roundabout Closed Starting June 25th 2020

A section of the recreational trail will be closed from Thursday, June 25th to Wednesday, July 8th at the Embrun roundabout (between the section that connects the Notre Dame Street sidewalk and the entrance of Embrun Ford).

This 2-week closure is necessary for the relocation of the recreational trail as part of our Improved Pedestrian Crossing project, which will have flashing beacons to improve pedestrian safety at this intersection.

If you are planning a bike ride or a walk, please plan your route...

Waste Limit Returns to One (1) Bag per Household the Week of August 4th 2020

Waste Collection & Bag Limit



Starting the week of August 4th, 2020, the waste limit for Township of Russell residents will return to the regular ONE (1) BAG LIMIT PER HOUSEHOLD. Extra bags at the curb without tags will not be picked up.



The waste limit was temporarily increased to 2 bags per household in March to accommodate our residents during the COVID-19 outbreak. The Township is re-adjusting changes made to municipal services as the Province moves forward with Stage 1 and 2 of re-opening.



Residents...

Schedule Changes for Victoria Day Weekend 2020

The Township of Russell would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes for Victoria Day on Monday, May 18th 2020:

• Our offices are closed on Monday, May 18th for Victoria Day. Regular hours of operation return on Tuesday, May 19th.
• The collection of waste and recycling services will be delayed by one day. See our revised 2020 Waste Collection Calendar.

Please note that many services and facilities are already affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep up-to-date with those changes at 

Township Flags at Half-Mast to Honour Victims in Nova Scotia Shooting

Russell Township Mayor Pierre Leroux has approved that flags in the Township of Russell will be at half-mast until next Monday, April 27th for all who lost their lives in Nova Scotia’s mass shooting.



“Our sympathies to the family, friends, and colleagues of those killed in this senseless act of violence, including Const. Heidi Stevenson. We mourn for the tragic loss in their community during these difficult times. Our prayers and love go out to those affected,” says Mayor Leroux.

Schedule Changes for Easter Weekend 2020

The Township of Russell would like to remind residents that following schedule changes will take place Friday, April 10th and Monday, April 13th 2020 due to Easter weekend: 

• Our offices are closed Friday, April 10th for Good Friday and Monday, April 13th for Easter. Regular hours of operation return on Tuesday April 14th.
• The collection of waste and recycling services usually on Friday, April 10th will be postponed to Saturday April 11th due to Easter weekend. The Monday to Thursday schedule of...

Township Proclamates Kinsmen and Kinettes Week

The Township of Russell proclaims Thursday, February 20, 2020, Kinsmen and Kinettes Day; the week of February 16 - 22, 2020, Kinsmen and Kinettes Week, a Celebration of Kinsmen and Kinettes in Canada; and urge all citizens to salute their local Kinsmen and Kinettes.

Positions Available: Seniors Advisory Committee

The Township of Russell is seeking to fill seven (7) positions from members of the public on the SENIORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE.



See the Committees page for details.