N EWS RUSSELL TOWNSHIP PHOTO EXPO SHOWCASES LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHY TALENT
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GABRIELLE VINETTE gabrielle.vinette@eap.on.ca Mark Hatherall’s Taking Flight won the People’s Choice award at the 2026 Russell Township Photo Expo, earning him a $50 gift card to Euphie d’ici. (Mark Hatherall) The other honourable mentions went to Tim Bolton-Gowling for Under the Lights, Eric Beauchamp for Dog Days of Summer – Cultivation, Mark Hatherall for Taking Flight, Allie Liko for The Next Generation and Martine St-Jean for The Great Escape. Outdoor exhibition and public choice The winning photographs will be added to Russell Township’s outdoor photo exhibi- tion along the recreational trail, beginning most votes, earning the photographer a $50 gift card to Euphie d’ici, located in Embrun beside the outdoor photo exhibition. Those who missed the event can view all submitted photographs through the Township’s online gallery at www.russell. ca/PhotoClub. Growing interest in the arts
effectively each photograph reflected the theme and how it contributed to the ove- rall exhibition. The selected images were recognized for their ability to tell stories, capture meaningful moments and engage viewers. Five awards were presented across different categories. Rijker Boulerice received the Best Youth award for Ripples and Reflections, while Paula Brown won Best Portrait for Cultivated Trust. Emily Zufelt received Best Landscape for Cornfire Sky, and Jim McCormick won Best Wildlife for Slug Fest. Lisa Jones received the Most Vibrant award for Monarch Butterfly. The jury also selected nine photographs for honourable mentions. They included Lis- ten to the Voices by Elizabeth Bahl-Séguin, Words Have Impact by Mégane Bahl-Séguin, Reflet by Émile Ledoux-Deschamps and Pur délice by Laurianne Plante, all in the youth category.
The 2026 exhibition featured more than 100 photographs from 74 local photographers, with awards recogni- zing images inspired by the theme “Cultivation.” The 2026 Russell Township Photo Expo celebrated the work of local photographers on Saturday, September 19, showcasing more than 100 photographs selected from 225 submissions. Under this year’s theme, “Cultivation,” 74 photographers captured moments and scenes throughout Russell Township, exploring the theme through a variety of artistic perspectives. A jury composed of Ruth Egue of Voix Visuelle, Leah Iselmoe of Global Affairs Canada and Margo Malboeuf of MASC selected the winning photographs. The jury considered artistic quality, how
The Township acknowledged funding support from the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario, as well as its partnership with the Russell Agricultural Society, which helped make this year’s exhibition possible. Organizers said participation in the expo continues to grow, reflecting the increasing presence of the arts in Russell Township. The Township is already looking ahead to the 2027 edition, with next year’s theme expected to be announced in early 2027. Residents are encouraged to continue taking photographs throughout the year in preparation for the next exhibition.
at 901 Notre-Dame Street in Embrun. Each of the five category winners will receive a $422 fee through the Canadian Artists’ Representation/Le Front des artistes canadiens (CARFAC), recognizing their artistic contributions. All 14 award recipients, including the honourable men- tions, will also receive a subscription to PhotoEd Magazine. Visitors to the expo were also invited to vote for their favourite photograph in the People’s Choice category. Hatherall’s Taking Flight received the
OPP AUXILIARY MEMBERS TO HOLD FOOD DRIVE IN EMBRUN
GABRIELLE VINETTE gabrielle.vinette@eap.on.ca
In Prescott and Russell, a collection point will be set up at Your Independent Grocer, located at 735 Notre Dame Street in Embrun. Residents of surrounding communi- ties, including Casselman, Russell and The Nation, are encouraged to drop off donations at the location. The initiative aims to support individuals and families experiencing food insecurity, a challenge affecting communities across Ontario. “Every donation, no matter the size, can make a difference. Together, we can help stock local food banks, support those experiencing food insecurity and streng- then our communities,” the OPP said in its
Sometimes it's supporting frontline officers, sometimes it's helping at a community event, and sometimes it's making sure a neighbour has food on their table,” said Matthew Manor, acting Auxiliary Staff Ser- geant with the OPP. “Operation FULL PLATE reflects what our Auxiliary members have always been about: showing up for their communities when it matters.” The OPP is encouraging residents to contribute non-perishable food items and other essential goods at the Embrun col- lection location on October 3. For more information about Operation FULL PLATE and to find participating collec- tion locations, visit opp.ca/fullplate.
announcement.
Continuing a tradition of community service
Operation FULL PLATE will take place October 3 to support local food banks, including those serving Prescott and Russell. Residents of Casselman, Russell, Embrun and The Nation will have an opportunity to support a provincewide food drive organized by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on Saturday, October 3. Through Operation FULL PLATE, OPP Auxiliary members across Ontario will col- lect non-perishable food items and other essential goods to support local food banks.
Operation FULL PLATE builds on the com- munity service tradition of the OPP Auxiliary Program, which was established in 1960. For more than 65 years, Auxiliary members have volunteered alongside OPP officers, supporting frontline policing, emergency response, crime prevention, community events and public education initiatives. Today, more than 500 OPP Auxiliary members serve communities across the province. “Service doesn't always look the same.
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