February 23, 2006

VIA SEDAR

Alberta Securities Commission
British Columbia Securities Commission
The Manitoba Securities Commission
Office of the Administrator, New Brunswick
Securities Commission of Newfoundland
Nova Scotia Securities Commission
Ontario Securities Commission
Registrar of Securities, Prince Edward Island
Commission des valeurs mobilières du Québec
Saskatchewan Securities Commission
The Toronto Stock Exchange

Dear Sirs:

Re: Russel Metals Inc.

            Please be advised of the following dates in connection with our Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

DATE OF MEETING	:	May 3, 2006
RECORD DATE FOR NOTICE	:	March 21, 2006
RECORD DATE FOR VOTING	:	March 21, 2006
BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP    DETERMINATION DATE	:	March 21, 2006
SECURITIES ENTITLED TO NOTICE	:	Common CUSIP 781903604
SECURITIES ENTITLED TO VOTE	:	Common CUSIP 781903604
SPECIAL MEETING	:	No

                                                                                 Yours very truly,

                                                                                 /s/ Elaine G. Toomey

                                                                                 ELAINE G. TOOMEY

                                                                                 Assistant Corporate Secretary