Curling Trophy Winners Across Five Events
The annual Trophy spiel awarded prizes to multiple rinks led by Bob Ungrin of Russell for the Hotel Trophy. Marchwell and Esterhazy claim Central Hotel and Curling Club events while Birtle and Russell clubs received Merchants and Citizens honors. Final round times were 6 00 and 8 30 with strong spectator turnout and many extra ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marchwell
Esterhazy
Birtle
Russell
Bob Ungrin
Basel Hogberg
George Harris
L. Fulton
The
Merchants
Jerry Kowalisshen
Citizens
Queen's Hotel
Ist
Derek Bezo
Inglis
Srd
Murray Russell
Fred Graves
Foxwarren
Local Flying Club Awards Wings at Russell Field
The Russell Flying Club held a Friday ceremony in Memorial hall to present wings to 50 pilots including Jamie Langford Lloyd Cavers Daryl Andrews and Jim Johnson. Cadet David Bowley Trinder Millwood and retired Virden instructor Mac Leckie received recognition along with former member Bill Hodgson. The evening mixed presentations with dancing and camaraderie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Flying Club
Memorial ‘Hall
Harold Clement
Glen Holmes
Virden
Jamie Langford
Lloyd Cavers
Daryl Andrews
Rossbarn
Jim Johnson
Foxwaren
Russellate Cadet Squadron
David Bowley
Binscarth
Tin ‘Trinder
Millwood
Mac Leckie
Bill Hodgson
Kenora
Ontario
Bill
Da‘ane Tremaine
Lower Fort Garry to host 19th century fur trade program
Indian Affairs minister Jean Chretien unveils a summer living history event at Lower Fort Garry National Historic Park Selkirk. About 19 student interpreters in period costume will portray Red River civilians and fort life, with bannock baking and weaving as buildings restored since 1969 reflect frontier life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower Fort Garry National Historic Park
Selkirk
Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Jean Chretien
Lower Fort Garry
Haden’s Bay Company
Fort Garry
Red River
Fraser
Silver Cup Presented To First Baby At New Hospital
The first baby born in Russell District Hospital was Betty Patricia Sveinbjornson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Sveinbjornson of Churchbridge Saskatchewan. Mayor J A Burgess, hospital board chairman, presented a silver cup to the mother at the birth on Wednesday March 24 1971 at 4 10 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hospital
Russell District Hospital
Ronald Sveinbjornson
Churchbridge
Saskatchewan
J. A. Burgess
Sveinbjornson
Betty Patricia Sveinbjornson
New Bus Schedule Between Russell and Winnipeg
Turkey Tra nouna Lanes of Canada Ltd and Webb Bus Lines jointly announce a new schedule starting Sunday April 25. The service replaces Webb's current afternoon run and serves Angusville Rossburn and points along Highway 45. Weekday departures from Russell are 7:00 am with Winnipeg arrival at 12:45 pm. return from Winnipeg at 6:00 pm arriving in Russell at 11:80 pm. Sunday schedule shows Russell departure 4:20 pm for Winnipeg arriving 10:15 pm. no service out of Winnipeg on Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nouna Lanes of Canada Ltd
Webb Bus Lines
Russell
Winnipeg
Webb
Angusville
Rossburn
Highway 45
Sire indexing centre preview highlights exotic beef breeds
Farmers toured the Sire Indexing Centre in Douglas to compare rate of gain among top beef sires. Simmental calves outweighed Limousine by 25 pounds at weaning and showed a higher daily gain. Calving difficulties were higher with Simmental heifers, and Limousine calves calved easily in most cow crosses but yearling heifers faced more issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
C.D.A
Simmental
Youth program aims at summer jobs for students
A Manitoba initiative expands youth work by funding student designed projects. At a Parkland Zone 3 meeting, about ten students from Rossburn and Russell met with officials from Inglis BinsEart Angusville and other towns to plan applications for summer grants. Students urged to form groups, choose projects, apply promptly, execute, and report results to Joe Laxdal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Shondra
Parkland
Zone 3
Pratt Collegiate
Rossburn
Russell
Inglis
Binsearth
Angusville
Joe Laxal
Pon
Teachers Protest UIC Plan Against Local Tax Load
Trustees and teachers challenge a proposed universal unemployment insurance plan linked to the federal plan. They argue local property taxes would bear the burden, harming homeowners and taxpayers while offering little school-system benefit. The protest follows a Manitoba Teachers Society delegation to Ottawa led by President Kowalchuk to meet Labour Minister Mackasey. The group warns that education funds could be diverted to federal coffers if the plan remains universal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Bryce Mackasey
Minister of Labour
William N
Fd. Kowalchuk
Otwa
Teacher Society
Mackasey
Kowalchuk
Labor
Bryce Mackasy
Manitoba
Presient
District Managers Earn Top Ten Awards in Prairie Elevators
Gulak and Freeman of Inglis and Foxwarren receive United Grain Growers Top Ten Awards for 1969 70 season. Award honors managers in fertilizer weed chemicals seeds and general farm supplies. Over 650 U G G elevator managers competed nationwide in the prairies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.G.G
Prairies
Russell Cubs Tour Brandon Facilities
Excitement ran high Monday as about thirty five Cub scouts and leaders visited Brandon airport and a TV station. They inspected hangars watched planes, learned weather methods, and even saw themselves on screen. Leaders included Mrs. Doc Howey Mrs. W J Wolfe and several named men. The trip featured Cubs Randy Abbott Michael Carley Bradley Clement Bruce Christopher Bryan Christopher Jim Dunn Corey Flett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Cop
Brandon
Cubs
Doc Howey
W. J. Wolfe
Don Rowat
David’ Dunn
Jim Cochrane
Harry Stanchuk
Bill Walls
Randy Abbott
Michael Carley
Bradley Clement
Bruce Christopher
Bryan Christopher
Jim Dunn
Corey Flett
Town Notes From The Ledger Hums With Spring Events
A village page recounts local happenings from Memorial Arena closures to April 14 Country Town social hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Highlights include school plays, a Spring Queen pageant, drama club performances, ski club pot luck, and a post Easter Banff planning note. Electoral stakes loom as NDP faces Ste. Rose and St Vital polls on April 8. Community volunteers rally for hospital canteen. talent night canceled due to lack of entries. Golfers hear Russell Club meeting plans and greens discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Dobie
Memorial Arena
Chamber of Commerce
Bill Uhryniuk
Brandon
Shellmouth
Pete Patterson
Pratt
Igeant
Memorial Hall
Queen
Russell District Hospital
Council Chamber
CKDM
Russell Ellis’ Lodge
Banff
Elmer Clearwater
Russell
Manitoba
Ste. Rose
St. Vital
NDP
Gil Molgat
Jack ‘Hardy
Russell Club
Legion Club
Parkland Youth Seek Role in Regional Development
Sixty Parkland youths aged 16 to 21 from Rossburn, Russell, Roblin, and other towns attended a two day Community Youth Seminar at Clear Lake on March 19 20 sponsored by the Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Parkland Regional Development Corporation. They voiced concerns about industrial development unemployment and lack of communication while urging leadership and inclusive planning to bridge gaps between towns and rural urban administrations. The event led by Dr Bruce McFarlane and Peter Cowan underscored youth desire to belong contribute energy and help shape a prosperous Parkland future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkland
Clear Lake
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Parkland Regional Development Corporation
Peter Kiez
Karen Webster
Dauphin Area
Parklawa
Rossburn
Russell, Roblin
Swan River
Pine River
Winnipegosis
Ste, Rose
Dauphin
Ethelbert
Gilbert Plains
Grandview
Parkland Corporation
Bruce McFarlane
Brandon University
Peter Cowan
Western Manitoba
Department of Agriculture
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Entral Hotel
Eisel Hogberg
Larry Langford
Langenburg
Alex Marry
Bingearth
Jack
Jerry Kowalishyn
Harvey Kearns
A. Kit‘chin
Roy Reagh
Bill Burnett
Doug. Cook
A. Kachan
Shoal Lake
Turkey
Cavers Agricultural Representative
Yukon
Craig Roger Loney
R.cm
Regina
Yukon Territory
Craig
Len Loney Russell
Manitoba Pool Elevators
Laxdal
Russell Cubs
Doug Fraser
Bobby Glasman
Gordon Howey
Jack Gwen Wee‘ Um So
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