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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 01, 1971
Page
5
Inglis residents who enjoyed the Russell Elks Band over the years regret that the group has disbanded after a long run. Local fans recall evenings of brass and rhythm that brought communities together and will be missed by patrons and musicians alike.
Inglis Adult Study group at the home of Mr and Mrs Allan Bryant on March 10 with eight members. Marion Pardy led the discussion, joined by Connie Kerr from Russell. Next meeting at Mrs Jim Halpin’s on March 23 with thirteen present led by Fred Parmentier. Lunch followed and social time. Several locals mentioned visiting relatives, hospital notes, and community events.
The Dropmore community wave includes ar and Mrs J M Robertson motoring to Winnipeg then Toronto in April to visit their son and daughter in law. Local gatherings feature visitors at the high school bonspiel in Roblin, a well attended church service led by Rev Connor, and sympathy extended to the Smith family of Russell. A funeral was held at Christ Anglican Church on March 27. Nancy Petz from Winnipeg and Greg Hunter of Winnipeg visited. the Roblin bonspiel squads and Curling Club members are noted. A banquet closed the Roblin Agriculture School term with a Parklanders music night. The Dro pm e Smorgasbord is planned for Friday April.
Wally McKenzie MLA calls on Chas Hunt Swan River and Manitoba Pool Elevators to explain and reconsider closing 19 elevators in rural Manitoba in 1971. Letter questions effects on rail service costs small farms taxes and local business, urging public meetings and farmer input.
The 1788 purchase of land by Lord Dorchester from the Mississaugas marked the start of Toronto and York County. It notes the goods exchanged, the 1670 Galinee map naming Toronto, Fort Rouille history, and Dorchester’s role in reopening routes for fur trade. The piece also references York’s founding by John Graves Simcoe in 1793 and Confederation Life’s Toronto ties.
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