From Brock's big deal to Winnipeg hockey woes and Manitoba curling
The piece contrasts Dieter Brock's NFL contract expectations with his actual payoff, then critiques Vancouver Canucks and Winnipeg hockey fandom for promoting brawling, and reflects on Manitoba curling teams failing to defend titles after a strong previous year. It laments local sporting disappointment and questions what to brag about now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Football League
Dieter Brock
Brocks
NFL
Los Angeles
Buffalo
Green Bay
Cleveland
L.A
Hamilton
Brock
Winnipeg
Vancouver Canucks
Jimmy Kyte
Garth Butcher
Vancouver
Herp
Canucks
Jets
Manitoba
Wwe
Mike Riley
Connie Laliberte
Bob Ursel
Darcy Kirkness
Lloyd Gunnlaugson
Gunner
Johnny Bubbs
Marlene Darbyshire
Young Knowles
Ursel
Bonnie Hagborg
Kirkness
Yorkton
Lloyd ‘Gunnlaugson
Foxwarren Falcons edge St Lazare Outlaws in playoff win
Brad Bulbuck scored three goals as Foxwarren Falcons defeated St Lazare Outlaws 107 Wednesday night in a Manitoba Amateur Hockey Association Intermediate playoff game. The Falcons lead the best of five championship series 2 1. Blair Lee, Stan Furman, Brian Glasman, Terry Lyttle, Bob Paradine and Kirk Lyttle added goals. Dan Lemoine scored twice for the Outlaws, with Carl Lepine, Raymond Fouillard, David Haney and Allan Rittaler adding singles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brad Bulbuck
Foxwarren
Blair Lee
Stan Furman
Brian Glasman
Terry Lyttle
Bob Paradine
Kirk Lyttle
Dan Lemoine
The
Outlaws
Carl Lepine
Raymond Fouillard
David Haney
Allan Rittaler
Rams win Midget tournament at Melita in weekend show
Russell's Rams, of Elkhorn, posted 3 wins and 1 tie in the Melita AAA Midget tournament. They defeated Estevan 10-1, tied St. Cougars 6-6, beat Weyburn 10-4, and beat SW Cougars 10-3 to claim the A Side trophy with strong scoring from Richard Oswald and Troy Frederick and notable multiple assists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Rams
Melita
Estevan Bruins
Richard Oswald
Troy Frederick
Richard Cooley
Barry Pits
Bruce Coulter
Kent Fowler
Bob Werschler
Brad Clegg
Dan Spurway
Troy Leslie
Rick Hyatt
Barry Jtr
Ted Petz
St. Cougars
Deloraine
Cougars
John Adolphe
Barry Pitz
Weyburn
Barry Pitt
Ted Pets
Russell Pee Wees advance to league finals
The Kinsmen Pee Wees defeated Dauphin 9-0 in the first game and 7-0 in the second, clinching the best of three semifinal series. Russell dominated with Mark Sochnski scoring thrice and Glenn Wotton twice, while Devin Zimmer added a helper total. The squad will face Swan River in the Parkland League finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Pee Wees
Mark Sochnski
Glenn Wotton
Travis Laing
Bret Dunham Fabian Gregory
Devin Zimmer
Dean Zimmer
Russell Flying Club hosts fourth annual cabaret and raffle
The Russell Flying Club held its 4th annual cabaret and raffle at Russell Elks Hall on March 16, selling 250 tickets for a chance at 31 prizes including cash, merchandise, and travel, with members, non members, and donors supplying prizes and support. Complex donation list from many individuals and businesses highlighted prizes such as travel certificates, tools, and merchandise, as club members thank contributors and celebrate a successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Flying Club
Russell Elks Hall
Flying Club
Russell
Garry
Inez Swanson
Bill
Lori Hodgson
Yellowhead
Herb
Donna Jack
Also Mentioned on This Page
Russell Arena
Cox
Maxwell House
Ron Kreshewski
Bren Slywchuk
S.W. Cougars
Greg Slywchuk
Mark Pettit
Elkhorn
Dauphin
Kin ‘Smen
Fabian Gregory
Travis Fleury
Jason Mushuman
Ski
Mark Sochaski
Jason Mushumanski
Alan Sawaryn
Richard Bos
Cher
I Russell, Man
Harvey Hack
Rocanville
Gene Sochnski
Central Inn
Russel
John
Elva Thomson
Binscarth
All Weather
Inee Swanon
Frank Hamilton
Hamilton Seed Farms
Forwarren
Tantallon
Lawrence Honey
Ed Charney
Rossburn
Wpg
Molson’s Breweries
Brent Shuya
Jack
Eleanor Mushlumanski
Lorne
Tiny Goulet
Roy Cusitar
Ken Tibbatts
Carwarmer
Ted Falloon
Birtle Motor Products
Brrt
Bruce Davidson
Jamie
Marianne Langford
Wilf Boucher
Edna Thompson
Merril Kiliwnik
Pat
Alwyn Derkatch
Fred
Donalda John
Elva Thompson
Ron
Darlene Witty
Glen Berg
Guy McMurray
RM. McMurray Ltd
Wrench
Gerald Keating
Keatings
Topment, Ltd
Lloyd and Myr ‘Na Thompson
Brandon
Cameron Flett
Cam’s
Bill Roulston
Doug
Pat MacIsaac
Anne's Jewelery
Art Tendies
Daniel Dehy
Paul
Stan Orsak
Len
Margie Derkach
Tremaine Air Services
Camille Pinette
David Pizzey
Pizzey Seed Farms
Ron Clement
Alliance Church
Russell Aliance
Roy Birnie
Birnie
Philpott
Dave
Donna Winterute
Alliance
Bogota
Columbia
Ont
Donna
Russell Alliance Church
Spyhill
Don Rowat
Rowat
Glen
B-Anne Robinson
V.J. Rosnoski
Sheldon Graham
Channett
Petizers
W. Burke Garnet
Norman Stewart
Diane Lovas
Ken
Carol Scheske
Stewart McLeod
Cer
Goulet Aircraft Supply of
Russell Lions Club
Russell Banner
Leor Ps
Mera
Sora
Teo
Terry Stoneho
Russell Inn
Triathalon Bench Press
of A
York
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!