First Annual Double Header Bonspiel Winners Revealed
Nick Magnowski presents the trophy to the Birtle rink skipped by Albert Wotton Angus Blellock Jim Brown and Alan Wotton. Willis Zimmer Russell won the second event Murray Wilson Russell won the third event Carl Ostapowich Russell won the fourth event. Bob Schwaim's Russell rink won the First Biggest End trophy. The oldest rink featured Dunc Wowk Ron Collins Sandy Craig and Len Claridge. Jim Wilson won the draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Magnowski
Birtle
Albert Wotton
Angus Blellock
Jim Brown
Alan Wotton
Willis Zimmer
Russell
Murray Wilson
Carl Ostapowich
Bob Schwaim
Dunc Wowk
Ron Collins
Sandy Craig
Len Claridge
Jim Wilson
Meet Your Detachment
Dick, a nine year RCMP veteran, arrived in Russell in 1974 from Shoal Lake. He works Rural and Municipal Sections with two years on Highway Traffic. A New Brunswick native, his wife Sylvia from Newfoundland, they have three sons. He is a breathalyzer technician and trains in accident and criminal investigation. He and a fellow officer run a youth program in St Lazare, boosting police public relations. He just returned from a Police Community Relations conference and will showcase at the Russell Trade Fair in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.C.M.P
Russell
Shoal Lake
New Brunswick
Sylvia
Rock Pile
Newfoundland
Michael
Philip
Rick
St. Lazare
RCMP
Birtle Russell Liberal Nominating Convention Date Set
The Birtle Russell Liberal executive met on Monday April 4 to choose a date for the nominating convention. It was decided to hold the Liberal Nominating Convention on April 19 with Provincial Liberal leader Charles Huband in attendance at the Binscarth Community Centre. A pot luck supper starts at 6 30 p m followed by nominee elections at 8 p m. The event is open to the public with voting limited to Birtle Russell Liberal members.
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Birtle Russell Liberal
Charles Huband
Binscarth
Birtle-Russell
Rent Waived This Year On Crown Grazing Land
Government announces no rent for crown grazing lands this year. Culture Minister Sam Uskiw says rents align with beef production returns, following years when rents were waived due to low beef profits in 1974 and 1975. Local taxes and appeals rights to municipal councils kept, amid revenue concerns from municipalities.
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Sam Uskiw
Uskiw
Askiw
Sys
Crown
Court of Revision
Mr. Uskiw
Notice To Readers Sets Charge On News Copy
Notice from the Banner office states that any news copy with dates times or places will be billed as advertising. A news release paired with paid advertising may appear at the editor's discretion. The government crown lands policy changes include a need based grazing assignment system and an appeal board for lease disputes.
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Askiw
Bill Yakubowski Art Show Promotes Rural Life Themes
Local artist Bill Yakubowski known as Spook showcases recent drawings and paintings reflecting rural life and environment. Born area native, he trained in Bran don and worked in Yorkton and Vancouver before returning home. The Russell Library exhibition opens dates to be announced. Elks 400 Club winners listed from March to April 1977.
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Bill Yakubowski
Spock
Brandon
Ckos J
Yorkton
Leisure Magazine
Vancouver
Spook
Bill
Yakubowski
Russell
Beef and Barley Festival Meeting Planned for April 12 1977
The Russell and District Chamber of Commerce invites the public to an organizational meeting on Tuesday April 12 1977 at 8 00 p m in the Chamber Annex behind the Town Hall The meeting aims to review the Festival program add or remove events and elect festival leadership for the October 1977 Beef and Barley Festival Citizens unable to attend are asked to send a representative to share their ideas and secure cooperation for success.
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Russell and District Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
T Chamber of Commerce
Russell
Federated Co-Op Reports Record 1976 Sales
Federated Co-operatives Limited and Westland Co-operatives share a Saskatoon meeting summary showing 1976 total sales of 696,962,000, a new high from 8595,084,000. Net savings reached 15,554,000, the third highest in 48 years, with inflation, currency shifts, and weather impacting Western Canada operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Co-operatives Limited
FCL
Westland Co-operatives
Saskatoon
FCS
Canada
Shamrocks Eliminate Rams From M A H A Playoffs
The Killarney Shamrocks beat the Russell Rams 5 to 2 in the deciding third game to win the best of three M A H A B playdowns. Marcel Mongrain scored five goals in Russell's 7-5 win in the previous game. Keith Fawcett and Tom Outlerwaite led the Shamrocks in net and defense amid a series of minor penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Thom
Perry Robinson
Ram
Gary Magwood
Goldie Nichol
Rick Bomak
Garth Freeman
Kip Hall
Killarney
Rams
Keith Fawcett
Tom Outlerwaite
Deloraine Royals
Russell Arena
Deloraine
Jim Wilson
Terry Marshall
Terry
Pelly Trail Teachers Attend Convention 1977
Clarence Lazaruk Inglis and Jim Procyk Rossburn led about 250 Manitoba teachers from the Pelly Trail Division at the 58th annual general meeting of The Manitoba Teachers’ Society held March 28 to 31 at the Winnipeg Inn in Winnipeg.
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Pelly Trail
Clarence Lazaruk
Inglis
Jim Procyk
Rossburn
Manitoba
The
Manitoba ‘Teachers’ Society
Winnipeg Inn
Winnipeg
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Russell Redi
Col
Dick Grattan
Birtle Russell Nominating Convention
Ambrose Bierce
Central Hotel
Rick Kalyn
Doug Cook
John Cook
Albert Cook
Evie Wishart
Clarence Klimack
Art Godfrey
Merril Killwnik
Alan Gaber
ELKS
Laurie Christopher
Eddie LaRocque
W.E. Newton
Hamiota
Cliff Davidson & Friends
Vivian Walls
Federated Co-Op
Killarney Freeman — Bomak
Russell Mongrain — Thom
Killarney Magwood
Nichol & Shewfelt
Russell Robinson
Killarney Hall
Russell Thom — Fowler & Robinson
Russell Mongrain
Thomine
Ray Lewis
Rick Bomek
Stamrocks
Neil Melnyk
Killarney Lewis
Nichol & Mauthe
Russell Melnyk
Thom
Killarney Bomak
Gray & Freeman Og
Nichol
Russell Wilson
M. Bodnarchuk
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