Ambulance Service in Russell Shaped by Dedication and Training
Nine new members completed 120 hours of classroom training under Ross Dunn, a 13 year ambulance veteran, as Russell's rural team emphasizes ongoing education. Half the crew has over five years' experience, with bi monthly meetings and pairing rookies with veterans to maintain commitment despite turnovers. Spouses and employers are noted as unsung heroes supporting responders who drop everything when the pager sounds, while responders stress switching to professional mode and maintaining resilience amid tough calls.
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Ross Dunn
Russell
Feuld
Wee
Shirley Dunn
Russell Ambulance Service
Dunn
Perreault
Ambulance volunteers find rewards despite tough calls
Judy Preston and fellow attendants describe six months with the Russell ambulance service, facing two crisis reports and five cardiac arrests. They emphasize the emotional toll, peer support, and a surrogate family among responders, noting the thrill of delivering the first baby and the deep satisfaction from helping others. The team uses critical incident teams from outside the area to vent and gain perspective, with longtime members affirming the rewards outweigh the downsides.
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Judy Preston
Preston
Judy
Russell
Pat Macissac
Ball diamonds revamped for provincial championship
Russell and District Recreation Commission funds a 28100 project to facelift three ball diamonds in Russells central grounds for the Provincial Pee Wee B baseball tournament on the third weekend in July. Ten teams are expected to bring 200 to 300 spectators. two metal dugouts, levelled west diamond, relocated Raiders diamond, and new fencing are planned. Local funding covers 15700 with grants from 1996 97. Town officials say no mill rate increase will result.
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Russell
Russell and District Recreation Commission
Walt Roberts
RM of
Ag Society
Pelly Trail
Rec Commission
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