Russell mayor seeks video histories from pioneers
Russell and area communities plan to record memories of early residents on video with Ken Walter assisting. Mayor Merril Kiliwnik invites volunteers to interview old timers, with tapes donated to the Russell and Area Heritage and Arts Committee for the yet to be built museum. Anita Zimmer notes past audio tapes were made by grade 8 students.
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Merril Kiliwnik
Ken Walter
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Russell and Area Heritage and Arts Committee
Rahac Board
Anita Zimmer
RCMP report of arrests and incidents near Russell area
Over several days RCMP handled multiple incidents. On March 26 a intoxicated male at Russell Hospital was charged with Breach of Undertaking. March 27 saw weather related motor mishaps with no serious injuries. March 28 Dianne Wilson of Peguis First Nation was charged with Impaired Driving and Drive Over .08 after a stop west of Binscarth. a male passenger Steven Callum was charged with Impersonation with Intent, Breach of Conditions, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. vehicle search found stolen items and Sharon Stevenson of Pequis First Nation faced Possession of Stolen Property charges. Stevenson to report to Provincial Judges Court in Russell later this month. March 31 Russell and Rossburn RCMP, with Waywayseecappo First Nation officers, arrested a male after an assault in progress. charges pending. April 1 on the Yellowhead south of Russell, a driver with an outstanding warrant was released on a promise to appear. Highway Traffic Act fines issued.
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Dianne Wilson
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Sharon Stevenson
Pequis First Nation
Stevenson
Russell
Rossburn Rcmp
Waywayseecappa First Nation
Yellowhead Highway
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