Blood drive canvassing begins in Russell area
Nicole Clement, Radford, and Mel Frieze lead Canadian Blood Services canvassing of local residents. A display at Russell IGA on April 10 offers pledges that trigger contact to schedule a blood donation on June 28 at Major Pratt School's Junior Gym, led by Marilyn Sabeski.
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Nicole Clement
Radford
Mel. Frieze
Canadian Blood Services
Russell Iga
Pratt School
Marilyn Sabeski
MS Super Cities Walk Returns On April 25
The 4th annual MS Super Cities Walk will be held in Russell on Sunday April 25. Community traditions include attendance prizes and a pledge package pickup at Sears with new registration location. Participants help the MS Society work toward a cure while improving the lives of those affected by multiple sclerosis. For information visit Sears or contact the Parkland Chapter Office in Dauphin at 204-622-2941.
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Russell
MS Society
Una
SEARS
Parkland
Dauphin
Pedestrian responsibilities stressed by RCMP Prairie Mountain detachment
Russell community office reiterates pedestrian duties on roadways and near traffic. Pedestrians may jog play pet walk skateboard or rollerblade on public roadways and must not enter traffic suddenly. Offenders face fines from 80 to 230 dollars or provincial court. contact Cst. Fedorowich for guidance.
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RCMP
Prairie Mountain
Russell
Se Pence
Cst
Fedorowich
Russell Community Office
Shoe Eh
Lynne
Rempere
Knife pulled in Roblin gas station robbery attempt
A 26 year old Alonsa man, Glen Edward Moor, attempted a Roblin Shell gas station robbery on March 24. He produced a knife after pumping gas and said he would turn himself into the RCMP. He fled after a confrontation with the attendant, was later arrested in Yorkton, and pleaded guilty to armed robbery. He received 30 days in custody and 18 months probation.
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Alonsa
Roblin
Prairie Mountain Rcmp
Glen Edward Moor
Roblin Shell
Moar
RCMP
Shell
Wes Wagner
The
Wagner
RCMB
Manitoba
Dauphin Provis
Hit and run damages vehicle in Russell driveway
Prairie Mountain RCMP and Manitoba Crimestoppers seek public help for a February 9 2004 hit and run that rammed a vehicle in a Russell residence driveway causing damage. Witnesses or anyone with info on a dark colored truck with rear end damage should contact RCMP or Crimestoppers at 1 800 782 8477. Crimestoppers offers up to 2000 cash for information leading to an arrest.
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RCMP
Russell
Prairie Mountain Rcmp
Manitoba
Russell Health Care Aide Wins $100000 Prize
Maggie Quintin, a Russell health care aide for Assiniboine District Health, matched all six digits in order to win 100000 on THE PLUS. She bought the ticket at Reavie's Pharmacy, Russell. Her win makes her the third western Manitoban to claim a major prize in five months, following December 2003 winners Anita Tomms, Keith Friesen, and Fran Fenty.
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Maggie Quintin
Russell
Maggie
Reavie
Main Street
Anita Tomms
Birtle
Keith Friesen
Brandon
Fran Fenty
Forrest
Anonymous $12,000 donation to Inglis Elevators burst
The Inglis Area Heritage Committee secured a $12,000 grant from an anonymous donor last week. Project Manager Alan Sawchuk notes ongoing corporate interest in completing the restoration of the National elevator and its two annexes. Restoration will resume on a small scale once the grounds dry.
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Inglis
Inglis Area
Sawchuk
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Tember
Naor
Wales
Rachel Chipelski Cei
Sheri-Lynne
CMP
Yorkton
By Terrie Welwood
Eee
Russell Health Care Aide
Vist
Assiniboine District
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