Residents voice apathy over RBPD development plan
Kathleen Martens reports concerns that the Russell Binscarth Planning District plan lacks public awareness. Trinder, a Rural Municipality farmer, says many locals are unaware or misunderstand the 50 page document. Public meetings, newspaper reports, and a required session are noted, with ministers controlling potential changes.
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Kathleen Martens
Russell-Binscarth
RBPD
Iff Trinder
Russell
Planning Board
Pickering
Trinder
RM Council
Russell fire department improves grade after survey say
At the April 9 town council meeting survey representatives reported the Russell Fire Department has improved from class eight to seven. Fire Chief Hank Smith and Deputy Guy McMurray attended, with recommendations including expanding staff to 18, increasing water flow, adding water mains and hydrants, and building a new fire hall.
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Pee Power
Hank Smith
Guy McMurray
Souncil
Fire Board
Tino Brandilla
Russell Fire Department
Branbilla
Brancilla
Michael Brackman
Brockman
Smith
Russell
Music class for young children at Grace Lutheran Church
Four and five year olds attend an afternoon music class on Thursdays at Grace Lutheran Church. Instructor Gerri Miller leads the sessions to prepare children for organ and piano lessons with several young participants named. The report also notes council discussions on a new hall, fire safety recommendations, and an expanded airport grant.
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Smurfs
Grace Lutheran Church
Gerri Miller
Michael Reavie
Brookes Magnowski
Amber Unger
Rachel Kieper
Troy Hickman
Jared Glasman
Travis Derkach
Laurie Trinder
Tourism Information Booth Denied in Russell
Tourism Minister Maureen Hemphill refused the chamber of commerce request for a permanent tourist information booth in Russell. The department cites no immediate expansion plans but will contact the chamber when Yellowhead Route development resumes. A separate note reports donations and inquiries for a Handi-Van by the Personal Care Home Support Group, with a public meeting planned April 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Russell Leisure Centre featuring Wes Graham.
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Jane Pickering
Dauphin
RBPD
Department of Municipal Affairs
Kathleen Martens
Manitoba
Yellowhead
Maureen Hemphill
Russell and District
Maria Pacella
Hemphill
Russell
Chamber of Commerce
Tourism Department
Chamber
Karen de Long
de Long
Russell Leisure Centre
Wes Graham
Trans
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