April Fools' Day Draw Winners at Binscarth Metis Assoc
The Binscarth Metis Association hosted an April Fools draw with prizes: Gloria Fleury won first prize of 500 dollars, Taschel Scantlebury second prize of 300 dollars, Sheri Federowich third prize of 200 dollars, and Della Tanner received the fourth prize. Also notes Lena Dreilick's recovery, regional visits by multiple local families, and Easter wishes.
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Binscarth Metis Assoc
Gloria Fleury
Taschel
Russell and District Growing Project joins food aid effort
Local citizens form Russell and District Growing Project to grow canola on 170 acres near the Hydro building east of Russell. Proceeds after harvest go to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank via donations to support overseas food aid and agricultural development. Committee chairs are Mark Keating, Arthur Wade, and Ray Elliott.
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Donalda Dunn
Henry Klassen
Thornhill
Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Hydro
Russell
Russell and District
Mark Keating
Arthur Wade
Ray Elliott
Box 820
Russell, Roj Iwo
Foodgrains Bank
Foodgrainsbank
David
Donnie Dunn
Ourselve
Binscarth Lions Auction Draws Big Crowds and Revenue
Binscarth and District Lions held a community auction on April 7 with over 800 items, outdoing last year in quantity and quality. The sale raised nearly $8,000 from consignment and donated goods, as volunteers led by auctioneers Bill Bawtinhimer and Percy Miller prepared Friday night and ran the event from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm.
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Binscarth & District Lions
Lions
Bill Bawtinhimer
Percy Miller
Binscarth Lions
Fran Hutton
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Russell Hospital
Lena
Jack
Margaret Burnett
Winnipeg
Bruce
Heather Burnett
Margaret
Brandon
George
Sandy McDonald
Sandy
Duncan
Nancy McDonald
Les
Lorna Reagh
Patti Reagh
Leslie McLeod
Isabelle Clements
Cathy Zaharychuk
Melita
Calgary
Christa
Andy
Peter Shevchuk
CIDA
Canadian International Development Agency
Pelly Trail
Russell Inn
Asessippi
Vanguard
Vanguard Credit Union
Curling Club
Main Street
Manitoba
Louise Ewankiw
CMMA
RM. of Russe
ArisNet
THE
Dauphin
Swan River
Canadian Alliance
Fate
Canadian Alliance Party
Don Armitage Box
Miniota
Vincemits
Dale Brown
BAHU
Edit Union
Agusville
Birtle
Foxwarren
Hamiota
Kenton
McAuley
Oak River
Oak Lake
Rossburn
St. Lazare
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