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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 22, 1981
Page
2
Winnipeg doctor receives a glossy four color promotion from Ottawa praising a 198 page preventive medicine monograph funded by the Conference of Deputy Ministers of Health. The ad includes order forms and prepaid terms, prompting questions about taxpayer costs and government promotion efforts.
The writer muses on Jesus Christ and Easter while listing global crises and local troubles. References range from El Salvador and Yugoslavia to Reagan’s era violence, racial tensions, and poverty. The piece connects faith to a world of war, crime, and social decay, ending with notes on local 1901 and 1911 items and Easter happenings.
A compilation of small town items dated from April 23 1881 through April 22 1971 mentions bread pricing in Sealeaf versus 10 cents or 3 for 25 cents, a $30 scholarship for Miss Nettie Coulter of Silverton, a large crowd planned for the National Ark opening at Clear Lake, Frank Clement of Russell Motors receiving twelve 1941 car models, road openings between Angusville and Russell, and a sequence of civic and agricultural events including a long tenure change at the Russell Agriculture Society, farm awards at Brandon Fair, a Benito Elks Lodge formation, meteorology posting for Dick Bryer, a Silverton general store change of ownership, Russell Golf and Country Club leadership shifts, and honors for Miss Leifer at Knox United Church.
A garbled note discusses blame for televised violence and mentions Lincoln, two dollar bills, and a US veteran politician warning about economy and national security. It cites overheard remarks in a hotel tavern about sports and TV.
A writer reflects on his long belief in timeless values shaped by family and religion. He compares generations, notes media influence on today’s youth, and worries about skepticism and cynicism amid rapid cultural change. He finds teachers open to dialogue but older students wary, yet praises youths for coping with swiftly changing rules.
The board outlines disposals of unused buildings, shifts to private bus contracts, and new funding methods reducing local levies. New trustees trained, special education coordinator appointed, and two resignations noted. Projects include gymnasium at Binscarth, Rossburn classrooms, and a Russell tennis area. Superintendent McIsaac to resign. music program planned. Meetings remain open to the public. residents urged to share concerns.
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