Canada shows 5.7 percent population jump in 1996 census
The 1996 census places Canada at 28,846,761 people, up 1.5 million since 1991, with Canada the fastest growing G7 nation. In Manitoba, Russell town rose slightly to 1 605, while RM Russell grew about five percent to 553 residents. Nearby areas like Shell River and Shellmouth declined modestly, and Binscarth stayed near 463. See Survey Page 7.
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Binscarth
Shellmouth
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Bogoski Nominated Again in Roblin PC Race
Roblin's Lorne Bogoski secured the Federal PC party nomination after four nomination meetings held on April 1 in Dauphin. He backs his Russell town remarks, saying no anti Russell sentiment was intended and that misunderstandings may have occurred.
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Roblin
Lorne Bugoski
PC Party
Dauphin
Bugoski
Russell
Leonard Derkach
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Warm Day Draws Families to Knights Park
Taylor Davidson and Jessica Shaw visited Knights of Columbo Park with their dog Smokey as the thermometer reached 17 degrees last Thursday.
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Taylor Davidson
Jessica Shaw
Smokey
Knights of Columbo Park
Miniota Royal Bank Closure Not A Surprise
Last week staff at the Royal Bank Miniota Branch were told their jobs would end and the bank would close on June 20 1997. The Miniota branch will merge with the Birtle location leaving two full time and one part time employee out of work. CKLQ Radio Brandon marks 20 years on air with its evolution from Q Country to Western Manitoba’s Station.
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Brandon
Q Country Radio
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