Local Banner notes weekly updates from Russell area
The Banner reports mail strike effects delaying province publications while Silver Beach swim classes begin amid damp weather. Local economy suffers from LMC potash layoffs with 300 workers laid off over two weeks. Royal Bank staff dressed in western costumes for promotions. Crop outlook improves after rains though storage limits dull the picture. Manitoba suspends five percent sales tax on grain storage facilities and asks federal action. Jim McCulloch wins 2,500,000 on Calgary Stampede gold brick draw, funding Europe trip. Texaco service station to reopen August 19 with Leonard Trach operator. Recreation Director Norm Smith seeks appreciation for circular on activities. Taxpayer hints at economizing money doesn’t grow on trees in Russell. Post asides on classroom costs and post office renovations. Gary Powell and William Muir judged beautification tours. A St Lazare and Kamseck man’s dispute at Queen’s Hotel ends with hospital and jail on attempted murder charge. Russell golf team finishes second in Inter-Club, awaiting final. Banner County Open Golf August 16, ladies’ tournament following. Endelitfe fastball club plans August 11 tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towis
Silver Beach
Vic Ferguson
LMC
Royal Bank
Manitoba
Russell
Jim McCulloch
Calgary
Europe
McCulloch
Texaco
Leonard Trach
Trach
Stella Hahaway
Norm Smith
Echoo Board
Gary Powell
Brooks Equipment Ltd
William Muir
Manitoba Hydro
Manitoba Good Roads Association
St. Lazare
Kamseck
Queen's Hotel
Birtle
Binscorth
Birtle Rossburn
Endelitfe
Attendance at annual fair and races disappoints
Attendance at the annual fair and race meet last year was disappointing while a 1400 strong crowd enjoyed a pancake breakfast on Main Street. The event opened by Doug Melorie of the Royal Bank of Canada spoke on agriculture and farm financing. Mayors and society leaders welcomed attendees as Rivers Pipe Band and Elk Band provided entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of
Commerce and Russell Agricultural Society
Main Street
Rivers Pipe Band
Musoell Elks’ Band
Doug. Melorie
Royal Bank of Canada
Western Canada
J. A. Burgess
Russell
Wester Leod
Agricultural Socety
Frank ‘MacDonald
Banner County Rocing Club
Wagering and racing thrills at local fair card
A $2 wager paid $67.60 on a single straight ticket at the pari mutuel wicket during the two day race card. North Dakota and Saskatchewan horses provided strong fields with a dead heat in the first day and an upset in the Friday Barry Memorial. Local pony racing entertained crowds as young riders impressed, while the Heap Memorial and other features highlighted the event. A baby contest drew 37 entrants with multiple prize winners and exhibitors showcased top livestock, baking, and crafts with a complete prize list promised in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Salt
North Dakota
Saskatchewan
Simms & Gray
Kent Flaman
Heap
Goodie Bear
Rudy
Braylock
G. Champagne
Bellcourt
Ken Reavie
Sam Sam
Arthur Head
Endeavor, Sask
Flaman
William Henderson
Winnipeg
George Simms
Cliff Gray
Morlocks Goodie Bear
Craig Stewart
Marquette
Dave Adams
Yorkton
St. Lazare
Angusville
Binscarth
Langenburg
Enburg
Oo Russell
Mark
Lorne’ Pettitt Russell
Melissa Carrie
Robert Ferguson
Deepdale
Heather Christine
Paul Flandra
Inglis
Bradley Lynn
Blon Eit
Vera Rosnoski
Russell Fair
West
Bastcott Family
Crandall
Alvin Lowe
Bradwardine
Pat Lynch
Gilent Plains
Lloyd Ferguson
Minnedosa
Kingdon Stables
Lowe
Callin Family
Aberdeen
H. D. Krueger
Killarney
Beaton Bros
Elphinstone
Coulter
Clearview Farm
Silverton
N. Yerama
Gilert -Plains
M. J. Bouche
Antler
Sask
Air Cadets Head to Summer Camp at Penhold
Musele Squadron 677 Royal Canadian Air Cadets leaves for a two week summer camp at Penhold in the foothills between Calgary and Edmonton. Leader Wally Henderson takes Michael Totte St Lazare David Bowley Jim Turnbull and others. The program includes outdoor skills leadership and service history with organized sports tours and visits to nearby industrial sites. Highlights include a potential Otter Aircraft flight and a 15 minute glider flight with instructor supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tew
Musele Squadron 677
Royal Canadian Air Cadets
Penhold
Rockies
Calgary
Edmonton
Wally Henderson
Michael Totte
St. Lazare
David Bowley
Jim ‘Turnbull
Binscarth
Jim’ Self
Colin Trindes
Millwood
Clare Belscher
Bar! Bulbuk
Clare Fingas
Inglis
Ricky Thorn
Rascell
Ae Feta
Sto. To
Indust Hal
Val
Elk Hunting Season Set For September
Manitoba announces elk season from September 9 to 26 reserved for residents. 300 licences drawn August 14 with a $20 tag good for one bull elk over one year old. Area 18 only, Duck Mountain area. hunters must check in, receive a map, and wear standard big game dress with conspicuous outerwear.
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Manitoba
Department of Mines and Natural Resources
Highway 5
Duck Mountain Forest
Informateey Ysay
Russell Bantams Win Yorkton Tournament
Russell Bantams of Manitoba won the Invitat ions Bantam A baseball tournament in Yorkton after a weekend of competition that included a bye, a 4 to 3 win over Moose Jaw, and a dramatic comeback against Dauphin with a late home steal to tie the game and a counter run in the extra inning. Manager Wowk and coaches led the squad as champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkton
Dauphin
Russell
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Moose Jaw
Trustees Meet With Education Minister
Trustees meet with Education Minister Pelly Trail Division Board. July session had Mr Shust presiding with Mr Tibbatts and Mr Langley among the attendees. Reports covered Winnipeg trip about sewer and water in Angusville and a proposed Grade 7-12 high school with technical facilities at Pelly Trail. Ministers urged cost vigilance and several motions approved on joint cost discussions, school upgrades, and temporary classroom changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelly ‘Trail Division Board
Shust
Tibbatts
Langlees Eeere
As Cine
Parabee
Golins
Winnipeg
Angusville
Mr. Shust
Kr. Minish
Prat the Pelly Theil Board
Pelly Trail
Hille
Russell Central School
Pratt Collegiate
Perobec
Hodgkins Family Hold Forty Year Winnipeg Reunion
The Hodgkins family, four sons and two daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hodgkins, gathered in Winnipeg for a reunion not seen in forty years. The event united relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hodgkins and extended kin from Lac du across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgkins
Winnipeg
Charles Hodgkins
Indow
Jack Hodgkins
Charles Hode Steins
Faiily
Lac du
Parkland council approves 1968 tax roll and roads project
Parkland Regional Developments group led by D A Kinney and Mayor J A Burgess covers north Swan River to McCreary and east Russell area including Rossburn. Budget relies on per capita municipal shares and provincial grants. August 5 declared civic holiday, council adds provincial assessment increases to the tax roll and approves permits for St Josephs Church L D Smith remodel Frank Kalymule porch Joe Ritter rear addition and Fred Marzoli basement improvements. Special July 22 meeting accepts C C Construction bid to install 1968 water sewer main with five percent price increase. Russell town lands transfer noted. Residents listed include Mrs Fred Hodgkins Victoria Mrs Sid Hyde Flo Vancouver Mr and Mrs W Flynn Winnipeg Jack and family Winnipeg and Mira Hodgkins Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Kinney
J. A. Burgess
Parkland
Dauphin
Swan River
McCreary
Russell
Rossburn
St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church
L. D. Smith
Frank Kalymule
Joe Ritter
Fred Marzoli
Former Knox Minister and Zwicker Family Visit Notes
Sunday afternoon at the former Knox Minister Church members spoke with Rev. Zwicker and heard a brief address updating them on his family. On Monday morning he met local workers at the fair grounds and others around town. Mrs Zwicker, ill, traveled to Toronto via CNR. In town Rev Zwicker and Mr Madden stayed with Mr and Mrs Verne Warrion and Mr and Mrs Bruce Shaw. The Zwicker address is 22 Laurier Avenue, Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zwicker
Fair Grounds
Russell
Toronto
CNR
Zicker
Madden
Angusville and Thompson end tied after Sunday tilt
In a sunlit game Sunday, Angusville stopped a late rally by Thompson to stay even in the best of series. Saturday, the Cardinals won 2-1 as Stan Furman limited Thompson’s hitters and Redman pitched for Angusville. Thompson pushed four runs in the ninth, cutting Angusville’s lead to one only to fall short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angusville Uaronies
Thompson
Cardinals
Lathony
Augusville
Minuniter
Manitoba
Newspapers produce more sales per dollar of advertising
A concise note highlights that newspapers deliver higher sales per dollar of advertising spending compared with other media. It emphasizes efficient reach, strong reader engagement, and cost effectiveness for local and regional campaigns. The message underscores value for advertisers seeking measurable, targeted results.
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. Shevchuk
Fingas
W. Bodnaruk
Roblin
Don Baker
Binscanth
Harvey
the Elks
Mickey Stein
Ruswell
Russell Bantams
Fred Hodgkins
Victoria
Sid Hyde
Flo
Vancouver
W. Flynn
Ivy
Jack and Family
Mira
C. Hodgkins
Knox
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