Residents Celebrate Russell Towns Diamond Jubilee
About fifty visitors returned home for a Russell town council event marking the 60th anniversary of incorporation. The First Citizens joined a parade featuring the Diamond Jubilee float, toured by past and present councilors, and attended a reception at the Russell Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Tilly McFadyen
Ottawa
E. M. Williams
George Smellie
Winnipeg
Tim Dunn
A. G. P. Smeltie
Thos. Tod
Eric Payne Russell
A.B. Callin
JA. Burgess
David Coppleman
Doug McCraig
Peter Wiebe
Murray Wilson
Wally Brad
Pratt School
Second Annual Binscarth Swim Meet Held
The second annual Binscarth Swim Meet took place Saturday July 28 with sponsorship from the Binscarth Chamber of Commerce and Canadian Red Cross Water Safety Service. Trophies from local merchants were awarded, events included Free Style Breast Stroke Back Crawl and Relays, Virden won the over all points, Kevin Wowk Inglis received the Dale Brown Trophy, Laura Gerrand Virden named top female swimmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binscarth
Chamber of Commerce
Canadian Red Cross Water Safety Service
Lyle ‘Schwalm
Banner Babery
Dale Brown
Dale's Men Wear
Jeanette Moran
Inglis
Laura Gerrand
Virden
Swimming Lessons Successful In Inglish Area
A two week program taught by Aniell J. Clark completed with 123 candidates. Instructors and organizers were Aniell J. Clark and Mrs. Edgar Mench. Participants included Sandi Senek Miles Nernberg Colleen Bulbuck Wendy Zimmer Troy Bulbuck Warren Ross Kenny Fingas Tim Wishart Francine Bomback Sandra Senek Janice Fingas Kathy Feldman Kim Toderan Rhonda Davidson Kelly Bezo Tiathan Cazacar Tommy Firos Darren Kopetsky Angie Senek Cheryl Zimmer Gail Sandra Bulbuck Karen Feldman Gloria Fingas Darwyn Wowk. Survival group included Tracey Deschamps Lori Germain Valdeen Bezo Trevor Wowk Frank Womeski Robbie Glasman Kathy Brad Barb Stevens. Juniors were Joan Russin Debbie Toderan Linda Wishart. Intermediates included Penny Pat Schwalm Connie Schwalm Kevin Wowk and 1st bars to Bronze for Penny Schwalm and Connie Schwalm. A special David R. Paterson Memorial Trophy was awarded to Donna and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inglish
Aniell J. ‘Clark
Edgar Mench
Sandi Senek
Miles Nernberg
Colleen, Bulbuck
Wendy Zimmer
Troy Bulbuck
Warren Ross
Kenny Fingas
Tim ‘Wishart
Francine Bomback
Sandra Senek
Janice Fingas
Kathy Feldman
Kim Toderan
Rhonda Davidson
Kelly Bezo
Tiathan Cazacar
Tracey Deschamps
Lori Germain
Valdeen Bezo
Trevor Wowk
Frank Womeski
Robbie Glasman
Kathy Brad
Barb Stevens
Joan Russin
Debbie Toderan
Linda Wishart
Penny
Pat Schwalm
Connie Schwalm
Kevin Wowk
David R. Paterson
Donna
Correction of Mrs Westerlund Fine and Costs
A July issue correction states Mrs Eric Westerlund was fined ten dollars and four dollars twenty five cents in costs, not one hundred dollars as previously reported. The Banner apologizes for the error.
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The
Banner
Eric Westerlund
Westerlund
Attendance Down at Fair and Races in Russell Jubilee
The Russell Fair and Races on July 18 and 14 drew large crowds, marking a Diamond Jubilee celebration in Russell. Floats highlighted the parade, with Paul Hal taking first in individual, Jim Adolph second. Russell Hardware, M & I, M Solo, Russell Elks, and Easten Star trusted among group winners. Friday opened with the Regina Lions Club Junior Band followed by Saturday’s Shriners Band parade.
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Russell
Paul Hal
Jim Adolph
Russell Hardware and Supplies M
Russell Elks
Order of the Easten Star
Regina Lions Club
Shriners Club
Small Schools Project Approved in Pelly Trail Division
The Pelly Trail School Division held meetings on June 5, 19 and July 30 approving plans to hire a divisional librarian to expand the Major Pratt School library across the division and to employ half time paraprofessionals at Oakburn and Angusville. The Department of Education approved participation in a two year Small Schools Project with full funding including an extra teacher grant and a field worker to coordinate. Rural Mechanics was not approved. The next meeting will be called by the Chair.
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Pelly ‘Trail
Lbraran
Pratt School
Oakburn
Angusville
Dept. of Ed
Dept. of Education
Ensville
Department of Education
Federal regional survey predicts mixed 1970 regional economy
A regional development study suggests the BC and Alberta economies will boom in the rest of 1970 while Saskatchewan and Manitoba face sharp slumps. The analysis was completed before Manitoba elected a new government in the prior period.
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Reggie
B.C
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Deas
Silver Beach Swim Lessons Wrap Up with Elks Help
A large turnout enrolled in Silver Beach swimming lessons this year sponsored by the Elks. Organizers included Mrs. J. Mather and Mrs. C. Roberts with many instructors and helpers named, noting junior and senior passings, bronze lifesaving awards, Polar Bear Club members, and a successful canoe program. The season closed with rec events and a lively sand castle contest won by the fathers.
Retirement honors at Russell Elks Hall for Bill McNaughton
Mr and Mrs Bill McNaughton were honored at a social evening at Russell Elks Hall on Friday July 27 marking Bill's retirement from the Manitoba Telephone System after 42 years of service. He received a gold watch from MTS and a Life Membership from the Telephone Pioneers Friends and Fellow Employees, plus a gift and cash from attendees. He and his wife Jean will remain in Russell.
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Bill McNaughton
Russell Elk’s Hall
Bill
Manitoba Telephone System
Ell
METS
Telephone Pioneers Friends
MTS
Russell
Jean
Baseball Playoff Action In Manitoba Weekend Schedule
Note to subscribers outlines upcoming baseball playoff games between Manitoba Senior West All-Stars and Manitoba Senior Fast Division All-Stars. First game in Brandon Thursday night, second in Binscarth Friday at 6 30. Series winner advances to Canadian Championships in Edmondson New Brunswick.
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Binscarth
Brandon
Manitoba
Edmondson
New Brunswick
St. Lazare
Bar cases list of speeding and license offenses in St Lazare region
Long record of careless driving speeding and license infractions across multiple Manitoban and Saskatchewan towns. Offenders include Mushu manski Frank Ivan Russell, Stanley Lee Wilson, Noreen A McLean, Victor Pshebnicky, John Arthur Loewen, Ronald Robinson, Patricia Kowalcayk Russel, Gina Belhumeur, Garry Davis, Gordon Schmell, Grant Lewis Beulo h, plus many others. Fines range from five to four hundred dollars with court costs and some license suspensions or reprimands.
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Mushumanski
Frank Ivan - Russell
Trinder
Richard Curtis - Russell
Wilson
Stanley Lee
Pshebnicky
Victor Dauphin
Loewen
John Arthur
Dartmouth
Nova Scotia
Robinson
Ronald John
Binscorth
Patricia
Kowalcayk - Russe
Belhumeur
Georgina Laverne - St. Lasare
McLean
Noreen A
Russel
Davis
Garry Dean
Gooda
Bruce Kelvin - Binscorth
Man
Bethany Lutheran to Hold Mission Festival
Bethany Lutheran announces a mission festival featuring biblical studies. The event highlights ongoing work by a noted scholar serving as Gospels Seminar chair in the Eastern Great Lakes Society of Biblical Literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany Lutheran
Biblical Studies
Great Lakes
Society of Biblical Literature
Jesus
Fortress Press
Minnesota
Jason
Alphas College
Loi Minery
Dutherane School of Theology
Chicago
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Russell Inn
Mayor Burgess
Tam
Olga
Mildred
Annie Clee Gell Victoria
Belle Busch
Pete Patterson
Fair Grounds
Nesbitt Patterson
T. S. Brown- Jee
First Citizens
Busch
Russelllfair
George Smelslie
Shellmouth Dam
New
Asessippi Park
Russell Rams
Biks
Kinsmen
Flying Club
Binfo
Small Schools
Silver Beach
Elks
J. Mather
C. Roberts
David Carley
Sack Dunn
Brad Rowat
Rev. Stevens
Jerry Kitimark
Brenta ‘White
Ruth Graham
Petra ‘Kostik
Lorne Uske
Duane Ales
Rer- Hi
Bobby Parasiuk
Michael Carley
Bob] Kies
Marilyn Persin
David Stanck
Glen Murdock
Ken Parasiuk
Jett Miller
Shannon Lange
Lori Miller
Brent Rosnoski
Lisa Burgess
Robye ‘Lange
Laurie Burgess
Joanne Sawaryn
Ruth Burgess
Jamie Roberts
Theresa Stasiuk
Doug Rowat
Polar Bear Club
Jamie
John Jo-Anne
Marylyn Stewart
Tim
Michael
Ron Stasiuk
Lori
Holly Keating
Kerry
Colleen Coulter
Jerry
Jimmy Kilimnik
Terry Lyttle
Scot Hodkinson
David
Jo-Anne Carley
Karen Hollier
Tracey Levant
Malcolm
Bruce McGregor
Linda
Kathy Tokarchuk
Dorothy Melnyk
Trudy Graham
Elks Hall
FJ. Kouler, JP
Marchwell
Sask
Goabauskas
Gordon Joseph - Foxwerren
Graham
Bruce Edward Binscorth Liske
Gilbert Elmer - Ingtis
S. Minuk
Fouilland Leon Joseph
Brazeau
Joseph Harwy - Harrowby
Ducharme
George Peter - Binscarth
Foxwarren
Perreault
Alfred - St. Lazare
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