Contracts Set For New Pelly Trail Schools
Harry Komhyr of Rossburn submitted the low bid of 206,676 for Russell and won the contract subject to change orders that could trim the figure by several thousand dollars. Similar bidding pattern used for Inglis and Elphinstone schools with J Rutar of Russell and Sigurdson Construction of Minnedosa as low bidders at 108,467 and 108,694 respectively. Work will commence at all three sites almost immediately.
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Harry Komhyr
Rossburn
Russell
Inglis
Elphinstonr
Joe Rutar
Sigurdson
Seasonal Averages Recorded For July
The C P R station shows July had less rainfall than last year, with a season total April 1 to July 6.04 inches. July rainfall was 1.13 inches, mostly from last Friday morning, and only a few precipitation periods occurred. Highs reached 90 degrees on four days, while the low dropped to 40 on July 3. Average highs and lows were 80.8 and 53.2, compared with last year’s 78 and 52.
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C.P.R
Jim Rush
Youth Driver Program Aims to Cut Canada’s Road Accidents
The Imperial Oil Review surveys driver education as a method to reduce youth crashes, citing a $300 per student cost and high returns from fewer accidents. It notes mixed opinions on adding driver training to school curricula, with officials arguing long-term value versus curricular strain. Canada expects 350,000 licensed 16 to 18 year olds, plus 150,000 new entrants annually amid a postwar youth surge.
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Canada
Practically Everyone Can Be A Blood Donor
Manitoba Red Cross hosts a flood donor clinic at Memorial Hall Russell on August 9 from 1 pm to 9 pm to gather 400 donors. The event showcases testing, registration, and a painless 30 minute process with rest breaks and refreshments, aided by trained staff, volunteers, and lab technicians.
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Red Cross
Memorial Hall
Russell
Manitoba Red Cross
Generalital
Winnipeg
Ambrose Hills
Cory Tae Hen
Ducks Unlimited interim hatch report across Prairie provinces
The July Ducks Unlimited report notes waterfowl hatch in Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba with mallards and Pintails still pairing and nesting. Late May to June broods rise after a delayed spring and an April storm. Saskatchewan east central areas show potential good production while extreme west remains waning.
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Alberta
Saskatchewan
Keystone
Ducks Unlimited
Duckological
W. G. Bill Leiteh
Qu’Appelle
Summer cottage note from a loving correspondent
A narrator recalls a summer cottage routine letter filled with practical chores and gentle guidance. The writer warns about mowing, tree work, chimney upkeep, and minor home maintenance while urging rest and sunshine during the season. The note also playfully mentions not fixing the TV antenna unless watching Ed Sullivan.
Town Signs Health Unit Pact For Rus sell Manitoba
At a regular meeting last Thursday night the mayor and secretary-treasurer were authorized to sign agreements between Manitoba Government and the Town of Russell for forming a local health unit and for operating a laboratory and x ray unit. The Birtle Shoal Lake No 2 Council will oversee the units. The water works committee was urged to drill another test near Joe Malinsky's site. Accounts paid totaled 5043.54 including 2713.50 for water and sewer connections. Mayor Buress presided with Councillors Bicknell Cross and Sanderson present.
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Funcil
Government of
Manitoba
Russell
Birtle Shoal Lake No
Counsil
Water Works Committee
Joe Malinsky
Bur|ess
Bicknell, Cross and
Sanderson
Demonstration Plot Field Days Scheduled in Manitoba
Demonstration crop variety plot field days are set for early August in Manitoba towns including Foxwarren Inglis and McAuley. Agronomists from the Manitoba Department of Agriculture will speak and answer questions at two hour events led by local agricultural representatives.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Agriculural
Rockets Dominate Saltcoats Tourney With Big Wins
The Russell Rockets swept Saltcoats on Sunday July 31 scoring 64 runs while allowing 13 in three games. They blanked Yorkton Co-Op 10 0 and defeated a Graham Sask team 20 1 and YC U 16 5. M Stewart C Collins A Zimmer led the charge with strong pitching and batting as 150 fans watched.
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Russell Rockets
Salt Foats
Yorkton Co-Op
Rockets
Zimmer
Stewart
Collins
Graham, Sask
Yorkton
Y.C.U
Bredenburg
Rocket
M. Stewart
C. Collins
A. Zimmer
N. Parasuik
3. Archer
D. Adolphe
J. Thom
J. ‘Clement
E. Wishart
D. Wowk
Manitoba road contracts let on large June surfacing and gravelling
Manitoba opened more highway projects valued in the mid six figures as 12 of 17 June contracts covered grading and gravelling. The largest gravelling job covers 45 miles on a new resource road from Gypsumville to Grand Rapids at a bid of 136 160, with high bids around 187 160. A 123 mile surfacing job on PTH 5 from Ochre River to south of Dauphin drew a low bid of 226 977, and a 134 mile surfacing job on PTH 8 saw low bids under 200 000. Dominion Bridge Co. Ltd. won 123 634 for structural steel on the Assiniboine River bridge at Brandon, enabling PTH 10 to connect Brandon via 18th Street to the Trans Canada Highway.
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Manitoba
Gypsumville
Grand Rapids
John Thompson
A. M. Kelly and Son, Ltd
Chennell's Construction Co. Ltd
Dominion Bridge Co. Ltd
Assiniboine River
18Th Street
Brandon
PTH 10
1St Street
Master Hypnotist Dr Kit to Perform in Russell
The Great Dr. Kit, renowned hypnotist, will appear at the Avalon Theatre next Monday August 8 for one night. He has toured across Canada and the USA for 15 years and will demonstrate hypnosis while hypnotizing 20 volunteers from the audience. The show is promoted as wholesome family entertainment.
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Dr. Kit
Avalon Theatre
Canada
USA
Special Service Marks Opening Of New Church
Roblin dedicates a new church with Elia Schwarz cutting the ribbon. A large regional crowd attends services led by Roblin mayor, MP N Mandziuk, and others. The Roblin choir, directed by Mike Moroz, assists. About 300 people join a dinner in the basement after the ceremony. St Vladimir Church currently serves twelve families, with services every two months under Dr Schwarz.
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Elia Schwarz
Roblin
Russell
Dauphin
Moblin
Pellura
Merridale
Zelena
Shortdale
Lennard
Inglis
Shellmouth
Endcliffe
Rossburn
Angusville
Foxwarren
Bir
K. J. Smell
Mila
Horby
N- Mandziuk
Ev. Shhwatz
St. Vladmir Church
Dv. Schwarz
Aimax
Bayfield
Feawarren
Assiniboine Stree
Fullaire Dasement
Upland Bird Hunting Opens Early This Season
Upland game birds season begins Friday September 30 per Hon C H Witney minister of mines and natural resources. Last year October 2. Bag limits unchanged. Northern hunters may start September 19. Pheasants and wild turkeys on protected list. warnings on wild turkey introduction.
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C. H. Witney
Delta
53Rd Parallel
M P C Now Supplying Churchill With Power
The Manitoba Power Commission took over electrical supply for Churchill Manitoba last week after a partial service by the National Harbour Board. It will buy energy from Fort Churchill military base and feed the town via a $150000 distribution system. About 400 services will be connected including harbour buildings and the water pumping station. Permafrost created construction challenges with jackhammers and blasting to set poles and a new modern street lighting system has been installed.
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Manitoba
Churchill
Manitoba Power Commission
National Harbour Board
Commission
Fort Churchill
Harbour Board
Canadian National Yard
Route to travel No 8 touted as longest highway
The piece extols the US 83 and Manitoba future No 8 highway from Texas to Hudson Bay. It highlights a long, straight American section through Kansas Nebraska and the Dakotas, then a Canadian Manitoba segment with valleys and Duck Mountains. It urges publicity to promote US-Canada Highway 3.
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Manitoba
Swan River
Cranberry Portage
Hudson Bay
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
Mammoth Wheat Elds
Kansas
Nebraska
Slack Hills
Dakotas
Melita
Assiniboine
Birdtail
Shell River
Duck Mountains
Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic Notice
It is a privilege to contribute toward saving life and is extended to people 18 to 65. Attend the Red Cross blood donor clinic on Tuesday August 9 between 4 and 8 pm with no appointment needed.
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Red Cross Blood Fonor
Russell School Board Sets Fall Term Opening Date
The Russell school board, in its regular meeting Monday, set September 6 as the opening day for the fall term. The collegiate will also reopen on the same date.
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Russell School Board
Corn harvest forecast hinted by Inglis area resident
Betty Liske living east of Inglis reports an exceptional corn feed from her own garden on August 1. She says the corn was delicious and predicts the best crop in a decade for the region, hinting at an early date for picking in this part of the province.
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Hus
Betty Liske
Inglis
School Daze As Exams Yield Mixed Results
During the past week collegiate students received final exam results, with only a few in Grades 11 and 12 passing clearly. The Banner promises a complete report in due time.
Faster cars, slower traffic on multi lane highways
A study notes that higher car speeds produce slower traffic as drivers in fast lanes must speed up to pass. Slow drivers crowd both inner and outer lanes despite passing signs, and six lane roads may become common as summer approaches.
Shipping centre gains stride amid winter energy push
Long winter months and strong electrical energy supply mark a forward stride in developing the expanding shipping centre. Leonard Haskett, formerly of GacGregor, will be the Commission's representative at Churchill.
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Leonard Haskett
GacGregor
Churchill
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Imperial Oil Review
American Automobile Association
W. Arch Bryce
Canadian Highway Safety Council
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Iowa
Jim Bulbuck
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Golf Club
M.P.C
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