Two New Recreation Districts Formed in Manitoba
Tourism Minister Ben Hanuschak announced the creation of two recreation districts in the Pelly Trail School Division within Manitoba. Russell-Binscarth includes Russell, Russell RM, Binscarth, and the school division. Rossburn-Silver Creek includes Rossburn, Rossburn RM, Silver Creek RM, and the school division. Grants total 9 000 and 10 000 dollars respectively to hire full time recreation directors.
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Ben Hanuschak
Pelly Trail
Parkland
Manitoba
Russell-Binscarth
Russell
R.M. of
Village of
Binscarth
Rossburn
Silver Creek
Hanuschak
Soccer Clinic at Russell Arena With Winnipeg Clinician
Soccer fans are invited to a clinic on Wednesday August 10 at 1 00 PM at Russell arena. A Winnipeg clinician will guide through films and demonstration for youths ages 7 through 14. For information call Eva Friesen at 773 2804 or 773 8256.
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Russell Arena
Winnipeg
Eva Friesen
Man talks sales tax and provincial funding at Russell session
Mayor Kinney criticizes a 1 percent provincial sales tax rise while Premier Schreyer and cabinet hear questions in a Russell area luncheon. Topics include gravel pit bonding, beaver damage to culverts, grants for recreation facilities, and calls for municipal control of spending. Schreyer defends provincial costs and stresses education funding.
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Ed Schreyer
Russell and
Schreyer
Kinney
Russell
Mr. Schreyer
Schroyer
Saskatchewan
Mayor Kinney
Canada
Manitoba
Canadian Turtle Derby Brings Boissevain Crowd In August
The Canadian Turtle Derby runs August 12 to 14 in Boissevain Manitoba drawing nearly 10 000 visitors yearly. Races start with 16 to 18 turtles released from a 25 foot gate while a start caller oversees the event. A marketplace crafts displays auction and flea market fill the midway with dances parade and helicopter rides.
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Boissevain
Manitoba
Orioles Advance To Finals In North
The Binscorth Orioles clinched the North Division atop MSBL with a 15-5 record. In the divisional semi finals they swept the Daup hin Redbirds in three straight games 9-3 11-3 and 7-2 with Falk Neville and Enerson earning the wins. They advance to face the Angusville Cardinals with the opener at Bins earth on August 3 and game two at Angusville Park on August 4 both at 6 30 p m broadcast locally.
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Binscorth Orioles
Dauphin Redbirds
Falk
Neville
Enerson
Orioles
Angusville Cardinals
Binsearth
Angusville Park
Russell Fair Horses and Cattle Set Records Despite Rain Loss
A Russell Agric Society meeting on July 19 reviewed the two day fair. Cattle section reported 23 herds with 175 head, a cattle record. light horses had 40 exhibitors and 60 horses. Race meet drew 100 plus horses, and 1200 exhibits earned a $4500 one day prize total. Attendance figures showed past milestones, with first day attendance of 2492 and several peak years cited. President Merv praised volunteers and business support, noting Russell can host one of Manitoba’s best two day fairs with community effort.
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Russell Agric Society
Russell
Merv
Sec
Manitoba
Prairie rail lines to receive $100 million upgrade plan
Transportation Minister Otto Lang announced a federal program to spend 100 million on rehabilitating prairie branch lines over 21 months with new maintenance equipment. About 30 million will be spent by March 31, 1978 and 70 million by March 31, 1979, aiding grain handling and Western Canada economy. Farmers will have a say, and the Hall Commission report backs stronger lines and jobs.
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Otto Lang
Lang
Prairie Rail Action Committee
Hall
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Dinate
Dropmore
Department of Highways
Defence
Barney Dawson
Cfb Gagetown
N.B
Larry Brown
Peticodiac
Terry Squires
Montreal
Mike Alcock
Oromocto
Dawson
Council Chambers
Hassett
Pres. Mery Dunn
Jim Kieper
Russell Fair
Prairie
Canadian Petroleum Tax Society
Canadian Wheat Board
West
Mr. Lang
Hall Commission
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