Russell Swimming Pool Idea Revisited in 1967
In 1967 Russell students backed a town swimming pool with a Walkathon tied to the curling club funds. The plan stalled after grant funds were deemed insufficient. A feasibility study by a Chamber committee explored steel and vinyl pool options and corrugated steel buildings, awaiting Department of Education input and community support. Further updates would follow in these columns.
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Russell
Russell Curling Club
Ate
Russell Chamber, of Commerce
Chamber
W. J. Wolfe
Dave, Coppleman
Bill Martin
Dept. of
Russell Oere
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Manitoba
Horticultural Show Slated For August 19
The piece notes shows held province wide in mid August where gardeners display prize flowers and vegetables. It highlights patience hard work and luck in producing prize blooms and invites participants to enter or donate exhibits to hospitals or homes. Junior gardeners will also showcase their work.
Asessippi Swim Club Wins Awards
The First Annual Binsearth Swim Meet was held July 30 at Binsearth Pool. Sponsored by Miss A J Clark Mike Miller and George Forsythe secretary for Binsearth Chamber of Commerce. Barb Sanderson and Bonnie McNair acted as Race Officials and Rey Hutton. Lifeguarded Races were held in age levels for Front Crawl Breast Stroke Back Crews and Butterfly. Swim Club won 14 first ribbons out of 17. Assessiops Club won 8 seconds and Binsearth 7.
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Binsearth
A. J. Clark
Mike Miller
George Forsythe
Binsearth Chamber of Commerce
Barb Sanderson
Bonnie McNair
Rey Hutton
Swim Club
Assessiops Club
Local Boy Wins Bronze Medal in Alberta Invitational
Varyl Austman son of Wally Austman local upholsterer won bronze in the novice men’s event at the Alberta Invitational Summer Figure Competitions. The contest was held August 1 and 6 at the Royal Glenora Club in Edmonton, held with Banff School of Fine Arts programs and Alberta summer figure skating schools.
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Varyl Austman
Wally Austman
Alberta
Royal Glenoral Club
Edmonton
Banff School of Fine Arts
Senior Citizens Tour Dam Site
Senior Citizens toured the Shellmouth Dam Site on Monday August 7 with a bus trip ending in Russell for refreshments. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Dan Sabeski Mrs L Marchuk Mrs I Mazur and others on the excursion.
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Shellmouth Dam
Russell
Dan Sabeski
L Marchuk
I. Mazur
Miss Charlene Bernhard Bride Elect At Dropmore
Miss Charlene Bernhard was feted as bride elect at Dropmore Hall on July 81 in a festive party. Relatives and friends watched as she and her mother Mrs. C Bernhard and grandmother Mrs. G Bernhard received Corsages and were escorted to seats by Mrs. Pewnink, Mrs. Petz, and Mrs. Baronet. A novel bouquet of housekeeping items served as a centerpiece and her chair wore orange and yellow decor with balloons concealed underneath a rug. An auctioneer Mrs. Baronet led a fast bid sale of small articles with proceeds to the bride to be. A poem by Mrs. Howard Ferris and gifts from cousin Perle Dietrich were part of the proceedings.
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Dropmore Hall
Charlene Bernhard
Charlene
C. Bernhard
G. Bernhard
J. Pewnink
G. Petz
G. ‘Baronet
Charlenes
Mré. Baronet
Howard Ferris
Sharlenes
Perle Deitrich
Binscarth Orioles Triumph in Extra Innings Playoff
The Binscarth Orioles swept the Hamiota Red Sox three games to one in a best of five series. A late two run homer by Garth Neville in extras secured a 6 5 win as Andres pitched well for Binscarth. They advance to face the Dauphin Red Birds with games set for August 9 in Binserth and August 18 in Binserth.
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Sret
Hamiota Red Sox
Binscarth Orioles
Hamiota
Orioles
Beck
Garth Neville
Binscorth
Ross Lynch
Neville
McNiven
Red Sox
Glynis Scott
Eaties
Ramsay
Binscarth
Dauphin Red Birds
Firtien
Dauphin
Binserth
Binsearth
Letter Clans Gather in Manitoba Family Reunion
About 300 members and descendants of Andrew Setter gathered for a multi‑generational reunion in Selkirk and St Andrews Manitoba. The event began with a July 9 service at Old St Andrews Church near Lockport, with Rev. James Setter assisting. A 102 ft genealogy chart was displayed by organizer Mrs. Anne Carter, and a Legion Hall dinner featured head table guests from fourth and fifth generations.
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Mkgins
Isos Ootter
J. Morden
Old St. Andrews
St. Andrews
Lockport
Man
James Setter
St. Vital
Andrew Setter
Andrw Setter
United States
Was
Arkney Moka ‘Arkney
Legion Hall
Selkirk
Winnipeg
Anne Carter
Police report detailing multiple Manitoba traffic violations
Police report lists numerous charges including careless driving driving while disqualified dangerous driving and impaired driving. Names such as Ronald Joseph Eclair Joseph Raymond Leclair Ted Salahub Arthur Robert Davidson Hector Huberdeau Beverlee Puska Elaine Selby and others appear with penalties ranging from fines to acquittals and stays of proceedings.
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S. Minuk
Kloon
Nicholas
Davidson
Arthur Robert
Russell
Salahub
Ted
Arthur
Robert
Frank J. Keller
J.P
Huberdeau
Hector
St. Laz
Man
Pushka
Beverlee Marnyn
Selby
Elaine Joan
St. Lazare
Rowat
David
Doucette
Dol Joseph Davia
Tompson
George Rowatt Wins Derby at Silver Beach
George Rowan owner and trained by Brad Rowatt won the First Annual Frog Derby at Silver Beach on Tuesday July 18 1972 as part of Red Cross Swimming lessons. Ardell J. Clark and Walter Safety sponsored. Judges were Lyle Schepp and Ray Pourier.
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George Rowan
Brad Rowatt
Silver Beach
Red Cross
Ardell J. Clark
Walter Safety
Lyle Schepp
Ray Pourier
David
Michael Carley
David Carley
Mag Pg
Welter Suet
Winnipeg
Beaux Arts Farm Home Grounds Event Draws Regional Trophies
The Red Cross event in Vernon B C features regional cups and trophies with a Best of Province award. The province is split into four regions, and the 63rd annual competition has since 1963 seen 87 municipalities, five cities, 22 towns, and 14 villages join the association.
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Denham
Denise
Vernon
B.C
Red Cross
Metcalfe WI guests tour Russell Ontario farms and heritage
On Tuesday July 25 twelve members of Metcalfe Ontario Women’s Institute arrived by bus to Russell for a get acquainted tea hosted by Mrs Robi Witty. They toured farms, saw Boulton Manor and monuments, visited libraries, galleries, and the Russell Fair prize winners, ending with a supper in council chambers.
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Women’s Institute of
Metcalfe
Ont
Ottawa
Pam
Russell W
Robi Witty
Robt Haines
Boulton Manor
Clements Farm
Ontario
Russell Fair
W.I
Park
Shellmouth Dem
Belle Busch
Russell
Royston
Endcliffe
Russell Regional Library
Armyworms threaten crops as cool June slows activity
In Inglis Mrs. Don Robin reports husband Don plans to spray for armyworms amid lingering concerns they may reappear within two weeks. The cool spell kept Bertha Army Worm activity down in June and July, but fields still face potential invasion as harvests resume after holidays.
Town of Russell Channel Eight Advertising Dates
The Town of Russell scheduled an advertising campaign with Yorkton Television Co. Ltd. for CKSS TV channel 8. Air times include August 19 from 5 30 to 9 00 pm and August 27 from 5 30 to 9 00 pm. In 1973 dates listed: June 16 at 9 50 pm to 1 00 am 10 80 pm and August 11 at 10 01 0 30 pm and August 14 from 1 00 to 1 30 pm with August 28 at 9 00.
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Russell
Yorkton, Television Co. Ltd
Channel 8
Ckss T.V
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Dept. of Education
Wolfe
Blind River
Staro
Barrie
Russell Trading Area
Asessippi Swim Club
Senior Citizens Tour
Dropmore
George Rowatt
DERBY
Agricultural Society
Russell and
Districts
Canada
Council Chamber
Rus Vell
Silverton
Inglis
Stuart Cochrane
J. A. Burgess
Hany Graham
Jarth
Alwyn Coulter
Henry Fingas
Phyllis “Moulton
Bers
Town of
Channel Eight
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