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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 10, 1983
Page
1
Area farmers moved 308000 tonnes of grain in the crop year with large volumes reaching major pools and elevators. Managers report fairly good grain movement despite a few slow months, and note rainless spring reduced some yields while swathing has begun and combines will follow.
The 1908 St Elie church was restored to its original beauty and opened as the St Elie 1908 Pioneer Church Museum. About 150 people gathered on July 24 to dedicate the church as a museum housing regional artifacts.
The Government of Manitoba is spraying communities over the past weeks to avert a potential Western Equine Encephalitis outbreak in Roblin and other regions. No human cases yet, but officials urge personal protection, outdoor-hour avoidance at sunset, insect repellent, and well maintained window screens.
Hank Smith, a Harrowby area farmer, accuses the Department of Highways of expropriating 166 acres to build an access road off Highway 18 without public consultation. He blocked the site with his truck in a peaceful protest while questioning the legality of expropriation before compensation talks.
The Pelly Trail School Board met on August 8 PM with eight attendees. Minutes from July 11 were adopted. The board discussed expenses for a Gazelle workshop, bus route changes, and extending Driver Education in Russell and Rossburn to 15 percent year olds. The group noted meetings with Keeseekoowenin in Band and a pending influx of funds, plus maintenance and custody arrangements. The board delegated authority to sign a MAST letter opposing Bill 77 and reported widespread opposition among divisions at a Winnipeg meeting.
Western Manitoba towns will gain Cancom cable with eight Canadian radio and TV stations and ABC NBC affiliates via Westman. Wayne Innes expects subs to switch from pirate satellite signals by fall, with current rates around 310 per month and consideration of a rate increase to cover extra costs. CRTC renewed Westman licence through January 31, 1904, and ordered cessation of the free U S stations WTBS WGN USA Cable.
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