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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 11, 1966
Page
1
City council coverage notes a regular meeting discussing street improvements with a directive to avoid excavation on specified streets. Technical terms are unclear but emphasize noninvasive methods and safety considerations for the project scope.
Local horticulturists prepare for the show with exhibits due by 10 am Wednesday morning. Home grounds awards this year go to Mr. and Mrs. C. Com formative with remarks praising the outing and timely information for improving the gladiolus section at the Wednesday show on the 17th. Plan to attend and bring a friend.
Rural Scene discusses a W. T. Uhryniuk article noting poloxalene as a preventative for cattle leg time bloat, costing about 1 per day per head and not yet available in Canada. It also reports low Slow Moving Vehicle signs sales among 4 H club members and urges contacts for leaders.
The MNR announces a longer duck hunting season south of the 53rd parallel from September 28 to December 3 with a daily bag limit of six and a 12 possession limit. North of the parallel runs September 1 to November 26. Goose limits remain five daily and ten in possession, with up to three daily or six in possession for white fronted geese.
The first of eight Confederation Caravans completed its initial run, touring eastern Ontario and western Quebec. Each caravan, self contained with power, air conditioning, first aid, offices and storage, spans about 10 by 12 feet and measures around 40 000 square feet when in quadrangle position. The exhibits will showcase Canada’s historical and cultural heritage with authentic material.
The Purple Cross Fund outlines a national objective for two Orders to support a vocational training centre for the Deaf. Estimated cost ranges from 2 million to 3 million dollars and a decision is expected in 1967, with the centre’s construction adopted as a central project.
Michael P. Yakthueenge, Inglis Collegiate principal from 1963 to 1966, received a $1000 postgraduate scholarship in education. The Manitoba Teachers' Society grants two such awards to raise teacher qualifications. Ye kimishym studies for a Master of Education in Edmonton at the University of Alberta focusing on education administration.
National Employment Service in Brandon and the agricultural recruiting office in Russell urge available workers to assist with harvest operations. The call emphasizes a shortage of labor compared with demand and seeks workers to fill seasonal agricultural roles.
Gavin George Coulter of Silverton Manitoba died July 28 after a highway accident near Edmonton. Born May 10 1937 he was a son of D Russell and Mrs Coulter. He married Elizabeth Harper and had a two year old son Dean. He worked in Ontario and western Canada and was active in church work. Interment at Silver Creek Cemetery following funeral at Silverton United Church.
The Craigie Cheerio Club gathered for its August meeting at Kay Valley’s home with six members and one visitor present. Visitors reported one visit, and upcoming guests include Betty.
The notes mention Saturday tests for the Red Cross awards and a large waterpicking day planned at Silver Beach on August 21 with Minnedosa club invited. Other items include a Wellkie-Talkie sale by the Legion and Elks for farm use, a Dauphin festival softball win by Russell Royals, and Ducks Unlimited reporting a strong duck season. Community action urged as Canada faces years of growth and employment. Chambers of Commerce urged to lead local economic development.
Dorothy Shaw leads September program as Spencer and Anne Cusitar host the next meeting at their home. Roll call asks members to name their preferred face soap and detergent brands. Thelma Whitmer donated a gift draw won by Dorothy Shaw. Mr. and Mrs. George Barber and family traveled to Rapid City to visit James Barber and relatives.
Miss M Bily traveled to Edmonton last week to attend the wedding of her brother Roy to Miss Marylin Dove of Edmonton. Dr and Mrs Frankily are on a fishing trip to Squaw Rapids and Flin Flon this week.
The UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC notice lists services on August 14 with Angusville at 10:00 am and Ruthenia at 11:00 am conducted by Rev. J Letsky.
The Children's Aid Society of Western Manitoba runs a summer camp at the Baptist Camp site on Clear Lake's northwest shore from August 2 to 12. About 40 children from Brandon Souris Deloraine Melita Reston Vir Belgin Russell St Lazare Onanole Lyeton attend, with water sports hikes crafts nature study and tours. The camp is funded by donations and supported by the Brandon Rotary Club with director Glenn Howie assisted by agency staff and volunteers.
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