Binscorth District News Highlights Summer Tour and Local Visits
The newsletter covers a summer tour to Shellmouth Dam aboard Mr Dave Klimack's house boat on July 30 with a four hour lake cruise and lunch. It notes July visitors from Ferndale Washington and Vancouver area, Regina visits, and weekend guests from Rivers and Dauphin. It reports a 37th Threshermen Show attendance, hospital get well wishes, a new minister settling in the manse, Black Hills trip, and a August 1 192 anniversary wedding celebration for Cameron and Linda McDonald with social events and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shellmouth Dam
Dave Klimack
Lake of the Prairies
Mort Orrs
Harry Bouchers
George Murrays
Cheryl
Ferndale
Wash
Claudia
Lionel
Gini
Vancouver
Regina
Rosalie Drench
Black Hills
Stan
Audrey Drench
Dauphin
Irene
Ron Wilson
Wpg
Medora
Agnes Boucher
Rose
Elmer Boucher
Michelle Boucher
Portage
Loren
Blair
Boucher
Colorado
Sideliff Hall
Cameron
Linda McDonald
Linda
Cam
Grant
Gwen Tibbatts
Maisie Ronnie
Donnie Tibbatts
Mona Paradine
Stolen property recovered and multiple thefts reported in RM area
Police records from July to August detail stolen items including tools from an abandoned school bus, a 16 inch chainsaw, bikes, a rifle, and cash. Recoveries occurred near Rivers and St Lazare with charges contemplated or pending. Vehicle accidents, mischief, and property damage also noted with investigations ongoing.
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Roland Deschambault
RM of
Boulton
Russell Inn
Binscorth
Rivers Rcmp
Russell Rcmp
Elbce
St. Lazare
Silver Creek
Russell
Fort Ellice
Inglis
Manitoba Ave
Russel
Department of Highways
RM of Ellice
No. 16
Thunder Bay
Ont
Millwood
Callin Memorial Fund Scholarships Details and Requirements
The Callin Memorial Fund offers scholarships funded by Myrtle Lcotta Callin and administered by Ryggell & District Foundation Incorporated. Eligible applicants are Canadian citizens residing in Russell area including Silver Creek and Binscarth. Applicants must be public or high school students with at least one year in district schooling in the prior six years and full time postsecondary enrollment. Renewal possible at the board's discretion with submission of transcripts and references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Lcotta Callin
Ryggell & District Foundation Incorporated
Russell
Silver Creek
Board of Directors
Binscarth
Russell & District Foundation
P.O. Box
Manitoba
Russell & District Foundation Inc
Long service recognized at Russell council gathering
Wayne Collins Reeve of Russell presented Louis Johnson with an engraved painting for 25 years of service as a municipal grader operator. A council and staff gathering in Louis honor was held July 19 at the Reeve's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Collins
R.M
Russell
Louis Johnson
Louis
Provinces raise shelter allowances for seniors and families
About 5,000 low income seniors and families will get an average nine percent rise in monthly rental subsidies as Manitoba updates SAFER and SAFFR programs. Housing Minister Jim Ernst said the changes, effective July 1, lift eligible income and maximum rent, while preserving a 90 percent of eligible costs cap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Ernst
Ernst
Autopac time payments due August 31 in Manitoba
Manitoba motorists who chose the 1992 Autopac time payment plan will receive third installment notices. About 206,000 notices mail July 31 for payments due August 31, as MPIC notes more drivers use the plan amid the recession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Autopac
Manitoba
Grahame Newton
Yse
Newton
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Binscorth & District News
Lorraine Michaels
Joyce
Mike Klemetski
Graham Crerar
Doris Orr
Margaret and
Warren Smallwood
Rivers
Kim Orr
Kathryn
Lionel Huberdeau
Woe
Rob
Doris Barrett
Gordon
Betty Mundle
Threshermen
Yorkton
Harvey
Irene Tibbatts
Diane
Merv
Denise Zimmer
Diane Wasslen
Trenton Ciprick
Mildred Lyon
Russell District Hospital
Millie
Lauretta Barrett
Birtle Hospital
Marietta Marshall
EPORT
Gambler Indian Reserve
MPIC
Public Enquiries Department
Callin Memorial Fund
Major Pratt School
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