Mobberly Report on Russell Chamber Agenda 1979
In March 1979 the Russell and District Chamber of Commerce sought Enterprise program aid for a Commercial Development survey. Costing 11 500, it built a questionnaire process, consultant Mobberly urged a Central Business District, signage, lighting, and recreation facilities, with Town Council committees outlining plans and ongoing delays noted at a June chamber meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell and District Chamber of Commerce
Department of Economic Development
Russell
Enterprize Manitoba
Terry Mobberly
Checker‘board
Main Street
Puaget
Mobberly
Memorial Arena
Recommenda
Central Business District
Assiniboine
Shell River
Westbourne
Mainstreet
Chamber of Commerce
Dale Brown
Potash firms adjust as industry faces slump across markets
In the 1981-82 fiscal year Canpotex 1 Ltd sold fertilizer for eight Saskatchewan mines but saw a about 40 percent drop. Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan plans to cut inventories and reduce staff at Central Potash Canada with 390 production jobs to go starting September 2. The industry’s offshore demand decline hits hardest, while layoffs and inventory reduction aim to prevent a repeat of the 1982 downturn. The piece also notes the Hire-A-Student program concluding for 1982 and thanks locals in Russell for support and future use of HLAS services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canpotex 1 Ltd
Saskatchewan
Central Potash Canada
Donna Kalynuk
Russell
Lorne Ross
Helen Foster
Herb Rutar
Chamber of Commerce
Rossburn Parkland Downs Opens Amid Harvest Moon Festival
The Rossburn Parkland Downs track officially opened on Sunday August 14 in conjunction with the Rossburn Harvest Moon Festival. MLA Henry Carroll led the ribbon cutting with dignitaries including MLA Harry Graham and Louis Kurchaba in attendance. Betting at the Rossburn event reached 9120000.00 with multiple winning horses listed for Saturdays races including L Dusty Jet Belle and Go Imp among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrie Pete
Rossburn Parkland Downs
Rossburn
Henry Carroll
M.L.A
Brandon
Harry Graham
Virden
Louis Kurchaba
L Dusty Jet Belle
Police report charges filed in Saskatchewan case
Police report states no male adults from Saskatchewan are charged with possession of house breaking tools. On August 6, 1982 one was arrested and charged and is in custody. A warrant has been obtained for the arrest of the other man involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Russin
Saskatchewan
Oil well drilling up sharply in six months
The report notes a 500 percent rise in oil well activity through June, with 56 wells drilled by mid year. Of these, eight were producers and 14 dry holes, while other figures reference prior six months and unnamed comparisons.
Pipeline work nears end for CSP Harrowby gas line
A 16 man Pile Foundation crew started the natural gas pipeline east of Highway 16 toward the CSP Food Plant in Harrowby on July 19 and expects completion within ten days if weather allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway 16
CSP
Harrowby
Pile Foundation
Millwood seeks recreation grant in Russell meeting
Judy Russia reports Rural Municipality of Russell held its August 10 1962 monthly meeting. Council adopted minutes approved subdivision south of Russell after Jemnoverss request. Gravel crushing offered but denied due to lack of stock. Residents of Harrowby requested cleanup. council plans cleanup with a Cat. Manitoba letter received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Russia
Russell
Harrowby
Harry
Manitoba
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Chamber
Terrie Pets
School
Russell Arena
Central Inn
Arena
Student
Potash Corporation of
PCS
Con’t
Toba Lee
Albert Fayant
McCreary
The
Rossburn Agricultural
Nual
Go Imp
Jim Custtar
Walker's Joy
Ethel, Walker, McCreary
So Gallant
Ron Balanyk
Ethelbert
Millwood
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