20 Aug 1986
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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 20, 1986
Page
1
Minister for Sport Larry Desjardins announced that 250000 from lottery revenues will fund the Man Plan athlete coach and official aid program for 1967 1985 98. A total of 485 recipients including 408 athletes 40 coaches and 37 officials benefited, with grants up to 1000 per person.
Rural Municipal Ay of Russell Reeve Gordon Bryer will hand over his job as of October 2 with legislation amending the Municipal Act to require reeves and councilors to live on farms within their wards. The bill moves to second reading as councillors object and pursue a resolution to protect rural officials.
A Canadian study from 1975 involving 360 military vehicles finds daytime running lights reduce overall accidents by about 2 percent and lower pedestrian and bicycle related incidents. Officials consider wider use and potential legislation, with Manitoba exploring options and research evaluation.
Local elevators in the Russell area moved 462 061 tonnes of grain during the 1986 86 crop year up from 111 a tonnes in 1984 86. Manitoba Pool Elevators and United Grain Growers reported record volumes with expectations of near 5 8 0 0 0 tonnes and over 40 million tonnes respectively.
Russell RM councillors and Town of Russell officials met August 14 in Binscarth to tackle a rat problem. They discussed garbage dumping, ammonia treatment, and sharing costs with emergency services. Talks also covered recreation funding, pipe cleaning methods, and regional development membership.
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