Squeezer sprays Russell in encephalitis mosquito program
A specially equipped DC 6 sprayed Russell and nearby areas for 45 minutes starting at 8 40 p m as Manitoba shifts chemical spraying north west of Dauphin. The minister announced Russell Roblin and Swan River would be next while weather conditions guide the sequence. The decision followed encephalitis case counts in horses and viral activity readings. Hot humid weather increases mosquito activity as shelter bill rates rise.
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Russell
Dauphin
Winnipeg
Warner Jorgenson
Roblin
EMO
Precautions urged across southern Manitoba against mosquitoes
Warnings issued since the emergency began urge people to take personal precautions. Stay indoors in evenings, wear long sleeves and light clothing, use repellents, keep screens in good repair, and protect children and babies outdoors. Mosquitoes remain active with hot humid days increasing risk.
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Manitoba
Sherman
Most Attractive Show Shines at Horticultural Event
Mariel Meadows a judge lauded the Horticultural Show held Saturday August 15, noting extensive planning behind a colorful display. Exhibits overflowed with quality, featuring arrangements, annuals, tall ladiolus, and 19 entries by junior gardeners. The standout was Class D From Outer Space with 11 juniors crafting whimsical creatures, surpassing other shows. Special winners included Isiva Thompson for Best African Violet from Binscarth Chamber of Commerce.
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Mariel Meadows
Outer Space
Isiva Thompson
Binscarth Chamber of Commerce
Provincial grant aids airport upgrade at Russell
The provincial government approved an eight thousand dollar grant to help complete Russell Airport runway work under the Recreation Facilities 61 program. Russell Flying Club officials say total cost is forty thousand dollars for a fourteen metre paved runway, lighting, and land purchase. They plan to finish lighting and gain night flying license by fall with funding from donations and loans.
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Russell
Bob Banman
Burke Garnett
Russell Flying Club
RM. O Russell
Russell Airport
Don Rowat
Ures
Russell plans new ball diamond facility at fairgrounds
Construction begins on an $8,000 two-diamond complex at the Russell fairgrounds with one regulation fastpitch diamond featuring a permanent fence and a second simpler diamond. Coordinators aim to attract slow pitch teams, with a grand opening targeted for spring. Local officials, including Lynn Spurway, express support while opposing residential development of the fairgrounds per the Mobberly report.
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Cordinators
Russell Fairgrounds
Fairground
Russell-Binscorth Recreation District
Lindsay Kines
Russell Grounds Committee
Timmer
Russell Agricultural Society
RM of Russell
Zimmer
Mobberly
Russell
Lynn Spurway
Spurway
Mobberly Report
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Miles Glasman
Miles
Mosquitnee
RCMP
Russell Memorial Hall
Lila Bily
Garnett
Yorkton Flying Service Ltd
Yorkton
Gabrielle Air Service
Swan River
Russell Town
Semochiko
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