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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 31, 1978
Page
2
The community mourning William Uhryniuk longtime MDA director of agricultural services remembered as a cheerful, helpful public servant. He answered dozens of inquiries a year, knew farm world networks, and insisted on doing the job when needed.
The piece argues Ontario and confederation struggle with public transit vehicle purchases and a lagging economy. It critiques Ottawa for lacking a national development policy while urging faster tariff reductions but cites the complexity of non tariff barriers. The author warns Canada must reassess trade policy within its borders.
A humorous column by Roger Bell rails against neckties in a mock battle style. The piece satirizes fashion conformity and the idea that appearance dictates character, weaving in historical references, social satire, and fictional conflicts. It ends with a plan to silkscreen a tie on the author’s chest.
The Yellowhead association notes progressive weather conditions and upgrading programs across Manitoba and inland routes. Eleven new commercial members join including Diversified Transportation Edmonton Russell Chamber of Commerce and Parkland Tourist Association. First corporate members Greyhound Lines of Canada and Taimac Transportation Systems. Major projects span sixty miles in Manitoba and widening near Saskatoon and Terrace to Prince Rupert. Two Yellowhead events include a 67 car caravan through the Coquihalla Pass and Route 16 unveiling in Lloydminster. Convention slated for November 3 and 4 in Edmonton with a September 16 resolution deadline.
William Thomas Uhryniuk 54 of 42 Elmdale Brandon died August 15 1978 Born June 29 1924 Fairlight Saskatchewan he worked 25 years with Manitoba Department of Agriculture was regional director at death A sportsman he played for Brandon Greys and at Plumas College He belonged to Royal Canadian Legion Kiwanis Brandon St Augustine Catholic Church Survived by wife Gloria sons Michael David Ted Brian Jim daughters Joan Linda Louise Mary Jane a brother Michael Winnipeg three sisters Mrs A Irwin Victoria Mrs J Schettler Plumas Mrs E Hawke Be a Sifton Predeceased by mother Doris Prayers into Rockie Donovan Chapel August 17 Funeral mass St Augustine’s Church August 18 Interment Brandon Lawnsite Donations to Canadian Cancer Society.
The Russell detach ment of the RCMP moved to new quarters in Mrs. F G Hembroff's former home on Memorial Boulevard. The office and barracks were relocated from the Ledingham Block. Mrs. Ferguson and family will also reside there. August 27, 1908 Miss Evelyn Kelso returned to teaching at Ndale. Mr and Mrs Ainsworth plan to move to Winnipeg for a music store position. September 5 1918 School opens with Principal J H Plewes and teachers in charge.
A nostalgic verse about Shellmouth Manitoba recalls childhood memories of hill, tracks, and summer dances. The document also records government grants to St. John Ambulance for industrial first aid training, with enrollment details, plus a sequence of local notices from 1928 to 1968, including school demographics and church installations.
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