Annual Chamber of Commerce Meeting in Russell
Good turnout and a full business session marked the Russell Chamber of Commerce annual meeting. Speakers included Dennis Scott of Manitoba Hydro and executives from local firms. plans covered hydro expansion, town projects, and Christmas shopping hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Ladies of Christ Church
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Art Wrighton
Manitoba Power Commission
JL. McMurtrie
Peter Mymko
John Kryushenko
Spotless Dry Cleaners
Murray ‘Stewart
Stewart's Radio & TV
Steve Klym
Bob Wilson
Barry Plannigan
The
Royal Bank
Manitoba Farm Leaders Attend Short Course at Brandon
Manitoba farm leaders and rural organization members will attend a five day course at the Agricultural Extension Centre in Brandon from December 5 to 9. Noted economists and rural scholars will discuss problems facing rural people and lead open discussions with about forty delegates from seven farm groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Brandon
F. A. Kutick
Iowa State University
Iowa State Agricultural Adjust ‘Ment Centre
W. M. Drummond
Gordon Royal Commission On
D. Dyck
Canada
R. L. Kristianson
Canadian Wheat Board
F. W. Hamilton
E. H. Lange
University of Manitoba
Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation
Department of University Extension and Adult Education
Manitoba Farmers’ Union
Manitoba Federation of Agriculture
Manitoba Pool ¢ Elevators
United Grain Growers
Manitoba’ Women’s Institute
Manitoba Agricultural Councils
Manitoba 4-H Club Council
Feeder Cattle Association Offers Financial Assistance
The Feeder Cattle Association, sponsored by Manitoba Pool Elevators, offers financing help for purchasing and feeding cattle. Eligible members include Pool Elevator and coop livestock association members. Contact manager W. M. Cochrane or directors Seymour Stevens and Lorne Davidson in Russell for details.
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Manitoba Pool Elevators
Feeder Cattle Association
Pool Elevator Assocition
Coop Livestock Association
W. M. Cochrane
Earth
Seymour Stevens
Lorne Davidson
Russell
Super Continental Stop at St Lazare Arranged
CNR agent Tom Rice announces preparations for a Super Continental stop at St Lazare for passengers bound to British Columbia or Eastern Ontario. Stops will include Jasper, Hornepayne, westbound No 1 at 3 19 am and eastbound No 2 at 5 30 am. Passengers should notify the agent in advance.
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St Lazare
Sussems
CNR
Tom Rice
British Columbia
Ontario
Jasper
Hornepayne
Santa Claus Parade to Bring Town to Russell Saturday
Russell prepares for a big Saturday afternoon parade at 1 30 with Santa Claus visiting after the route. He will be at Memorial rink for hours of treats and free pictures. Two free film showings start at 2 15 while others can enjoy skating.
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Santa Claus
Russell
Santa
Memorial Rink
United Church
Dick Wheatley
Butter Promotion Campaign Formed In Canada
A national butter promotion campaign is launched under the Butter Advisory Committee of Canada. The seven member group led by T. J. Wheeler aims to boost per capita butter use with public relations, recipes at counters, and authoritative nutrition information.
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Butter Advisory Committee of Canada
Canada
T. J. Wheeler
Toronto
Jean-Baptiste Lemoine
Montreal
Frank J. Lutes
Berry Mills
W. McHenry
L. W. Pearsall
Ottawa
Robert C. Smellie
Russell
W. R Walton Jr
Lemoine
Quebec Economy Plan Board
Catholic Farmers Union
Lutes
Dairy Farmers of Canada
McHenry
School of Hygiene
University of Toronto
Pearsall
Canada Department of
Federal
Department of Agriculture
Dairy Partners of Canada
National Dairy Council
Russell opens two new businesses in district memorial rink
The Russell business section unveils two openings this Friday and Saturday. Kennedy's Paint Store debuts in the Memorial rink building with Sherwin-Williams lines and decor supplies plus upcoming curtain and drapery service. Bill Prokop Jewelry marks ten years in Russell with renovated premises two doors north of the post office, expanding stock and repair services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Kennedy
Memorial Rink
Roy Kennedy
Sherwin-Williams
Mr. Kenedy
Smellie’ Bros
Silverton
Stuart Cochrane
Waldman and Rosenblat
Angusville
Cochrane
Smellie Bros. Ltd
Robinson
Russell Bill Prokop
Albert Mushumanski
Prokop
Fort William
McKinney's Jewellery
Winnipeg
Hoffman Building
Wilson Block
Hockey Night In Canada 25th Year Broadcast History
The piece chronicles Hockey Night In Canada marking its 25th year since the Imperial Oil broadcasts began on CBC on November 7, 1996, reaching millions. It highlights Foster Hewitt’s pivotal role, early TV radio simulcasts, and the impact of televised hockey on attendance, plus the 1952 first NHL game televised and the Leafs Americans lineup details from early Imperial Oil sponsorships.
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Canada
Wis I Oil
CBC
Imperial
Ight
Foster Hewitt
Imperial Oil
Toronto
Europe
Imperial OU
United States
Hewitt
National Hockey League
Montreal Canadiens
Detroit Red Wings
Montreal Forum
Toronto Maple Leafs
Boston Bruins
Maple Leaf Gardens
as_ hockey
Fiery Sage
Maple Leaf
Conn Smythe
Smythe
Canada Funds Housing and Government Facilities Share Rise
The total for housing and government facilities reaches 45 billion dollars with about 70 percent sourced from Canada. The figure highlights a strong domestic contribution to major public projects and underscores Canada’s role in funding infrastructure.
Merchants Win Extended Evening Hours in Russell
Russell Town Council approved a chamber request to let shops stay open until 9 PM under a bylaw tweak, with enforcement discussions ongoing after reports of violations. The meeting also reviewed traffic sign amendments, tax cancellations, and a lane transfer to the school board. Building permits totaling 800 plus specific projects were approved, with the mayor presiding and all councillors present at the adjourned session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Linner
Rams
Heart Fund
Red Cross
Russell
Chamber of Commerce
Schult
B. J. Reichmuth
T. W. Shaw
J. A. Burgess
Inflation shifts in Canada from CPI data
According to the consumer price index the cost of living in Canada has risen significantly with food prices up 20 percent, clothing up 10 percent, and overall inflation around 44 percent since baseline.
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Canada
Children's Story Hour Returns At Local Library
Beginning Saturday December 3 the Children's Story Hour resumes at the library from 1 30 to 2 30 pm for children ages four to ten. Adults and older youths are asked to avoid visiting during this hour to not disturb the storyteller.
Silverton Hereford Grand Champion of Nova Scotia
Nathan Supreme, a Hereford bull bought at the Ganda n National Exhibition from Watson Cochrane and Son of Silverton, won Grand Champion Hereford at Windsor Nova Scotia. Owned jointly by W. Harvey and James O’Brien, the animal earned top honors and the silver trophy in stiff competition. Mr. O’Brien is a pioneer breeder of Herefords in Nova Scotia and is pleased with the Manitoba animal.
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Watson Cochrane & Son
Silverton
Canada
W. Harvey
James O’brien
Windsor
Nova Scotia
O’brien
Manitoba
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Labour
John B. Carrol
Dennis Scott
Manitoba Hydro Electric Board
Hydro Board
Hydro
Grand Rapids
Scott
Rod Clement
R. C. Smellie
Chamber
Treauster
Bill Patterson
D. A. Kinney
Logie Johnson
George Laing
Tom Kleper
Ewart Mather
Jack Dow
Bill Stasiuk
Ken Munro
Peter Pacey
Kiwanis Club’ OF
St. Lazare
Russell 4H
Gary Workman
H. Boughton
Roblin
E. Knowles
Binsearth
Arthur Parr
Binscarth
J. Woodhouse
Sylvia Bryant
A. Coulter
New York Americans
Syl Apps
Harvey Jackson
Gord Drillon
Nick Metz
Bill Thoms
Jimmy Fowler
Bob Davidson
Red Horner
Reg Hamilton
Buzz Bell
Prank Finnigan
Jack Shill
Charlie Conacher
Happy Day
King Clancy
Bob Jarvis
Art Jackson
New York
Eddie Wiseman
Joe Lamb
John M
Red” Doran
Liew
Duck Mountains
Lawrence
George ‘Honey
Don Bicknell
Bill Bicknell
Birtle
Buster Caine
Frank Moster
Shellmouth
Dropmore
George Man
Charlie McFarlane
Edmonton
Bill Earley
East
W. W. W. Wilson
Dr. T. W. Shaw
Elks
Bicknell’s
Silverton Hereford
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