Town Notes Cozy Frost and Holiday Happenings
Fragments from a community page describe hoar frost in the backyard, a December 7 reunion in Zurich, and a six month separation due to strife. It notes Russell events, a Sadie Hawkins cabaret, admissions to Russell Personal Care Home, cubs selling chocolates, a Chamber of Commerce dinner, a new television station approval, and local notices about concerts, Elks tree sales, Santa visits, and a reprint of regional items. The piece ends with health news about Editor Sanderson and thanks to advertisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob McGowan
Art Kinsley
Zurich
Switzerland
Russell
Chamber of Commerce
Ladies of Christ Anglican Church
Brandon
CKX
CJA
Winnipeg
Dauphin
Parkland
Nght
Binsearth Express
Binscarth
Sandy Lake
Erickson
Minnedosa
Inglis
The
Elks Lodge
Santa
Radcliffe Community Club
Bill Wiseman
Sanderson
Russell Chamber Dinner Honors District Farmers
The Russell Chamber of Commerce annual dinner drew about 150 attendees on Friday November 26. President Ken Reavie introduced guests from local and provincial organizations while speeches praised chamber progress and the farming community. Awards were presented for Farm Management across four areas and officers were elected for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Ken Reavie
Jim Kieper
Russell Agricultural Society
al Church
Province of
Manitoba
Len Adams
MacNutt
Sask
Bob Stewart
Larry Glasman
Evin Dunn
Murray Hovey
Harold Clement
Frank Bily
George McCrindle
Jim Burgess
David Coppleman
J. A. Burgess
Russell
John Derkach
Coucillor
Silver Creek
Rudy Wowk
Inglis
Chamber of Commerce
Sam Reichmuth
Binscorth
Chamer of Commerce
Manitoba Chamber of Commerce
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Bob Thompson
Manitoba Hydro
St. James - Assiniboia
L. Leifer
P. Pacey
Harry Graham
Birtle - Russell
Len Adams Peete
Tm Breedna Fom Rust
George Meridle
Foxwarren
King
Runcimann Address at Chamber Dinner on Farm Policy
Mr A M Runciman chairman of the Canada Grains Council and United Grain Growers president spoke at the Chamber of Commerce dinner focusing on recent farm policy changes. He warned of policy disconnects between government and farmers, urged better communications, and criticized the Wheat Board for price suppression while noting weak price and income support and social adjustment programs. He recommended reading Future Shock and urged farmers and rural people to unite to advocate for farm interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Clement
A. M. Runciman
Canada Grains Council
United Grain Growers
Runciman
al Howe
Anual Chamber of Commerce
United Grain, Growers
Canadian Wheat Board
Ranciman
United
Grain Groowers
Manitoba Pool Eleators
Cage
Minor Hockey Seeks Parent Support Meeting Notes
An organizational meeting for minor hockey was held on Wednesday November 24 in the Council Chamber Annex. Harold Yeo and Ralph Kilimnik lead efforts to organize teams for various age groups with a $1.00 winter membership fee to cover expenses and support teams in need of assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber
Safer
Harold
Yes
Ralph Bettke
Nick
Kilimnik
Will
Harold Yeo
Cain
Western Manitoba To Get New Television Channel
The Canadian Radio Television Commission approved Channel 7 Winnipeg and Western Manitoba Broadcasters Brandon to build a new Channel 4 station in Brandon Manitoba with antenna moved from CKX Channel 5. The 1335 foot tower will be tallest in Canada and cost over 500000 dollars. Over 150000 people in Western Manitoba and Eastern Saskatchewan would gain improved reception with both signals available. If equipment delivery is on target, the service could launch in fall 1972.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Radio. — Television Commission
Ottawa
Hag
Channel 7
Winnipeg
Western Manitoba Broadcasters Limited
Brandon
Manitoba
Channel 5
Canada
Channel 4
Cjay TV
Iate
CTV Network
Saskatchewan
Personal Care Home Invites Applications
Mr J A Burgess administrator and secretary treasurer of the Russell Personal Care Home invites applications for admittance. Applications must be submitted by December 31 to allow processing by government departments. The opening is tentatively set for March 15 with early entrants required to submit a rule as delays due to labor strikes may affect completion. progress is favorable and completion is hoped by March 15 barring further delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Burgess
Russell Personal Care
Mr. Burgess
Peraaane
Pelly Trail School Board Meeting Highlights
The Pelly Trail School Division Board met on Wednesday November 10 and discussed a January janitors clinic, a December school division event, and routes. A motion requires board approval in writing before any bus routes are added or extended to other schools. A grant of 50 dollars was approved for the Western Manitoba Science Fair to promote science education in the region. The board upheld the suspension of students involved in an aero incident, and a bus on a route may forfeit payment if it is off route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pantanechool Division
Manitoba
Pally
Binscarth Chamber Annual Meeting Recap
The Binscarth and District Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting on a Friday evening. Eight guests and 53 members attended as President Sam Reichmuth chaired. MLA Harry Graham toasted the Queen. The secretary read the minutes, the treasurer reported finances, and the pool project updates included a new filter system, building work, a repaired pool deck, and a day care area future plan. A government grant funded lifeguard salaries, and nominating chair Louis Barrett presented the next year’s officers: Walter Tutte president, Roy Graham vice president, Tom Gray secretary, Gordon Ellis treasurer, Walter Danyluk parks director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binscarth
Gordon
Ellis
Tom Gray
Jerry Fraser
Sam Relch
Chamber
Chinen
Louis Barrett
Walter Tutte
Roy Graham
Gray
Cordon Ellis
Walter Danyluk
Province of
Manitoba
Santa to visit Russell Saturday in festive events
Santa Claus will fly into Russell Airport by air on Saturday and visit with local children. Boys and girls can enter coupon draws for five dollars each, with letters to Santa accepted for a taxed par t rend. Afterward a free Avalon Theatre show will entertain, followed by additional local draws and shopper specials from merchants through Christmas Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Old St Nick
Santa Claus
al Canmore
Santa
Avalon
James
Also Mentioned on This Page
Burke Garnett
Harold Olson
Jim Adolph
Art Kinney
Jim Langford
Harry Showara
Tom
Smart
Bill Stasiuk
Runcimann
Pelly Trail
Contin
Om Paso
BU. Martin
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