Unique Russell tourist info centre planned by Manitoban entrepreneur
Kathieen Marvens reports Dauphin entrepreneur Bill Green and Floyd Green have secured a 1.4 million grant to launch a province wide network of outdoor tourist information units. Each site will feature maps, advertising space, pay phones and direct access to trained counselors, with Russell eyed as a potential location. The project aims to convert counselors into tax contributors while expanding tourism services across Manitoba.
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Kathieen Marvens
Dauphin Entrepeneur
Russell
Chamber of Commerce
Bill Green
Pine Tree Consulting
Green
Floyd
Manitoba
Canada
Greent
Fair's future looks long and strong in Russell town
The Russell Ag Society's 106th annual meeting heard strong interest in the annual fair and society activities. Council support including a 500 grant and tax refunds on fair grounds were credited for easing preparations and grass maintenance by town staff. In a separate incident, Warren James Lockhart of Reston faced careless driving charges after a 2:45 a.m. crash left a field and caused a 20 minute power outage affecting Inglis and Russell, with $100,000 in damages.
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Kathleen Martens
Russell
Robert Muir
Ag Society
Muir
Society
Shellmouth
Russell Rcmp
Warren James Lockhart
Reston
Highway 83
Inglis
Lockhart
Hunters charged with trespassing and impaired driving report
A Rural Municipality of Russell man faces trespassing charges after being caught hunting on private property while a separate incident saw a woman from Langenburg charged with impaired driving after her car went into a ditch at Highway 16 and Main Street Russell. Police investigate several other incidents including a hit and run on Main Street, theft, and intoxicated persons detentions. The Russell fair committee discussed dropping harness racing, moving dates, and a plan to boost events and 4H history books ahead of its 1988 season.
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Russell
Russell’s
Muir
Brandon
Glyn Wileman
Nettie Wileman
Agriculture Free Trade impacts on Canadian farming
Information released by Agriculture Canada Ottawa outlines how the proposed Canada U.S. Free Trade Agreement may phase out tariffs and affect Canadian agriculture. The document, prepared by the International Trade Policy Division, was sent to Canadian farm organizations to answer questions about sector implications. It explains potential changes in tariffs and their effects on producers, markets, and policy considerations.
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Canada
International Trade Policy Division of Agriculture Canada
Ottawa
Mine boom eyed for Binscarth village by mayor
Mayor Jim Boucher supports a potash mine in Binscarth predicting minimal local harm and possible new jobs. A feasibility study for Manitoba Potash Project, in partnership with Canamax Resources, forecasts 15-25 new families to settle during the mine’s life and 5-15 families during peak construction, mainly renting units.
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Manitoba
NDP
Canamax Resources Inc
Toronto
Binscarth
Binsarth
Santa visits and open houses mark Russell events
Santa Claus visits Russell this Saturday December 5 with a free pancake breakfast at Elks Hall 8 am to 12 noon and a 2 pm movie matinee at Avalon Theatre with free popcorn. Open houses planned January 20 1988 feature Kilborn Engineering Canamax Resources and Manitoba government reps to discuss the multi million project. Global crop monitoring tech is unveiled by Natural Resources Minister Plouman tas with satellite data to aid farmers in Brandon Portage and beyond. Sludge treated as potential fertilizer discussed by Manitoba Water Service Board chief engineer Dick Menon noting analysis and safety steps.
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Santa Claus
Russell
Chamber of Commerce Retail Merchants Committee
Myra Killkenny
Santa
Elks Hall
Avalon Theatre
Russell-Binscorth
Tan Haugh
Kilborn Engineering
Russell Memorial Hall
Haugh
Kilborn
Canamax Resources Inc
Manitoba
Global Crop Monitoring Natural Resources
John Plouman Tas
Global Crop Information Service
Canada Energy, Mines and Resources
Plohman
Canada
Brandon
Portage
Dick Menon
Manitoba Water Service Board
Ontario
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PA 94
Highway 41
RM of
Ellice
Langenburg, Sask
Highway 16
Jim Bouc
Boucher
Canada Safety Council
Brian Mulroney
Council
Farm School Board
Winscarth Award
Cancer Conference
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