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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 04, 1985
Page
1
The Russell and District Chamber of Commerce votes to back a proposed outdoor pool. Chamber President Earl Swain notes the pool delays and grant shortfall. town and rural council letters of support are discussed amid doubts of municipal operating costs. The chamber also plans a fishing revenue survey and a Christmas home lighting contest.
Parasiuk announces provincial funds for the Manitoba Potash Project in the Russell Binscarth area while Canamax Resources of Toronto holds 100 percent of Manitoba potash rights. Canamax reports over 3 million spent on feasibility studies and land options with pilot drilling planned in 1986 as parties weigh political shifts and overseas markets.
The Canadian Wheat Board weighs higher rail freight for Manitoba grain bound to Thunder Bay amid a plan to rebalance Prairie cost sharing. Chief Commissioner Esmond Jarvis outlined proposed increases, with impacts expected in 1986 87 and possible shifts to trucking if rates rise. Local farmers and Manitoba Pool Elevators leaders expressed concern about higher costs and distribution of charges across the prairies.
Mechanical troubles grounded the Life Flight Air Ambulance planned to serve Russell and the province on November 28. An official cited a damaged engine, sensor relay, and a faulty main wheel brake shuttle valve delaying operations. Parts arrived from Wichita and were installed in Winnipeg, with the plane arriving November 6 and undergoing a winter acclimation trial before full use. The Life Flight aircraft is expected to fly into Russell Airport later this month for public viewing.
At the November 28 meeting Russell councillors declared January 2 1986 a civic holiday. Banks open but many stores closed as staff recover from New Year festivities. Pool Committee may speak at December 12 meeting. Councillor Kuwnik seeks 2000 for arena costs. Arena revenues limited early but expected to rise. One third of senior citizens dinner cost to be paid by council with Russell Kinsmen Club.
MTS will offer toll free calls between Russell and Binscarth in spring as cable is installed and equipment arrives. Bob Treffry notes progress on rural upgrades, with about 490 dollars projected for Russell area work and plans to reduce party line usage. Residents may see a modest reliability gain and more individuals getting own lines.
Local Cancer Society officials closed the books on their most successful year yet with more than $218,000 in the bank. The 1985 campaign raised 1218,752 in southwestern Manitoba about 10 percent higher than the previous year. Rural donations rose four percent to 107,877 from 103,257 in 1984. Russell residents donated 770. An unexpected windfall came when one legged runner Steve Fonyo passed through the region raising 16,823 for his Journey For Lives.
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