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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 04, 1985
Page
2
Canada faces heavy teen toll in highway crashes with about 1500 youths dying yearly. Police reports flag 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. as the riskiest window. The council urges teens to avoid alcohol, wear seat belts, and drive defensively to save lives and money.
Bill Smiley critiques trending phrases and political buzzwords, laments the jargon era, and shifts to lighter topics. He roams from baseball manners to women in combat, musing on social issues and daily life while sparing no one.
The article records local governance elections with Hon. Pres. C.J. Wickle and W.J. Doig MP M.P., President Dr. Lanigan, Vice-Presidents Laycock and Hough, Sec-Treas J.M. Melnlyre of Russell, plus December 2 115 entries. Recruits volunteer for duty, rink season fundraiser for Red Cross, Millwood grain buyer Mr. Glasman, fat cattle prize at Royal Winter Fair, Sacred Heart Hospital wing opening, and Stanley Honey’s death. December 3 1925 to 1965 date range noted with multiple community updates.
Peter Warren notes rising prosecutions under wildlife and migratory bird acts in Manitoba. Courts have tightened penalties amid better media coverage and improved enforcement, with cases against both residents and U S hunters. TIP line tips fuel charges at the border, signaling a broader crackdown.
A write up on town driven development urges cooperation to grow local economies. Municipal leaders hire development coordinators, promote shop-at-home events, and learn from places like Dauphin Melfort and Morden while warning against restrictive by laws and over sign clutter. A focus on tourism Lake of the Prairies Watrous spa and bank protection in Pinawa shows varied strategies. The piece argues outsiders won’t bring payrolls and urges towns to act.
Ms. Alan Ziprick plans to depart for Vancouver Island to start a new home. Elgin Wishart was installed as Exalted Ruler of Russell Lodge No. 20, B.P.O. Ellis for the year ahead. Julien Fradette named president of the Russell Chamber of Commerce on December 4, 1975. Other executives include Past President Jim Adolphe, Vice President Bill Thompson, and directors Mert Perrin John Krywushenko Willis Kieper Bob McMurray George Wilson and Peter Haliuk.
Edgar J. Anderson of Moosomin Sask thanks Pastor Rev Bill Russel church boards and parishioners for making Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church wheelchair accessible during Kenith Anderson and Suzanne Menuset wedding on October 12 1985. He notes ramps doors and main floor washrooms and contrasts with other public spaces. He also thanks the Banner editorial staff.
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