Canada Post seeks rural retail outlets amid local skepticism
Russell Town meets Canada Post representatives amid concerns the retail outlet proposal might cut post office sales and threaten town services. Mayor Langford notes the council wants to preserve local post offices while acknowledging the plan’s move toward increased convenience and possible staff reductions.
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Canada Post
Russell
Jim Langford
Langford
Council
Rural Dignity
Boissevain
Roblin
Birte
Killarney
Morris
Togo
Saskatchewan
Turtle Mountain
Assistants Association
Allan Hunter
Rural Council
CPAA
Hunter
Minnedosa
Manitoba
Russell Agricultural Society seeks input on future summer fair
Russell Agricultural Society President Doug MacIsaac reports a strong feel ing for continuing the summer fair after a meeting with Town Council the Russell Chamber of Commerce and the RM of Russell. Input from community groups is sought to decide how to proceed given mixed views on the fair’s place.
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The
Russell Agricultural Society
Doug MacIsaac
Russell Chamber of Commerce
RM of Russell
MacIsaac
Ormat
Agricultural Society
Russell
Chamber
Saskatchewan and Manitoba urged to join rat eradication plan
Saskatchewan Senator seeks Manitoba help in a six year 17 million program to curb rat damage across the border. Municipal leaders press for a province wide eradication effort and a border buffer zone amid fears of cross border infestations. Local residents recall successful control in Russell where a farmer used fumigation to eliminate rats.
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Joe Desmarais
Saskatchewan
Prairie
Jack Gurthrié
RM of
Pipestone
Adminster
Alberta
John Eber
Antler
Manitoba
Russell
Harold Clement
Clement
Orimuniie
Call for tighter control of rubbing alcohol sales in Manitoba
A Manitoba Assembly resolution urges the Liquor Control Commission to restrict rubbing alcohol to licensed pharmacies with on duty pharmacists. The Liberal Party backs community groups concerned about alcohol abuse and supports stricter controls. Safe Driving Week runs December 1–7 nationwide with emphasis on reducing human error.
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Legislative Assembly
Manitoba Liquor Control Commission
Angus
Liquor Control Commission
Liberal Party
Canada
Canada Safety Council
Safe Council
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Maniy.waite
Marquetti
Desmarais
Santa
Russell Elks Hall
Russell Merchants
Doug Mac
Russell & District Chamber of Com
Drivil
Energy, Minesota Resources Department
Amnprior
Ontario
Nova Scotia
Quebec
Western Grain Stabilization Proram
Grains and Oilseeds
Charlie Mayer
WGSP
Manitoba Mediation Board
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