McCrindle Wins Farm Manager of the Year in Russell Banquet
George and Mrs. McCrindle of Foxwarren accept the Farm Manager of the Year award at the Russell Chamber of Commerce banquet. Roy Cusitar presents. The contest honors zone winners among 22 nominees from municipalities and societies. McCrindle operates a 1300 acre seed farm with soil testing, fertilizing, shelter belts and intensive cropping. He serves in Canadian Seed Growers Assoc and local groups. Mrs. McCrindle is active in Eastern Star and United Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McCrindle
Foxwarren
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Roy Cusitar
Chamber
Russell Trading
Leonard Adam
MacNutt
Saskatchewan
Willis
Jim Kieper
Russell
Frank Bily
Millwood
Foxwarren Agricultural Society
Curling Club and Athletic Association
McCrindle
Birtle
Eastern Star
United Church
McCrindles
Garry
Patricia
Winnipeg
Linda
Birlle
Russell Studios
Hospital Board Discusses 1971 Manitoba Health Plans
Hospital District No 4 met November 18 1971 with Bruce McCaig Bomback Cochrane Ireland Bryer Derkateh McKay Collins Graham and guests Lightly Chipelski Thompson. Directors discussed Manitoba Health Services Commission requests buy Manitoba products and rate set at 4165 daily. Delegates named for Manitoba Hospital Association conference December 1 2 3 in Winnipeg. department heads to attend if seminars offered. Also discussed 1972 winter employment program and basement painting project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Health Services Commission
Manitoba
Manitoba Hospital Association
Manitoba Health Conference
Winnipeg
Bryer
Collins
Bruce
Graham
Combined Christmas Program by Children’s Bible Club and Junior High
The Combined Group plans a Christmas program at Memorial Hall on December 10 at 7 30 featuring students from the Children’s Bible Club and Junior High Club. The program titled The Characters of Christmas meet Christ includes carols recitations and instrumental numbers. Sponsored by the Canadian Sunday School Mission, the event invites parents friends and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Bible Club
Memorial Hall
Canadian Sunday School Mission
Hospital meeting agenda notes and purchases outlined
The meeting discussed a second incubator donation to the hospital from the auxiliary, an unemployment insurance seminar for the administrator, and resolutions for the annual meeting. Tenders were approved for dental instruments from Ash Temple Co. Ltd. at $236.00, with total construction costs to date $1,177,841.00, about $122,000 under the by law. A water softener purchase was considered as corrosion is increasing, and Mrs. Bassett retired as president of the ladies auxiliary with thanks for her service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misericordia Hospital
Ash Temple Co. Ltd
Winnipeg
Bassett
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Russell Horticultural Society reports seven activities
The Russell Horticultural Society held its annual meeting at Major Pratt Collegiate on November 22. President June Minish reviewed the year’s programs including greenhouse field trips, a March houseplant show, weed control talks, and a June picnic with Roblin Society. Awards, officer elections, and a slide talk on garden pests closed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Horticultural Society
Pratt Collegiate
June Minish
Roblin
Pritschau
E. Clearwater
Brandon
Messrs. Geo
Bill Phizacklea
Ken Reavie
Chamber of Commerce
Herb Ziprick
F. Bily
Allan Bryant
W. Johnston
Bell
Bryant
Wilbur Schwalm
A. Petracek
Geo. Eshelby
George Mintenko
Bily
Mintenko
Farmers Back To School In Russell For Beef Management Course
About 20 beef producers in the Russell area are back in class for a four week beef management course at the Legion Club Rooms. Instructor Jim Findlay a Shoal Lake farmer with a Diploma in Agriculture leads sessions with veterinarians Dr Stan Ger and Dr Thom Devlin from the University of Manitoba covering diseases nutrition and grub control. Participants say discussions and peer learning are valuable and a Grassland Incentive Program deadline looms as December 31 1971 for payments to farmers who cut summer fallow and cropland by 25 acres and expanded perennial forage by 25 acres in 1971.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Legion Club Rooms
Jim Findlay
Shoal Lake
Stanger
University of Manitoba
Imy
Tim Bevan
Thom Devlin
Wayne Collins
John Derkateh
PFAA
Regina
Police Report from Magistrate Court Details Multiple Violations
A police report to the Magistrate Court lists several traffic offenses and misrepresentation of facts. Daryl Raymond Ziprick of Russell fined 30 dollars with 4.25 dollars costs for passing another vehicle unsafely. Daryl Brown of Lancre fined 328 dollars with 4.25 dollars costs for speeding. Arnold John Hofer of Inglis fined 80 dollars with 4.25 dollars costs for giving a false statement in an accident report, plus suspended driving fine 200 dollars with 400 dollars costs. J P Court F. J. Keller notes a vehicle with faulty equipment driven on a highway by Lar den Fenez of St. Lazare with 15 dollars and 4.25 dollars costs. Gertrude Boyd of Russell reprimanded for backing a vehicle unsafely. Louis Grassinger of Shellmouth fined 10 dollars with 4.25 dollars costs for permitting faulty equipment on a highway. Michael Magnusson of Russell reprimanded for an obstructed rear view while Ri c Winnipeg exceeds the speed limit. Willis Dilts of Russell fined 50 dollars with 4.25 dollars costs for completing an accident report falsely listing himself as the driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magistrate's Court
D. C
J. P
F. J. Keller
Larden Fenez
St. Lazare
Gertrude Boyd
Russell
Louis. Grassinger
Shellmouth
Russell merchants set Christmas season store hours
Merchants in Russell met recently to extend hours for the holiday period. Besides regular times, shops will stay open each Thursday December 9 and December 16 and Thursday December 23 to 6 pm, and on Monday December 20 until 6 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Russell Town Council Routine Business Meeting Highlights
Russell Town Council in regular session on November 20 approved payments totaling 17 979 41 with large items to H E Archer for Memorial arena wiring the Receiver General and St James Tree Service for town trees and salaries. The council asked the Department of Highways to surface several streets with bituminous material. D F McCaig was named Russell representative on the Birdie Shoal Lake Health Unit Advisory Board for 1972. Building permits approved include South Side Service addition to service station G R Witty to remove dwelling and exhibition hall J M Dow recreation room in basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Town
H. E. Archer
Memorial Arena
St. James Tree Service
Department of Highways
D. F. McCaig
Town of Russell
Birtle Shoal Lake
South Side
G. R. Witty
J. M. Dow
Air Cadets Squadron 677 Parade The Royal Canadian unit
November 23 saw 26 cadets on parade at Squadron 677 as two officers attended. Captain Paul Galatiuk and Colin Trinder inspected. Doug Tucker earned best dressed first year, Larry Kalyniak named best cadet, and Jeff Glasman chosen to fly next with Lt Tulipan. Bowling planned for November 30, with 30 cadets present at Memorial Hall. Scores highlighted include 154 Lory Wowk and 188 Larry Kalyniak. Special events planned for upcoming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squadron 677
Royal Canadian Air Cadets
Johannes Mayer
Paul Galatiuk
Colin Trinder
Collin
Doug Tucker
Ross. Tucker
Foblin
Larry’ Kalyniak
William Kalyniak
Russell
Tulipan
W.C. Lory Wowk
Bernard Kozmeniuk
Hunter
W. D. W. Henderson
Joe Vajik
Lyle Arran
Robert Arran
Binsearth
Jim Bridges
Memorial Hall
Par‘ade
Conrad Ireland
Binscarth
Kevin Weeres
Lloyd Weeres
Lt Tulipan
Jeff Glasman
Jeff
Lory Wowk
Ron Mench
Larry Kelyniak
Tony Miller
Russell Banner News Roundup and Local Happenings
Community notes from Russell Manitoba cover a sale of The Russell Banner to Larry Hastings of The Pas Herald effective January 1. Gluerite Products changes hands with Art Kinney staying on in a managerial role. Donations and toy drives for the mentally ill and children are organized by the Eastern Star with gift shipping by December 18. Local hockey scheduling includes Ram vs Miniota and Sioux Valley at Memorial Arena with matinee at Avalon. A union-wary merchant earns praise for refusing to distribute political literature. Engineers from Manitoba Water Resources discuss Shellmouth dam and farming impacts. report due next week. Four Major Pratt Collegiate students excel on Reach for The Top, and a Bob McGowan reunion in Zurich ends safely after a Pakistan detour. Santa Day thanks are extended, and criticism arises about a liquor-store hiring controversy linked to Premier Schreyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jed Impro
Russell Banner
Larry Hastings
Pas Herald
Larry
Dianne
Michelle
Kimberly
Banner
GlueRite
Edmonton
Art Kinney
Art
Order of the Eastern Star
Memorial Arena
Miniota
Sioux Valley
Avalon
Hugh McKay
Jack Dick
Manitoba Water Resources Branch
Russell
Shellmouth
Ellice
Pratt Collegiate
Deloraine
Randy Kieper
Richard Mushumanski
Angela Lungal
David Smith
Bob McGowan
Zurich
Schreyer
Herb Schultz
Santa Arrives As Town Gathers For Gift Parade
Hundreds of children and families filled Memorial Arena and Avalon Theatre for Santa events hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Kids dropped letters to Santa, with some letters published by The Banner Office. prizes included a $5 cash draw for boys and girls. The readers’ letters reveal long lists of requested toys and items, from dolls and games to a variety of playthings, clothes, and household gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Chamber of Commerce
Memorial Arena
Avalon Theatre
Ronnie Gray
Lucky
Beverley Stevens
Jesus Christ
Also Mentioned on This Page
Combined Group
Horticultural Society
W. Wolfe
Royal Bank
George Eshelby
H. Olson
F. L. Skinner
Tom Jackson
Lila Bily
Margaret Johnson
Brenda McGregor
Roger
Kolach
United States
AIR Cadets
Santa Claus
Barbie
Mom
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