Grants total 17500 awarded at annual meeting
The foundation distributed 17500 in grants last week across Russell and area. Three students received 1000 scholarships each. Other grants include 1500 for Russell Arena roof repairs 4000 for Major Pratt Band instruments 1500 for Binscarth Park kitchen and washrooms renovations 1000 Angusville Community Centre 1000 Frank Skinner Arboretum signage 1000 Russell Palliative Care pressure mattress 1000 Lennard Hall and Cultural Centre 1000 Russell & District Community Centre patio and carpet work 1000 Fitness Centre security system 500 St Anthony's Cemetery gate and fence repairs. Since 2005 the foundation has distributed over 200000 to local charities and individuals.
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Russell Arena
Major Pratt Band
Binscarth Park & Pool
Angusville Community Centre
Frank Skinner
Russell
Lennard Hall
Russell & District Community Centre
Mark Calls for Cooler Heads On Canadian Economy
MP Inky Mark, Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette, reacts as Governor General prorogues the House to January 26 2009. He says the move stalls a non-confidence motion by a coalition and urges MPs to discuss the economy with constituents and prepare a budget to sustain Canada during the global crisis.
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House of Commons
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Inky Mark
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Flight to Edmonton delayed by weather on historic mail route
The Kelly D biplane, piloted by two flyers including Tom Hinderks, began a three day re enactment of Canada’s first air mail route from Winnipeg to Edmonton but halted at Neepawa due to high winds and snow. They plan to resume once conditions improve, noting weather heavily influenced early aviation.
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Winnipeg
Edmonton
Neepawa
Russell
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Fred Dunn
Robert Muir
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Tom Hinderks
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Alberta Aviation Museum
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