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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 15, 1966
Page
1
Reprints of the Russell section for the 2 Menitebs trade directory to be distributed next year have been received. The 16 page brochure was purchased by the Chamber of Commerce and is available to members through The Banner Office secretary.
The regular session last Thursday saw coffers drained by year end payments totaling 63,734.09, nearly half the 1906 town budget. A large outlay covered the final payment to the Pelly Trail School Division at 50,633.24. A 9,700,000 allocation supported Lake Health Unit Advisory Board representatives for the coming year. Mayor J A Burgess presided with Councillors J J Cross H J Shipp W B Garnett in attendance.
The Pelly Trail Division Board decided on December 7 to raise trustees from seven to nine to better reflect ward areas. The superintendent will draft a bylaw, and further discussion will occur in the New Year before the March vote on ward boundaries and representation.
Russell Rams opened scoring with a 1–0 edge as Grandview visited in the Parkland League opener. The visitors surged in the second period with twenty infractions split evenly, while lineups included Comets Hob Stroud Bill Lawson Kerry Wilson Rod Green Wes Wels Leon Kabrniak Roy Walz Rick Zentner and goalie Allen White. Next week local banks and stores adjusted hours for the Christmas period.
The 66 Activity Report of Russell Branch No. 159 Royal Canadian Legion details youth programs including a Pee Wee hockey team that won the J. B. Thom Memorial Trophy and a midget team, five youths sent to athletic leadership camp, and a $250 bursary to a Major Pratt Collegiate student. Donations to Ellis' band, Salvation Army, Children's Aid Society, Mental Health Association, Muscular Dystrophy, and Red Cross canvass were noted, along with social events and hall activities.
The executive committee names its members for the upcoming budget process. Arith Art Kinsley is listed as Budget Bull Uhryniuk, Dee Sanderson, Mindy Caelson, and Peter as part of the committee lineup.
District educators and home representatives attend a state education conference focusing on public school improvements and teaching strategies. Attendees discuss curriculum updates, student engagement, and district-wide professional development opportunities.
Jay and others received bags of treats from assistants recruited from the Chamber of Commerce. Free movies played at Avalone Theatre for town children and visiting boys and girls, with continued showings planned for Saturday and the 24th from 2:00 PM.
A Rural Scene report notes a new bulletin titled Palmhouse Plumbing from the Agricultural Office. It guides planning for plumbing, maintenance, and installation. The piece mentions vaccination, pension considerations, and a hockey schedule with enrollment and fees on a first come first served basis.
The Royal Canadian Legion Russell Branch No 150 announced eight Grade VII and VIII essays. Tim Lee wins ten dollars and Alan Keben five dollars. Orla Calvert earns honorable mention. First and second prize essays advance to Dan G Levenick in Neepawa for district, provincial, and national judging. The winners will be printed in The Russell Banner later.
The Athletic Council posts hours for Rowell Memorial Arena for the 1986 67 season. Shureday to 4 Preschool skating four to six figure skating seven to eight thirty twelve and under hockey six twenty to ten fourteen and under hockey Sunday two to five Open skating two to four Preschool skating four to six forty five and under hockey seven to eight forty hockey up to nine fourteen and under hockey.
A Royal Bank of Canada Monthly Letter essay reflects on Canada's centenary, urging balanced pride in growth and moral values. It highlights advances in poverty reduction education and harmony between freedom and order, while warning against slavish adherence to the past and stressing self-critique.
Canada offers a historic film gift to Manitoba's education sector from the National Film Board. Seventeen Manitoba films form part of a nationwide total of 1060 films presented to local school boards across Canada.
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