Expressway project targets spring start for remaining work
The report notes completion of concrete crossovers and shoulder gravel on 11 miles of new lanes west of Elie. Additional lanes west in No 4 highway turnoff to start next spring. Overpass construction ongoing with bids and costs for substructure, deck, and concrete members detailed. Also includes safety notes on keeping water near Christmas trees to prevent fire hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elie
Portage
CNR
Bridge & Tank Western Contracting
Sed Preco
RJ. McGee and Associates Limited
Thos, Elias Manufacturing Company Tad
Pearson Construction Company Ltd
Water Treatment Best For Christmas Trees
A reader asks whether real Christmas trees are a fire hazard and requests safe water-treatment tips to keep a tree fresh and reduce risk. The guidance covers choosing a safe method to water and preserve a real tree during the holiday season.
Electric heat offers a cleaner, dirt-free option
The text argues that electric heat reduces dirt and pollution, presenting it as a cleaner choice. It emphasizes personal preference for electric heating as a beneficial alternative to traditional options.
4 H Beef Club Meets and Plans Christmas Curling Night
The Russell 44 Calf Club met December 6 at the Ag. Rep's office with 17 members present. Terry Glasman gave a prepare speech, and a debate on whether horned cattle are dangerous featured Doug McLeod and Miles Glasman on the negative side defeating George McLeod and Bruce Stewart. A Christmas party is set for 7:00 PM December 17 at the Silverton curling rink, followed by a visit to Sr Alwyn Coulter's home for festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell 44
Ag. Rep’s
Terry
Alwyn Coulter
Miles! Gheman
Long Distance Rates To US May Be Reduced
A Canada United States telephone industry proposal to cut long distance rates was announced by Manitoba Telephone System. TransCanada Telephone System chair J F Mills said reductions start beyond 9000 miles with effects from January 15 1967. Night or Sunday three minute station calls would fall from five to four tenths cents. day calls from five to forty cents. Overtime charges drop five to ten cents per minute starting at 900 miles for night and Sunday and 1200 miles for day calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Manitoba ‘Telephone System
TransCanada Telephone System
OTS
J. F. Mills
Christmas Services Across Churches In Russell Area
A church listing shows Christmas and Sunday services for CHURCH OF CANADA Inglis Dropmore Shellmouth and Bethany Inglis, with times from 10:00 am to 7:30 pm. Holy Communion, Christmas Eve and school programs are noted alongside Grace Russell and Holy Trinity Lutheran patterns. A Bible excerpt recalls the Samaritan woman and prophecies of Messiah and Immanuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Russell
Canon BH. Hyett
Chistes
Aly Cour Union
ST. Mary's
M. Badel
CSSR
Inglis
United ‘Church OF Canada
Don E. Cockrill
Dropmore
Shellmouth
Lutheran Church
H. F. D. Eriksson
Bethany
Church
Forestry program adds millions of trees across province
Hon. Gurney Evans announced that over 3.8 million trees were planted this year through a provincial reforestation program. More than 2 million trees were planted in southeastern provincial forests including Magna St Bocals Park, with about 95 000 in provincial parks and recreation areas. Plantings include spruce, pine, and ornamental shrubs. About 5 500 acres were reforested, with 360 acres planted after controlled burns using a new grafting type still in experimental stages. Pineland Tree Nursery near Hadashville supplies stock and shelter belts and Christmas tree farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suanitopa
Gurney Evans
Mines and Natural Resources
Magna Oth St Bocals
Evans
Pineland Tree Nursery
Hadashville
Pineland Nursery
Byans
Also Mentioned on This Page
Genera
F. Clement & Sons
General Motors
P. F. Klassen
Bilevel
Besism
Geunthal
Manitoba
Electric
4-H Beef Club
Samaria
Jesus
Jeremiah
God
Immanuel
Queen’s Hotel
Queen's Hotel
Russell Community Hall
Tommy James and
the Shondell
Canada
Sponsored
The
Russell Legion
ST. Mary's Church
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!