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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 16, 1971
Page
1
A reader urges unity between western farmers and eastern unions citing National Farmers Union Local 505. The letter lauds Kraft boycott benefits but warns westerners may need eastern support, and ends with New Year wishes to editor.
Plans progress for a Russell Community Information Service with a temporary board. Dennis Trinder has accepted temporary chairman, space located, board seeks a suitable director. Interested parties contact Mr Trinder or the Pelly Trail School Division Office.
The Major Pratt senior boys reach the Provincial B Volleyball Tournament in Thompson Manitoba after earning Zone 10 representation. Nine teams competed in a round robin, with Rivers defeating Thompson for the provincial title. The trip highlighted strong team spirit gaps, as Pelly Trail arrived by car while other towns used buses, and locals sent few cheers at banquet telegrams for rival teams.
Officer Cadet Gerald D Halwas, graduate of Major Pratt Collegiate in Russell, was named Cadet Squadron Leader at Royal Roads Military College in Victoria BC. The appointment announced by Col R K Peers. Halwas son of Mr and Mrs H B Halwas of Inglis Manitoba, now in second year in the Regular Officers Training Plan.
The Russell Rams opened the North Central Hockey League season with two wins in three games. Doug Wishart led a 4-3 Friday victory over Minot a 9-2 Sunday win against the Sioux Indians, with Tom Kearns netting a hat trick in the latter. Doug Wishart and Terry Kearns scored again in other tallies, while Ed Mills shone in goal despite a 35-20 shot disparity. Birtle visit Tuesday as Angusville Flyers loom, and season tickets go on sale for eight games at five dollars.
Mr. Frank Gallant appointed caretaker of Memorial Arena reports all ice activities in full swing. A time schedule and a schedule of fees are published. Skating tickets due by Friday December 17. Season tickets available from Gallant. Hockey players pay an extra $1 to coaches. Figure skating lessons cost $250 over season ticket. payments accepted by Mrs Ruth Russell.
The Russell Toastmasters Club honors Stan Jackson with the Most Improved Speaker Award voted by ballot. Veteran Mert Perrin wins Best Speaker for a talk on People. Bill Lewycky commends the club for its adherence to Toastmasters International ideals as Ladies Nite approaches.
Weekend weather turned cold as readers recall last week's Santa letters. The Virden Manitoba Consol Playdowns tickets are at Russell Hardware as gifts. The Banner will skip issues between Christmas and New Year due to ownership change and asks notices for December 27. Rams youth hockey and community efforts highlighted. Fraser McLennan aids paper folding. Hospital reports editor improving. Bob Eshelby earns award for mine cable reel device. Pelly Trail School Board surplus teacher cuts noted. Christmas Cantata canceled. Town laments low student and public sporting spirit vs. festival support and Reach for the Top participation.
Ernie Yoxall died Wednesday December 15 at Assiniboine Hospital Brandon after a lengthy illness. Funeral is Saturday December 18 at 2:30 from Knox United Church with interment at Russell Memorial Gardens. Mrs Caroline Yankoski, 76, formerly Russell and longtime Winnipeg resident, died December 15 at Misericordia Hospital. Service at St Joseph's RC Church with interment at ...
An effort to revive a pre school story hour at the local library is underway. Interested parents should contact Mrs Wayne Hollier by phone 776 to enroll their child in the program.
The notice lists weekly open skating and hockey times by age groups at Memorial Arena. Pre-school sessions run daily, with late evening figure skating on some days. Fees for 12 and under $3.50, 13 and over $5.00, single adult $7.00, family $15. Hockey add ons $1, figure skating $2.60.
Pelly Trail Community Schools outline January training including Level I sewing on January 10 with a full eight hour schedule and equipment list. A series of Community Conferences begins January 15 in Russell on money management and family problem solving, with possible Rossburn sessions if enough interest. The Provincial Employment Plan aims to create winter jobs and community service projects, while driving and recreational classes expand in Angusville Inglis Binscarth and nearby towns with schedules for archery and figure skating across multiple sites.
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