Local residents share travels and hospital updates
Mrs Margaret Kingdon flew to Tulsa to drive back with daughter Cheryl Chartier who has returned to Tulsa accompanied by Alvin. Mrs S E Warr and Colin Graham remain in Russell Hospital recovering and hoping to go home soon. Myrtle Murray visited Winnipeg, Ena Campbell left for Winnipeg for the festive season. Varion Hall will visit Surrey, B C with family. Bev Orr buys Mort Orr residence on Second Ave and plans to settle soon. Carla and Mark Boucher returned from Winnipeg for weekend visits. Irene Drellich of Winnipeg visited Lena Dreilich. Lena accompanied her daughter home for a medical. 200 Club winners Joy Graham and Les Reagh. Unit One UCW December meeting at Vera Johnston's hosted by Marg Tibbatts with 8 members and 1 visitor. Roll call, Luke two verses, minutes and treasurer read. Gifts to mental hospital. Officers reinstated. Christmas stories read, paper on Germany, with crafts display. Snow United Church Unit Three December 7 meeting at Mary McGillyray’s with 16 members and 1 visitor. Advent devotion and four candles observed. Donations to piano fund, kitchen supplies, and ferns. Bazaar, tea, and thanks to donors followed by program by Margaret Burnett with Christmas stories and a bingo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Kingdon
Tulsa
Cheryl Chartier
Cheryl
Alvin
S.E. Warr
Colin Graham
Lois
Bruce
Russell Hospital
Myrtle Murray
Winnipeg
Ena Campbell
Varion Hall
Cecil ‘Ja
Surrey
B.C
Bev Orr
Mort Orr
Second Ave
Carla
Mark Boucher
Irene Drellich
Lena Dreilich
Lena
Joy Graham
Les Reagh
U.C.W
Vera Johnston
Marg ‘Tibbatts
Luke
Germany
Marion Hall
Snow United Church Unit Three
Mary McGilray
Ella Fraser
Ela
Edna Thompson Jr
Margaret Burnett
Binscarth council approves 1981 funding and bylaws
The Binscarth village meeting approves minutes from November 10 1981 and a November 1981 financial statement. It grants funds to local groups, supports a decorative lighting request, places RCMP emergency plan inclusion, and reads By laws 361 962 962 third time. Officers appointed for 1982 include Warren Thompson Robert Barrett Charles Louch James Boucher and others. Total payments approved amount to 53930678 with general and utility cheques listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Thompson
Robert Barrett
Edward Slyneee
Boucher
Barrett Thompson
Barrett—Slywchuk
Slywehuk
New Era
W&s
M. Paradine
Thompson—Boucher
Binscarth
Yellowhead ‘Association
Grav
Western Canada
Prairies
Slywehuk—Boucher
Barrett—Thompson
Ing
Thompson—Slywchuk
Boucher—Barrett
Llywehuk—Barrett
Boucher—Thompson
Ken Douglas
DMA
Slywchuk
Centennial Farm Homes in Lidcliff Legacy Notes
Residents discuss centennial farm ties tracing back to 1881 when Josiah MacFarlane first filed a claim in Township 19. The Lidl cliff History Book title Lid sliff Reflections was chosen by seniors Donnie Tibbatts. Jim and Maisie Rannie attended Neepawa Wool Growers meeting. 32nd Sidelift Christmas Concert set for December 21 at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah MacFarlane
Lidsliff
Donnie Tibbatts
Jim
Maisie Rannie
Wool Growers ‘Association
Binscarth Activity Centre celebrates bake sale and new kiln
The Bake Sale and Flea Market on November 28 raised 275 dollars. Thanks extended to donors and volunteers including Walter Hutton for tables and shelving and Rebekah Lodge for folding table legs. The Centre reports renovations, classes in pottery and oil painting, sewing and wood working, and upcoming workshops and rooms for meetings. Bookings are via Hank Orr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binscorth Legion Auxiliary
Walter Hutton
Rebekah Lodge
Christmas Seals Aid Lifesaving Breath Programs
Charity seals push health campaigns highlighting life sustaining programs. Communities fund vaccines, breathing support, and medical outreach through seasonal contributions, with organizers stressing sustained support beyond holidays.
McIntyre Obituary A Russell WWI veteran dies at 86
Chas W McIntyre aged 86 passes away December 4 at Russell District Hospital after a long illness. Survived by sister Heather, he was predeceased by three brothers and two sisters. Born in Russell, he served in World War 1 and was wounded overseas. Active in Army and Navy Veterans Russell Branch and Russell Curling Club, he long sold tickets at the Russell Fair. Funeral at Russell Funeral Home with Rev Mur ray Etty and Rev Ray McMullan officiating. Pallbearers named. Russell Legion formed a guard at the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntyre
Chas. W. McIntyre
Russell District Hospital
Heather
Dane
Roy
Rainie
Jessie
Hazel
Adam McIntyre
Russell
Army and Navy Veterans
Russell Curling Club
Russell Fair
Russell Funeral Home
Murray Etty
Ray ‘McMullan
Bob ‘McMurray
Bob Glasman
Bill Chuckree
Elgin Wishart
Harry Stanchuk
Arnold Liske
Russell Legion
Russell Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Binscarth Curling History
Russell Regional Library
Reavie’ Pharmacy
Chrismmas
Curling Club
Wasslen Bros
Man
Nabisco
Libby
Robin Hood
Turkeys
Govt
Lidcliff
Regina
Gold Dust
A.L.E. Farms
St. Lazare
Manitoba
Helen Woodhouse
Hank Orr
Foxwarren
C.E.S. Avery
Helen and
Harold Brown
Dalve
Wicker
Poinsettias
Cyclumen Binscarth General Shop
Main Street
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