Tree Lighting Event Near Skating Rink Hosts Holiday Cheer
Rob Burla of Calgary visited with his mother Ann Burla and relatives as the town held a tree lighting event south of the skating rink. Attendees enjoyed hot dogs and hot chocolate. Melvin Letzenberger is recovering at home after surgery. Merry Christmas and a healthy New Year wished to the Russell Banner staff and readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Burla
Calgary
Ann Burla
Melvin Letzenberger
The
Russell Banner
Draco Inn renovations open in Binscarth
Sandra Cadieux reports the Draco Inn formerly the 580 Hotel has renovated its restaurant and it is now ready for use. The Memory Tree at the Pocket Park hosts bows purchased in memory of loved ones. The Cadieux family enjoyed a weekend in Swan River and well wishes are sent to town residents for 2008.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
580 Hotel
Binscarth
Pocket Park
Rene
Sandra
Kennedy
Jordyn Cadieux
Swan River
Lori
Nerces
Christmas Party in Angusville Draws Community cheer
The SO Plus Club held a December 7 Christmas party with potluck dinner and carols. Santa arrived late, gifts were exchanged, and attendees admired Santa’s large glasses while recalling local history and old buildings. A new baby boy Chase Clint joined, with Clint and Jen Pushka as parents and a large extended family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Angusville
Chase Clint
Clint
Jen
Books for Babies program to start in 2008
Manitoba launches Books for Babies to give every newborn a book and brochure on early literacy. Healthy Living Minister Kerri Irvin-Ross says the program aims to boost bonding and language development, with over 100000 in funding and English and French books distributed through public health systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Healthy Living
Kerri Irvin- Ross
Irvin Ross
Healthy Child
Manitoba
Education, Citizenship and Youth
Peter Bjornson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Inglis News
Denna Alimach
Cindy Marzoff
Doug
Donalda Wishart
Lawrence
Rita Honeyson
Ken
Sharron Parasiuk
Manitoba Hydro
APT
Mote
Jordie’s
Food Mart
Fox
Angusville News
Nydia
Pushka
Brenda Pushka
Brad
Grace Clement
Stella Pushka
Agnes Katchin
Frank
Gail Clement
Margaret Katchin
Lena Shevchuk
Pauline Bridges
Ethel Garret
Olga Herechuk
Mrs. Clement
Leona
Thresh Chipelski
Joshua
Amy
Angie Senko
Minot
Janet Simpson
Seven Oaks
Early Years Coalition
Roblin Community Centre
Joann
Assiniboine
Comridor
Assinboi
Ulate
Melissa Mills
R.M.T
Keloey
Kutz
Ana Gee
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!