Russell community year end mayor’s review and arches note
The mayor highlights a challenging year for agriculture with a welcomed weather break to harvest uncollected crops. Council and sector committees delivered timely programs while volunteers, led by Eldon Montgomery, beautified main streets. A new Recreation Director, Michelle, joins to lead upcoming initiatives. The arches symbol of Russell’s identity were removed this summer and may be replaced with Main Street revitalization plans.
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RCMP Holiday Checkstop Week One 2016 17 Stats
Week one of the RCMP Holiday Checkstop program from December 2 to December 12 2016 reports 3774 vehicles checked across 86 stops in Manitoba. Thirty three people were charged with Criminal Code impaired driving related to alcohol, the highest blood alcohol reading 0.350 percent, plus 14 alcohol and two drug related roadside suspensions. There were 662 Highway Traffic Act charges and eight other Criminal Code driving offences, with one traffic fatality near Wabowden under investigation.
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Roblin and Russell RCMP Holiday Crime and Safety Roundup
Roblin RCMP report two snowmobiles stolen from a local business and urge locking up toys this season. Russell RCMP summarize a shoplifting incident, a near head on collision on Highway 16, a stranded vehicle rescue, and a Speeder of the Week ticket. A charity hockey game RCMP Horsemen vs Major Pratt Trojans is set for December 22 to raise funds for the Christmas Cheer Board.
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