Rural Scene Reflections and Weed Board Talks
Loyd E Cavers recalls a cattleman story about beef prices as a woman complains at the counter about cigarettes eight dollars a pound. The Russell Ellice Silver Creek Weed Board proposes tighter seed weed restrictions amid concerns over new weed varieties and rising control costs. Cattlemen seek good quality four and five year old stock while alfalfa pasture notes show efficient grazing with lower fertilizer needs at Brandon Experimental Farm.
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Ag. Rep
Boissavain
Sid
Russell - Ellice - Silver Creek
Ara Weed Board
Canadian Seed Growers Association
Plant Products
Canada Department of Agr Sealeare
Alex Kalyniak
Silver Creek RM
Ste. Rose
Christmas Thoughts From the Hounltd Pastoral Notes
A mixed collection of lines questions and reflections on Christmas and Jesus praising life over death. The piece quotes biblical names and ponders why birth is celebrated while life is often neglected. It also mentions pastoral leadership and agricultural notes about alfalfa and cattle at an experimental farm.
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Jesus
Are You Aware What You Eat Between Holidays Counts
The saying reframes health focus from the New Year to the period after Christmas, suggesting dietary habits during the weeks after holidays determine overall wellness. It emphasizes consistent eating patterns over a single renewal moment.
Rams Rally To Beat Flyers In League Play
The Rams defeated the Angusville Flyers 84 to 32 after an earlier 32 loss to the Rogsburn Hornets. Doug Wishart and Merv Bodnarchuk scored Russell’s goals as Russell's line enjoyed a strong, fast performance led by Doug Fowler and Ken Onchulenko with two goals each. The crowd of about 800 cheered as the Rams showcase improved defense and skating before upcoming Foxwarren game and the December 28 home date.
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Fullswell Rams
Angusville Flyers
Rogsburn Hornets
Theams
Rossburn
Doug Wishart
Merv Bodnarchuk
Rusell
Rams
Nev
Toma
Russell Markemen
Doug Fowler
Ken Onchulenko
Eldon Montgomery
Terry Kearns
Marcel Monaverage
Russell
Foxwarren
Christmas Message Emphasizes True Meaning Beyond Day
C Hi Sells urges readers to experience Christmas as a personal life changing event, not merely a calendar date or commercial season. He argues true value comes from worship and giving, echoing that God loved and gave his Son, bringing inner peace and renewed purpose to believers.
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Abraham
Fenety
Different Kind of Christmas by Pearl Buck
A fictional family faces financial pinch at Christmas. The mother struggles with offering fewer gifts until a talks reveals a plan: each child gives themselves as a gift by taking on chores for neighbors and within the home. The father approves, linking the idea to Christ’s gift and the true Christmas spirit.
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Pearl Buck
Christ
Santa Claus Arrived Early In Russell Area Christmas Hampers
The community, including Sanu AFRVER and the Kinettes with the Kinsmen, gathered December 16th for Christmas hampers. Merchants donated merchandise and cash. the Kinettes supplied mittens, leotards, fruit cake, hams, apples, juice, candy, mandarins, and peanuts, and wrapped items for delivery.
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Sanu
Russell St
Kinettes
Kinette Club
Ten Girls Sign Up To Play For Russell Team
Ten high school girls signed for the Russell girls hockey team after tryouts held on Sunday night at the rink. They practice weekly with coaches Ardell J. Clark Colleen Lazaruk and assistant Nick Dohey as manager. Fundraising projects are being discussed to provide equipment and help for the team.
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Russell
Ardell J. Clark
Colleen Lazaruk
Nick Dohey
Rams
Dune Wowk Heads Russell Fire Brigade
Dune Wowk elected Fire chief with L D Wowk as assistant chief and Tom Smart as secretary, in Russell Fire Brigade elections. New engineers and firemen include Eric Payne, Len Loney, RR Robinson, Jas Gillespie, Jalkeviteh, Nick Parasiuk, Stan Jankoski, Harvey Kearns, Geo Sparrow, Cliff Russell, Ross Aleper, Stan Davidson, Roge Dessullers.
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Tevem Meenng
Me Russell Volunteer Fire Brigade
L. D. Wowk
Tom Smart
Eric’ Payne
Len Loney
RR. Robinson
Jas, Gillespie
Jalkeviteh
Nick Parasiuk
Stan Jankoski
Harvey Kearns
Geo. Sparrow
Cliff Russell
Ross Aleper
Stan Davidson
Local News Fragments From A Dated Brief Note
Fragmentary notes report editor surgery completed with cautious optimism and a mention of upcoming changes at a local paper. It hints at reduced staffing, early copy requests, holiday shopping, and unreadable entries from Hawaii alongside a mention of flower pricing near seven dollars.
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C. Connor
J. A. Bu
Hawaii
Daryl Austman wins figure skating honors
Daryl Austman, 15, son of Mr and Mrs Wally Austman and skater with the Yorkton Figure Skating Club, shone at the Saskatchewan meet in Swift Current December 16 to 18. He captured the juvenile men's and figures events with partner Sandra Kuspira of Yorkton, finishing second in another event.
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Aryl Austman
Wally Austman
Yorkton
Saskatchewan
Swift Current
Daryl
Sandra Kuspira
Boulton Council Seeks CTV Coverage For Ares River Area
The R M of Boulton council met December 9 1971 with all councillors present Reeve Motoshoski presiding They sent a telegram to the Canadian Television Commission requesting a second CTV coverage area for the Delphin Swan River region Mr Matt Whenan attended and wages for 1972 were discussed Frank Bomback was named spare water operator for 1972 Tack Onofriechuk of Roblin was named ratepayer representative and council member on Roblin District Hospital Board Financial statements were approved showing moving total of 1400.71 Council plans to meet again January 18 1971 at 10 00 am
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No 163K
Boulton
Reeve Motoshoski
Ouncil
Tafio ‘Televison Commission
CTV
Delphin Swan “River
Matt Whenan
Frank Bomback
Tack Onofriechuk
Roblin
Tre
Pao
Roblin District
Ccouncil
Coun Council
Hi Beet 4-H Club Holds Annual Meeting in MLP C Auditorium
The Hi Beet 4-H Club meeting ran December 6 in the MLP C Auditorium with lead Jackson presiding. Laurie Wood joined as president elect for 1971 12 as Officers elected earlier. Cavers spoke on 4 H and presented a film on beet cattle. Contests and refreshments were enjoyed. Leaders discussed the calf project and planned the annual Christmas art event for December 8.
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Mlp.c
Jackson
Ofhers
Laurie Wood
Cavers
Fred Dunn
Club Reportear
Skating Club Adopts National Test System
The skating club elected Ardell FenClank as president with Rev Lange as vice president and June Minish as secretary-treasurer. Diane Stracey will coach at their progression level as films and a new badge system begin.
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Ardell FenClank
Rev. Lange
June Minish
Diane Stracey
Tantal
Figure Skating Bulletin Board
Debenture By-law Passes After Long Sale Efforts
First Reading Given To Debenture By-law After more than five years the municipality sold debentures on the Sewer and Water Utility at 9 percent with no discount. Two by-laws were passed including Sale of Debentures and Tex Cancellation. The Machine Account was credited with 906 dollars showing a deficit from a large repair bill. Utility man Barry Wowk reported on the Government Plumbing School at Birtle and noted that Silver Creek will have its own plumbing inspector once a bylaw is approved. Accounts totaling 43,111.67 were approved for November. The council discussed winter works outstanding accounts receivable and reports from the convention before adjourning.
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Fihe
Barry Wowk
Birtle
Silver Creek
Funeral December 28th For Late James Watt
Funeral services for James Watt, longtime resident near Inglis and Shellmouth native, will be held December 28 at 2:00 PM at the United Church. Interment follows at Shellmouth Cemetery. Watt was the uncle of Mrs. Don Bicknell of Russell.
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James Watt
Inglis
Watt
Shellmouth
United Church
Shellmouth Cemetery
Don Bicknell
Russell
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