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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 25, 1990
Page
4
The note says last week could be the busiest as many residents push up to 2000 dollars this year an increase over last year winners and larger items like TVs and furniture are bought with interest free money. Merchants praise the program noting local spending and anticipate a peak in the final pre Christmas shopping week with last minute shoppers out in force.
The Craigie Cheerio Club held its December 11 gathering at Jean Glasman’s home with seven members and ten visitors. Irene reported as the club news reporter. Jean will host January and Greta will supervise the gift draw. Members exchanged sits, enjoyed bingo and a potluck supper after a guessing contest led by Dot and Irene. Donations of 25 dollars to St Poniface Research and 10 dollars to the Lung Association were given. get well wishes were sent to local hospital patients.
Russell RCMP Sgt. Bruce Petry urged stricter snow clearing on Russell Street near the school to ease congestion. Council discussed posting no parking from Memorial Ave. to the school entrance and no stopping directly in front, plus potential warnings for habitual violators as signs were reviewed for by law compliance. The meeting also approved 1990 grants totaling 7771.69 and other payments, including hall demolition costs and hydro bills, with tax roll adjustments and a bylaw on land sale.
Labor Minister Darren Praznik announced all provincial government offices will close Monday December 24 1990 to give staff extra family time at no extra cost. Employees will makeup the time through bargaining representatives. The closure aims to generate energy savings over a five day period while offices reopen Thursday December 27 1990.
Alice Whymer of Jasper and Carley of Edmonton, Alta visited last week. Doris Fraser remains a patient at Brandon General Hospital. Lions Club supper with R.M. of Russell and Village of Binscarth drew seniors. Sympathy to Robinson and Cox families on Cecilia Robinson’s death at Russell Personal Care Home.
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