Loss of Commons Seats Disturbs Manitoba and Saskatchewan
The Russell Chamber of Commerce discussed the Stanitoba Electoral Boundaries Commission report at its January meeting. Manitoba and Saskatchewan would each lose one seat in the proposed distribution, prompting calls to protect prairie representation possibly by increasing House seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanitoba Electoral Boundaries Commission
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Prairie
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Prince Edward Island
House of Commons
Marquette
Lisgar
Winnipeg
Dauphin
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Len Henschel
Russell Agricultural Society
Police Report on Juvenile and Motor Offense Penalties
A list of municipal court fines and costs for various offenses. Juveniles faced charges for illegal liquor possession, suspended driving, failed yield, failing to stop, and other infractions. Adults from Russell, Roblin, Dauphin, and nearby towns received fines up to 200 dollars with costs, plus suspensions and reprimands where noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Brian Boem
Shellmouth
Louis ‘Cook
Russell
William Ralph Ritchie
Roblin
Norman Ross Hicks
Woseley, Sask
Henry Driedger
Toastmasters Night Highlights Four Speeches and Pranks
Rus sell Toastmasters Club featured four speeches spanning Vietnam ceasefire to life lessons and hobbies. Dale Brown won Most Improved Speaker for a polished talk plus a practical joke revealing cuffed shirt. Ken Reavie earned Best Speaker urging risk taking and savoring moments. Roy Cusitar critiqued Vietnam war outcomes. Area contest February 16. tickets on February 9. guests invited at Ladies Night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Toastmasters Club
Vietnam
Dale Brown
Ken Reavie
Reavie
Harry Shondra
Roy Cusitar
Rick
Russell District Hospital Board Elect Officers 1973
January 17 1973 board meeting reported officers elected for 1973 Glen Bruce as Chairman Doug McCaig as Vice Chairman and Don Thompson as Secretary Treasurer Also noted were committees and finances with a November deficit of 5752 due to lower nonresident income Hospital data showed 810 patient days in December 10023 for year 523 over budget occupancy at 72 percent 92 births for the year 1340 admissions 2912 outpatient visits and 3123 x ray examinations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell District Hospital
Bruce
Cochrane
McCaig
Collins
Hutton
Kalyniak
Bomback
McKay
Fingas
Ireland
Thompson
Lange
R.M
Parkway Co-op to Pay Rebate in 1972
Parkway Cooperative of Regina will issue a cash rebate of at least one cent per gallon on bulk petroleum products bought in 1972. Rebates exclude contract sales and lube oils, with 1972 estimates above $7,000. February payments follow a 1971 rebate exceed $5,000. Sales hit a record 2,429,800 in 1972, up 25.2 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-operaive
Regina
Parkway Cooperative
Parkway Co-operative
Parkway
Federated Co-operatives Limited
Poetic Caller Seeks Spring Amid Deep Freeze
A newspaper columnist writes a lyrical ode to the coming spring as the deep freeze lingers, promising warmer days months away and urging readers to hold on for nature’s annual renewal.
Rams Batter Opposition to End Home Schedule
Rams overpower Birtle Bruins 18 to 3 with Marcel Mongrain leading a 5 goal 5 assist showing and Jarrie Ross adding 6 goals 2 assists. In the second win Mongrain nets 5 goals 6 assists as Ross adds 2 goals 9 assists while Lemieux contributes multiple points as Rams close their regular season with two decisive road victories before about 250 fans.
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Dng
Marcel Mongrain
Barrie Ross
Larry Kearns
Ron Lemieux
Birtle
Cardale
Rams
Birtle Bruins
Jarrie Ross
Gerry Bicknell
Mongrain
Ross
Lemieux
Ratrick
Nore
Russell
Minsota
Ineup
M.ajla
Kearns
Snowmobile Hazards Prompt Manitoba RCMP Alert
RCMP in Manitoba urge detachments to enforce sections of the highway act as snowmobiles increasingly share public roadways. Manitoba observed snowmobile crashes rise with 102 fatal incidents in Canada in winter 1971 72, 67 on roads and 59 in Ontario and Quebec where roads allow riding. Rising near-collisions reported by motorists show a sharp upswing locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RCMP
Manitoba
Canada
Ontario
Quebec
Drivers To Take Recognition Test
New applicants for a drivers licence and instruction permit must pass a sign recognition test starting February 1. The minister cited expanding highway signs, including universal symbol signs, as the reason for standardized recognition. High failure rates prompted the requirement for all new licence applicants and drivers seeking recertification to demonstrate sign understanding.
Rural Scene: Farm Mechanics Course and Notices
Rural Scene covers a February 19 farm mechanics course detailing maintenance and overhaul of farm machinery including electrical, ignition, cooling, lubrication, fuels, hydraulics and timing. It notes inquiries and a two week duration. Also includes warnings on sweet clover poisoning with mould and dicoumarol risk, and an income tax meeting in St. Lazare addressing capital gains and 1972 forms. A February 15 1973 deadline for the PEP program applications is announced with crew details and positive results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe
St. Lazare
Jean Paul Huberdeau
Knights of Columbus Hall
Farm P.t
Ski Club closes run amid snow shortage
The Ski Club announces the ski run is closed until sufficient snow falls. Dr Vern Rosnoski and two dental assistants attended a two day preventive dentistry seminar in Winnipeg with Dr Robert Barclay as guest speaker. The Russell Midgets beat Hamiota 9-0 in the first game of a two game series. The return match is in Hamiota on Monday. The office requests hockey articles and headlines for the young players. Former Cpl Dennis Miller of the Russell Detachment RCMP has been promoted to sergeant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Rosnoski
Helena Ross
Marion Pentlichuk
Winnipeg
Robert Barclay
Barclays
Russell Midgets
Hamiota
Cpl
Dennis Miller
Russell Detachment
R.C.M.P
Trophies Awarded At Science Fair
Students earned recognition on Wednesday January 31 for strong display of projects across grades. Winners advance to the Pelly Divisional Science Fair on February 9 as adults praised the judging effort and community turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelly
Cathy Petz
Brenda
White Houses
Patti Haluik
Colleen Coulter
Did You Know about the heart and its endurance
The heart beats over 100000 times daily and about 36 million times yearly. It ships life through a small organ, and healthy hearts endure for a lifetime, though many are damaged by disease. Medical research funded by Heart Fund Dollars advances drugs surgeries and diagnostics, offering hope for future cures and better care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heart Fund
Skinner Nurseries May Reopen Under Local Committee
The Skinner Nurseries near Roblin Manitoba, idle since 1964 after Dr. Frank Skinner’s death, may be revived by a local committee led by Russell Lawler Coppleman. The group includes Mrs. Jean Van Drecht Roblin and others from Roblin Russell and Inglis. They have prepared a brief on the nursery’s history and future potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skinner
Roblin-Dropmore
Manitoba
Frank Skinner
Femare the
de. Reank
D. D. S. Coppleman
Ean van Drecht
Roblin
Legislative Session Opens February 2 in Manitoba
Premier Ed Schreyer announced the fifth session of Manitoba's 20th Legislature will open Thursday February 2. Letters were delivered by the clerk’s office to 10 party leaders and mailed to other MLAs. Current House standings show 29 NDP, 20 Progressive Conservatives, four Liberals, one Independent NDP, one Independent, one Social Credit and one vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Schreyer
Manitoba
NDP
Social Credit
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Pelly Trail Division
Walfe
Manitoba Veterinarian Association
Art Kinney
Harold Clement
Bill Stasiuk
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Frank J. Keller
Gary Douglas
Binscorth
Helen T. Wellens
Ted Snityysky
Silverton
Frederick William Quigley
Ivan Jones
Herman Bezo
William Snitynsky
Jack William Blash
Russell District Hospital Board
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Zimmer
Janice Cochrane
Glenda Mushumanshi
Roger Zentner
Kerri Coulter
Sheryl Ronald
Frank Perrin
Don
Betke
Terrie Petz
Bev Stevens
Murray Pettitt
Barbara Collins
Bev Iwaniuk
Randy Abbott
Owen Wolfe
Corey Flett
Michael Carley
Brent Roshoski
Susan Klimochka
David Stanchuk
Bobby Kiez
Xin Caisse
Goose Tracey Deschamps
Wayne Onehulenko
Ken Magnowski
Kim Shepp
Barbara Stevens
Michael Ashey
Danny Miller
Leon Olynyk
Tanice Henschel
Lori McLeod
Theresa Ktasiuk
JoAnn Sawaryn
Evolajon
Shannon Lange
Nola Garnett
Skinner Nurseries
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