Centenary plans and local notices stir small town interests
Adjacent notices discuss the Dropmore bridge rebuilding near Binscarth, upcoming February Chamber of Commerce meeting, a local Air Cadet prize draw winner, and community events. The piece also urges Heart Fund support and critiques campus unrest as a Communist-leaning manipulation of youth, reflecting on the role of youth and unions in historic dissent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aduut
Ceepaign
Weir
Sy Farne
Dropmore
Trafic
Shelmouth
Binscorth
Chamber of Commerce
Kevin Fingas
Inglis
C. R. Loney
Siverton
Foxawarren
Mindy Goodmen
Soft Crime
Lome Holmberg
Clit Teta- Jaf
Walter Patterson
Shellmouth
Binscarth
Russell
Dune Wowk
Lary Bucess
Elgin Wishart
Bill Stasiuk
Benito
Brandon
Campaign trail sweeps town amid voter outreach
Have You Voted campaign moves through Fetovalle and nearby towns with candidates meeting supporters. Laurier LaPierre draws large crowds for the NDP at Memorial Hall while Liberal Leader Gil Moigat spoke to about 200. Conservatives mostly absent from Russell meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fetovalle
Laurier
Russell
Representatives At Dauphin Workshop
Representatives Bert Thompson Ubryniuk attended the first Parkland Regional Development workshop in Dauphin on Monday February 17. The new manager Ron Kinney said there were no basic reasons for the corporation. They discussed children opportunities and keeping families at home, attracting people and funds to the district, and developing tourism transportation and media coverage. Milestones include regional planning, self guided plans, and cooperation among 37 local governments. J S Memitt urged a genuine regional approach and economic planning as a process with no fixed master plan. He emphasized local involvement and federal provincial support. Dr Gallop warned of looming famine 10 to 15 years ahead and urged shifting to raw goods and ready distribution for poorer counties. Transportation challenges and need for dollars and research were highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weere Bert Thompson
Ubryniuk
Parkland
Dauphin
Ron Kinney
T.V
J. S. Memitt
Hedim, Menzies and Associates Ltd
Min. Meritt
Merritt Enders
Gallop
University of Ihe Food Techology Department
Gale
Entries Open for Farmers Bonspiel at Russell Chamber
Entries are now accepted at the Banner Office for the annual Farmers Bonspiel sponsored by the Russell Chamber of Commerce. The mixed event runs from March to 8 with teams of two men and two women. entry fee is 4 dollars per rink. For details, call 42.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell” Chamber of Commerce
Breath Testing Law Takes Effect in Manitoba March
Manitoba enacts breath analysis rule effective March 1 requiring police to request a breath test from motorists. Test results primarily confirm impairment for charges and may serve as corroborative court evidence. Refusal leads to a report to the registrar of motor vehicles for possible license suspension. Law passed in 1963 session.
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Manitoba
Regis
Pelly Trail School Board Faces Budget Cuts of 1969 Plan
The Pelly Trail School Division outlines a 1969 budget plan to cut $100,000 in teachers salaries and shift programs. It earmarks extended business courses, team teaching, music integration, and tighter staff levels while maintaining education quality. The board notes reduced capital needs, a net levy rise of about 2.5 million, and calls for more realistic provincial grants.
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Pelly ‘Rail School Board
Public Schools Finance Board
Winnipeg
Canada
Pelly Trail Boards
Pelly Trail
Pelly Trail School Division
Pelly ‘Trail
Pelly Trail Board
Finance Board
Manitoba
Ideal Weather For Annual Ski Events
The Russell Sia Club hosted annual ski races on Sunday February 16 with many active skiers competing in slalom and toboggan events. A large audience watched junior and juvenile categories while four visiting couples aided in administration. Results list multiple first and second place winners across juvenile and junior divisions for downhill, slalom, and giant slalom events.
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Russell Sia Club
Billingsley
Bob Wilson
Jon Kieper
Andy Matherrd
Mark Bias
Jan Kieper
Allan Wheatley
Keith] Thom
Keith Thom
David “Sanchuk
Nancy Smith
Ellen Smith
Nancy Slevie
Judy Forsyth
Shirley Forsyth
Wendy Forsyth
Fors
Eilen Smith
Bob Robert
Bud Stanshuk
Keith Reavie
Big Weekend for Winter Sports Sparks Local Ski Club
The Russell Ski and Toboggan Club plans a strong winter program with a Sportsman Dinner featuring Don Lawson of Windfall fame, a Memorial Hall dance, and Sunday events in the Assiniboine valley. Competitions include seniors, juniors, singles, doubles, and trios across multiple divisions with prizes listed for top finishers.
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Russell Ski and Tobosgan
Don Lawson
Windfall Fame
Memorial Hall
Power Toboggan
Assiniboine Valley
Elementary Music Program Stages Three Little Pigs Operetta
An elementary music program featured the operetta The Three Little Pigs with Ronnie Reavie as the wolf and Kathleen Thom as the pig who built the stick house. A Grade 7 mixed chorus performed a selection ending with The Spirit of 10. The Selfish Giant was presented by Grade 4 with Andy Mather as lead. Fifty four Grade students joined the recorder band and the boys choir of 30 from Grades 5 to 8 closed the program.
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Ronnie Reavie
Return Engagement By Popular Demand
Memorial Arena hosts a Wednesday February 26 hockey game between Yorkton and Brandon squads with RCMP members present to maintain order. Brandon features Dennis Hawkins and John Ferquhar in the lineup while Larry LaFleur is posted at Thompson. Yorkton lineup uncertain possibly including Ron Ferguson and Shiner Chernoff. Game time is 8:00.
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Memorial Arena
R.C.M
Spectors
Yorkton
Brandon
West
Dennis Hawkins
John Ferquhar
Russell
Larry LaFleur
Thompson
Ron Ferguson
Chernoff
Defensive Driving Course Sponsored by Local Legion
A defensive driving course titled How to drive to stay alive will be held in Russell in March. The class, limited to 25, costs $5 for full instruction and includes handbooks. Registration on a first come basis is taken by Bill Uhryniuk up to February 28.
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Sme Quewuwn Eas Ween
Legion Branch
Russell
Tt Division
Bill Uhryniuk
Farmers urged to dry damp grain before heat loss
Rural Scene notes farmers must arrange immediate drying of damp grain as heat will arrive in weeks, risking loss of production costs. It highlights many grain dryers in use and warns damp grain can rise 20 to 30 degrees with few warm days, urging close checks on granaries.
Wives to Form Kinette Club in Russell
The Russell Kinsmen Club meeting approved forming a Kinette Club for wives. President Gov. Southam welcomed attendees and noted fall fundraising campaigns. The decision passed with six votes in favor.
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Russell
Gov. Southam
Kinette Club
Livestock Marketing Featured at Ag Centre
A one day program planned to acquaint farmers with aspects of livestock marketing at the agricultural center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ag. Centre
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Heart Fund
Hewrt
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Ith Tment
Iallevy
Foundation
Shellbank
Intermountain School Division
Bonnie Clement
Joan Steingart
Richard Hudey
Michael Ashey
Stewart McLeod
Donald Dow
Scott Rowat
Gerth Dow
Mock ‘Blais
Lorie “Me
Leod
Penny Schwralm
Linda Reavie
Tim Mitschke
Bruce Mitschke
Alan Mitschike
Clement Robert
Eldon Montgomery
Don Smith
Len Derkach
Gerald Keating
Clement
Joan Robert
Bill McMurray
Randy Kieper
Bvon Blais
Bonnie Stevenson
Ist
Sharon Paddock
Joan Die- Robin Yanke
Garry’ Stehr
Linton Yanke
Yurie
W. T. Abrymus
Ag. Nep
Russel
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