CN Servocentre To Replace 32 Agencies
CN officials in Russell on Monday February 12 announced CN plans to close 32 agencies by 1975 and replace them with the Zenith toll free dialling system. The closures include Russell Angusville Rossburn and Oakburn with buildings offered for sale to the community. Train and truck service will continue while displaced workers may be absorbed through promotion and consultation. Information books are available at the Town Office The Russell Banner and the Community Information Centre.
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Russell
Angusville
Rossburn
Oakburn
Russell Banner
Community Information Centre
Inglis Junior High Bonspiel Winners Named For 1973
The Inglis Junior High School Bonspiel crowned winners in four events with top rinks listed. It also promoted the Heart Fund campaign, stressing health investments and noting heart disease as Canada’s leading death cause, with substantial annual economic losses.
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Inglis Junior High School
Heart Fund
Canada
Russell Pee Wees Exit M A H A Playoffs After Early Losses
Russell Pee Wees exited the M A H A playoffs after entering MLAJLA for the first time in years. The team faced Virden in the first round and lost 15 to 0. They tied Grandview 2-2 away and lost 7-1 at home, with Wayne Onchulenko scoring Russell’s lone goal in the second game. Playoff roster included Stan Clement Vinnell Michael Carley Jeff Miller David Rowat David Stanchuk James Webb Kevin Dilts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Mlajla
Virden
Grandview
Wayne Onchulenko
Blah.a
Stan "Clement
Vinnell
Russell Toastmasters Speakoff Con Test Recap
The Russell Toastmasters Club hosted a speakoff at the Russell Inn drawing many wives and guests. Judges Bob Rannie Harry Shondra and Bill Zaporzan named John Collins first prize for Women Liberation and Barrie Abbott runner up for Value of Dissension.
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Russell Toastmasters ‘Club
Russell Inn
Bob Rannie
Harry Shondra
Dauphin Area
Bill Zaporzan
Barrie Abbott
Loyd Cavers
John Collins
Bob Schmidt
Herstory
Craig Nelson
Dale Brown
Cam Collins
Festival Adds Two Classes At North Western Marquette Festival
At a recent meeting the North Western Marquette Fest ival Executive added two classes to the Spring Festival syllabus. Class 39A splits from Class 30 for nine years and under while Class 398 covers ten years and over in grade one piano. Vocal Class 35 becomes a boy’s Solo for ages 16 to 21 with own choice. Adults begin at 21. Class 65 Spanish Dance not available in Canada due to copyright. Teacher’s Choice used. Pin design prize awarded to Miss Julie Ryan for a stylized red maple leaf with gold edging and lyre veins.
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North Western Marquette Festival
Canada
Julie Ryan
Personal Care Home Spring Tea And Sale At Russell District
Taren Yin sets the date for a spring silver tea and sale at Russell and District Personal Care Home. Residents will offer articles and baked goods plus a white elephant table to raise funds for a new sound system. The event invites public attendance and donations are welcome. Birthday celebrations for residents and staff are noted, along with a donated treadle sewing machine to aid residents’ crafts.
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Taren Yin
Russell and District
Tom Teasel
Teasel
Annie Magnowski
Katiestarcheski
Jessie Perrin
Eleanor Burgess
Grace Guay
Nat McKay
Rams Oust McAuley Upset by Foxwarren
The Russell Rams defeated McAuley Tigers 9 to 7 on February 14 in the North Central League quarterfinals, with Marcel Mongrain, Ron Lemieux, and Doug Fowler among Rams scorers. Foxwarren erased a late Rams lead, tying it with Gary Tibbatts and netting the deciding goal. Series continues with Foxwarren games scheduled in Foxwarren and Russell, February 24 and 28.
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Russell
McAuley
Russell Rams
Rams
McAuley Tigers
Marcel Mongrain
Ron Lemieux
Harvey Jamieson
Tigers
Steve Derlago Mc' Auley
Doug Fowler
Tom Kearns
Barrie Ross
Ron Lesnieux
Merv
Bodnanehnk
Ross
Mongrain
Bob
Davidson
Ross Armand
Rascell
Larry Kearns
Ane
Foxwarren
Gary Tibbatts
Srian Pawluk
Ram
Calvin Pizzey
Bar“Ram Blings
Surrey
Larrie Ross
Mills
Russell Area Hosts Mixed Event and Local Notices
The Russell area welcomed participants to the Minot Mixed with several couples sharing jewellery prizes including Don Adolph, Grant Bily, Ross Annaud, Lloyd Thompson, Nick Pare asuik, Tony Kiez, Jack Kogsturk, and Lyle Dagg of Roas burn alongside others. Winnipeg Children’s Hospital Book Market appeals for books through April 10 at Russell Library. Hockey billets sought for March 3 4 in Russell, contact Enid Wihardt or Mrs Ralph Robinson. Ice Show at Russell Memorial Arena set for February 24 at 7 30 p.m. RCMP members Dr Lloyd Rolling and Det Dennis Martin selected for Regina tournament. Defensive Flying Seminar by Manitoba Aviation Council and CAF SRS to Brandon on February 25 at 9:00 a.m. February Chamber meeting scheduled February 28 at 7:30 p.m.
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Avour Town
Russell
Minot
Don Adolph
Grant Bily
Ross Annaud
Lloyd Thompson
Nick Pareasuik
Tony Kiez
Jack Kogsturk
Lyle Dagg
Roas
Anyon
Enid Wishart
Autopac
Ralph Robinson
Russell Memorial Arena
Lloyd Rolling
Russell R.O.M.P
Dennis Martin
Rossburn
Manitoba R.C.M.P
Regina
Shilo
Brandon
Dauphin
Winnipeg
Manitoba Aviation Council Inc
Canadian Armed Forces Search and Rescue Squad
Assinioine Community College
Victoria Ave. East
Chamber of Commerce
Council
Rams dominate Comets in MAHA playoff opener
Barrie Ross sparked the Rams with two goals in a 61 win over the Grandview Comets in Grandview. Ed Mills shone in net as Rams jumped to a three goal lead by halftime, with Lemieux, Mongrain and Kearns contributing key scores and assists. The rematch Sunday ended 9-2 as Russell’s unit overwhelmed Grandview.
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Barrie Ross
Rams
Grandview Comets
Grandview
Eldon Montgomery
Ron Lemieux
Jim McMillan
Mongrain
Stea Aeel
Stenza
Rees
Tom
Keams
Denis
Deschamps
Aie
Ed Mills
Nets
Comets
Russell
Minder Mills
Ken Onup
George Wagner
Comet
Lemieux
Doug Fowler
Ross
Ken Onchulenko
Mareel Mongrain
Mery Borinachak
Tom Kearns
Swan River Midgets eliminate Russell in two-game set
Swan River Midgets swept Russell in the M A H A series winning 17 to 7 in the Sunday game and 8 to 6 in the second. Nemetchek led Swan River with four goals, Cotton had a hat trick, Genaway scored two, while Glen McLeod tallied Russell's lone goal.
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Swan River
Neepawa
Russell
Nemetchek
Cotton
Genaway
Glen McLeod
Parsons and
Hart
Fulford
Ladies K-P Hockey Championship At Russell
Manitoba ladies hockey championship set for March 3 and 4 in Russell Manitoba. M A H L A sanctioned tournament with A side trophy and B side consolation trophy. Entry $15 per team to Russell Recreation Commission. Doug Fowler contact in Russell before February 25 1973. Limited to 12 teams. travel over 60 miles may affect entries.
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Manitoba
Russell
Menitoba
M.A. Hla
Russell Re
Creation Commission
Doug Fowler
Rus
Tell
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Donna Russin
Allison Rice
Rick
Goraluk
Garth Ziprick
Munro
Leasa Fingas
Kevin Wowk
Kelvin Feldmann
Layton Bezan
Annalee Fingas
John Skinner
Deborah Halwas
Julie Beischer
Lorna Burla
Murray Fingas
Perry Bulbuck
Betty Frieze
John Klimack
Doug Sonnenberg
Brock Bulbuck
Trevor Wowk
Sandra Bulbuck
Ron Mench
Darlene Fingas
Cathy Fingas
Lauree Kopetsky
Lory Wowk
Gwen Bezo
Naldean ‘Bezo
Karen Feedmann
Kevin Davidon
Kevin Fingas
Ricky Zetarsiuk
Carman Jackson
Ber ‘Rowan
Canda
Russell Pee Wees
M.ah.a
Snake Creek League
Rossburn Ochulenko
Brent’ Rosnoski
Blair Miller
Toastmasters
Mery
Bodnarchuk
Ron
Netminder Reagh
M.a.ha
Red Cross
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