Graham New MLA Wins Birtle Russell Race in Manitoba
Graham New MLA for Birtle Russell, 47 year old farmer from Binscarth, won with a 711 majority over Liberal Ed Shust. Conservative tally 2117, Liberal 1406, NDP 1034. results strengthen Premier Walter Weir's working majority and discount snap election rumors.
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Hany Graham
Binscarth
Birtle - Russell
Shust
Rossburn
N.D.P
Don Kostesky
Liberal
Graham
Walter Weir
Churchill
Joe Borowski
Blain Johnston
Spiel Entries Deadline and Schedule for Farmers Bonspiel
There is still room for entries in the Farmers Bonspiel. Mixed event teams of two men and two women must be in by noon Monday March 3rd. Entries can be left at The Banner office or by phone. Play begins Thursday morning March 6th with a reception that evening at Memorial Hall.
Manitoba rink to represent Elks at national event in Prince Rupert
Norman Robinson Ed Leifer Homer Shepherd and Mrs Adelaide Robinson won the Golden Anniversary event and placed fourth in the challenge. The Neepawa rink led by Merv Grayson will represent Manitoba Elks at the national contest in Prince Rupert in March after winning the provincial finals at Brandon, knocking out Dunes Wowk from Russell. Red Cross Campaign March 1 to 31 marks Diamond Jubilee celebrating 60 years of service. Volunteers and blood donors sustain Red Cross work including clinics water safety home nursing and aid for fire victims. March is Red Cross Month with the annual appeal to fund these services for the year ahead.
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Norman Robinson
Ed. Leifer
Homer Shepherd
Adelaide Robinson
Neepawa
Merv Grayson
Manitoba Elks
Prince Rupert
B.C
Brandon
Dunes Wowk
Russell
RED Cross
Canadian Red Cross
Canada
Trai ‘de Pen Rey Non Serafin
Bce
Power Toboggans Draw Large Crowd at Russell Ski Club Event
A large crowd filled Memorial Hall for the Russell Ski Club Sportsman Dinner fundraiser. Guest speaker Don Lawson of Windy fame entertained while officials and locals praised volunteers and noted plans for athletic scholarships and future ski activities.
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Memorial Hall
Russell Ski Club
Street Lighting Revisions Approved by Town Council
Russell street lighting will switch to about thirty 175 watt mercury vapour lamps mainly in residential areas. The bylaw passed at the February 18 meeting authorizes these changes and grants Hydro an aerial easement over lot 18, block 127 plan 37. Options to purchase town property were given to F. Clement & Sons Ltd. and W. B. Garnett and Dr. H. N. Lange. A building permit was granted to Ernie Larak for a recreation room in the basement. Total payments amount to $417,485. Mayor J. A. Burgess.
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Wanitoba Myuro
Russell
Eltice
Shell River
Peliy
Memorial
Russell Andlexander
The
Hydro
F. Clement & Sons Ltd
W. B. Garnett
H. N. Lange
Ernie Larak
J. A. Burgess
Questionnaire on House Numbering for Russell District
Under the Russell and District Chamber of Commerce and the Town Council a committee led by Dr. Wolfe advances a house numbering project. The questionnaire asks recipients to complete as much of the form as possible and return it, urging full cooperation from subscribers and the public for data compilation and processing.
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Russell & District Chamber of Commerce
Town of
Russell
Dr. Wolfe
Wayne Hollier
G. W. Brad
Steve Hudey
Glen Berg
Eric Payne
Southam
Henry Huston
Delroy
Hydro
Funeral Service Friday For Mrs M E Langford
Mrs M E Langford, 96, longtime district resident and pioneer, died Monday in a Winnipeg nursing home. Funeral service set for Friday at 2 PM at Christ Anglican Church Russell with interment at Russell Memorial Gardens.
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M. Langford
M. E. Langford
Winnipeg
Christ Anglican Church
Russell
Russell Memorial Gardens
President George Chapman to Attend Farmers Spice Bon Spiel Reception
Mr. George E. Chapman of St. James will attend the Farmers Bonspiel reception next Thursday evening. Since becoming president of the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce he has aimed to visit many points in the province to meet people. He is due to be entertained by the chamber executive and will speak at Indian Automobile Sport Clubs. He has an interest in flying and is expected to share an engaging message.
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George E. Chapman
St. James
Manitoba
Commence
Chapman
Focal Chamber
Angusville Midgets Blank Russell 12-0 in Playoff Win
In the provincial minor hockey playoffs Angusville Midgets defeated Russell 12-0 last Thursday in Angusville to advance to the second round. The return game Monday saw Russell strengthen its lineup to challenge more evenly.
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Russell
Angusville
University of Manitoba Senate Grants Degrees to 102 Graduates
At its first regular meeting on February 14 the University of Manitoba Senate awarded degrees and certificates to 102 students. Graduates will be invited to Convocation sessions on May 22 and 23. Three Russell teachers, Ross Graham, earned their Bachelor of Arts degrees.
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U. of M. Senate
Senate
University of Manitoba
Russell
Ross Graham
Red Cross Sunday Tribute to Volunteers
Red Cross Sunday will be commemorated on March 2 with churches paying tribute to their Red Cross volunteers. The article describes the tradition of recognizing volunteers and their contributions within congregations.
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Red Cross
Mani
Grace Lutheran Church concert by Key Notes noted
The ladies of Grace Lutheran Church and the musical group Key Notes provided entertainment. The event highlights community faith activities and local cultural offerings.
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Ladies of Grace Juytheran Church
Citizens weigh pool versus nursing home in Centennial Project
A Russell area telephon survey finds a contest between building a swimming pool and a nursing home as a Centennial Project. Local citizens comment with mixed views expressing support and concern for the community facility.
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Russell
Roy Fenton
Throne Speech Selections Highlight Manitoba Polls
February returns show three Progressive Conservatives leading in Morris Wolseley and Birtle Russell with NDP’s Joe Borowski in Church. The tally would place the 57 seat Manitoba Legislature at 31 PC, 13 Liberal, 12 NDP and one Social Credit with Henry Einarson set to move and second the Throne Speech.
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Progressive Conservatives
Warner Jorgenson
Morris
Leonard Claydon
Wolseley
Harry Graham
Birtle-Russell
New Democratic
Joe Borowski
Church
Liberal
NDP
Social Credit
Manitoba
Henry J. Einarson
P.C
Rock Lake
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Lizard Point Reserve
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Harrowby
Russell North
Russell Town
Russell South
Silventon
Melnyk_ Residence
Sangusville
Ruthenia
Birdiail
Rossburn East
Rossburn West
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Eee
Fouillard
Russell Hospital
Rossburn Hospital
Gaceer
Don Lawson
Wind
Derkadh
Lawson
Leche
Sask
Royalite
Chester Magnowski
Ted Widdicombe
Gerald Keating
Ben
Andy
Low
Harold Clement
Ken Reavie
Elwood Gorrie
Royyalue
Berty Thompson
Leonard Derkach
Jack ‘Adolphe
Jack Bailey
George Forsythe
Katie Zurowell
the Clements
Harry Stanchuk
Henry Dyck
Dyck
Stanchuk
Assiniboine
Saskatchewan
Lange
Eddie Mushumanski
Shoal Lake
Doug Gallinger
Hargrave
Lyle Meikle
Yorkton
Dennis “Larson
Yorketon
Donald’ George
Witden
Glenn Martin
Bredenbury
Gordon Rutar
Ruswell
Gordon Boulton
Bredenburg
Rus
Pal
Ken Tae Gag
Peter Glogowski
Dropmore
Herb Titke
Sed
Dwayne Sutton
Margaret Boulton
Bitle
Donna George
Virden
Jeanette Gallinger
Judy Glogowski
Rita Semochko
Glen Martin
Dennis Larson
G. R. Graham
Bill Roberts
Jack Mather
Eddie Mushumaneki
Shoal
Yoriston
Gordon Daum
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