Memorial Hall Renovations On Hold In Russell
Memorial Hall renovations are paused while Town Council seeks a full cost estimate and a structural survey. Deputy Mayor Rosnoski questions feasibility due to deterioration and the new community hall, with Councilor Smith proposing use of the hall for 1–2 years. Also: runway length concerns at Russell Airport and discussion with the Flying Club about possible status changes and insurance implications. Additional items include a May 14 tax sale and applying for Manitoba Career Start 90 positions to aid spring projects.
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Dae Desmarais
Memorial Hall
Vern Rosnoski
Rosnoski
Earl Smith
Russell
Manitoba
Ronald Moore
Russell Taxi
No. 16
Portage la Prairie
Department of Highway's
Honest resident turns in found cash on Main Street
A Russell resident turned in cash found on Main Street last week. The property can be claimed with identification. RCMP report a Yorkton driver charged with care and control after a February 16 incident south of Binscarth. February 17 gunfire on Gambler Reserve led to a suspect in custody and contemplated charges. A hit and run in Russell Hospital parking lot resulted in a Saskatchewan resident charged with failing to leave particulars. An entry at United Church February 19 is under investigation and trespassing at night in churches is discouraged. Suspicious activity in Binscarth February 23 for medical alert fire alarm sales prompted inquiry into license status. February 24 a Temuota resident charged with driving over .08 and a Russell assault prompt ongoing investigation. A party attendee reported missing afterwards. the person was located in Russell intoxicated but unharmed. Snowmobile derby rules emphasize registration and insurance. $33 three-year registration required, or machines will be seized. Helmet and liquor laws apply.
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Russell Rcmp
Russell
Main Street
Russell Hospital
Saskatchewan
Petry
Russell Detachment
United Church
RCMP
Binscarth
Binscorth
Perry
Russell pushes plan for new tourism information centre
MLA Len Derkach announced a tourism information centre will be built at the Highways 6 and 8 junction near Russell. Construction starts this spring with operation from May through September, financed at 160000 under a Canada Man Manitoba Tourism Development Agreement. Deputy Mayor Vern Rosnoski praised the decision, noting traffic safety concerns at the junction and the site’s value for Route 83 access to Lake of the Prairies, Asessippi Provincial Park, and Ingles Beach.
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Joe Desmarais
Roblin
Russell
Len Derkach
Derkach
Industry, Trade and Tourism
Jim Ernst
Yellowhead
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Vern Rosnoski
Lake of the Prairies
Asessippi Provincial Park
Inglis Beach
Rosnoski
Russell Centre
Snow Lake artist inks major US print deal
Audrey Sage Casey, a Manitoba wildlife artist, has partnered with Mill Pond Press of Venice Florida to publish limited edition prints of her original acrylic and oil works. Mill Pond, North America’s largest fine art print publisher, will distribute Casey's prints across the United States Canada and beyond as they expand into Britain Europe and Australia. The agreement aims to broaden visibility for wildlife conservation through her art and broaden her career reach. Casey returns from Venice Florida to Snow Lake Manitoba and hopes more people respond to wildlife beauty.
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Audrey (Sage) Casey
Snow Lake
Manitoba
Venice
Florida
Mill Pond Press
North America
Mill Pond
Ms. Casey
Casey
U.S
Canada
British Isles
Europe
Australia
Canadians donate eggs to relief agencies abroad
The Canadian Egg Marketing Agency announces the donation of 20 tonnes of eggs and egg products for relief agencies in Canada and overseas. Ten provincial egg boards coordinate distribution on behalf of Canadian producers. Canadians will donate about 69,000 dozen eggs in shell through the Canadian Association of Food Banks.
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Canada
Canadian Egg Marketing ‘Agency
Canadian Association of Food Banks
1964 Winnipeg flag crisis and McDonalds switch to canola oil
In May 1964 Winnipeg saw heated debate as Lester Pearson unveiled three flag designs before the current red maple leaf flag was adopted in 1965. Separately McDonald Restaurants in Canada will switch to Canadian canola oil for most uses, purchasing 4500 tonnes in 1990. Red No. 3 dye faces US FDA bans on cosmetics and foods, while Canada allows its use in select products. Mandatory ingredient labeling for cosmetics proposed, with industry and cost concerns noted.
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Zanaar
Winnipeg
Lester Pearson
Pearson
Legion
House of Commons
MacKenzie King
Donald's
McDonald Restaurants of Canada Ltd
Hal Gregory
Carson Foods Ltd
Sterling Packers Ltd
Toronto
Canada
McDonald's
McDonald’s
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Health and Welfare Canada
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Russell Airport
Russell Flying Club
Yorkton
Gambler Indian Reserve
Tamuota
RM of
Russell Groups
Roblin/Russell
Chamber of Commerce
CMP Report
United States
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