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Tragedy and Triumph in a Cold Russell Month
A chaotic period in Russell covers a mix of events from a fatal snowmobile accident near Binscarth involving Edward Baptiste to community fundraising for Nickelback bras aiding the YMCA Westman Shelter. The report notes RCMP actions, Special Olympics participation, local sports feats, and town meetings on school division matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Inn C
RCMP
Waywayseecappo
Russell
Rossburn
Alberta
Russell Inn
Edmonton
Foxwarren Street
West School
John R. Weins
Park West
Edward Joseph Baptiste
Baptiste
Binscarth
YMCA
Westman Womens’ Shelter
Huston’s
Brandon
Dauphin Swan River Marquette
Inky Mark
Mark
Neepawa
Ken Waddell
Dauphin
Doug McPhee
Jason Shaw
Swan River
Lynn Spurway
Shoal Lake