District Prepares For Curling Playdowns
The British Consols playdowns Zone 11 start in Min nedosa Newdale Hamiota and Russell with eight rinks per town total 32 entries in a modified knockout. Winners at each town advance to meet at Birtle January 15 16 to choose a zone rep for the provincial in Virden February 16 to 20. Russell hosts January 8 9 with eight rinks from Hamiota Foxwarren Birtle Isabella Binscorth Strathclair and two Russell rinks. Russell Curling Club earned six berths with teams listed for Hamiota Minnedosa Newdale and Russell venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnedosa
Newdale
Hamiota
Russell
Birtle
Virden
Fourth Class for Driving Training Progress Update
The third driver training class at Major Pratt School completed before Christmas. plans for a fourth class are underway. As of December 21, 54 enrolled in three classes, 47 received certificates and 50 have licenses. Graduation requires 20 of 25 classroom hours, a 270.1 theory average, and passing the road test. Original enrollees include Gerry Bicknell, Elaine Burgess, Tom Choropita, and Bob Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt
Watt
Jim Moran
Gerry Bicknell
Russell
Elaine Burgess
Tom Choropita
Bob Cook
Bin
Russell Town Council Meeting Highlights and Payables
Russell Town Council met in regular session December 23 in the mayor's chair. Councillors D F McCaig M E Wilson and D D S Copple attended. Accounts total 16457.74 for employees and fire brigade salaries Manitoba Water Supply Board New Era Plumbing and Heating H E Archer and Manitoba Health Services premiums unpaid for E A Cusitar Allan Jordison Albert Zentner charged to property taxes. Premiums paid to Leo Dejariais Francis Gallant Eugene Morisseau Elmer Patenaude Nick Rubenluk and Charles M Wishart. D F McCaig named member of Russell District Hospital governing board through December 1974. Building permit issued to J Galatiuk for a frame garage with value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Burgess
D. F. McCaig
M. E. Wilson
D. D. S. Copple
Manitoba ‘Water Supply Board
New Era
Archer
Manitoba Health Services. Com
E. A. Cusitar
Allan Jordison
Albert H. Zentner
Leo Dejariais
Francis, Gallant
Eugene Morriseau
Elmer Patenaude
Nick Rubenluk
Charles M. Wishart
Russell District Hospital
J. Galatiuk
The Russell Rams Win Four Games Straight
The Russell Rams extended their season winning streak to seven wins and two losses after a 107 point victory fueled by Waney’s added speed and scoring. Key contributors included Bodnarchuk Speedy Kearns and Xen Onchulenko as Doug Wishart and Doug Fowler also scored. The team travels to McAuley on Friday for a return match with the Tigers and hosts Foxwarren Sunday at Memorial Arena at 2 30 pm.
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Santa Claus
Russell Rams
Marcel Morgrain
Rams
Waney
Bodnarchuk
Speedy Kearns
Inderee
Doug Wishart
Doug Fowler
Xen Onchulenko
Russell
McAuley
Tigers
Foxwarren
Memorial Arena
Senior Choir Elects Officers for 1972
The Senior Choir annual meeting was held on December 18 and read a review of the year’s activities and financial statement. New officers include Organist Mrs Sanderson Assistant Mrs McKinnon President Mrs McNeill Secretary Treasurer Mary Ostapowich Social Committee Beth Naylor Evie Riemer Phoning Committee Audrey Ferguson Raith McKinnon Ada Jackson.
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Sanderson
McKinnon
McNiell
Mary Ostapowich
Beth Naylor
Evie Riemer
Audrey Ferguson
Raith McKinnon
Ada Jackson
Notice Deadlines Advanced For The Banner Publication
The Banner will be printed by offset in Virden due to the absence of a tnotype operator. Advertising copy and news must reach this office by 4:00 p.m. each Friday for publication the following Thursday. This change is temporary until a new operator is found.
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Virden
Operation of Shellmouth Reservoir outlined by editor
Letter from Russell dated December 1971 explains Shellmouth Reservoir aims to reduce Assiniboine flood damage and Winnipes flooding by storing upstream runoff. It notes secondary benefit of sustaining low flows in dry periods and details planned lowering from 14025 to 1301.0 feet from early fall to March to ensure spring flood capacity.
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Shellmouth
Assiniboine River
Winnipes
Assiniboine
Brandon
Angusville couple marks golden wedding anniversary
Friday November Sth 1971 honored Mr and Mrs Peter Halowski of Angusville Manitoba on their 50th anniversary. They married in Russell and moved through Rossburn Angusville before settling in Angusville. They had eight children Mike Winnipeg Mattie Regina Bill Victoria Lawrence St Catherines Helen Brantford Walter and Steve Vancouver with 24 grandchildren and one great grandchild. A gathering July 1 1971 brought all together with dinner and reception in the town hall. Messages from Lieut Gov John McKeag and Premier Ed Schreyer along with many relatives and friends helped mark the milestone.
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Peter Halowski
Angusville
Man
Halowski
Lena Halendy
Russell
Rossburn - Angusville
Eige
Mike
Winnipeg
Mattie
Regina
Bill
Victoria
B. C
Lawrence
St. Catherines
Helen
Louis Melnyk
Brantford
Walter
Vancouver
Steve
John McKeag
Ed Schreyer
B.C
Community Information Service opens in Russell area
A provincial trial project under winter employment gathers baby sitting and summer job queries. The office promises value to the community with hours Monday to Saturday 9 am to 5 pm and a telephone installation hoped for by Wednesday.
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Russell
Community Information Service
New Year's Baby Arrives at Russell and Hospital
Trevor George Tovey born at 12:02 am January 1 1972 as the first New Year’s Baby of Russell and Hospital. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Hovey, joining brother Kenneth. The newborn received a silver mug from the Hospital Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trevor George Tovey
Russell and Hospital
Ihs
Trevor
Murray Hovey
Hovey
Kenneth
Town paper recounts staff changes and New Year notes
The Banner details a troubled start with linotype trouble, sending production to Virden for offset work. It lists staff shifts, new contributors Reg and Bill, and changes to classifieds and deadlines, plus local honors, births, promotions, and community services, ending with belated New Year wishes.
Winners Named in N C C Christmas Promotion Draws
Russell Chamber of Commerce Santa promotion drew wide support as locals won gifts from Banner Bakery to Shell Oil. Grand prize of 100 silver dollars went to Donna Pizy of Bl scarth amid a list of dozens of donors and winners including Donna McBain, Mrs J Choropita, and George Bell among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Donna Pizy
Blscarth
Banner Bakery
John Flett
Brad’s Beauty Salon
Elvie Garnett
Peter Wiebe
Janet Kennedy
St. Lazare
E. Otterman
Churchbridge
Winnipeg
John Wondrasek
Peter McLeod
Dale's
Nelson Ciplek
Shell Oil
Rural Scene Reports Boost in Calf and Cattle Weight
The piece notes a rise in calves at the Cariétees event with many producers logging records on cattle. Earl Jackson of Inglis installed a new scale for weighing calves and steers, while Amenes on ROP may earn a $150 grant toward purchasing a scale. Dr. Stanger, visiting en route to a Farm Management Course, cites energy levels in cow rations as a key factor in livestock health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Jackson
Inglis
Dr. Stanger
St. Laware
Stanger
Classified Ads Move to Cash Basis Under New Postage Rule
An important notice states that from the February 3 issue all classified ads must be paid cash with money order or cheque unless from recognized organizations which will be billed. A cost chart on the classified page will guide subscribers on the amount.
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Russell Curling Club
Jerry Kowalishen
Russell Town Council
Noval Town
Dec
Reg
Souris
Swan River
Belle Busch
Park
Brian Langford
Bev Pushka
Clement Gulf
Pelly Trail
V.c.op
Helen War
Peedesia
Ncutrogic
Guage
Lloyd E Cavers
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