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Russell Chronicle Highlights Local Events and Doings
Evacuations at Russell and District Hospital after a chemical spill scare. Binscarth Pool elevator demolished. Doppler Radar station near Foxwarren becomes operational. The town honors Theoren Fleury with a bronze plaque and a signed Olympic team flag. Political shifts include Merril Kiliwinik becoming mayor and Chris Radford joining council. Major curling tour event draws stars with $10,000 prize won by Gerald Shymko rink. Local awards recognize Rita Wasselen, Theo Fleury, and Murray Slearsky with the Queens Jubilee Medal.
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Theo Fleury
Theoren
Fleury
Canada
Binscarth
Inglis
Russell
Kerry Burtnyk
Guy Hemmings
Gerald Shymko
Calder
Saskatchewan
Young Bohm
Rita Wasselen
Murray Slearsky
M's
Silver Creek
Rossburn