12 Jan 1983
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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 12, 1983
Page
1
Russell Town Council amends By Law 817 governing grant of aid for indigent persons. The by law sets eligibility based on the cost of necessities minus resources, requiring employment, unemployment benefits, and reporting changes. It details applicant duties to seek benefits and obtain approval before converting assets.
The Pelly Trail School Board met January 10 at 1 00 pm with most trustees present. Roy White urged a Policy Manual as the board legislates and the superintendent administers and noted thirty seven of forty seven divisions already have manuals. A Rusell Ministerial Association delegation spoke on devotional exercises, religious education, and proposed weekly ministerial counseling in schools, sparking trustee questions before ad journment.
A 1980s survey notes growing use of satellite dishes in Canada moving from bars and commercial sites to agriculture. With prices from 14000 to 6000 dollars for features, users can access 14 satellites and 75 channels, weather impacts reception less than local channels, and lists several satellites available. In Russell cable TV offers three channels including WGN.
A year into a Monday opening trial, town merchants are divided. Some will stay open on Mondays while others return to closing day. Listed stores keeping Monday hours include Beaver Amber Burgess Plumbing and Heating Simpson Sears Davies Buildall Mulaires Food Town Russell Tire Jeweller Dale's Wear Studio Florists Coop Furniture Town Mac leods Mala Shoes Fashion Shoppe Banner Bakery Spotless Dry Cleaners and Pats Place.
White and Yeung, both from Swan River area, seek Progressive Conservative nominations in Dauphin. White, 31, Swan Valley school trustee and former Red Cross, says a discussion with MLA Gourlay clarified the approach. Yeung, president of local PC associations, is married to Carolyn Adolph of McCreary and has three children. They outline broader PC support and plan to work with a PC MP, without criticizing the NDP.
Authorities tighten controls after a surge in fraudulent calls traced to coin phone kiosks. Investigators identify networks exploiting payphones to spoof numbers and access unauthorized services. Officials warn of potential penalties and urge operators to upgrade equipment.
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