Year-end sports polls crown Eskimos and notable stars
The writer recalls 1982 sport standout picks across Canada, naming Gerry Sorenson as top female skier and Wayne Gretzky as top male athlete, with the Eskimos chosen as Team of the Year. He discusses the Good Guy and Impact awards and notes football upheavals including Ray Jauch and Earl Lunsford.
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Caribbean
Gerry Sorenson
Wayne Gretaky
Gras
Eskimos
Esks
Expos
Legion
Chuf-Eing
Rick House
Bombers
Dele Hawerchuk
Bonnie Wittmeiir
Wittmeleir
Cyclone McAlpine
Fotbal
Ray Jauch
Earl Lunsford
Manitoba
Brandon
Earl ‘Lansford
Bowling League Scores Sees Teams Lead After Night
The Kokonuts hold a 45616 point lead after January 4 bowling night with Team High Single and High Triple both earning 1282 and 3500 for Kokonuts. Agnes Csitar tops Ladies High Single at 228, while Arnold Palisnik leads Men’s High Single at 255. Chicken Corral and Dee's Electric post top totals and Florence Shwaluk nails a 298 for High Single. Sharon Cuft wins High Triple with 659 as Florence Shwaluk follows.
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Kokonuts
Bonkers
Agnes Csitar
Arnold Palisnik
Tony Kier
Joan Kobluk
Dwain Brenzen
Dean Brenzen
Brenda McGregor
Dingleberries
Mike Senek
Stan Yankoski
Debbie Velechenko
Bob Kieper
Agnes Cusitar
Arnold Palisiuk
Chicken Corral
Florence Shwaluk
Dee
Electric
Agnes Casitar
Chicken Corra
Barbara Christiansson
Keating
Stella Cusitar
Keating’s Implements
Sharon Cuft
Recreation Roundup at Russell Binscorth Broomball League meeting
The Russell Binscorth Broomball League names President Andy Antosh Vice President Laurie Woodhouse and Treasurer Lynne Thacker. Action begins Friday in January. Level 2 fitness instructors training in Rossburt January 15 and 16 with pre registration by Rick Lane or same day at 9 00.
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Russell Binscorth
Andy Antosh
Laurie Woodhouse
Treas
Lynne Thacker
Jan Mth
Andy
Rossburt
Rick Lane
Junior Rams Dominant In Exhibition With 8-1 Win
Junior Rams traveled to Minnedosa for an exhibition game on Saturday January 0 and defeated Russell 8 to 1. Scorers for Russell included Rickie Hyatt John Adolphe Bruce Coulter Ted Petz Ron Kreshewski and Dan Spurway with Coulter Spurway each scoring twice. Assists were credited to several players including Kreshewski Morisseau Gordon Hyatt Werschler and Petz. Mark Pettitt handled goal tending. next the Jr Rams compete in the Ramsack tournament on January 14.
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Ron Kreshewski
Warren Morrisseau
Trent Gordon
Rickie Hyatt
Bob Werschler
Ted Petz
Mark Pettitt
Jr. Rams
Tos
Barley Kings Aim for Playoff Position in Tight Race
The Barley Kings struggle in late December and early January, losing 5-1 to Cardale, tying 3-8 with Kenton Cougars, and beating McCauley 5-4. Russell’s Jess scores late to beat Anguaville 6-4 as Dan Vinnell and David Fleury each notch a hat trick. The team sits 4 points behind Foxwarren for the final playoff spot.
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Barley Kings
Cardale
Russell
Kenton Cougars
Kings
Anguaville
Jess
Dan Vinnell
David Fleury
McCauley
Tigers
Shoal Lake Visi
Rossburn
Positons
Foxwarren
Town of Russell Receives Lottery Grant for Arena Tractor
The Honourable LL Desjardins Minister Fitness Recreation and Sport announces a cost shared grant to the Town of Russell for purchasing a tractor for the Russell Arena. Funds come from lottery revenues to support recreation and sport facilities.
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LL. Desjardins
Town of
Russell
Russell Arena
Can We Afford Cheap Oil Editorial Question
A Winn ipeg daily paper editorial questions home heating costs as it cites a price of 212.00 for three quarters of an eschew, asking whether such fuel expense is affordable for residents. The piece critiques energy affordability and prompts readers to consider the impact on households.
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Winnipeg Daily Paper
RCMP Urge Respect for Private Property Snowmobile Rule
The Russell RCMP report ongoing complaints about snowmobilers traversing private land. They remind the public it is illegal to enter private property without owner permission.
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Russell Rcmp
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Cliff Zimmer
Officialscode
Binscarth
Junior Rams
Russell's Finest Family Restaurant
Rose
Judy
Russia
D.I.Y
Dale’s Men’s Wear
of Russell
Winter Snow Boots
Clea
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