Russell 1986 Highlights From January to March
January sees Sgt. Paul Cheney start duty in Russell after Gillam posting. teachers receive a 3 percent raise in mid month. Embryk and Ray announce NDP bid for Roblin Russell. over 100 children vaccinated as measles outbreak response. water board reviews treatment plant renovations. Chamber of Commerce installs new officers. February covers Lib candidate Garry Gaber entry, Cessna SA air ambulance visit, Life Flight service expansion, columnist Bill Smiley retires, health care discussions, and campaign visits by political figures. water quality concerns persist. Prairie Pools reports budget surplus. provincial campaign activity includes Derkach and Filmon visits. calls to remove federal farm fuel taxes accompany regional politicking. March notes worsening water hardness and ongoing candidate debates at a chamber hall meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Embryk
Ray
Roblin-Russell
NDP
Russell Area
Manitoba Department of Health
Water Service Board
Russell
Spencer Reavie
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Manitoba Pool Elevators
Cargos Ltd
United Grain Growers
Pioneer Grain Co
Manitoba
Life Flight Air ‘Ambulance
Bill Smiley
Issus
Don Orchard
Clayton Manness
Larry Desjardins
Government of India
Garry Gaber
R.M. of
Howard Pachey
Pawley
Energy and Mines
Wilson Parasiuk
Progressive Conservtive
Gary Filmon
Christmas rings retail bells in Russell stores
The Christmas season brought smiles to Russell merchants with holiday business similar to or up slightly from last year. Dale Brown of Dale's noted extended hours and steady trade after moving to a new location. Some shops reported outerwear slower, while sweaters remained popular and Saskatchewan shopper numbers were down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Namleen Martens
Russell Merchants
Dale Brown
Brown
Dale's
Jim Langford
Saskatchewan
Fleury reflects on World Junior clash with Soviet Union
Theoren Fleury, 18, returns home from Czechoslovakia after representing Canada at the 1986 World Junior Hockey Championships. He recalls a tense final against the Soviet Union in Nitra, describing early penalties, a second period brawl sparked by Pavel Kostichkin's hit, and a controversial game with refereeing shortcomings. He defends the team’s actions, hopes for future Canada Russia matchups, and credits the international experience as valuable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Martens
Theoren Fleury
Russell
Czechoslovakia
Moose Jaw
Warriors
Canada
Soviet Union
Fleury
Bert Templeton
Pavel Kostichkin
Hans Ronning
Hee
Russia
IHF
Binscarth School to Hold Official Opening
Binscarth School moves to plan an official opening during the February 16 week after new addition and renovations. Trustees discuss inviting the premier or Education Minister, Jan. 5 Pelly Trail board meeting notes, site survey at Major Pratt and funding talks for Special Needs and MAST and staffing via federal programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donalda Dun
Binscarth
Minister of Education
Pelly Trail
Bradshaw
Smith and Andrews
Nakonechny
Mushumanski
Keeseekooween
Elphinstone School
Pratt
Mark Peterson
Smith
Jetge
Dept. of Education
Pratt School
Woods
Liske
Naknoneenhy
Inglis
Man
Miller
Nowased
Pat Orsak
Totte
Festival de Totte
CEA
Banff
ALERT teams complete impaired driving holiday program
Russell RCMP detachments report the holiday blitz is complete. From December 20 to January 4 officers checked 483 vehicles in the Russell area and issued notices and warnings as part of the impaired driving enforcement effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Martens
Russell and
Rossburn Rcmp
Russell Mounties
Also Mentioned on This Page
RCMP
Paul Cheney
Gillam
Grainview
Rossburn Credit Union Ltd
Sell
Roblin- Russell PC
Len Derkach
Filmon
Banner County Court
Elks Legion Court
Prairie Pools Inc
Brian Mulroney
Michael Wilson
Harold Schrader
Roblin Russell
Russell and District Chamber of Commerce
Cox's Grocery Store
Home Hardware
Jack Dow
Sears
Thelma Parr
Doris Onchulenko
Coach Templeton
Nitra
Theoren Flsuky
Snitynsky
Fort la Bosse
Pelly Trail Board
Bob Witty
R.M
West End
Clement
Nak
Andrews
Kreshewski
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