Friday the 13th sets off a string of Russell area crimes
RCMP report a 1:00 am impaired driving arrest in St. Lazare and multiple incidents in Russell and surrounding communities. Theft, scams, and a garage break in are noted, including a $15 cassette theft watched by a surveillance camera, and a 2 month old baby aboard a U-Haul collision with a garbage truck near Russell Reach-Mix. Police chase ongoing investigations and charges.
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Joan Eliasson
RCMP
RM of Ellice
St. Lazare
Russell
Russell Reach-Mix
Newfoundland
Edmonton
Reavie
Major Pratt Students Excel In National Test
Major Pratt grade eight pupils excel on the national CTBS assessment with scores meeting or exceeding the national norm. The report notes top average results, placing Major Pratt students above 63 percent of Canadian peers, and credits a teacher's submission and student effort.
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Bouquet Corner
Pratt
Canada
Major Pratt
Major Pratt School
Music portion of NWMF festival March 8 to 17
The Northwestern Manitoba festival events run March 8 to 17 at Birtle Collegiate with dance on March 8 and adjudicators for various sections including Ken Matlashewski Valerie Hall Katherine Robbins Frances Wickberg. Syllabi and entry forms are available at Russell library and mailed to local music teachers across several towns. For questions call Jan Cook or Karen Simard.
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Birtle
Ken Matlashewski
Valerie Hall
Katherine Robbins
Frances Wickberg
N.W.M.F
Russell
Foxwarren
St. Lazare
Rossburn
Hamiota
Marquette
Jan Cook
Karen Simard
Mayor denounces lack of council consultation on project
The L.E.C.D presenters faced mayoral dissent over insufficient municipal and provincial input in planning. S.A.V.E.D unanimously rejected the proposal as incomplete and unacceptable citing Prairie provinces water board guidelines. Russell council later supported S.A.V.E.D’s stance, backing the opposition.
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Russell
L.E.C.D
Shellmouth Assiniboine Valley
Prairie Provinces Water Board
Langenburg East Conservation and Development Area Authority Board of
Russell Town Council
S.A.V.E.D
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Russell Inn
C-Store
Alice
Cappo Male
Brandon Correctional Institute
Inglis
Binscarth
Semi’s
Mian Street
State of the Russell School
First Avenue Publishing
Montreal
Sgt
Bruce
Perry
Dr. Jane Thrall
Assini
Boine
Power Mart
Eric
Ashley Perreault
Father Henry
Bob
Edith Witty
NWMF
Con't
Russell & District Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
Fred Renihan
Brandon University
Chamber Offic
Russell & District Community Centre
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