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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 21, 1981
Page
1
In a Russell Chamber dinner, optimism marked the gathering as speakers noted postwar recovery prospects. Siemens pressed for provincial aid with caution, highlighting CSP tensions and the vegetable oil market’s long term development amid uncertain reforms.
Weekend hockey update notes the Russell 12 and under team winning the A Division at Saltcoats on Sunday January 18 with teams from Regina Saskatoon Brandon Yorkton Estevan Melfort and Thompson. Also mentions upcoming Pee Wee Kinsmen tournament January 23 with Russell facing Roblin and Miniota Elkhorn, plus posters around town.
The record traces early 20th century grain growers leadership. It notes T A Crerar's 1904 appointment as manager, his 1907 election as president of the United Grain Growers Corp, and the 1917 formation of UGG Limited with a travelling agent appointed then. The passage ends with the agent's new appointment.
The Russell U G G marks 75 years from 1906 to 1981 with details of key figures. Jack McKinnon ran the elevator 1917–1947, first meeting held Feb 16 1918 in C W Thoms office, 1928 E Bryant appointed for 35 years. Elevator capacity rose from 28 000 to 133 000 bushels after upgrades in 1922 1953 and 1965. First woman delegate Miss Millie Bryant attended Saskatoon convention in 192? and again in 1983. After McKinnons service Wally Lazenby Harold Watt Ray Wilcox and Frank McDonald served as agents, McDonald for 26 years. Official 1965 opening with James Rea cutting the ribbon.
The text notes one strong representation of patrons on the local board across years and praises the present board as a good mix of members both young and old.
Manitoba cabinet ministers led by Deputy Premier Don Craik visit Dauphin Russell and surrounding communities on January 28 and 29. The tour includes a weekly cabinet meeting in Dauphin and a 1 p.m. news conference in Russell with the Town Council Chamber of Commerce RM of Russell and other rural councils. Dale Brown of the Russell and District Chamber of Commerce says ministers will hear questions on improvements and initiatives, with Craik taking the lead while Premier Lyon is abroad. The lineup includes ministers Enns Johnston Downey Banmar MacMaster Minaker and Filman.
At the January 13 meeting, the Rural Municipality of Russell unanimously approved Imperial Oil’s plan to build an anhydrous ammonia storage facility. Concerns over traffic, safety, and road maintenance were discussed, with officials noting the chemical’s hazards and trained handlers.
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