Civic holiday debate shows Russell slow to adapt
Merchants in Russell express disappointment over Jan 2 as a civic holiday after the town proclaimed it in a recent ad. Dale Brown, head of the 1986 Business Promotion Committee, says merchants anticipated a different schedule and cites communication gaps with the town council. Officials recall Jan 2 as a long standing holiday with uncertain annual alignment and authority questions lingered. Local administrator Wally Brad notes occasional missed years, while Don McClure of Municipal Affairs provides context on legal grounds for the holiday.
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Kathleen Martens
Russell
Dale Brown
Russell and District Chamber of Commerce
Brown
Wally Brad
Russel
Brad
Russell Town Declares Civic Holiday on Jan 2 1986
Local council in Russell proclaims January 2 as a civic holiday amid questions of legal authority and enforcement. Merchants note mixed observance as some shops and offices close while others remain open. Community figures cite Chamber of Commerce support, yet business owners express concerns about the holiday’s impact on shopping and municipal autonomy.
Crime up in 1986 in Russell Council notes
Kathleen Marvens reports crime rose 50 percent in December with 20 incidents, while the yearly total reached 430 offences in 1988 up from 398 in 1985. Sgt. Cheney says the year looks solid with no major issues. Council explores street upgrades and a street light on Ellice Ave. A tour of construction areas will precede decisions. A Water and Waste seminar is endorsed for March 23 to 25. An in camera session reviewed town salaries. Next meeting set for Ja 2.
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Kathieen Marvens
RCMP
Paul Cheney
Council
Sgt. Cheney
Russell
Ellice Ave
Assiniboine
Walter Schwaluk
Vandalism spree leads to four RCMP charges on reserve
Four adults were charged after a vandalism binge on Waywayseecappo reserve on Jan. 9. They allegedly ransacked the Band office sewing factory Daycare Centre and Adult Education Centre, stealing about 1000 dollars. No damage estimate given. RCMP also reported a break and enter at a Russell residence on Jan. 14 and multiple open liquor in vehicles incidents during the week of Jan. 12.
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Waywaysee
Cappo
Larry Elkie
Rossburn
Russell Rcmp
Russell
Paul Cheney
Recognition Night for Theoren Fleury Honors Home Hero
Theoren Fleury, one of two Manitobans chosen for Canada at the World Junior Championships, will be welcomed home at Memorial Arena on January 23 at 7:30 p.m. He scored two of Canada's four goals and has resumed play with the Moose Jaw Warriors in the Western Hockey League after returning from Czechoslovakia on January 3.
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Theoren Fleury
Canada
Memorial Arena
Fleury
Czechoslovakia
Moose Jaw Warriors
Western Hockey League
Autopac increases hit motorists in Manitoba 1967 88
Autopac will raise basic premiums by nine per cent in the 1967 88 registration year Manitoba wide. Winnipeg area loss ratio is high so residents face more increases while Russell district techs see only basic premium rises. MPIC notes claims rose 19 per cent in 1986 to 246000, with 218 million in claims costs.
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Kathleen Martens
Autopac
Russell
Winnipeg
Grahame Newton
Newton
Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation
MPIC
Don Rowat
Rowat
Manitoba
Russell council debates emergency plan and regional ties
The R.M. of Russell council discussed an Emergency Plan as a key item, with organizers Earl Smith and Marc Desaulniers seeking a co ordinator and a committee representative. Parkland Regional Development Corp seeks local input, joint participation urged with Town and Binscarth. Council also passed a resolution opposing reduced mail services and awaits the Feb 10 meeting.
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Kathleen Martens Russell
Manitoba
RLM
Earl Smith
Marc Desaulniers
Smith
Council
Desaulniers
Pitts Showell
Parkland Regional Development Corp
R.M
Russell
Dave Church
Parkland Corp
Church
Regional Development Corp
Parkland
Zone Three
Union of Manitoba Municipalities
Canada Post
UMM
Alan Beachell
Portage-Marquette
Charlie Mayer
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Don McClure
Department of Municipal Affairs
Con
Russe
McClure
Frank Keller
Andres
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Crime Up
Link
Bill Russells
Dave Burrows
Binscarth
Wayne Louis
Gordon Bryer
Yellowhead Highway Association
Russell Area
Hank Smith
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