Russell and District Chamber Annual Meeting Recap
The Russell and District Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting at St Mary's Church with about 70 members. President Earl Swain outlined two core roles for the chamber while noting modest financial concerns and a forward look to 1985 including growth plans, new members, and a possible RCMP detachment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell and District Chamber of Commerce
St Mary's Church
St Mary's
Bank Ballance
Earl Swain
Russell
Jim Langford
Wally McKenzie
M.L.A
Roblin- Russell
Glen Robinson
Binscorth
Tee
Spence Reavie
Binscarth
Manitoba
Mort Perrin
Canada Post shifts distribution centre in Manitoba
Canada Post moved its distribution centre from Neepawa to Portage la Prairie on January 21. Spokesman Allan Skrumadda said the change will not affect the hand system, with incoming mail arriving later at local post offices while outbound times remain unchanged. The move aims to save money, with Manitoba mail excluding Winnipeg sent to the new centre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada Post
Neepawa
Portage la Prairie
Allan Skrumadda
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Local foundation awards over eleven thousand in student aid
The Russell district foundation granted about $11,600 in financial aid to 79 residents pursuing university or college courses. Recipients include Wally Melnyk, Lori Bryant, Kevin Penner, and many others. Tim Wowk received $100 for the Forum of Young Canadians in Ottawa. Three applications were rejected for undergraduate use only. Cheques cover tuition and textbooks with repayment rules if studies stop after January 1, 1985. The late Rev. Dr. James E. McNeill funded the first Flying Scholarships at $115 each for Richard Wiseman and Udo Hanebaum. A General Fund was created for donations under $1,000. The foundation invites further charitable donations. contributions are tax-deductible within The Income Tax Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Foundation Incorporated
Russell and
Distrit
Wally Melnyk
Bruce McGregor
Lori Bryant
Karen
Kalyniak
Janice Cochrane
Petra Kostiuk
Larry Kalyniak
James E. McNeill
United Church
Russell
Richard Wiseman
Udo Hanebaum
Larry Burgess
James Burgess
Cec Sanderson
Wes Mcleod
Callin
Russell and District Foundation Inc
Le.n. Wilson
Sliitor
Dolin resigns from Manitoba cabinet for health reasons
Manitoba Minister Dolin announces resignation from cabinet citing cancer as the cause. Premier Pawley praises her courage and lists her reform efforts in pension, labor, women’s participation, and equal pay plans. Dolin will remain MLA for Kildonan as successors are named and cabinet duties reassigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Beth
Manitoba
Aftics
Howard Pawsey
Mit
Dolin
Legislative Assembly
Kildonan
Canada
Winnipeg
Ms. Dolin
Proeision
Finance
Labor
Civil Service Commission
Bitterly cold weather claims life Saturday
On January 19 Russell RCMP reported a vehicle ran off Highway 462 near Shellmouth Manitoba. John Stevenson Bailey 85 and Annie Bailey 81 were returning home at 2:00 am when stranded. John Bailey was found and pronounced dead at Russell District Hospital. Annie Bailey was found in the vehicle and rushed to hospital in satisfactory condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Rcmp
Shellmouth
Manitba
John Stevenson Bailey
Annie Bailey
Bailey
Russell and District Hospital
Annie
Russell Hospital
Lions Blue Bombers old timers hockey clash Friday
The Russell and Area Lions host the 1984 CFL rematch against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Russell Memorial Arena Friday January 25 at 7:00 pm. Lions plan to add big name stars, with autographs and a post game social, advance tickets at Reavies Pharmacy and Dales Men's Wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
BC Lions
BC Place
Lions
Russell
Lion Lorne Ross
Lion Eldon Montgomery
Ed Thom
Lion Bill Laing
Ken Pratt
Dwight Brown
Lion Ed Mills
Ron van Koughnett
Frank Wojeichowsky
Kiril Kozavarovski
Bombers
Reavies Pharmacy
Dales Men's Wear
Emergency big game feeding program set
Manitoba Natural Resources Minister Al Mackling announced an emergency feeding plan for starving deer and elk in western regions. Harsh winter conditions with deep snow and drought damaged forage. government funds will buy pelleted rations and hay, with volunteers distributing food and moving deer away from stored stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Mackling
Manitoba
Mackling
Natural Resources Office
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Pcident Swain States Chamber
Nat
Square One
Main Street
RCMP
Lee Andres
Rick Thom
Parkland
Tourism Manitoba
Hospitality Plus
Travel Manitoba
Joan Montgomery
Madeline Stonehouse
Carol Swain
Dr. Drew, Karen's Shoe Repair, Russell Major
Russell Video
San
Home Hardware
Hungry Haven
Russell Flower Shop
Doug Maclsan
Mark Mulake
Jack Dow
Frank Clement
Rick Thor Damon Guillas
David Dunn
Foundation
Wayne Ireland
Lisa Katchin
Richard Witty
Neil Dunn
Duane Klimack
Murray Cochrane
Ronald Gray
Glenn Muir
Leanne Olshewski
Jill Wolfe
Gregory Cochrane
Gail Ross
Jeffrey Garnett
Teresa Murray
Cathy Pelz
Karen MacIsaac
Bonnie Nychuk
Colleen Coulter
Darren Thompson
Pamla Blaschuk
Kirk Vincent
Tracey Rutar
Pamela Zitaruk
Delvin Klimack
Garry Colunas
Chris Dunn
Jo-Anne Moran
Dan Ferguson
Jeff Kostiuk
Kim Kukurudz
Brad Wagner
Bill Crerar
Troy Bulbuck
Jeffrey Miller
Marnie Muir
Sandra Cook
Greg Laxdal
Terry Kilimnik
Dale Sidoryk
Kevin Kukurudz
Michael Pushka
Frank Perrin
Dale Snitynsky
Diane
Heriage
Eugene Kostyra
Inglis
Inglis and District Activity Centre
Inglis, McConnell Dancers
Harmony Music Makers
Terry Fox
Steve Fongo
Pawley
Lions - Blue Bombers
Russell Sions
Gordie Jones
Police
Chris Walby
Gordie
Don Rowat
Dale Brown
Waterhen
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