North-Western Bonspiel Opens with 69 Rinks Competing
The 70th annual Mani Mtoba North-Western Bonspiel hosts 69 rinks from regional clubs led by Russell Curling Club. Play began Monday on nine sheets across six events with Wednesday evening progressing two open contests and advancing secondary and third events amid delays from warm weather.
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Mony
Russell Curling Club
George Bicknell
Wilton Brown
Silverton
W. W. Wilson
Chamber Opposes Provincial Sales Tax and Farmers’ Spiel
The Russell Chamber of Commerce meeting faced debate over a provincial sales tax and new arrangements for farmers as a one-day bonspiel was approved with a buffet supper for visiting curlers. The session also discussed daylight saving time and a proposed minor hockey grant increase, with entries for the bonspiel opening February 10 at The Banner Office.
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Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
Council
Art Kinney
Roblin
R. G. Smeliie
Birtle Russell
Jim Burgess
Harry Wey
Saskatchewan
Retail Merchants Committee
Russell Athletic Council
Nual
Hudson Bay Route
Neree
Veteran Manitoba curler W. W. Wilson dies at St Boniface
The bonspiel at St Boniface Hospital mourns the loss of W. W. Wilson a longtime Manitoba Curling Association member and Winnipeg figure. His funeral service was scheduled after the cancellation of this afternoon's draw. Sympathy extends to Mrs. Wilson and family.
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W. W. Wilson
Knox United Church
Russell Memorial Gardens
Mr. Wilson
St.Boniface Hospital
Russell
Manitoba
W. W. W. Wilson
St. Boniface Hospital
Bill
Turling
Winnipeg
Manitoba Curling Association
Curling Bonspiel Opens as Undefeated Rinks Lead
Wednesday notes list five undefeated rinks including Ivey and Cook from Binsearth and Patterson from Shellmouth. Stan Jackson of Inglis leads with seven points. Dutton rink from Birtle is the oldest at 281 aggregate age while Smart from McAuley tops for dress. Results show Grand Challenge Extra Series and First Round play with numerous matchups and winners, plus a smoker at Elks Hall.
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Ivey
Thom
Friese
Keating
Whitmer
Garett
Ferguson
Yont
Douglas
D. Cook
Ballance
Martinet
Johnston
Loney
Parabee
Falkaviteh
Butcher
Barker
T. Jackson
Schuttz
Pettitt
Fingas
Dunn
Wondresek
Caughlin
N. Robinson
Burgess
Burnett
Bicknell
Scheming
Marshall
Bily
Gillespie
L. Jackson
Salyn
L. Schwalm
Smart
Wilson
Yakimishyp
G. Schwalm
MacDonald
L. Robinson
Sawaryn
Wright
Sitko
Yakibowski
Dutton
Evans
Bryer
Murray
Clement
Wowk
Kostiuk
Leifer
Bezo
Helme
Lazaruk
Newton
Ostapowich
Low
J. Pingas
Graves
R. Jackson
McKay
Cleland
Patterson
Hodkinson
Yoni
Martinez
Faikavitch
Schultz
E. Fingas
Wondrasek
Schentag
Jackson
L. ‘Schwalm
Robinson
G. Schwab
Russ Ivey
Binsearth
Walter Patterson
Shellmouth
Lorner Robinson
Dune Wowk
Russell
Stan Jackson
Inglis
Birtle
McAuley
Elks’ Hall
Falkevitch
W. Johnston
Frice
Ed Fingas
Gcaughlin
Sawarya
Leiter
J. Fingas
Kostiak
Yakubowski
D. “Cook
Lazar
Garnett
Graham
Yakmishyn
Saturday Hockey Hights In Russell Action and Schedule Details
Russell hockey schedule shows four Saturday night games plus two Thursday games and a makeup fixture. Home dates include Feb 1 Whitewood, Feb 6 Whitewood, Feb 8 Esterhazy, Feb 18 Langenburg, Feb 22 Grayson. Rams lost 452 to Grayson at Memorial Arena last Wednesday and travel to Fleming tonight before returning home Saturday. The standings put Esterhazy and Russell at four points cellar, while Langenburg and Fleming lead with 13 points, Whitewood close behind.
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Eerie Recce
Ball Ince
Whitewood
Esterhazy
Langenburg
Grayson Russell
Rams
Grayson
Memorial Arena
Fleming
White
History of Russell Schools Compiled
Russell Wi met at Mrs Ida McCaig home for a January meeting. Mrs J Burgess recounted the history of Russell schools from 1882 to Major Pratt Collegiate, with the work compiled by Burgess to be placed in the school library. Mrs Tom Jackson won the gift draw. February meeting hosted by Mrs Cochrane and Mrs Jackson.
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Russell
Street Improvement Under Consideration by Council
Deputy Mayor W B Garnett presided in Mayor Burgess absence as all councillors attended. E A Bridges named municipal enumerator for 1904 with a $100.00 stipend. The annual tax sale is scheduled for March 16 at 2:00 pm and $2500.70 was approved for payment.
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Centre
W. B. Garnett
Burgess
E. A. Bridges
Russell Local MFU Annual Meeting Highlights Debate
The Russell Manitoba Farmers Union Local 49 met at Elks Hall on Thursday January 23. William Freier spoke as McIntosh warned that an assessment on farm buildings could deter future construction. The discussion cited George Weston Enterprises and large chains dominating poultry production, risking hog markets, with fears a teletype hog selling system across the three prairie provinces could slow expansion unless the issue is addressed.
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Mumua
Manitoba Farmers Union
Russell
Elks’ Hall
William Freier
McIntosh
Manitoba
George Weston Enterprises
Ontario Hog Producers Marketing Board
Angusville Bantam B's Triumph In Tight Hockey Duel
Angusville Bantam Bs defeated Bobby Chuchmuch as Denis Kalyniuk scored twice. Clinton Pushka, Lonnie Chipsk and Evans Chuchmuch added goals. Bantams face Birde at 7 with next game at 8 30 pm. parents urged to attend.
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Sanzich
Angusville Bantam B
Bobby Chuchmuch
Dennis Kalyniuk
Clinton Pushka
Lonnie Chipisk
Evans Chuchmuch
Bantams
Birde
Vanes Te Tee
Wee
Truth and frankness in journalism clash with perception
A reflective line suggests that honesty and blunt candor do not always align in reporting. It hints at tensions between clear truth and how it is received or interpreted by audiences.
Meeting Called On Rail Abandonment in Manitoba
Local rail group in Winnipeg hosts first meeting February 11 at Oakburn Parish Hall to form a district association. Officials from towns Rossburn Junction Erickson Russell Dropmore and Chambers of Commerce attend as they urge study of railway line abandonment and its impact on communities and costs.
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Arvancem Woioway
Branch ‘Lines Association
Winnipeg
Oakburn
Rossburn Junction
Erickson
Russell
Dropmore
Haseen
Western Canada
Manitoba
Wille
Ar Oskburn
MGRA Plans For Coming Season In Manitoba
The MGRA and Manito Rodeo Association met in Minnedola with about one hundred in attendance. Attendees from Russell included Frank MacDonald, Mrs. MacDonald, Wes McLeod, Norman McLennan, Cliff Gray, and Elgin Wishart. Frank MacDonald named chairman for 1964, Miss Dolding of Winnipeg secretary. Winnipeg directors listed and rural Manitoba directors named. Race Horse Chariot, Pony Chariot groups named chairs, with Rus sell favored for the final show of 1964.
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manito__ and Rodeo Association
Minnedola
Russell
Frank MacDonald
Wes McLeod
Norman McLennan
Cliff Gray
Elgin Wishart
MacDonald
Miss Dolding
Winnipeg
B. Allum
A. Hien
R. Brownlee
D. Catto
G. Jones
Manitoba
A. Bray
H. Lyons
G. Enstrom
D. Stewart
C. Sedgerwick
Nso
Harvey Ward
Pony Chariot
Alien
New 1964 Highway Map Is Released
A Manitoba distribution release describes the 1964 highway map produced by the department of public works and the tourist development branch. The map details paved sections along No. 10 and No. 59, shows highway connections to Lake Winnipegosis and Grand Beach, and marks government camps and trunk routes linking 600 centres to Winnipeg.
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Department of Public Works
Tmem
Vickers
Man
Wen
Walter Weir
PTH
Grand Beach
Winnipeg
North Western bonspiel lists wide field of rink players
A lengthy roster of participants opens the North Western bonspiel with many names across Manitoba and nearby regions. Notable skaters include Mike Parobee, John Parobee, Harvey Katchin, Cliff Tetzlaff, Wm. Burnett, Robt. Ziprick, Jack Jackson, and Earl Butcher among a diverse field.
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Rgueenie
Mike Parobee
Lawrence Pitobe
John Parobee
Chas Mushumanski
Adam ‘Sawaryn
Jack Kostak
Wm. Sidoryk
Paul Sidoryk
Harvey Katchin
Binscarth
Wm. Burnett
Cliff Tetzlaff
Frank Burnett
Sinclair Murray
Thos. Douglas
George Goods
Distance Nothing To Ski Enthusiasts
Weekend ski school drew good turnout from Yorkton Esterhazy Winnipeg and locals. Russell aims to attract visitors with plans for toboggan and novice slopes possibly aided by farmer sling ropes. Attendance was free and open to all with readers urged to contact BH Gallinger or Harold Clement for equipment.
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Yorkton
Esterhazy
Winnipeg
Russell
BH Gallinger
Harold ‘Clement
Ieee
Rapeseed Gains Momentum in Northern Manitoba
In The Pas area, rapeseed is emerging as a viable cash crop with profitable yields. Br. Gorby of the CDA experimental farm in Brandon notes trials since 1987 show markedly higher yields on well drained soils than on poorly drained ones, indicating soil drainage as a key factor in northern Manitoba production.
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Manitoba
Pas
Br. Gorby
CDA
Brandon
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MGRA
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Anne Russell
Cracknell
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Wm. Boychuk
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E. Penonzek
Foxwarren
Russell Johnston
Wm. Phizacklea
Fred Greaves
Alex Wright
Crerar
Butler
Lowe
L. Martinot
McAsley Wm
Jim Webb
L.jowes
G. Patterson
F. A. Newton
Trustyn
Mervin’ Mickelson
Harold! Beast
Alex Cleland
Steve Proktay
Harold Sloan
Peter Wind
Mike Falkevitch
Walter
Andy Zimmer
Vic Hodkinson
E. Workman
Richard Yaskiw
Dave Cooley
Yarbo
Emil Schentag
Russell Lyle Sehwalm
Kurt Zimmer
Chester Magabwaki
N. Richen
Alter
Garry Sehwalm
Lary le Uer
Max Bryant
Will Me Sechinie
Smnie Lazaruk
Briam Downey
James Silver
Ron Fete
Carl Ostapowich
Allen Leifer
R. Klimeck
Eadie Leifer
Walt Hembrot
Sandy Craig
Lome Pettitt
Jack Thom
Jack Wilson
Bill Thom
Bob ‘Thom
James Gillespie
Jack Drever
Geo. Cartwright
Wayne Johnston
Arnold Atinish
Robert Jasi "Baer
Cee Ben Ssurray
Witton [Brown
Wm. Patterson
Wilber
Wm. Pettitt
Roy Cusiter
Billy Cusitar
Matt Thickett
Burke Garnett
Bob Smellie
Kace
Wonidrasek
D. Trinder
S. Heap
Pete Lapka
F. Schentag
Sidney Wonitslows
D. Wishirs
J. Zentner
Thos. Jackson
Punch’ Leifer
George ‘Mellie
Wally Davidson
Don Bickner
Moster
Geo. Hionen
Louis Falkevitch
Joel Fingis
Bob Kleebaum
Stan Marnine
Henry Marshall
Norman Robinson
Geo. Robinson
C. Klimack
A. Derkateh
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