Parkway Co op Enjoys Busiest Year
A crowd of over 200 attended the Parkway Co op annual meeting in Memorial Hall Russell on June 14 1976. Harold Wenner Roblin outlined a busy year with the Russell Shopping Complex opening and a proposed Westland merger that failed by vote. Plans include Roblin expansion and bursaries for graduates plus 4 H support. Directors highlighted inflation and rising costs slowing progress. awards honored longtime staff and directors. Gordon Sinclair Federated Co operatives spoke as guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkway Co-op
Memorial Hall
Russell
Erwin Bauming
Harold Wenner
Roblin
Westland
Lila M. Bily
Norm Harris
Russell's 95th Fair Slated For July 15 16
Russell's 95th Fair runs July 15 and 16 with a color filled parade at 12 30 p m Thursday from in front of the Elks Hall led by the Gilbert Plains Band. Manitoba Horseshoe Pitching Championships begin at 10 30 a m with 14 pits in use for rounds leading to champions that night. Minor ball and Amateur Entertainers Contest occupy the schedule with cash prizes and a ballot judging system. Light horse judging features new classes including a jumping section not seen at Russell Fair in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Hall
Gilbert Plains
Bert Snart
Dauphin
Russell Fair
Gopher Control Machines Aid Central Manitoba Farmers
The Manitoba Department of Agriculture bought two gopher control machines two years ago. Central Manitoba farmers with pocket gopher damage used them last year to treat about 1,000 acres and expect similar output this year. Regional agronomist George Bonnefoy of Portage la Prairie says proper use can curb gophers and save forage crops for five or six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Manitoba
George Bonnefoy
Portage la Prairie
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Band Concert Announcement
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Band promotes its musical program as a diverse, entertaining showcase. Soloists include Deonis Oullet and Dean Ironsgard with staff vocalist Garth Hampson serving as MC. Under Kenneth R. Moore, the ensemble travels nationwide, ending with a July 3 Russell Memorial Arena performance at 8:00 PM.
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Hhoime
DEW Fine
Cambridge Bay
Northwest Territories
Opera of the National Ants
Cst
Deonis Oullet
Dean ‘Ironsgard
Jim Brough
Sid Arnold
Don Bishop
Garth Hampson
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Band
Mem
Bers
Gary Morton
Charlie Hendricks
Blenis Pennell
Kim Seaman
Kenneth R. Moore
Miles
Russell Memorial Arena
Summer Program For The Mentally Retarded In Russell
The Russell Branch CAMR sponsors a weekly summer program for local clients. Activities include art, games, lunch shopping, picnics, local tours, and other activities. Staff Judy Graham and Anna Farquar lead the weekly two day program at Central School Russell. An overnight camping trip concludes the program with return the next day. For more information contact Agnes Burgess or Julien Fradette in Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Branch
Canadian Association For the
Judy Graham I Brezden
Foxwarren
Anna Farquar
Birtle
Central School
Russell
Camr
Agnes Burgess
Julien Fradette
Royal Purple Sponsors Candy Stripers Presentation
On June 14 at Russell and District Hospital the C O R P ladies hosted a ten for the Candy Stripers and their mothers. Royal Purple H R L Madeline Henschel presented certificates for under 80 hours to Ma Collins Debbie Hackman Pat Schwalm Penny Schwalm Barb Jordison Marilyn Lapka and Laurie Tibbets. First Year Pins over 80 Hours went to Debbie Tibbetts Brenda Wall and Janice Chandler Charms for 2nd year over 80 Hours were awarded to Anne Christopher Joan McLegh and Lori Mill all. Scholarship over 100 Hours in Grade XI was given to Janice Chandler.
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The
C.0.r.p
Russell and District Hospital
Royal Purple
H.R.L
Madeline Henschel
Ma Collins
Debbie Hackman
Pat Schwalm
Penny Schwalm
Barb Jordison
Marilyn Lapka
Laurie Tibbets
Debbie Tibbetts
Brenda Wall
Janice Chandier
Anne Christopher
Joan McLegh
Lori Mill
Donation Report From Birtle Collegiate Fund Raiser
The C A M R donation drive at Birtle Collegiate featured June 26 events with a $840 cheque to the Canadian Association for Retarded Youth Russell Branch presented by Dorothy Taylor. Leaders Miss Marnie Moulson and Mrs Lucy Zentner organized dances bake sales and car washes among participating students. The Angusville Young Women's Club donated $50 to Russell Branch and the 10 ladies were thanked. Six members of 677 Russell Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets left Russell on June 26 for Penhold Alberta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birtle
Lucy Zentner
Agnes Burgess
Canadian Association For
Russell Branch
Dorothy Taylor
Minsota
Marnie Moulson
Birtle Collegiate
Angusville
Russell Squadron
Royal Canadian Air Cadets
Russell
Penhold
Alberta
Camp attendees listed for basic and junior NCO programs
Darwyn Wowk Gilles Fouillard and Jim Simpson will attend a two week basic camp. Trevor Wowk and Richard Huberdesu start a three week Junior NCO program as basic drill instructor and leadership course under L A C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.A.C
Darwyn Wowk
Gilles Fouillard
Jim Simpson
Cpl
Trevor Wowk
Ric
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Morley Wettig
Pat) Johnston
Rossburn
Cec Hughes
Wes McNeil
Groceries
Bill McKietiuk
Mike Gawryluk
Pat Johnston
Gordon Sinclair
Federated Cooperatives
B.&w
C.v.s
E. Bauming
Corrie Jarra
Moh. Wettig
Cliff McRea
Cecil Hughes
Wes McNeill
Ring
Co-op
E. Bouthing
Bob Turnbull
Binscarth
Peete Tely
Ane
Dave Adams
Regina
M.C
Royal Lady of the
Russell C.C.R.P. Lodge
Jancie Chandler
Tor
Janice Chandler
C.A.M.R
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