Russell 109th Agricultural Fair Ready With Buffalo Barbecue
The Russell Agricultural Society announces the 109th annual fair set for July 14 15 featuring a first time buffalo roast barbecue on Sunday from 4 7 p.m. adults 6 children 4 with 400 expected attendees. Events include Moon Light Madness street sale street dance beer-free tables coffee, Trade Fair in Exhibit Hall open 12 9 both days, parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, Old Fashioned Chuckwagon races Saturday 5 p.m. Pony Chuckwagon races Saturday and Sunday 5 p.m. Light Horse Show 10 a.m. Saturday 8 a.m. Sunday with 70 classes and 2400 in prize money. A midway for kids and various contests complete the program.
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Russell Agricultural Society
Agriculture Society
Doug MacIsaac
Ag. Society
Lorne
Louise Miller
Russell
Banner County Meats
Moon Light Madness
Myra Kilkenny
Cjgx Radio
Kilkenny
Mayor Pratt Synod
Wil
Glyn Wileman
Nettie Wileman
Fairy Grounds
Russell Town Council Advances Utilities and Zoning Plans
In a regular meeting Mayor Jim Langford and councillors approved Wally Melnyk as Assistant Secretary-Treasurer effective September 1 1990 and tabled Ron Sidoryk’s building permit amid a zoning by law amendment. They granted the Lions Club first option to buy parcel A Plan 7419 and Lots 1 and 2 Plan 791 for Lions Manor with options expiring December 31 1990 subject to review. A five year contract renewal with Municipal Sewer and Maintenance Limited was passed for sanitary sewer cleaning. Two gas distribution resolutions tied to a 5 foot clearance from water and sewer lines were issued. Manitoba Hydro presented street light upgrades for Main Street See Lamps Page 2A.
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Jim Langford
Vern Rosnoski
Spencer Reavier
Earl Smith
Wally Melnyk
Mit
Ron Sidoryk
Russell Lions Club
Lions Manor
Russell
Municipal Sewer and Maintenance Limited
Wally Brad
Langford
Manitoba Hydro
Russell resident charged with sexual assault
RCMP report a Russell resident was charged with sexual assault on June 25 in the RM of Shellmouth and taken to Brandon Correctional Institute. Police also report tire and rim theft in St. Lazare on June 23 and damage to property at Asessippi Park on June 22. Investigations continue into deer shootings on June 21 and several thefts from a Russell vehicle.
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Russell Rcmp
Shellmouth
Russell
Cst
Wayne Laube
Russell Detachment
Brandon Correctional Institute
St. Lazare
Asessippe Park
Laube
RM of
MTS
Feasibility study for province wide 911 service
Joe Desmarais leads a feasibility study commissioned by the province to assess a rural dispatch system. Dan McNaughton, chair of the provincial emergency response steering committee, says a consultant will visit regions to ensure coverage. The consultant will determine communities to examine and assess demand.
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Joe Desmarais
Dan McNaughton
McNaughton
Major Pratt Graduation Honors Forty-Four Graduates
Major Pratt School celebrated 45 graduates during graduation exercises. Principal Denis Boscher and staff presented diplomas, with Vice Principal Ed Kilimnik and Merril Kilimnik assisting. Awards included 37 bursaries totaling 8975 dollars and the Governor General's Award to John Ronald for top academic achievement. The event concluded with lunch and a grand march, followed by a Safe Grad party at Adolf Walter's farm.
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Joe Desmar
Pratt School
Eldon Montgomery
Denis Boscher
Ed Kilimnik
Merril Kilimnik
Harvey Ronald
Bob Hyatt
Ann MacIsaac
Krista Foster
Bill Crerar
Dean Salyn
Init Ad
Atres
John Ronald
Adolf Walter
C.A
Lynn Spurway
Lora Jane Pizzey
Inglis Lions Club
Alvin
Curt Ross
Binscarth Lions Club
Percy Miller
Elaine Woodhouse
Garnett
Rosnoski
Burke Garnett
Mark Sochaski
Vanguard Credit Union
Knights of Columbus
Gary Petz
Starla Zimmer
Russell Lions Club
Dan Ferg
Wendy Edwards
Binscarth Legion Chartered
Jim Rannie
Jim Burgess
Nettie Wiseman
Maureen MacIsaae
Greg Lu
Margaret Lu
Pelly Trail School
P.ts.d
Bonnie Simmon
Krista Fostey
Lesley Nernberg
Shelley Chuchmuch
Eileen Kieper
Maureen MacIsaac
Pat Thom
Prinipal Denis Boscher
Alarming cancer statistics and local newspaper moves
Statistics Canada projects 104000 new cancer cases in 1990 and 54500 deaths in Canada. Lung cancer rising fastest in women linked to smoking. melanoma also increasing due to ozone depletion. Dauphin Herald owner Gilroy to leave. Armadale buys Yorkton This Week. shoplifting film shot in Stonewall. Manitoba Hydro urges storm readiness for home electronics.
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Ottawa
Statistics Canada
Canada
Armadale
Yorkton
Armadale Communications
TV This Week
Lyle Sinkewicz
Regina Leader-Post
Dauphin Herald
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Mike Dutty
Peter Warren
MYJC
Pratt
Valedictorian
Eto By
Joe Desmare
I News
Gilroy
Bob Gilroy
The
Herald
Ryan Kustra
Terry Yates
Kustra
Yates
Dauphin
Sus 0Y
Stonewall
RCMP
Manitoba Juvenile Justice Committee
Manitoba Hydro-People
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