Russell Chamber plans 1991 provincial tourist booth opening
At a regular meeting, Russell Chamber reports on a provincial tourist information booth to be built at junctions of Highways 16 and 88. Construction tendering is awaited with a hoped start this fall for next year's season. The group also discusses signage for Lake of the Prairies Asessippi Provincial Park and related arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Desmarais
Chamber of Commerce
Vince Edwards
Tourism Committee
Edwards
Royal Bank
Winnipeg
Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism
Chamber
Gord Sylvester
Lake of the Prairies
Highway’s and Transportation
Albert Driedger
Asessippi Provvincial
Asessippi Provincial Park
Driedger
City lights upgrade eyed on Main Street to save costs
The town plans replacing 13 Main Street lamps from 400 watt mercury vapor to 250 watt high pressure sodium and four nearby lamps from 250 watt mercury vapor to 150 watt sodium. Upgrading costs 2690 dollars with a monthly savings of about 10.08 dollars per light, and the council tabled the quote while adopting prior minutes and the financial statement. The next regular meeting is set for July 12.
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Main Street
Manitoba Hydro
Gerry Nadon
Province weighs 911 expansion for Manitoba after study
Manitoba studies reveal current 911 access only in Winnipeg and Brandon. A consultant will evaluate national and provincial emergency response options and funding. July rural visits precede an October report to state government outlining recommendations for a province-wide system similar to Nova Scotia and Quebec efforts.
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Canada
McNaughton
Nova Scotia
Winnipeg
Brandon
Manitoba
Quebec
Entertaining Events Planned for Russell Fair
Russell Lions Club hosts a weekend fair with pig scramble on Saturday, Bicycle Poker Derby and bingo both days, plus Cattle show with ten classes and four special divisions. Heavy Horse Pull Sunday at 1 pm, Tractor Driving at 3 pm, outdoor beer garden, baths for wares, and gate fees of 4 dollars for adults and 2 for children.
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Crown and Anchor
Russell Lions Club
Alan Stanchuk
Stanchuk
Lions Park
Fairgrounds
Farmers Market kicks off with July six start
Russell and area Farmers Market opens Friday July 6 1990 on the parking lot beside the Store. Three trial markets will run weekly if successful the market will continue Fridays. Vendors may sell goods and a Kid's Corner serves children under 11. The Farmers Market Cooperatives are members of Farmer's Market Coop of Manitoba Inc adhering to Health regulations and Manitoba Cooperatives Act. For questions call Manitoba Agriculture at 73 204.
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Kim Marshall
Russell Cline
Jodi Montgomery
Doug MacIsaac
Russell
No. 16
Joan Clement
Manitoba Agriculture Office
Clement
Burgess Plumbing
Sylvester
Jim Langford
Rod Nasewich
Parkland Western Region
Farmer's Market Coop of Manitoba Inc
Cooperatives ‘Act of Manitoba
Manitoba Agriculture
Hailstorm Damages Crops Across Manitoba Areas
Manitoba Agriculture official Otto Penner notes widespread crop damage from a recent hailstorm. Rossburn suffers the worst impact while gardens around Russell and Angusville areas show damage. rainfall ranged from none in St Lazare to two inches south of Russell, likely affecting future growth.
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Manitoba Agriculture
Otto Penner
Rossburn
Russell
Penner
Angusville
St. Lazare
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MacIsaac
Westare
Bradon
Myra Kilkenny
Kilkenny
Dale Brown
Anete Dreilich
Russell Community Employment Service
Dreilich
Russell Chamber
Spencer Reavie
Russel
Cathy Clemence
The
Russell and
Viola Coulter
Area
Yellowhead Highway
Yellowhead
Winnipeg and
Russell Fair
Farmer’s Market
Creo
Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation
MCIC
Canadian Wheat Board
Glen M1. Knatay
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