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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 13, 1993
Page
1
The Director Enforcement Services designated Saturday July 17 1998 as Traffic Awareness Day to reduce injuries by preventing collisions. Police patrols will increase on that day.
Joan Eliasson reports a CN derailment at Silverton last Wednesday blocking three locomotives eight cars and a caboose. The cause remains unknown with rails appearing crushed under the train weight and ties decayed from poor maintenance. Rail firms may close short lines as upgrades and upkeep decline.
A public meeting at Shellmouth Hall heard Manitoba Liquor Control Commission officials report over 20 halls in Manitoba under suspension. MLCC urged hall boards to hire own bartenders and security, restrict minor access, and enforce liquor rules. police said they are not twoaked by bouncers and closures or fencing might be used to curb violations. District Community Centre and Russell board members pledged compliance with the Liquor Control Act.
Manitoba Liquor Control Commission says the MPIC sponsored Designated Driver program has reached Russell Inn this week after earlier rollout in Winnipeg and Brandon. Brenda Stasiuk notes low awareness while enforcement details include an orange bracelet, three non alcoholic tokens, and a rule to abstain during a group visit with transportation home guaranteed. Gene Sochaski says Asessippi Inn has not received materials yet.
The Swan River Emergency Operations Center releases health guidance as flood victims return home. Residents with wells should test water, disinfect dishes, discard affected food, and avoid using floodwater contact. Birch River and Shoal River residents resume home life while Swan Lake is projected to peak near 1988 levels. Highway 77 and portions of Highway 10 reopen in mid July with select closures at Duck Mountain Provincial Park. Emergency remains in western Manitoba, with RCMP and highways coordinating travel.
The Pelly Trail School Board purchased 30 IBM compatible DOS computers to train students in modern software, with Apple machines remaining in K-6. The upgrade costs 40,020 dollars, funded by a three year replacement program and provincial educational media funds, as Murray Bradshaw stated there is no choice but to proceed.
Rain or shine crowd numbers top 9 250 Saturday 7 500 Friday and 6 000 Sunday as Countryfest manager Peter Rampton praises three day event. Improvements include a rain proof stage and raised floor boosting live performances despite sporadic showers.
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