Plaque honours Dr. Frank Skinner in Manitoba
A government and citizens of Manitoba ceremony unveiled a plaque at Skinner's Hardy Plant Nursery near Russell to honor horticulturalist Dr. Frank Skinner. Attendees heard about his world‑renowned work with hardy plants and lilies, including the Dropmore elm, and his 248 species introduced to Western Canada.
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Ciiens
Manitoba
Frank Skinner
Skinner
Hardy
Russell
Helen Skinner
Hugh Skinner
Department of Cultural Airs and Historical Resources
Historic Sites Advisory Board
Roblin
Wally McKenzie
Norma Price
Scotland
Dropmore Distrit
Machuria
Canada
United States
Great Britain
Europe
Eleanor MacEwan
Dropmore
MacEwan
Buffao Hunt
Herbert Eriksson
Louis Lenz
University of Manitoba
Terry Fox
Nursery School Permit Approved in Russell Council Move
Russell Town Council approved a building permit for a mobile nursery school classroom to be placed on public school property. The Kinsmen Club of Russell will donate and move the unit, with the Pelly Trail School Board and Doug MacIsaac urging timely action to avoid extra costs from nearby tennis court construction. The building, owned by the Pelly Trail School Division, will face a $1500 annual business tax.
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Pelly Trail
Russell Town
Kinsmen Club of
Russell
Nursery School Board
Doug MacIsaac
Pelly Trail ‘School Board
Len Derkach
Kinsmen Club
Joe Poitras
Derkach
Nurery
Caucu
Harold Clement
Coucil
Alex Ashey
Iuynn Spurway
Dauphin-Ochre
Theft charges against Lor rie Lee Patterson dismissed in Russell
Police report notes that a statement by Lor rie Lee Patterson aged 18, of Russell, was ruled inadmissible in adult court. Judge F James nullified the confession alleging improper evidence after Patterson admitted stealing $100 from a service station during questioning by Constable Brian Daly.
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Lorrie Lee Patterson
Russell
F James
Patterson
Bel
R.C.M.P
Russell Gulfervice
Ed Frieze
Cst
Brian Daly
Daly
Old fashioned Saturday night shopping planned in Russell
Merchants vote to keep stores open until 9 p m on Saturday July 25 to align with Centennial Homecoming celebrations. They promote old fashioned attire and consider costume judging on Main St. A 6000 home flyer advertises the event while a consultant report on commercial development will guide future hours. Local concerns include attracting shoppers from CSP plant shifts and potential Monday closures.
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Russell
Main St
Reavie
Russell Retail Merchants Committee
Sultant
Terry Mobberly
Kines in Russell mull longer hours to stay open
Reavie says Kines could stay open late in Russell if it proves beneficial. Dale Brown notes gas prices may keep shoppers in town, boosting traffic and requiring more service. The Swan River business community recently shifted to Monday hours, but Rudyk cautions it’s too soon to judge results.
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Russell
Reavie
Dale Brown
Dale’s Men's Wear
Swan River
Rudyk
Russell Town Council weighs Mobberly Report release plans
The Development Committee of Russell and District Chamber of Commerce also includes the Town of Russell and RM Russell. Representatives Dale Brown and Gene Bwankin briefed council as Mobberly’s commercial development analysis for the Russell Trade Area is due July 14. A press conference is set for July 15.
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Russell Town Council
Mobberly
Russell Trade
Terry Mobberly
Enterprise Manitoba
RCMP
Earl Smith
Jim Langford
Smith
M. Dewernichuk
Dauphin
Jence
Manitoba Association of Urban Municipalities
Thompson
Wally Brad
Farmer of the future shows Telidon based farming info
The Russell ag rep office hosts Grassroots service by Infomart and Manitoba Telephones. Farmers view two way Telidon displays with graphs maps prices and weather forecasts. The system offers futures market data crop insurance and grain stock summaries plus home banking and real estate listings with a yearly free trial and a small setup fee.
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Agricultural Representative Office
Russell
Infomart
Manitoba Telephone System
Gary Enns
Ag. Rep
Enns
Telidon
Winnipeg Commodity Exchange
Department of Agriculture
Canada
Canadian Grain Commission
Hlerald
World Weatherwatch
North
Manitoba
Shelley Zimmer
Wroots
MTS
Winni
Sears
Eaton's
the Bay
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Lindsay Kines
Lily
Dr. Skinner
Government of
Skinn Er
Order of the
He Skinner
Historic Sites Advisory Board of
Uso
Asessippi
Asessppi
Charles Boulton
By Joel McGrath
By Joel McGraw
By Lin
Russell and District Chamber of
Comerce
Russell Inn
Don Rudyk
Russell Parkway
CSP
Council
Joel McGrath
Farmer of the Future
Xg. Rep
Samme
EL Ey
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