Woman brakeman for CN Railways in Winnipeg
Cathy Newsome of Winnipeg is one of two female brakepersons at Symington yards. She recently moved to a first run as a brake on CN freight trains, having worked as a switchman for two years after starting as a fireman on the Prairie Dog Steamer six years ago. Newsome has run to Russell three times last week, moving grain and machinery, and plans to become an engineer.
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Cathy Newsome
Winnipeg
Symington Yards
Cathy
Russell
C.N
Riverside Canucks Beat Orioles in Local Baseball Doubleheader
Riverside Canucks connected for 17 hits and won the first game against the Binscarth Orioles at Boissevain, with Mark Fisher Danny Cassills Morley Hartel and Bruce Gullett each collecting three hits. Rob Medoff pitched a six hitter for the Canucks, while Gerry Falk fanned 12 for the Orioles in a separate clash as Team Manitoba and other teams set upcoming schedules.
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Turtle Derby Fever
Binscarth Orioles
Riverside Canucks
Boissevain
Riverside
Mark Fisher
Danny Cassils
Morley Hartel
Bruce Gullett
Rob Medoff
Orioles
Bruce Brememr
Alf Ducharme
Mercury survey on Manitoba fish consumption planned
Manitoba's Preventive Medical Services branch will assist a survey by the Department of National Health and Welfare into mercury levels of residents who eat large quantities of fish. A federal epidemiologist and a technician will work in northern Manitoba communities. Residents will answer a fish consumption questionnaire and provide age sex and occupation. Blood samples will be sent to a federal lab in Ottawa.
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Manitoba
Preventive Medical Services
Department of National Health and Welfare
Nothern
Ottawa
Personal Care Home Activities at Russell District Home
Residents enjoy outdoor time and garden upkeep amid summer, with a barbecue event and plans for a picnic. Nellie Turecki and Mrs Starcheski tend the garden. Saskatoons are harvested for fresh use and pies. Birthday notices honor several residents and welcome a new resident, Mrs. Jay Billingsley.
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Russell and District
Nellie Turecki
Mary Stevenson
Jay Billingsley
Lillian Brownlee
Myrtle McTavish
Blanche Hebron
Russell
Manitoba and Saskatchewan Senior Baseball Update
MACC announced loans for off site construction and for mobile homes with up to 80 percent of property value or 40 percent of the completed cost for progress. Loans for mobile homes limited to 80 percent land value, 18 year max, and mortgage as security. Manitoba Saskatchewan Senior Baseball Championship set for Ham o ta July 24 25 with playoff winner advancing to New Brunswick. Team Manitoba selections led by Roy Cuthill and Glennis Scott include McAuley Blazers and River side Canucks players. Broadcast of game one on CJIRB Boissevain. Also Hamiota Centennial Park hosts Manitoba Softball Ladies Midget B Championship.
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Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation
MACC
Max Hofford
Hofford
Hamota
Hamiota Red Sox
New Brunwick
Team
Manitoba
Roy Cuthill
McAuley
Glennis Scott
Hamiota
McAuley Blazers
Barry Jamieson
Terry Lynch
Ross Lynch
Wayne Poole
Dale Lowes
Riverside Canucks
Bob Williamson
Mark Fisher
Ron Seafoot
Grant Everard
Binscorth Orioles
Garth Neville
Jerry Falk
Louris Cardinals
Jerry Araujo
Stan Furman
Brandon Cloverleats
Bert Ready
Bob Thompson
Ron Ramsey
Mike Labossiere
Don Summer
Brandon
Hamiota Centennial Park
Manitoba Softball Association
Niakawa
Pembina Valley
Ham
Track Regards Broken At Fair And Races
The 1976 Russell Fair and Races drew mostly sunny weather with 3 653 attendees over two days. Contests covered agent shows cattle exhibits a light horse show and a new Arabian class with prizes for top finishers and a noted track record in 7 furlongs and 1 1/16 mile races. The Russell Banner will pause for holidays July 30 to August 13 with no issues August 5 and 12. office reopens August 16.
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Colleen Wiseman
Wally Fleury
Louis Fleury
Perrin Sisters
Helen Cowan
McAuley
Ernie Kingdon
Russell
Belle Busch
Peter Pacey
Clement
Bar C Ra
Corrie Baker
Faith McEwan
Lynda Keating
Penny Mint
Simms
Foxwarren
Winsome
C. Gray
Blair Miller
Alvin Miller
Russell Banner
Freight Derailment Sparks Propane Fire at Bryd Siding
Eastbound freight derailed at Bryd on Friday with three propane tank cars exploding. One car landed 200 yards from the track, another 75 yards away, and a third on the roadbed. Army demolition was considered but not used. Fire burns seven days with priority traffic routed, officials say no disturbance planned to allow safe work.
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Bryd
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CN Railways
Binscarth
Souris
Gerry Falk
Souris Cardinals
Russ Shaw
Cads
Big Bill Carpenter
Sten
Mercury Survey
Man
Sask
MARC
Cjirb Radio
Boissevait
Saull
Blair
Robinson Store
Troy Ruter
Tracey Ruter
Ayjah Fowler
Tracey Smith
Kent Fowler
Emer Gregory
Cameron Zacharias
Brad Fingas
Dale's Men's Wear
Manitoba Hydro
Bess Loney
C.P. Brigs
Beli
Soln Sa
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