Russell ponders development plan to boost regional trade
Development assessment presented to Russell officials by Terry Mobberly of RSM and A Ltd outlines a plan to transform Russell into a regional trade center. The 43 page report, funded largely by Enterprise Manitoba, proposes highway access upgrades, a new Main St facility, an integrated park and fair grounds, a newer trailer park, light industrial zones, and a courtyard business district. Expected annual revenues total 174200 with about 75 new full and part time jobs in the central business district. The report stresses capturing leakage of sales dollars and addressing Russell’s self image and resistance to change. The Mobberly Report was shared at a July 14 in camera meeting at the Russell Inn with local officials and Enterprise Manitoba director Stuart Webb in attendance. Total project cost is 11500 with 85 percent funded by Enterprise Manitoba. Town of Russell contributes 1225 and the Chamber 500.
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Russell
Terry Mobberly
RSM
A. Ltd
Winnipeg
Entebbe
Manitoba
Mobberly
Manitoba Ave
Assiniboine
Ellice Ave
Main St
Westbourne St
Shell River
Central Business District
Russell Inn
Jim Langford
Lynn Spurway
Merril Kiliwnik
Harold Clement
Alex Ashey
Cham- Commerce
Enterprise Manitoba
Stuart Webb
Approval sought for Bredenbury mine in Yorkton meeting
A public meeting in Yorkton on July 6 discussed PCS plans for a $700 million Bredenbury potash mine and refinery. An environmental impact statement will be submitted in fall after a consultant study on the mine’s effects, with decisions expected within six to seven months.
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PCS
Bob Schutzman
Ment
Don Matheson
Saskatchewan
Edgar Kaeding
NDP - Saltcoats
Parade of memories lights up Russell Homecoming events
The RM of Russell Centennial Homecoming Parade features vintage farm equipment led by Elmer Sheppard’s long green line of John Deere tractors dating from the 1990s to present. Horse drawn implements, steam tractors, threshing machines, and floats recalling old school districts are planned. The event kicks off after 1 00 p.m. with additional gatherings including a Service Personnel Dinner and a Friday 2:30 p.m. opening at the Fairgrounds.
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R.M. of Russell
Russell
Elmer Sheppard
John Deere
Bob Witty
Reeve
R.M. of
Levator
Witty
Memorial Arena
Fairgrounds
Ray St. Germaine
Winnipeg
Town council balks at development plan
At the July 16 meeting the council rejected a motion by Coune and Lynn Spurway to approve in principle the Commercial Development Assessment of the Russell Trade Area for lack of a seconder. The report by Terry Mobberly of RSM and A. Ltd. spurred debate over rescinding a grocery permit on Westbourne Ave to turn the site into parking. Spurway urged sending the report to Main St. businesses and the public while awaiting input from the Russell Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Langford warned some sections are controversial and require demolitions to implement.
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Coune
Lynn Spurway
Russell Trade
Terry Mobberly
Winnipeg
RSM. and A. Ltd
Russall Inn
Spurway
Westbourne Ave
Jim Langford
Terry Moberly
Main St
Gerry Mercier
Robert Kaplan
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Matheson
Reavie
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