Caravaners Invite Local Participation in WBCCI Visit
Russell residents prepare for a four day WBCCI Caravan arrival with over 100 Airstream trailers. Events include a welcome coffee, film, square dancing, shopping, and a Western Day featuring a hobby show, dress contest, and a beef barbecue fundraiser. Tickets go on sale, with proceeds aiding preparations.
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Russell and
Wally Byam
Banner County
WBCCI
Russell Horticultural Society
Chamber of Commerce
Memorial Arena
Labatt Safe Canoeing Clinic Tour in Manitoba
Labatt's Safe Canoeing Clinic tours Manitoba this summer in cooperation with the Red Cross Water Safety Manitoba Division. Three instructors teach paddling positions strokes and survival in a swamped canoe with life jacket use and artificial respiration shown.
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Labatt
Manitoba
Labatt’s
Canadian Red Cross- Water Safety Services
Clnic
Whiteshell
Associa
Mike Mercredi
Leigh Campbell
Bob Kowalewich
Flin Flon
Safe
Manitoba airport grants rise for southern towns
Industry minister Len Evans announced higher aid for municipal airports in southern Manitoba. Construction grants rise from 3500 to 4000 dollars for a five year period, with a possible additional 500 for new projects. Operating assistance increases to 10600 this fiscal year. Loans to airport commissions up to 20000 remain available. Seventeen airports have benefited over three years, with many upgrading and expanding to Transport standards.
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Industry and Commerce
Len Evans
Manitoba
Irport
Evans
Ministry of Transport
Gladstone
Piney, Ton
Winnipegosis
Russell
Virden
Austin
Deloraine
Erickson
Killarney
Lundar
Morden
Neepawa
Somerset
Steinback
Swan River
Treherne
Personal Care Home Activities at Russell and District Home
Residents enjoy picnics and outings despite variable weather. A three car trip to Fish Lake featured hot dogs and treats. Birthdays upcoming for Jessie Bryer Myrtle McTavish Beatrice McLennan and Maud Madill with an Aug 12 party at 2 pm. Fundraising enabled a 16 mm projector and screen and PA stand for future films and enhanced visits are encouraged from 9 am to 9 pm.
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Russell and District
Fish Lake
Jessie Bryer
Myrtle McTavish
Beatrice McLennan
Maud Madill
Mike
P.A
Turtle Derby at Boissevain Promises Fast, Fun Event
The Boissevain Turtle Derby runs August 15 to 17 with an electronic starting gate and elimination rounds. Dozens of entrants compete for Grand Turtle Champion and $1,850 in prize money, then are released back to life beyond the track. Other festival attractions include curling, baseball, a farmers market, a fishing derby, horseshoe tournases and a Lions Club Mardi Gras.
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Boissevain
Critical Repair Program announced by Manitoba Housing
A new program from the Premier, administered by the Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation, offers low to moderate income homeowners grants for essential repairs to improve safety and longevity. Grants are forgivable loans tied to income levels under 10,000 dollars, with eight year repayment if not forgiven, and are funded via submitted contractor bills with inspections by M H R C inspectors.
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Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation
Russell
Winnipeg
M.H.R.C
M.hlr.c
Home Repair Division
Portage Avenue
Horticultural tips for keeping flowers fresh and show prep
June gardening note offers methods to extend cut flower life. Tips cover water temperature, cutting technique, and specific treatments for roses, sweet peas, calendula, nasturtium, and more. A call for volunteers in Russell to assemble 120 flower bouquets for a caravan visit August 14–16, with pickup reminders and a Garden Party reminder August 10.
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Russell
Lila Bily
Bily
Ukrainian National Festival in Dauphin Canada
Four day Ukrainian festival runs July 31 to August 3 in Dauphin Manitoba drawing visitors from across North America. Attendees enjoy sights sounds and traditional dishes including cabbage rolls pastries sausage and borscht.
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Canada
Dauphin
Manitoba
North America
Ukraine
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Wally Fleury
Robinson Stores
J&e Hardware and Supplies
Reavie's Pharmacy
Dale's Men's Wear
R.M. McMurray
United States
Mexico
Russell Banner County
Pas
Churchill
Hudson Bay
Flin
Flonda
14Th Parallel
Cranberry Portage
Buffalo Trail
Yellowhead
Labatt’s Safe Canoeing Clinic
Chestnut Canoe Company
Bord’s Marine Led
Assessippi Park
Parkland Region
Turtle Derby
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