Triple D Aviation Grand Opening in Russell
The Triple D aviation facility celebrated its grand opening on Saturday June 11 with a ribbon cutting led by Mayor Kinney and MLA Harry Graham. Partners Duane Tremaine Don Wright and John Thomson spoke of community benefits and new revenue. The event featured free coffee and doughnuts while highlighting runway limitations and plans for expansion to attract larger aircraft and potential tourism.
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Russell
Kinney
M.L.A
Harry Graham
Graham
Tremaine
Duane Tremaine
Don Wright
John Thomson
John Thompson
Fred ‘Thompson
Bob Keyes
Diane
Bank
Art Kinney
D’” Aviation Services Ltd
Fred Thompson
Anchor Wally Jackson, CKND-TV, Manitoba Newsman
Wally Jackson born in Russell Manitoba began radio work at CFPA Thunder Bay in 1974. He moved to TV as reporter and newscaster at CKPR-TV Thunder Bay and later CKY-TV Winnipeg. In April 1977 he joined CKND-TV as reporter and now anchors First News at 5 PM weekdays and covers sports. He is 27 and married to Marilyn, a nurse.
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Cknd-Tv
Wally Jackson
Russell
Manitoba
CFPA
Thunder Bay
Wally
Ckpr-Tv
Cky-Tv
Winnipeg
First News
Marilyn
Rams Golf Team Wins Tourney
The Russell Rams Golf team led by Wally Fleury Jim Wilson Keith Fawcett and Neil Melnyk won the annual South West Hockey League Golf Tournament at Russell Golf and Country Club on Sunday June 12 Tim Codling of the Melita Bisons won the individual title and a set of golf shoes from Westman Clothiers Phil Hall of the Pierson Bruins was runner up two strokes behind Ex pros Bob Ash Neepawa and Barrie Ross Russell and Foxwarren veterans helped present prizes at a steak barbecue with Westman Clothiers officials.
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Russell Rams
Wally Fleury
Jim Wilson
Keith Fawcett
Neil Melnyk
Westman Clothiers
Russell Golf and Country Club
Tim Codling
Melita Bisons
Westman Olthiers
Phil Hall
Pierson Bruins
Gladwyn Scott
Lynn McEvoy
Westman Clothiers and Associates
Bob Ash
Neepawa
Barrie Ross
Russell and Foxwarren
Yorkton Terriers
Manitoba concerns voiced at St Lazare reception
Joseph Guay spoke in Birtle Russell on land ownership and land-lease policy urging farmers to own the land they till and for government to sell at cost plus a fair interest. He warned politicized agriculture and noted Winnipeg dominance in the department. He also discussed federal provincial housing funding and Liberal party strength in Manitoba.
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St. Lazare
Birtle-Russell
Joseph Gu
Manitoba
Canada
Europe
Department of Agriculture
Department
Winnipeg
Beef Marketing Board
Charles Huband
Confederation
Joseph Guay
Huband
Provincia
Annual 4-H Rally at Russell celebrates 20 clubs and 90 leaders
The Russell 4-H Rally on Saturday June 4 featured 20 clubs, 90 leaders, and 20 member entries. Sponsored by the Russell Agricultural Society with the Manitoba Agriculture department, the event opened with a downtown parade led by Merridale Garden Club’s champion marching unit, and included silver dollar prizes, ribbons, and numerous project awards for Creative Cooks, Centerpieces, Home Nursing, Photography, Mechanics, and Woodworking.
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Russell-Roblin 4-H
Russell Agricultural Society
Russell
Grandview Band
Merridale Garden Club
Russell Banner
Clayton Chalon Reserve
Roblin Happy Homemakers
Inglis 4-H Beef
Champion Mounted Club
Russell Golden Gallopers Pony Club
George Wilson
Parkway Co-op
Frances Antonin
Rossbun Sewing Sisters
Blaine Murray
Tummel Beef
Texmade
Michelle Puritch
Mary Shaw
Millwood Lads and Lasse
Agriculture Society
Margaret Hasset
The
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D” Aviation
Paul Jagunic
Emaine
Lucy Zentner
Marchwell
Saskatchewan
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Don Kaus
Cameron Flett
Sten Davidson
Rachel Wright
Rams
Joseph Guy
Dan Guay
NDP
Wendy Tib
Cathy Brad
Sharon Stolarchuk
Randy Zimmer
Danette Cranwell
Tracy Murray
Florence Nightengale
Jill Wolfe
Florence Nightengale Jr
Beth Spurway
Huth Graham and
Donna Beischer
Chris Keller
Chery Kowalyk
Grease Monkey
Dale Buick
Grease Monkey Jr
Barry Barley
Doug Cranwell
Mr. Chips
Chips Jr
Don Turnbull
Mark Prescott
Denis Brénconnier
Michael Chartier
Cheryl Collins
Presentarg Turnbull
Binscarth
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