Russell Lions Club Dog Guide Walk Draws 24 Participants
The Russell Lions Club hosted its 1st annual Purina Walk for Dog Guides at Russell Peace Park on a sunny Saturday in May. Twenty four walkers and 17 dogs participated and raised over 1500 dollars for the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides program. Lions Club members and guests, including Cliff Beattie and his dog Fox from Roblin, attended the event and Beattie spoke to middle years students about Dog Guides. Canada Dog Guides has operated since 1983, providing funded dog guides to Canadians with disabilities, with training and placements centered in Oakville Ontario and facilities in Breslau.
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Canine Vision
Vanguard Credit Union rejects amalgamation with Westoba
Vanguard Credit Union members in Hamiota on June 2 voted 63 percent against merging with Westoba Credit Union. Westoba had approved the plan May 20. 66.7 percent would have been needed. Westoba assets exceed $859 million serving 31,000 members from 20 Manitoba locations. Vanguard assets exceed $292 million serving 11,200 members across 14 Manitoba communities.
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The Crimson Dragon by Michael D Poitras
PublishAmerica presents The Crimson Dragon by Michael D Poitras from Russell Manitoba. Basil a Vancouver teen bullied for years finds a suit of armor that grants powers and then faces the responsibility those powers bring.
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Saskatchewan
Impaired Driving Incidents Reported Across Russell Area
Police report multiple intoxicated drivers over several days. David Vermette charged with Impaired Driving and Drive Over .08 after breath tests. Richard Boryskiewich charged similarly near Hwy 83. Maurice Lepine arrested on May 23 after signs of impairment. Vehicle seizures, suspensions, and sober outcomes noted. Bike theft and recovered scooter also documented.
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