Cross Canada Trail Opens in Russell On June 20
The Gross Canada Trail and the Russell Walking Path are ready for public use from Millenium Park to Bergs Crescent and on to Neepawa. Elk’s Crossing bridge, built by Gerald Keating and volunteers, symbolizes community spirit funded by the Elk’s Club. An official opening at 3:00 p.m. June 20 at the Russell and District Community Centre will feature Water Carriers from Ottawa arrival, dignitaries, R.C.M.P. Cadets Scouts and Yachminka dancers, followed by a 45 minute program and a public trail walk.
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Gross Canada
Russell
Millenium Park
Elk’s Crossing
C.P
Berg's Crescent
C.N
Russell and District
Arctic
Pacific Ocean
Ottawa
Russell Homecoming Promotes Local Businesses and Events
Russell town plans a busy homecoming weekend with Asessippi Inn beer gardens a Saturday dance by Lions Club and a pancake breakfast by the French Travel Club. Downtown promotions, wandering minstrels, and sale of branded homecoming items accompany hotel occupancy nearing full. Churches invite visitors to attend Sunday worship.
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Eldon Montgomery
Russell
Asessippi Inn
Lions Club
Russell Golf and Country Club
Dales Wear
Mala
Russell Inn
Jolly Ledger
Miller wins men's golf tournament
Miller takes the men's golf title with a 73 as 63 players competed on tour. Craig Miller posted low hidden hole 3, Lynn Madsen had high hidden hole 17, Tim Weber claimed long drive, and Len Sincinski along with Ted Petz earned closest to holes. Sponsors included Reavie’s Pharmacy and Russell Golf Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Miller
Lynn Madsen
Tim Weber
Hamiota
Len Sincinski
Ted Petz
Reavie's Pharmacy
Westpark Insurance
IMC Mine
One Stop Sport Shop
Home Hardware
Macleods True Value
Royal Bank
Brendon Holdings
Dales
McMunn and Yates
Russell Inn
Russell Flower Cut and Dried
Russell Golf Club
Labatts
Miller's win in mixed two ball foursome event
The Mixed Two Ball attracted 31 couples. Craig and Joan Miller won the tournament. second flight winners were Willie and Lorraine Brown with a 102. Frank and Carol Taylor topped the st flight with 94. Closest to pin was Don Sanderson. A BBQ steak supper followed. sponsorship shifted from Southside Service to Russell Flower Cut and Dried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig
Joan Miller
Frank
Carol Taylor
Minnedosa
Willie
Lorraine Brown
Gerry Wondrasek
B'Ann Woodhouse
Don Sanderson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Berg Cresent
Manitoba Hydro
Miller
Graig Miller
Neil Freizen
Gilbert Plains
Gordon Perrin
Spy Hill
Henk Venter
Wally Fleury
Mark Tate
Jeremy Tataryn
Frank Falkevitch
Len Petz
Ellice Yont
Langenberg
Jason Mushumanski
Paul Douglas
Doug Asselstine
James Symensen
Stan Yankoski
Doug Betke
al Murray
Montgomery Real Estate Service
Lis
Ruse
Binscarth
Ann Raraware
Angie Espien
Terry Stonehall
Eldon Montgomne
Toan Montgome
Wsnart
Southside
Russell Flower
UU Ea Hay
Tlic
Shauna Desiatnyk
Rae
Canada Pension Plan
Autopac
Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
P.O
Snear Lake
Manitoba
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