Centennial Fair Nears as Agricultural Society Plans
The Agricultural Society prepares for the centennial fair with headliners Lucille Star and Carol Donan, a 100 lb birthday cake, and a Friday night banquet. Parade features four bands and a long route. tour stops include Barnardo Home and Shellmouth dam. Weather is the major uncertain factor as actions move forward.
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Joel Mi
Bannertones
Bob McMurray
Switzer
Melville
Sask
Lions Club
Russell
Her of Commerce
Jack Wilson
Barnardo
Millwood Centennial Park
CSP Foods
Shellmouth
Agricultural Society
Bicycle rodeo finals held in Russell Memorial Arena
Sixty students from twelve Russell RCMP district schools competed in the 1981 Bicycle Rodeo finals at Memorial Arena Russell. The event tested safety knowledge with a safety inspection and obstacle course. Michael Scheske won Boys K-3 and Laura Jane Pizzey won Girls Gr 4-6, with bicycles donated by local clubs.
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Joel McGrath
Memorial Arena
Russell
Russell Rcmp
Michael Scheske
Laura Jane Pizzey
Bins
Knights of Columbus
B.P.O. Elks and
Kinsmen Clubs
Downey speaks on farming issues at Foxwarren show
Agriculture Minister James Downey addressed farmers at a luncheon celebrating the 45th Foxwarren Agricultural Show on June 13. He praised 4H livestock work, urged government aid for high farming costs, highlighted Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation and a new debt consolidation program, and noted the charter of rights debate. Downey helped raise 420 for the Foxwarren Agricultural Society with an auction of six ceramic balls.
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James Downey
Oon
Foxwarren Arena
Downey
Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation
Poland
Supreme Court of Canada
Russell Town Council debates basement flood compensation
At the June meeting the Russell Town Council refused to reimburse resident Bill Katchin for carpet damage from sewage backflow caused by a central lift station surge. The issue arose May 8 after an alarm failed to alert the home in time. The council deemed damages an act of God and advised Katchin to install a trap. Other items included dog pound cooperation, fire department bylaw talks, and an interim financial report showing an $11,502.54 operating deficit for 1960-81. The next meeting is June 25.
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Russell Town
Russell Town Council
Lune 11
Bill Katchin
Elis St
Katchin
Jim Langford
Merril Kiliwnik
Wolfe
Russell and District Veterinary Board
Kiliwnik
Department of Labour
Russell
Lynn Spurway
Spurway
School board votes on extending Christmas break
Minutes from May meetings show 416 yes 210 no on starting school earlier in September to lengthen Christmas holidays. Debates cite rural kids and survey wording. motion to rescind failed 4-4. 1981-82 in place. cleaning contracts receive raises. staffing list discussed. Rossburn students may attend Industrial Arts and Home Ec full day instead of two half days.
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Clement
Chers
Mazur
Bidochka
Sheeska
Furman, Cochrane
Rossburn
McIsaac
Rail cuts threaten employment in northern Manitoba
Rail passenger service disruption threatens employment and tourism in northern Manitoba. MLA Dave Blake warns against discontinuing Winnipeg Thompson and Churchill routes, saying tourism revenue and local jobs would suffer, while VIA Rail weighs four trains for possible cutbacks. Rain also forced weekend race cancellations at the Agricultural Fairgrounds track due to a wet surface.
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Passengs
Manitoba
Dave Blake
Minneosa
Rail Transport Committee
Chute- Labor and Manpower
Thompson
Blake
Churchill
Amterea
VIA Rail
Winnipeg
Winnipeg - Churchill
Wabowden
Pas
Lynn Lake
MacMaster
Samness Racing
Agricultural Fairgrounds
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Grath Tree
Chicken Corral
Wishbone
Pat Pomehichuk
Bob Witty
Dale Brown
Wayne Hollier
Lloyd Cavers
Bill Pash
Russell and District Chamber of Commerce
By Joel MicGrath
Pelly ‘Rail School Board
Pam
Ent
Roy Knezacek
Derkach
Mr. Knezacek
Russell Airport
Department of High
Ways
Sherefore
By Joel McGrath
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