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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 17, 1981
Page
7
Agriculture Today notes ongoing work in Alberta on perennial Canada Thistle management in cereal crops. The 1979 findings discuss aligning with gopher runways and employing auto methods to reduce thistle spread and improve field conditions.
Static equipment places zinc phosphide poison bait inside artificial tunnels to treat burrows. Tunneling is cut at 20 to 25 foot intervals with about 10 acres readable in one hour. Machines and baits are supplied by Ker San Western Ltd in Winnipeg Manitoba Box 280, telephone 632-6955.
Winnipeg's Finest confront a slippery pig on the loose as officers chase the animal through city streets, reflecting the current wave of minor incidents police must handle. The scene underscores ongoing challenges and the need for quick responses in urban policing.
Transport Minister Don Orchard urges extending Churchill’s sea trade window from three months to five or six months to maximize use of western Canada’s only seaport. He spoke at the federal provincial Port conference.
The Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame Inc will honor four individuals at its fourth annual Dedication Ceremony on July 1 1981 in Souris Manitoba during Centennial Celebrations. Registration at 1:00 p.m. with the program at 2:00 p.m. J Harvey Tolton of Brandon will present the Dedication Address. The honorees include James Duthie of Hartney and Jane Watt of Birtle.
Minniska notes show weekend visits by Dan Hyra family in Winnipeg to see Frank Hyra. Winnipeg visitors include Reg Williams Bailles and Jennifer Bailles from Bield, Wilf Leland and Marilyn Stewart, along with Bob Stewart. Hereford Association meeting attended in Brandon by Vern Dunn and others. Additional visits include Archie Landry from Rapid City, Vern and Edna Dunn, Bob Main of Edmonton, and sympathy sent to Mrs Shaw. Cattle display by Vern, Evin, Brent, and Jack Dunn at Douglas Hereford Cattle Conference. Hugh Findlay of Victoria visiting Donnie Dunn’s family. Joan Rodenbush and baby Shara visiting Adolph and Edna Klimack in Brandon. Verna Evans went to Swan River for the regional meeting.
Residents from Brandon Inglis Melville and Winnipeg delivered weekend visits across several towns. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jin Johnston of Brandon and Mrs Jessie Ferris visiting Russell hospital, while Muriel Adam daughter of Rudolph and Elsie Adam wed Barry Godwin in Roblin.
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