Legislature report from Wally McKenzie MLA Roblin
Wally McKenzie reports drought and frost hit the Roblin constituency hard with critical hay and pasture conditions. He notes municipal requests to procure hay near The Pas and allows Grandview to range cattle in the Duck Mountains while seeking hay in Birdtail Valley. Prices proposed at St Claude Verd en Auction Mart and Douglas testing, with pellets stored by major grain companies and channeling through AgRep. He mentions debates on constitutional reform, the all party committee, and ongoing Manitoba health workers strike. A Minneosta distillery sale to Mohawk il Company aims for a gasohol plant, with product limited to Mohawk gas stations and prices near gasoline. Export sales paused to conserve water reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Hillsburg
Shell River
Boulton
Grandview
Shellmouth
Drcought
Saskeram
Pas
Bernard Nelson
Duck Mountains
Birdtail
St. Claude
Virden Auction Mart
Douglas
Shellmouth Notable Names Linked in Local Note
Shellmouth Mrs J Levacque and Mr and Mrs J Vosper were among residents mentioned in a brief community notice. The item hints at social or civic connections without detailing events or outcomes. Local names indicate a small-town social network and possible ceremony or gathering.
Russell Town Council Meets in Regular Session 1980
The Russell Manitoba town council met on June 12 1980 at 7 30 pm in the council chambers with Mayor D A Kinney and Councillors in attendance. The minutes of the last regular and the June 3 1980 special meeting were adopted. Accounts totaling 36178 08 were approved for payment. Plans for Plan 867 lighting subject to underground development rates and service regulations by Manitoba Hydro were designated. The council approved using Lots 21 22 23 Plan 867 for an extension of Russell Inn Motor Hotel upon building permit. About 28 acres SE quarter Sec 21 28 W P M were approved for future sewage lagoon extensions. An agreement stated not to authorize centerline of airport runway closer than 200 feet to railroad per Transport Canada. The council guaranteed funds to complete the airport runway extension. A zoning variance granted for a dwelling on Lot 29 and Lot 21 Block 112 Plan 371 with a nonconforming side yard of 4.35 feet versus 5 feet required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel
Russell
Manitoba
D.A. Kinney
RF. Clement
Merril Kiliwnik
J. Lyinn Spurway
Alex Ashey
Ashey
Spurway
Killwalk—Clement
Clement—Ashey
Town of
Manitoba Hydro
Clement
Russell Inn Motor Hotel
Kiliwink
S.W
Obituaries from Angusville and Russell areas 1980 notes
Obituary items recount the May 24 1980 sudden death of Joe Zim aged 64 of Angusville Manitoba with prayers May 27 at St Anthony's Church and burial in Parish Cemetery. Also included is a Dunn obituary for David Thomas Tim Dunn born 1699 who died June 3 1900 with details of life on farm in Minniska and Russell. Two obituaries mention family, professions, and community involvement, including Tonys, Johns, Franks, Kay Deitrichs and others. The text includes fragmented notes on a schoolboy and a penny russo- themed ending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Zim
Angusville
Man
St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church
Mike Klym
Mike Sabeski
John Kalynuk
Delmar Wotton
Rudolf Kotelinski
Lawrence Melnyk
Zimmer
Grayson
Sask
Sophie
Kestiuk
Johnson ‘Transport
Siwak
Klymma
Shell Service
Dennis
Edith
Donald Frewin
Winnipeg
Tammy
Jody
Cheryle
Kevin
Stacie
Tony
Anne
Neepawa
John
Beth
Russell
Frank
Grace
Neepjana
Phil
Barbera
Dropmore
Julian
Joe Ruger
Kelowna
B.C
Mary
Charlie
Paully
Hus
Paul Deitrich
Dunn
David Thomas
Tim
Russell and District
Silver Creek
David
Emily Dunn
Margaret
Peggy
Tod
Minniska
Canada
Fort Garry Horse
Russell Legion
Russell Curling Club
Fair Board
Light Horse
Russell Agricultural Society
United Church
Minniska Tntil
Tus Wie
Stony Mountain
Donnie
Nancy
Tom
Rob
Paul
Ward Edwards
Ross
Jim
Chris Dunn
Ethel
Jas. MacLeod
Wiliam H. Dunn
Emily
Hannah
Jack
Watson
Joe
Knox United Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wally McKenzie
M.L.A
Supreme Cours
Lyon
Manitoba Health Organization
Eugene Kostyra
Cupe Union
Minnedosa
Mohawkil Company
Mohawkill Company
Tron
Russell District Hospital
Your Local Public Health
Arte
Windy Acres Drive
Showtime
Kramer VS
Kramer
Dustin Hoffman
Meryle Streep
Justin Henry
Sun
Sassy Spacek
Tommy Lee Jones
J. Levacque
Mrs. J. Vosper
Council
Kay Deitrich
Agnes
Enguian
Expain
Ruby Tany
Joutiiste
Russell, Man
FURY
P.S
G.M.C
Chrysler
Newport
Kinsmen Bingo Memorial Hall
iReavie's Pharmacy
Roy Freeman
Foxwarren
Angaress
National Consulting Department
Hargrave
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