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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 18, 1996
Page
1
Members of the Russell Cubs and Scouts led by Scott Maunula planted and watered 1000 trees at Asessippi Park on June 1 1996. They collected pledges totaling 750 dollars with 50 percent retained locally and the remainder directed to provincial projects for Scouts and Third World Countries.
Russell administration unveils a 1996 97 budget with no tax rise, aided by VLT refunds and provincial tax sharing. VLT revenue rises to 28683.53. provincial share increases to 144000, while spending cuts total 32000 to meet election pledges. A projected 29000 deficit remains for 1996 with EMO cuts and reduced community hall and center funding.
Residents frustrated by difficulties reaching the Dauphin telecommunications centre are told to leave messages with DTC when direct contact with the Russell RCMP is unavailable. Sgt Perry notes the on duty member may be reached via car or portable radio and directs all administrative calls to 773 3051 during office hours 9 00 am to 5 00 pm Monday to Friday.
The Russell RCMP plans to recruit additional volunteers to assist in patrolling town streets. Officers credit the winter efforts of current volunteers, led by Cst. Calista MacLeod, with improving safety and note that warmer weather brings more activity, prompting renewed calls for help.
The Valley Leader reports ongoing discussions to build a straw utilization plant near Carman. Ron Funk says paper from straw at wood-price parity could make the plant feasible, with a $300 million project and a $1 million feasibility study hurdle. Ginny Hasselfield enters Manitoba Liberal Party leadership race.
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