Manitoba Campaign Clues Hint NDP Strength In Several Constituencies
Local political notes describe Bobby Bond and Ed Schreyer courting crowds while CBC crews probe voters. They hint the NDP may gain ground in Manitoba constituencies with prominent Liberal and Progressive Conservative figures also featured. A mix of community events and upcoming shows rounds out a busy political and social week.
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Bobby Bond
Ed Schreyer
CBC
NDP
Manitoba
Harry Graham
Terry Penton
Brandon
John Braendle
Killarney
Asesippi Beach
Town
Russell
Mindy Goormanson
Henry Dyck
Clear Lake
Mindy
Binscarth
Special Events For Children At Fair
The Russell Agricultural Society plans baby contests with entries to Mrs. Robert Halwas Russell for babies six months or under and six months to one year. Judging will be July 17th in the park north by the fair opening.
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Russell Agricultural Society
Robert Halwas
Russell
Park
North
Manitoba Election Polls Open From Eight To Eighth PM
Voters in Manitoba will cast ballots in the provincial election on June 25 starting at 8:00 am with polls closing later that evening. Changes to the electoral act allow a single validator for those not on the list. Qualifications include British subject status age 21 or over and one year residency. The piece lists polling subdivisions and polling places such as Harrowby Community Centre Russell Memorial Hall and Binscarth Memorial Hall with detailed township and range descriptions for each subdivision.
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Manitoba
Wheih
Assiniboine River
Polling Plese
Harrowby Community Centre
Millwood
Binsearth
Memorial Hall
Binscarth
Open House at Old Post Office Becomes Pelly Trail Offices
The Administration Office invites the public to tour the renovated old post office on Main Street now housing the Pelly Trail School Division offices. Stop by Tuesday, June 24, from 2 to 5 pm for a look and refreshments.
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Pelly Trail
Doll carriage contest at Russell fair event
In the exhibit hall at 3:00 pm prizes for dolls include 5.00 4.00 and 2.00. The older kids contest for best decorated doll carriage with a doll included is for girls eight and under with judging at 1:30 pm on July 17 in front of the grand stand.
Increasing Rents For Trailer Court In Town
The Town Council raised the trailer park rent from 10 to 16 dollars per month effective September 1. Several building permits were issued including a frame fourplex for G Sout ham and D Coppleman and a frame addition for Harry Stanchuk. A meat processing slant on lots 10 and 11 in law 791 was approved. A sale offer to move town property buildings to the Highways Department was considered. Civic holiday proclaimed for August 14. Tax roll gains and council expenditures noted with 9,256.63 dollars in payments. All council members attended.
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Cettering Properties
G. Southam
D. Coppleman
Harry Stanchuk
Highways Department
Proerty
Department of Public Works
Vegell
Expos Win Third Straight In Week Schedule
The Russell Expos won three straight games this week beating Grandview and Angusville Juniors in league play. A 4 3 win over Grandview last Thursday tied the series, and an 8 6 victory over Angusville Juniors at home kept them atop the standings. One league game remains a home match with the Angusville Cardinals before the Binscarth tournament this Sunday.
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Russell Expos
Grandview
Angusville Juniors
McAuley
Expos
Angusville Cardinals
Binscarth
Bantams Rally For Thriller Over Rossburn 11 10
Russell Bantams upset Rossburn 11 to 10 in seven innings. Richard Hudey earned the win after entering in the fourth as Russell moved ahead 9 5. Jim Wilson started and pitched three innings while Brian Muir Jim Wilson and St Jonner had three hits apiece. Dean Thom contributed two doubles as Russell closes schedule with three wins and one loss. Umpires Jim Petz Jack Wilson Gerry Bickn praised the game amidst cheering parents.
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Russell Bantams
Rossburn
Richard Hudey
Jim Wilson
Russell
Brian Muir
St Jonner
Dean ‘Thom
Coe
Jim Petz
Jack ‘Wilson
Gerry Bickn
MFU Sponsors Joint Meeting At Oakburn
The three candidates in the Bintle Russell constituency attended a joint meeting at Oakburn sponsored by the Manitoba Farmer's Union A good crowd gathered and many audience questions were directed to the candidates for the June 25 election.
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Bintle-Russell
Oakburn
Manitoba Farmer's Union
Russell Flying Club Forms In Russell Area
Russell Flying Club organized with members Hank Smith Lawrence Honey Marvyn McGregor Jack Elliot Jamie Langford E Kaban Bill Roberts Glen Berg Harry Shondra Len Trach and others. Membership costs 20 per year for plane owners and 10 for associate members. New executive to manage hangar upkeep fuel tanks and gas supply franchise granted to Imperial Oil. A report from Jim Leckie on pilot training costs in Virden and Russell.
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Russell Vee
Jim Leckie
Virden
Local Masons Host District Golf Meet
Russell Masons hosted the district 5 annual golf tournament on Monday with players from Minnedosa Strathclair Shoal Lake and Binscarth and local entries A field of 27 golfers competed in a single flight Jim Alexander of Minnedosa won the event Ernie McLean of Strathclair finished second David Dunn won the high hole prize The participants were treated to a cold plate supper at the clubhouse after play
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Russell Masons
Minnedosa
Strathclair
Shoal Lake
Binscarth
Jim Alexander
Minnedoss
Ernie McLean
Cal
David Dunn
Don Messer Jubilee Set for Memorial Arena Concert
Don Messer and his Jubilee Show embark on a farewell coast to coast tour with a single 8:30 p.m. performance at Memorial Arena Russell this Saturday June 28. Tickets include $3 reserve seats $2.50 second seats selling fast rush seats $1.50 and children 75 cents.
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Don ‘Messer
Memorial Arena
Russell
CBC
Yellowhead Highway Tour Reviews Prairie Route Conditions
Mr Easton accompanied by Mrs Easton promotes the Alberta Yellowhead route from Edmonton to Portage la Prairie, assessing road conditions and future upgrades to Saskatchewan Manitoba and British Columbia segments. He notes service shortages soon addressed and remarks on gravel sections south to Terrace and McBride with several attractions along the way.
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Easton
Edmonton
Portage la Prairie
Prairie
Saskatchewan
Trane
Canada
Here
Saskaton
Mantoba
B.C
Ottawa
Yellowhead
Terrace
Ene Soest
Tete Jeune
Kamloops
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Liberal
Don Kostesky
New Democrat Party
Mike Kawchuk
Wally McKenzie
Jack Mitchell
Town of
Augusta Street
Government Road
Russel
Westbourne Street
Polling Place Memorial Hall
Russell Street
Tina Ying
Memoral Hall
Range
Ying
Secion
Silverton
Lizard Point Indian Reserve
Poling Place
Ukrainian Hall
Bantams
MFU
Masons
Don Messer
Kem Joops
Trans Canada
Red Rockies
Tete Jaune
Prince Rupert
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