Prairie farmers enroll record crop insurance to hit $2 billion
Agriculture Canada preliminary figures show about 115000 Canadian farmers enrolled in the 1980 81 crop insurance program up from 109476 last year. Total coverage expected to exceed $2 billion, with premiums near $179 million, split between farmers and federal provincial governments. Prairie participants total about 77 750, roughly 70 percent, with about 44000 in Saskatchewan.
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Agriculture Canada
Saskatche
Russell Flying Club Hosts Fly-In Breakfast
Flying Club members hosted a fly-in breakfast with model aircraft displays by Steve Souchuk of Russell. The club plans to extend the North South runway and is raising funds. Members and families staffed crown and anchor bingo booths during the Russell Fair and Races weekend. Regular meetings are on the first Wednesday each month.
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Iate
Crown and Anchor
Russell Flying Club
Wolds
D. Tremaine
Second seeding may not succeed due to herbicide residue
Farmers face reseeding fields where germination failed as soils hold herbicides from Treflan Avadex and Cobex. Wheat barley and flax are at risk of severe injury or mortality when reseeding after full or low Treflan rates, with flax posing the lowest risk if labels are followed. Page 3
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Weeds Section
Dave Donaghy
Hire A Student Urges Local Jobs Amid Shortage
The H A S office reports private sector totals of 81 910 dollars from 7 Manitoba firms, averaging 760 per job. Six federal summer youth programs exist regionally with 24 students in full time work and 8 in casual roles as of June 20. The Odd Job Squad Day shifts to July 18 as the raffle kicks off this week.
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Manitoba
S.Y.E.P
Local girl joins Banner for summer months
Elizabeth Schepp, known as Kim, a local girl from about 12 miles southwest of town, appears with Banner for the summer. She explains she will be scurrying about with pad and paper all season for the sake of the project.
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Banner
Elizabeth Schepp
Kim
Record attendance at Russell Fair and Race Meet weekend
The G6th Annual Russell Fair and Race Meet drew 3 396 paid spectators over Saturday June 14 and Sunday June 16. The Demolition Derby attracted nineteen cars for a $500 grand prize while the Harness Meet featured top horses and track records. Local awards honored businesses and exhibitors with multiple prizes noted for the parade and hall exhibits.
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Exhibition Hall
Russell Ellis
Gee Bee Scott
Louise Spurway
Marie Kinney
Jan Reidolff
Hazel Rob
Melita
Early copy deadline notice for Canada Day week
Holiday schedule reminder states Canada Day falls on July 1. All news copy, district news, ads and classifieds must be in the office by 2:00 p.m. on Monday June 30. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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Everyone Loves
Langenburg
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Manitoba Hydro
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South Side Service
Woman's Institute
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Carol Scheske
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Robert Wee
John Ver
Ted Demnelle
Gordon Perdonte
Winnipeg
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James Michaluke
Gilbert Plains
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John Angus
Roblin
Jim Wright
Winnpeg
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McAuley
Lianne Hansen
Rapid City
Karen Shastko
Rossburn
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Ernie Kingdon
Gwen Beelaert
Jean Chuckree
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Dominion City
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Sandra Ziprick
Order of Eastern Star
Andree Coutre
Judy Preston
Elk’s
Sandra Zipsick
Brenda Russin
Brad Wagner
Cathy Rudyk
Oyal Purple
Leah Wagner
Jot Wieman
Elaine Lungal
Shannon Zipsick
Ladies
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Deas Gadd
Brian Ellis
Sheldon Cook
Saffir
CSP Foods Ltd
Margaret Wagner
Jean Chu- Banner Bakery
E. Kingdon
Darlene Munro
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