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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 25, 1981
Page
7
A reader challenges council coverage of compensation for a flooded basement. She argues the flood was not divine will, cites repeated lift station alarm calls, and urges councillors to inspect Mr Katchin’s home to understand cleanup costs and ongoing water problems on their street.
Letters urge residents and former residents to write 300 to 500 word stories for the Heritage history book tied to Neepawa’s Centennial on July 18, 1988. Submissions due November 1, 1981, with photos welcome, plus a master resident list to be compiled by November 1, 1961.
Plans are underway to build a Brandon fire training centre with a late 1982 or early 1983 completion. Minister Ken MacMaster told Winnipeg officials the facility will serve western Manitoba and resemble Thompson’s centre, featuring seminar rooms, classrooms, bays, and a training barn. The project aligns with fire safety upgrades under the Fire Prevention Act and supports hotel industry training.
The Manitoba 4-H Ambassador group reports active public speaking contests in Brandon and Teulon, regional rallies in Stonewall Teulon Selkirk, and interviews for King and Queen at St Pierre Steinbach Vita rallies. Mentions dates May to June include interviews, applications, and upcoming North Dakota and Minnesota conferences. Kathleen Cassels is noted as records keeper with a new address and phone number.
Provincial and City of Winnipeg authorities persist in trapping skunks and investigating reports of abnormal animal behavior in Winnipeg and district. By June 19, 37 skunks had been caught. 2% traps remain mainly in Charleswood and Fort Garry with some in Southdale and North Kildonan. Health minister Bud Sherman urges vaccination for pets and warns against handling wild animals showing abnormal behavior. Report sightings or incidents to the City of Winnipeg dog pound via 946-0155. The program targets rabies reduction, focusing on skunks as the primary local reservoir.
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