Local ties clue July holiday schedule amid polls and projects
Newspapers note an extra long weekend with July 1st on a Tuesday and many places observing Monday off, except banks and The Banner office. Voters report light turnout by Wednesday. various community items follow including a Lake of the Prairies contest winner, license deadline, graduation, civic holiday on August 4, and paving plans.
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Bank
Banner Office
Name
Lake of the Prairies
Department of Mines and Natural Resources
Great Plains
Mid
Russell Insurance Agencies
Northern
Manitoba
Pas
Harvey Craig
Russell
Ron Campbell
Virden Flying Club
Pratt Collegiate
Brandon
Red River
Winnipeg
Toronto
Birtle
NDP Swings Into Power After Manitoba Vote
The New Democratic Party gains eight seats to form the likely next government led by Ed Schreyer. Unofficial results show NDP ahead in Birtle-Russell with Graham leading Kostesky by 99 after recount questions, and Roblin with Wally McKenzie ahead of Mike Kawchuk by 89 votes.
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Weanesany
Manitoba
Ed Schreyer
New Democratic Party
Birtle-Russell
Graham
Kostesky
PeeWees Hold Second Spot In League Play
After five league games the Russell Pee Wees sit in a tie for first with Birtle. Russell has three wins and two losses while Birtle has defeated Russell twice this season. The league crown game on June 8 will decide entry to face Strathclair’s PeeWee champion. Coach Const. Jack Gilroy leads the team as parental support remains low. Key stats list top hitters Dennis Dohie Mark Blais Gord Hunter James Robert and others with pitching notes for Dohie.
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Russell Pee Wees
Birtle PeeWees
Russell
Birtle
Strathclair
St. Lazare
Jack Gilroy
Pee- Wees
Dennis Dohie
Mark Blais
Gord Hunter
James Robert
Him
Cusitar
Chamber Plans Friday Meeting Before Summer Recess
The Russell Chamber of Commerce will meet Friday at 7:30 PM in the Council Chamber Annex before the summer recess. Officials urge a strong turnout from members for updates and planning.
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Russell Chamber of Commerce
Council Chamber
Centennial Group Elects Executive for 1070 Celebration
Russell's Centennial committee met at Major Pratt organization hall. Matt Kawehuk chaired. Bob Thom named chairman, Ben Craig as secretary treasurer. Irene Deschamps Albert Becaert Gertie Kelso elected officers. nine planning committees named led by Lil Drever Bob Thom Henry Dyck and Wally Brad. The Manitoba celebration will be a parks project with three potential sites near the citizens home and creamery grounds. The Kinsmen Club will assist by building and furnishing a park and coordinating landscaping. next meeting set for July 8 at Major Pratt Collegiate.
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Centennial Committee
Pratt Collegiate St
Prairie students name 40 mile Lake of the Prairies in Manitoba
The contest held by the Department of Mines and Natural Resources chose Lake of the Prairies as the winning name for the new 40 mile long lake behind Shellmouth Dam on the Assiniboine River. Grade six students at Rossburn Elementary School submitted the winning entry.
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Dake Wwe Rraries Ueen
Assiniboine River
Manitoba
Ross Yurn
Rossburn
Department of Mines and Natural Resources
Theovernments
Saskatchewan
Permanent Committee On
Ernest Thompson Seton
Lake of the Prairies
The
Prairies
Canada
Shellmouth Dam
Shell River
Asessippi
Pelly Trail Teachers At Reading Conference
Moor head conference earned its reputation as a premier North American reading gathering with five invited speakers and six teachers from multiple grade levels. The five-day session featured two lectures per guest, plus group and panel discussions, with OSSBURN Oakburn Inglis teachers sharing insights for all levels.
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Pelly Trail Teachers At Reading
Moorhead
Levis
Ossburn
Darlene Lucyshen
Oakburn
Linda Derkach
Inglis
Sterl Artley
University of Missouri
Don Carline
Reading Center
University of Colorado
Roy Kress
Temple University
Philadelphia
George Spade
Jacksonvile
Florida
Mildred’ Wittick
Paterson State ‘College
Wayne
New Jersey
Wills and Estate Tax Address At Chamber Dinner
Howard amuer, manager of Canada Trust Winnipeg, spoke at the farmers night dinner June 18. He warned that many are confused by estate planning and outlined key exemptions and gift tax changes affecting wives, children, and estates under 50,000 dollars. Rollie Shipley introduced him and Ed Frieze thanked the Russell audience.
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Howard
Amuer
Canada
Permanant ‘Trust
Winnipeg
Chamber of Commerce
Dee Miller
Mir. Miller
Winnipes
Rollie Shipley
Russell
Chamber
Ed. Frieze
Public inspection of Pelly Trail School administration offices
The Pelly Trail School Division opened its administration offices to the public. The building features a superintendent’s office with wood paneling and pumpkin carpeting, plus a board room and lower floor drafting room. Costs total 35,662.08 to date with an estimated 1,000 more for furnishings and equipment. renovations are paid from capital reserves.
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Pelly Trail
Geted
Poara
Stadshaw
Treaster
Reimer
Hille
Certificates For Hospital Helpers
The Candy Stripers Auxiliary held their annual meeting beside the Town Council Chambers. Mrs. W. A. Bassett presided as president and awarded Certificates of Merit to volunteers for seven months of service assisting the hospital staff. Mrs. Bill Uhryniuk received a farewell gift, and the gathering ended with a luncheon.
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Cowpea
W. A. Bassett
Bill Uhryniuk
Bassett
Elementary School Awards and Swimming Class Details
A summary of Russell Elementary School activities includes Kiwanis sponsored swimming classes at Silver Beach from July 21 to August 2 with bus transport and a two week combined fee of 5.25 dollars. Barbara Wenitoway returns as instructor with Lorinda Stevenson assisting. registration via Art Kinsley at the Russell Family Store closes July 12. The June 23 Crest and Awards Hour honored outstanding students with Principal Wayne Johnston leading, and awards included a representative to the International Peace Gardens Track and Field Camp.
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Kiwanis Club
Russell
Silver Beach
Barbara Wenitoway
Lorinda Stevenson
Art Kinsley
Russell Elementary School
Memorial Hall
Wayne Johnston
International Peace Gardens
Scott
Rowat
Ladies Auxiliary
Legion
Les Connor
Don Dow
Cindy
Tom Kearns Named Recreation Director for Russell
Tom Kearns, holder of a Physical Education degree from Grand Forks University, is appointed recreational director by the Russell Recreational Council. His office is in a two hut behind Russell Central School. Programs already arranged invite children to enjoy new facilities at Major Pratt gym with parent cooperation. Enquiries about adult fitness classes welcomed. call times listed until a phone line is installed.
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Tom Kearns
Grand Forks University
Russell
Russell Recreational Council
Tom
Russell Central School
Pratt
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NDP
New Democrat Conservative
Liberal Social Credit
PeeWees
Binscorth
Birfle
Strikouts
al Gord
Centennial Group
Lake of Prairies
Mr. Miller
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