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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 28, 1989
Page
3
The column lists residents and visitors from Binscarth including Fred and Marjorie Greeves trips to Calgary, Jim and Maisie Rannie visiting Winnipeg, Bob Scarth from Auckland and Sheila Stewart’s visits, plus Anna Ma Reagh and Gordon Haney stays. It also reports Irene Wilson hosting a bridal shower, a death notice for Glen Orsted, Sideliff picnic details, and upcoming public meeting to discuss a Youth Centre.
The Manitoba government outlines steps in response to the Women's Initiative. Initiatives include non sexist education materials, rural education access, expanded Unified Family Court services, free Legal Aid for maintenance cases, a Women's Health Directorate, abuse crisis line decentralization, women's business loan group, and Native women funding priorities. The Action Team will continue to ensure prompt action.
Riding Mountain national Park ushers in Canada Day with multiple events including a Banner Trail by various groups showcasing natural and human history. A full day festival in the Interpretive Centre Theatre leads to a 9 p.m. birthday celebration as the Lake Yacht Club hosts Have a Sail Day offering sailing demos on Clear Lake for the public.
Michael Laskowski, a Grade X student at Major Pratt School, captured the Manitoba championship in discus. He threw 33.88 meters to win the Double AA event in Winnipeg, then a 39.17 meter toss to take the Triple AAA title and Manitoba crown in the following weekend.
Manitoba producers expect strawberry picking to start by the end of June with a cooler spring delaying this year’s season. Prairie Fruit Growers’ Association member Katie Epp cites drought effects from last year, uneven plantings, and heat as challenges while noting some farms shift to raspberries to extend picking and diversify crops. The U-Pick map lists 71 farms, with Saskatoon Acres near Carman added this year featuring saskatoon fruit.
Epp says the strawberry hotline is back in service with contact numbers for Winnipeg and rural areas. Winnipeg residents can call 945-1491 until July 28 while rural callers use 1-800-782-0810 from June 19 to July 21 for berry picking conditions.
Canadian readers are highly insured per capita but many lack coverage. Consider total resources and CPP CPP Quebec plans and work group plans when sizing life coverage. Review employer plans and shop around. Both spouses should carry policies if they work. Update coverage after major life changes. Mr Mardon, Investors Group Winnipeg, writes.
Bob and Bonnie Stewart attended a wedding in Moose Jaw on Saturday. Brent and Dale Stewart flew to Ottawa to judge a cattle show. A bridal shower honored Frances Mushamanski in Silverton on Sunday. Trav is and Jay Derkach plan two weeks at Madge Lake Church camp starting July 2. Willis and Verna Kieper attend a funeral in Kindersley for Nel Evans.
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