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Early History of the Russell Agricultural Society
Records of the Russell Agricultural Society's origins and early growth are largely lost. Insights come from John McIntosh, an early director, about a 1683 origin meeting where W. Wlenmark was elected president and a 1883 organization plan to hold a summer fair. The first fair grounds were behind the current post office, with exhibits in a hall built by Major Boulton, and a Banner Award at the 1893 Winnipeg Exhibition presented by Sir Donald A. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Agricultural Society
John McIntosh
Wlenmark
Peter Wallace
Peter Hyde
John Peddie
Wm. A. McLennan
Major Boulton
P. Crerar
Majer Boulton
Winnipeg
Russell County
Donald A. Smith
Strathcona
Wilfrid Laurie
East