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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 30, 1977
Page
2
A historical note discusses Safe Boating Week on 17 July 1977 and contrasts old sailors songs with modern boating dangers. It warns that drinking and operating boats remain hazardous as alcohol impairs senses and slows reaction times, urging sailors to stay sober to avoid accidents and legal trouble.
A chronology of local events from June 1907 to 1967 notes new home construction by W Hembroff and R McDonald, store sale by W T Murphy Co, voters list revised by Judge Mikle, farmers installing electric light plants, Russell RM receives liquor profits share, land sales in Gerald Saskatchewan, school staffing changes, drought impact in 1937, Deloraine races highlights, Birdtail Valley flood reports, Gilbert Plains car bingo winner, staff moves to Neepawa, and Angusville vote approving water and sewage upgrades.
The 30th Manitoba Legislature ended at 3:05 a.m. on June 18 after 84 days and 228 hours 10 minutes of work. MLAs passed 72 bills including major family law changes, with notable opposition input and amendments. The session faced tragedy over the Anna Marie Mumford case and debates on maintenance, auto assets, and other reforms.
Letters describe Canada Day 1977 as a time for joy and reflection on national unity. John Roberts invites participation in Canada Week and July 1 events, while Windsor Nova Scotia seeks former residents for Old Home Week July 23 29 1978 and invites visits to the town Gateway to the Annapolis Valley with contact from Mrs Grace B Wallace.
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