Finer In Rural Manitoba Opens New District Hospital
Russell and surrounding areas celebrated the opening of the Russell District Hospital after five years of planning. About 600 people filled Memorial Hall and watched ceremonies with religious leaders, officials, doctors, and journalists from Brandon, Yorkton, and Dauphin. The event featured a ribbon cutting by Dr. Brownlee and tours of the new facilities including a glassed nursery and visitors lounge.
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Russell
Russell District
Manitoba
Memorial Hall
O Canada
B. Kyba
St. Mary's
Ukrainian Catholic Church
E. H. Hyett
Christ Anglican Church
J. A. Burgess
Russell District Hospital
Ken Reavie
Russell and
District Chamber of Commerce
John Katchin
M. Alphonsus
Sisters of St. Benedict
J.B. Morison
Manitoba Health Services Commission
Rene Toupin
Harry Graham
Birtle- Russell
Wally McKenzie
Roblin
Craig Stewart
Marquette
Gordon Ritchie
Dauphin
Bud Casey
Manitoba Hospital Association
Jim McFeetors
McFeetors
Tersesen
Sedan
R. E. Beamish
Manitoba Medical Association
Beamish
Shoal Lake
Burgess
H. N. Lange
K. L. Lu
ML. Lu
Br. 7
L Brownlee
V. J. Rosnoski
Russell District Hospital No. 4
Glen Bruce
Binsearth
Frank Bomback
Boulton
N. D. McKay
Ted Armstrong
Shellmouth
Ron Collins
Gordon Bryer
John Derkach
W. M
Geons
T. L Brownlee
Sam Medson
Winnipeg Construction
Jim McFeeters
Rev
J. Schroeppel
Grace Lutheran Church
Sacred Heart Hospital
W.A. Bassett
Brandon
Yorkton
Parkland Regional Meeting March 22
Parkland Regional Development Inc will hold its annual meeting at the Old Town Hall Dauphin on Monday March 22 from 2 to 5 pm. No banquet this year. President J A Hilland says reports will be mailed in advance and proxies may be used to attend. Parkland will present plans for 1971 to member municipalities.
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Parkland Regional Development Inc
Old Town Hall
Dauphin
Parkland
J. A. Hilland
Home Curlers Sweep Inglis Mixed Bonspiel Wins
Inglis hosted its annual mixed bonspiel with home curlers capturing most prizes across four events. Winners include Derek Bezo Joel Fingas Paul Fingi Clift Tetzlaff in Inglis for First, Harold Olson Russell Don Ross and Mrs MacNutt in Inglis for Second, Ed Fingas Jim Mudrey David Munro Stan Jackson in Inverless, and Bill Burrett George Tkatchuk Bill Gable Larry Langford across Marchwell and Langenburg for Fourth. The Russell Banner rink won the Big End Special.
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Ingus
Derek Bezo
Joel Fingas
Paul Fingi
Clift Tetzlaff
Inglis
Harold Olson
Russell
Don Ross
Inlis
Anthony
Anthony, " MacNutt; 4, Walter Wersehler, Inlis
Fingas
Jim Mudrey
David Munro
Stan Jackson
Inells
Bill Burett
Binsearth
George Tkxchuk
Marchwell
Bill Gable
Larry Langford
Langenburg
Russell Banner
Rams Capture First Round In Armstrong
Russell Rams clinched the first round in the Eddie Armstrong playoffs with a 7 4 victory over Minnedosa on heavy ice. Nine Rams scored led by Larry Kearns with five points, Ken Onchulenko one point behind. The game featured several fights drawing major penalties and game misconducts as Rey Reagh made 7 saves for Minnedosa while Rams keeper scored 21 saves.
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Eddie Armstrong
Rusell Rams
Deloraine
Souris
Boissevain
Minnedosa
Litte
Rams
Memorial Arena
Russell
Larry Kearns
Ken Onchulenko
Terry Kearns
Rick Neville
Merv Bodnarcik
Joe Laxdal
Willie Dawidowski
Doug Fowler
Loyd
Rey Reagh
Two Months Grace For Town Tax Delinquents
Russell Town sets Monday May 10 as the date for an annual tax sale with the council and mayor in attendance to protect town interests. At the February 25 meeting readings on RCMP agreements were bound, a permit was approved for Emil Flammond to build a frame addition to a dwelling, and accounts totaling 16,365.10 were passed for payment including 11,954.41 to The Manitoba Water Supply Board. All council members attended.
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Russell Town
RCMP
Emil Flammond
Manitoba Water Supply Board
No Encouragement For Minor Hockey
Russell residents voiced concern over sparse support for minor hockey after poor turnout at Kinsmen Club 12 and under games. The article notes recent tournament results, upcoming exhibition against Winnipeg youth, and local players Gordon Hunter Gavin Connor Neil LaRocque Richard Genaille Dennis Dohie with team scores and dates.
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Memorial Arena
Euch
Russell
Cachers
RCMP
Binsearth
St. Lazare
Dauphin
Churchbridge
Rusell
Binscarth
Winnipeg
Kins
Gordon Hunter
Gavin Connor
Neil LaRocque
Richard Genaille
Be A Sponsor For MPC Skate-A-Thon
Ma jor Pratt School Track Club sponsors a Skate-A-Thon this Friday from 4 PM to midnight to raise funds for equipment uniforms and the spring meet. Prizes awarded for youngest oldest top fundraiser and longest skater. Sponsor sheets from Wayne Dunham or Doug Fowler. Five minute breaks each hour oranges provided. Club notes tight funds and calls for volunteer support.
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Pratt School
Wayne Dunham
Doug Fowler
March 1 1971 memorable date sparks local politics and events
March 1 1971 left residents with a memorable date as by elections were set for April 5 in Ste Rose and St Vital. The piece notes party dynamics, calls for balanced leadership, and local civic actions including Red Cross, Legion canvass, and community events from Russell and area. It references Politicians Sidney Spivak and local figures, plus weekend sports and arena activities.
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Seecsene
Ste. Rose
St Vital
N.D.P
St. Vital
Main Street
Russell
Tony
Emily Kier
South Side
Frank
Gail Clement
Mareh
Red Cross
Royal Canadian Legion
Harry. Stanchuk
Sidney Spivak
Winnipeg
Walter Weir
Manitoba Conservative Party
Birtle Russell
V. J. Rosnoski
Mel Tibbatts
George Es
Ross Annand
Uoyd Rollings
Joe Vajdik
Dick Johnson
RCMP
Gimli
Memorial Arena
Birtle
Marg. Robinson
Shirley Davidson
Doris Onchulenko
Ruth Russell
Rocanville
Gordon Rutar
Bob McFarlane
Mrs. Rutar
Snake Creek Hockey League
Foxwarren Arena
Meetings on Agricultural Policies To Be Held In Manitoba
A series of meetings across Manitoba in March and April will discuss three proposed farm policies the Prairie Grains Policy the Net Income Stabilization Plan and the National Marketing Plan. The Extension Service Manitoba Department of Agriculture and University of Manitoba faculty sponsor with farm groups to inform rural residents about terms of the legislation.
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Manitoba
Extension Service
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Faculty of Agriculture
University of Manitoba
Elks’ Hall
Rural Scene Junior Farmers Short Course in March
Brandon Agricultural Extension Centre hosts a two day junior farmers short course March 20 and 30 with classroom beet management sessions and farm tours of feedlots Research Station Douglas Sire Indexing Center and Royal Winter Fair. Registration is 2.00 per person and the first 2 applicants will be elected.
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Brandon
Douglas
Wayne Collins
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Russell Studios
Parkland Regional Meeting
Armstrong
MPC Skate-A-Thon
Canadian Red Cross Society
Adu. Pital
Lis
Bouquets
Jim Burgess
Hossty
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