Meeting Prepares For Red Cross Campaign in Russell
At the Russell branch annual meeting Monday night, fourteen representatives from local groups discussed 1968 activities and heard last year’s reports. Officers continuing: President Ken Munro, vice-presidents Mrs Cameron and Mrs Ledingham, secretary Harry Stanchuk, and treasurer Bob Witty. Volunteers for sewing were urged, and two local fire victims received clothing and aid, eight individuals loans of wheelchairs and crutches. The 1967 financials showed receipts of 771.06 and disbursements of 772.00. bank balance 14.81. The Royal Canadian Legion will run the 1968 canvass. Additional items included Blood Donor Clinic planning for fall, the Sacred Heart Hospital used 47 pints of blood in 1967, and support for a more active Junior Red Cross. Stanchuk to obtain Red Cross home nursing course details for local implementation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Russell Branch
Ken ‘Munro
Cameron
G. Ledingham
Harry Stanchuk
Bob Witty
Ledingham
Stanchuk
Ste
Winniper
Witty
Royal Canadian Legion
Russell
Sacred Heart Hospital
Munro
Talents Displayed By MPC Students at Drama Night
Major Pratt Collegiate staged its fourth annual drama night in Memorial Hall with Evemew and Old Lace. Director Cathy Robertson led a three act comedy mystery that drew good crowds. Cast included June Mann Gary Reavie Brad Callander Melvin Deydey Daryl Laycock Sally Smith Darlene Michalchuk Dennis Nickel Don Smith Mike Uhryn iu k Wes Peters Melvin Mydon Brian Magnowski Danny Jackson Jan Munro led costumes and a troupe handled chok e ases with Pat Campbell Arla Hamstock Jo-Anne Lorimer Nancy Ross Dianne Prosavich Cathy Boucher Connie Rogers. Set work aided by Miles Glasman Dennis Brown Ken Opchulenko Craig Loney Dale Ostapowich Margaret Ledingham Danny Jackson Brian Magnowski Les Stanchuk Murray Bicknell. Drama committee chaired by Lexi Smart with Margaret Ledingham Pat Campbell Jan Munro as vice chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evemew
Pratt Collegiate
Memorial Hall
Cathy Robertson
June Mann
Gary Reavie
Brad Callander
Melvin Deydey
Daryl Laycock
Sally Smith
Darlene Michalchuk
Ninth Annual National Farm Forum Dinner Speaker Dr Wilcox
Dr Walter W Wilcox will speak at the Ninth Annual National Farm Forum dinner on March 6 at the Marlborough Hotel Winnipeg. He will discuss US agricultural policy related to grain production and marketing under the theme Changing World and Domestic Markets for Wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter W. Wilcox
National Farm Forum
Marlborough Hotel
Winnipeg
Wilcox
Iowa
Iowa State University
University of Illinois
Harvard Univeristy
Bureau of Agricultural Bean Comics
Towa State University
University of Wisconsin
Wil
Entries Sweep In For Farmers Bonspiel
Entries for the Farmers Bonspiel sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce have surged past twenty teams with more days to enter. Last year saw 47 rinks. organizers expect to match or exceed that. Each rink must include two men and two women. The event runs March 21 to 28 with entries due by Monday the 11th. Drawmasters Frank MacDonald and Ed Frieze will draw names for first round pairings and publish them in next week's Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Frank MacDonald
Ed Frieze
Funeral Service Held For Mr D J Cameron
Funeral services were held Wednesday at Eckford Presbyterian Church south of Rossburn for David John Cameron aged 67. He died March 1 1948 in Winnipeg General Hospital after a lengthy illness. He had lived with his son in law and daughter Dr and Mira Rosnoski of Rassell for three years.
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Eckford Presbyterian Church
Rossburn
David John, Cameron
Cameron
Winnipeg General Hospital
Mira. Vern Rosnoski
Rassell
Tribute to Manitoba's great horticulturists
A Manitoba tribute recounts the lives of four notable horticulturists, honoring their memory and contributions. Narration by Mr. Peters and musical interludes by Mrs. Ruby Prokop and Mrs. J. M. Douglas frame reflections on modest deeds, community service, and enduring legacy. The text recalls Nick Pankew of Dufrost, Bob, and Frank Skinner, celebrating their gardens, grafting, plant varieties, and shared knowledge.
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Manitoba
Dauphin
P. J. Petaete
Ginoy
Roe Hall
Mr. Peters
Ruby Prokop
J. M. Douglas
Peters
Reas
Asi
de Ser
Carberry
Prairie
Miami
Job Marshall
Nuit
Bob
Isis
Dufrost
Nick Pankew
Nick
Dropmore
Scotland
Frank Skinner
UGG Buys McCabe Country Elevators
United Grain Growers completes purchase of McCabe Country Elevators for 4.149 million dollars. McCabe shareholders approved the sale unanimously. the deal expands UGG to 64 Saskatchewan, 15 Manitoba, 6 Alberta, and 1 Ontario elevators, boosting capacity to 648 million bushels plus 3.25 million at Port Arthur terminals. United Grain Growers now owns three Lakehead terminals and one in Vancouver, totaling 17 million bushels.
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Port Arthur Ter
McCabe Grain Company
McCabe
Mc. Kraft
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alberta
Rainy River
Ontario
U.G.G
UGG
Port Arthur
United Grain Growers
Lakehead
Vancouver
Russell girls broom team earns 3–0 victory debut
Russell's girls broom ball team, composed of teachers and students, debuted Sunday at Inglis with a 3 to 0 win. Janice Rowat scored all three goals, Betty Ferguson earned the shutout, and a return match is planned as schedules allow. Members include Nancy Stanley Lynn Fletcher Wilma Winter Val Wilson Pat Kukura Bev Jones Davelda Nabe Judy Kukura Debbie Semochko and Bonnie Tennant.
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Russell
Inglis
Janice Rowat
Betty Ferguson
Fce
Nancy Stanley
Lynn Fletcher
Wilma Winter
Val Wilson
Pat Kucura
Bev Jones
Davelda Nabe
Bonnie Tennant
Liz Sawary
Judy Kukura
Debbie Semochko
Horticultural Tribute Honors Three Names In Hall
A fragmentary tribute recalls Robert Marshall of Miami Nick Pankew of Dutrost and Dr Frank Skinner of Dropmore. It honors them as symbols of resilience and the enduring spirit of horticultural virtue in memory of great Sota values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Marshall
Miami
Nick Pankew
Dutrost
Frank Skinner
Dropmore
Manitoba News Mixed With Local Events And Reflections
The report covers Sid Baker leaving the RCMP for Federated Insurance and relocating to Winnipeg with future trips to Russell. It notes Terry Yates honored at a farewell stag by the Curling Club and Elks Lodge, a Power Toboggan Club cruise planned in the National Park, and confirmed dates for a local April 2022 school event. Education Week comments demand civic competence and self realization, urging reforms and parental involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Baker
RCMP
Federated Insurance
Swan River
Winnipeg
Sid
Russell
Curling Club
Elks’ Lodge
Terry Yates
Power Toboggan Club
National Park
Johnnie Lawrence
Bill Uhryniuk
Inglis
Silverton
Shellmouth
Russell Ladies
Dave Nabe
Duane Tremaine
Betty
Thelma Berg
Kamsack
Togo
Makowsky
Rural Scene in Pima County Agriculture and Climate
The Rural Scene reports on Pima County Arizona crops including cotton barley lettuce and pecan nuts with citrus. It notes mid February seedings for cotton and new pecan plantings ahead of irrigation fertilizing and cattle market activity. Annual rainfall is 36 inches though humidity stays low causing high evaporation and university pasture work uses chemicals and machinery to control mesquite.
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Pima
Arizona
Darley
Daniel Gerhardt
Nogales
Manitoba U S A power interconnection agreement announced
A Canada United States cross border high voltage link was announced by Manitoba Hydro general manager W D Fallis. The plan includes Northern States Power Minneapolis Otter Tail Power Fergus Falls Minnesota and Minneota Power Grand Forks North Dakota with Manitoba Hydro. Construction begins early 1988 pending National Energy Board and FPC approval. The project aims to link Manitoba hydro potential with U S mid continent grids via an 80 000 volt line from Winnipeg to Grand Forks over about 140 miles at an estimated total cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
W. D. Fallis
Manitoba’ Hydro
Northern States Power Company
Minneapolis
Otter ‘Tail Power Company
Fergus Falls
Minnesota
Minneota Power Co-operative
Grand Forks
North Dakota
Manitoba Hydro
National Energy Board
Federal Power Commission
Manitoba
Nelson River
Winnipeg
Arly
Capacity of a Section Ranging From Four to Ten Head
A historical note describes stocking limits for a section, indicating carrying capacity varies between four and ten head depending on the subdivided unit. The text records guidance on managing herd numbers within pasture divisions for efficiency and range health.
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Bank Bal
MPC
TNS
D. J. Cameron
W. C. Lorimer
Maniaba
W. Z
Ubryniuk Ag. Rep
U.S.A
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