Bantam B Provincial Hockey Title Won by Combine Team
The Russell Memorial Arena hosted the Saturday and Sunday provincial final where the Birtle-Binscarth Bantam B squad, drawn from Birtle, Binscarth, Russell and Angusville, defeated Snow Lake in a two game series to claim the provincial championship. The combine won 8 4 on Saturday with Perry Melnyk scoring four goals, and 5 3 on Sunday as Bill Deriago added two goals. The series finished 11 9 in favor of the champions. The team, coached by Bill Paradine and Merv Paradine, advanced through Hamiota Elkhorn Neepawa and others to reach the final, with Bob Paradine as manager.
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Russell Memorial Arena
Birtle - Binscarth
Birtle
Binscarth
Russell
Angusville
Snow Lake
Perry Melnykners
Bill Deriago
Dennis Dohie
Greg Bodnarchuk Ona
Neil Baldwin
Combine
Hamiota
Elkhorn
Neepawa
Paradine
Bill Paradine
Merv
Binscorth
Wally Henderson
Louis Martinet
Larry Chipelski
Allan Sidoryk
Howard Searle
Greg Bodnarchuk
Bob Paradine
Terry Fleury
Ron Siewehuk
Dennis Jaath Bartram
Derlago
Perry Melnyk
Kevin Hickman
Niel Baldwin
Tim Rusaw
Bruce McFarlane
Cliff Reimer
Robert _ Mushumanski
Annual Red Cross canvass targets Manitoba pledge
In March the Canadian Red Cross canvass resumes with Rissell and district asked to give 875 dollars toward Manitoba's 444 800 objective. Manitoba’s 1971 Red Cross activity included 63 000 blood units aiding 18 500 residents and extensive water safety and home nursing programs. The drive highlights blood, nursing, youth, and disaster relief efforts across the province.
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Red Cross
Rissell and District
Manitoba
Red Ries
Beith
Oatees
Red
Carnival Features Hockey Has-Beens at Memorial Arena
Sponsors of the ice carnival scheduled for Memorial Arena on Saturday night March 18 hope the mild spell lasts and the ice holds. A large costume turnout is expected with several local skaters like Debbie Kiez, Laurie Burgess, Elaine Burgess, Kathy Perrin, Marilyn Perrin, and Jo Ann Wishart performing. The program may include figure skating and a hockey match between Russell Midguts and bygone pros, plus an oldtimers roster. Action starts at 7 o'clock. don’t miss the fun.
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Aie Snowey Mysney Association
Memorial Arena
Leslie Burton
Langenburg
Debbie Kiez
Laurie Burgess
Elaine Burgess
Kathy Perrin
Oldtimers
Plants Bloom For Winter Flower Show at Russell Horticultural
The Russell Horticultural Society hosts a winter flower show that enchants attendees with scent and blossoms. Members from the Roblin society join the delight, led by Mrs. Frank Ciclerski, Manitoba Horticultural Convention delegate, who urges participation in next year’s convention in Swan River as slides from around the world glow.
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Russell Horticultural Society
Roblin Society
Frank Ciclerski
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Ramada Inn
Swan River
McAuley Tigers win playoff opener over Russell
McAuley Tigers defeated Russell 11 to 5 in the West Division final opener as Marcel Mongrain and another McAuley player each scored twice. Russell led briefly but could not overcome the early 5-1 deficit and faces potential further games on McAuley ice. The series could move to Russell if needed, with future dates uncertain and weather possibly forcing artificial ice.
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McAuley
McAuley Tigers
Russell
Bodnarchuk
Marcel Mongrain
Bible Amayone
Roblin
Manitoba
Thompson
Dramatic Society Premiere March 23
The Russell Amateur Dramatic Society presents The Imaginary Invalid by Moliere on March 23 and 24. Alan Macintosh stars as the ill but comical invalid with Ardell Clark Kathy Leppanen Wally Jackson Colleen Lazaruk and others in a staged seventeenth century Paris setting.
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Russell Amateur Dramatic Society
Miles Malleson
Paris
Motiere
Alan Macintosh
Ardell Clark
Kathy Leppanen
Wally Jackson
Agnes Collins
Colleen Lazaruk
John Collins
David Coppleman
Wayne Kallio
Ovide
Poirier
Rex Williams
Craig Nelson
Greg Selier
Beth Naylor
Lyle Schepp
Smaller Teaching Staff For Next School Term
Pelly Trail School Division Board met in Elphinstone on March 8 with most members present. They approved new staffing for September 2012 across multiple schools, discussed expansion of the music program, and planned a bus maintenance trip for trustees. The board urged hiring a Special Education coordinator and opposed public aid to private schools. The meeting adjourned after scheduling a junior high event for March 20.
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Pelly Teal School
Cam
Collins
Rubin Blackbird
Elphinstone
Doug Blackbird
Alust Liske
Department of Education
Rai
Prescot
School of Pelly Trail
Rossburn
Russell
Elphinstone Collegiate
Major
Pratt
Div
Feven
Macintosh
Tony Miller
Pelly Trail
Division
Association
MTS
Manitoba Teacher's Society
Minister of Education
Peliy ‘Trail
I Bee
Russell Red Cross Society Appoints Officers at Meeting
The Russell Red Cross Society held its annual meeting Friday evening in the Legion Club Rooms with fair attendance. Elected officers for the new year were President Dennis Huk Treasurer R. Hassett and others including B Chuck.
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Russell Red Cross Society
Legion Club
B- Chuck, Agerereee
Dennis Huk
Ars Rey Hassett
Figure Skating Show Attracts Local Pairs Competitors
Figure skating program features pairs including Ylyn Perrin with Elaine Burgess, Andy Mather paired with Laurie Bur ess, and Theresa Stasiuk with Shannon Lange showcasing routines for onlookers.
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Ylyn Perrin
Elaine Burgess
Andy Mather
Laurie Buress
Theresa Stasiuk
Shannon Lange
Russell Inns to open as new motel in town
Local notes report the future Russell Inns motel ready for business by July 1, featuring new proprietors Margaret and Joe Yakubowski at Queens Hotel with Alma Semotnik from Winona. Walter Shevchenko and wife plan to relocate, seeking housing, and mutual life insurers may play a role. The town also notes a larger beverage room at Central Hotel and mentions ski club activity and upcoming provincial title coverage.
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Russell Inns
Queens Hotel
Beert Alma Semotnik
Win- Present
Margaret
Joe Yakubowski
Walter Shevchenko
Swan River
Walter
Assurante
Stasiuk
Bill
Fred Clement
Central Hotel
Renovation Plans debated for Chamber Annex
Town council discussed extending Mather street to link with Pelly Avenue while reviewing purchases and upcoming town matters. Mayor and all councillors attended the May meeting noting payments of 7 407 78. A May 16 tax sale date was set and bids for heating system and carpeting in the annex were approved.
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Andrew Stewart
Boulton Manor
Mather Street
Pelly Avenue
Russell
Wilson
Council Chamber
Wally
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Alli
Local Red Cross
Ua Aukura
Mes
Benner
Mr. Wilson
D. A.kinney
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