Tour ideas for Brier visitors to Brandon in 1982
A Manitoba observer pretends to map out a Brandon Brier tourist itinerary for visiting curlers. He riffs on Brandon landmarks from Wheat City Arena to local hotels, radio stations, and historic sites, jokily comparing past Briers from Vancouver to Montreal and proposing quirky side trips around Wasagaming, Virden, Gilbert Plains, and Dauphin.
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Halifax
Peary's Cove
Brandon Brier
Calgary
Banff
Ottawa
Parliament
Eddie Schreyer
Montreal
Olympic Stadium
Montreal Forum
Vancouver
Brandon
Prairies
Bob Devin
Don Pottinger
Grouse Mountain
Old Wheat City
Prince Edward Hotel
Canadian Inn
Danny Halldorson
Virden
RCMP
Carberry
Gilbert Plains
Burke Parker
Roseland
Man
Jimmy Williamson
Cecil Hotel
John Robertson
Dallis Beck
Hamiota
Hamiota United Church
Winnipeg
Curling Hall of Fame
Convention Centre
Arena
NHL
Dauphin
Ab Gowanlock
McKenzie Leeds
Art McGill
Len Evans
Wasagaming
McCreary
Jimmy Creighton
Barley Kings Lose In Overtime Playoff Thriller
In a Sunday game at Crystal City Russell and Cartwright traded goals as Ken Magnowski and Jim Cusitar helped Russell secure a 4 2 lead. Cartwright tied late in the first, Russell scored twice in the early second, and Brad Clement nudged ahead before the Clippers answered with a power play tally. The crowd praised the road trip crew and local fans after the tense finish.
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Dale Scott
Ken Magnowski
Dean Thom
Crystal City
Russell
Cartwright
Jim Cusitar
Brad Clement
Minor hockey report 3 Week summary of 8 and under team
February 28 and March 1 tournament at Birtle saw Russell beat Miniota 54 in double overtime and Decker 7 6 before losing to Foxwarren for silver medals. Devin Zimmer led scorers with 14 goals, assists dominated by Richard Boscher with 10 and Scott Klimack with 8. March 7 8 Snake Creek League at Foxwarren opened with a 54 loss to Grandview, Zimmer 2 goals Boscher 1 goal 1 assist, Zimmer 1 goal 1 assist. Russell shut out Rossburn 6 0 in game 2 with Kilkenny posting the year’s first shutout. Zimmer 3 Boscher 2 Dean Zimmer 1. Game 3 saw St Lazare edge Russell 5 with Zimmer 2 goals 1 assist, Dean Zimmer and Trevor Hovey each 1 goal, Klimack 1 assist. March 14 15 Langenburg tournament beat Esterhazy 5 4 in overtime with goals split among Chartier Lovas Wishara Zimmer and Yanick. Second game Russell lost to Rocanville 105 despite Zimmer 4 goals Scantlebury 1. Two games since last report note 5 2 win over Rossum Ryan Morriseau three goals one assist Fleury two goals one assist, Morriseau and Klingbell one assist each. In deadlock 4 all with Grandview Morriseau two goals two assists Dentiongy 1 goal Klingbell 1. Fleury two assists Boscher 1. Under 11 and under February 24 Russell lost Snake Creek League final 41 to Roblin Darin Zimmer scored assisted by Joss.
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Uiders
Birtle
Miniota
Decker
Foxwarren
Devin Zimmer
Dean Zimmer
Trevor Hovey
Richard Boscher
Scott Kllmack
Jason Mushumanski
Grandview
Russell
Rossburn
Clint Kilkenny
Devin ‘Zimmer
Scott Klimack
Langenburg
Esterhazy
Chartier
Jamie Lovas
Don Wishara
Yanick
Rocanville
Scantle
Ted Fleury
Roblin
Darin Zimmer
David Joss
Shoal Lake
Darrin Ungrin
Todd Demontigny
Troy Ruter
Randy Kuz
Randy
Reg Simms
Brad Kilkenny
32 rinks at 4-H bonspiel in Binscarth curling rink
The Binscarth Curling Rink hosted 32 rinks of 4-H members for the annual bonspiel held Friday evening March 6 through Saturday March 7. Prizes included trophies donated by Joan and Ron Clement and Keatings Implements, with multiple teams earning first to fourth place in two events. Local support came from Russell businesses and volunteers, and a pair of youth hockey notes conclude with recent wins and a goalie swap during March games.
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Binscarth
Joan
Ron Clement
Heather Flandra
Bernice Ireland
Susan Cochrane
Quenton Wildeman
Tnd
Deidre Rannie
Brad Grevar
Catherine Barrett
Monique Plant
Susan Shaw
Jocelyn Gordon
John Moran
Wanda Wondrasek
Arthur Freler
Brent Horning
Blair Johnson
Wally Liske
Jerry McTavish
Roger Cochrane
Ettes
Russell
Clements Garage
Keatings Implements
Glenda’s Beauty Salon
Jolly Lodger
Macleods
Reavies Pharmacy
Russell Auto
Russell Ready Mix
Berys Hatchery
Banner County Meats
Harry Stanchuk
Radio Wear
Country Craftsman
Miss
Master Children’s Wear
New Era Plumbing and Heating
Shepard-Adamson Trevel
Pee Wee Russell Kinsmen Win Sixth "A" Tournament
The Russell Kinsmen Pee Wee team won the "A" side for the sixth time this year, going 3-0 in Lang enburg with a 11-1 win over Saltcoats, a 9 6 comeback vs Kamsack, and a 7 5 final against Langenburg. Theo ren Fleury led scoring with multiple goals, and John Adolphe added 2 goals and 4 assists. Next weekend they travel to Melita for another "A" event, with possible home games late March or early April.
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Russell
Langenburg
Salt‘coats
Theoren Fleury
Bob Werschler
Tim Kiliwnik
Ted, Petz
Rickie Hyatt
Melita
All-Star Bulls Feature Set for Weekend Tournament Games
The All-Star Bulls open Friday at 7 p.m. with the Roblin Moonshiners, followed by a Saturday night 7 p.m. showcase. Brandon Lumpermen lead a lineup of former Brandon Wheat King and NHL stars like Bill Fairburn of the Rangers against an all-star tourney team. Other participants hail from Swan River Pinawa Winnipeg Foxwarren Grandview and Moosomin. Admission is 2.00 per day with two games Friday, five Saturday, four Sunday including the B-side final at 2 p.m. and the A-side final at 4 p.m.
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Brandon Lumpermen
Brandon Wheat King
N.H.L
Bill Fairburn
New York Rangers
Lumbermen
Bulls
Roblin Moonshiners
Swan River
Pinawa
Winnipeg
Foxwarren
Grandview
Moosomin
Sask
Nission
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Kerry Huff
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Minor Hockey Report
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Myra Kilkenny
Lisa Cadieux
Edith Huberdeau
Dallas Dufrat
Kathy Thompson
Heather Gadd
Anks
Jim Boucher
Otto Penner
Pee Wee
Russel
Kamsack
Trevor Council
Warren Morriseau
Danny ‘Spurway
Ted Petz
Russell Quarea
Dan Spurway
John Adolphe
Ted Pett
Mark Pettitt
Kent Fowler
Bruce Coulter
John ‘Adolphe
Aan
St Regis Hotel
Smith Street
Jets
Minnesota
Edmonton
NY Islanders
Buffalo
Vance War
Chicago
Colorado
Rt Louis
Russell Barley Kings
S.rector, Recreation ,Commission
Department of Fitness, Recreation and Sport
Russell Memorial
All-Stars
Brandon Lumberman
Russell Curling Club
Terry Stonehouse
Alvin Miller
Mobile Information Unit
Will
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