Local sports and community notes prompt regional chatter
May be mailed to the local address on the envelope or left with Harry Shondra at the Municipal Office. He is chairman of the Elks' committee who have taken over this community project from the disbanded Kiwanis Club. Russell was well represented at the Park of Russell, while Mrs. Lawrence Halwae of Inglis came up with the correct guess of 418 lbs as the staff. Congratulations to Rams' star goalie Roy Reagh who was voted the Most Valuable Player in the North Central Hockey League. MP Craig Stewart will attend a meeting in Rossburn to discuss proposed farm policy. The Bob Ungrin rink is trophy holder of the mixed curling champion of the Russell club for 1970-71. Top curlers at the Esterhazy men's spiel were Jerry Kowalishen, Steve Kovalishen, Ed Leifer and Willie Zimmer, who won the main event with an 8-1 record. The annual Ukrainian Winter Games kickoff at Silver Beach with Rams in the big spiel and a decent record. Saskatchewan Intermediate final hockey playoff has Craig Loney on the RCMP line against Whitewood. Home Whitewood games at Esterhazy drew crowds. series tied three games each. The 14 and-unders swamped Langenburg in an exhibition game 14 to 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Shondra
Elks
Kiwanis Club
Russell
Park
Simpsons Sears
Lawrence Halwae
Inglis
Rams
Roy Reagh
Marquette
Craig Stewart
Rossburn
Bob Ungrin
Georgie Ungrin
Ross
Lil Graham
Esterhazy
Jerry Kowalishen
Steve Kovalishen
Ed. Leifer
Willie Zimmer
Silver Beach
Saskatchewan
Craig Loney
RCMP
Whitewood
Langenburg
Chamber Meeting Next Wednesday at Council Chamber
The Chamber of Commerce executive invites members to attend the regular meeting at 7 30 p m next Wednesday in the Council Chamber The secretary will be present to collect annual dues and the group hopes strong attendance for a productive session
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Council Chamber
Teaching Mission to Start This Sunday
The Russell Ingles Wider Parish of the United Church launches Partnership in the Gospel 71 with a Teaching Mission March 28 29 31 and April 1 at Major Pratt Collegiate and Knox United Church. Guests Rev Bruce Miles Marilyn Huband will address open community meetings and follow-up visits will occur the next week to emphasize Christian responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satinayu 2 Peugeot
Russell-Inglis
United Church
Pratt
Knox United Church
Officers Named At Parkland Meeting In Dauphin
Parkland Regional Development Corporation re elected Hilland as president for a second year at its March 22 meeting. New 1971 officers include John Mitchell and Joseph Johnson as vice presidents Merv Baron as treasurer and John Potoski as secretary. Zone 3 board members are John Mitchell and Harry Showdra. Russell delegates included Mayor J A Burgess and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aim) Hilland
Sobin
Parkland Regional Development Corporation
Dauphin
Hilland
John Mitchell
Rossbur
Joseph Johnson
Eddstone
Mitchell
Merv Baron
Parkland
John Potoski
Zone 3
Rossburn
Harry Showdra
Russell
W S President At Ottawa Seminar
Mrs. P E Nowosad led 55 Manitoba and Canadian delegates at an Ottawa seminar March 15 and 16 hosted by the Federated Women's Institute of Canada. The meeting aimed to align committee conveners with national leaders to boost the institute's work, with Manitoba represented by five conveners and national officers from Birtle and Grosse Isle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ihe
Roblin Russell Women’s Institute
P. E. Nowosad
Canada
Ottawa
Federated Women’s Institute of Canada
Women’s Institute
Manitoba
Robert Anderson
Swan River
Della Radcliffe
Cardale
Dave Thomson
Sprague
Nowosad
Roblin
G. W. White
Oak River
United Nations
International Exchange
E. V. Fulton
Birtle
E. R. James
Grosse Isle
Province plans broader school aid увеличивания Фонд программ
Minister Saul Miller emails municipalities and school boards about proposed increases in provincial support to the Foundation Program raising the provincial share from 70 to 75 percent. Aims to cut the foundation levy on farm and residential property by 15 percent while keeping other assessments at 33.9 million. Additional grants of 18 per student per year and 12 per student for textbooks are proposed to replace existing provisions, enabling boards greater material flexibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saul Miller
Found My
In or Out Stage At Trophy Bonspiel
The crucial point is reached in the men's trophy bonspiel with many rinks fighting for prize entry and others facing elimination. By Wednesday afternoon the five events are underway across Queen's Hotel Central Hotel Curling Club and Merchants events with gopa curlers also competing. Semifinals in the main event pair Bob Ungrin with Murray Wilson of Russell and Fred Graves of Foxwarren against Derek Bezo of Inglis. Local entries number many, with draws and late-night sessions planned for Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen's Hotel
Central Hotel
Club and Merchants
Naster Dune Wowk
Bob Ungrin
Murray Wilson
Russell
Fred Graves
Foxwarren
Derek Bezo
Inglis
Edsel Hogberg
Mardhwell
Alex Muray
Binecarth
Jack Wil ‘Binscarth
Rossburn
Angusville
Langenburg
Marehwell
Chetteldge Tary
Charli ‘Hill
12 and Under Weyburn Playoffs Feature Local Teams
Youth teams from St Lazare Binsearth and Russell head to Weyburn for a Wandsader tournament under Freeman Barrett and Elias Shewchuk. They opened with a 62 loss to Melfort, then beat Oxbow 61, after a rest day. In pre-tournament play at Memorial Arena, the All-Stars beat Dauphin 51 as Dohie Bodnarchuk and Barrett led the scoring, while Trach starred for the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lazare
Bineearth
Russell
Weyburn
Freeman Barrett
Elias Shewchuk
Binsearth
Melfort
Oxbow
Wodnee
Ron Shevchuk
Bob Paradine
Miles Parr
Grant Barrett
Terry Fleury
Greg Bodnarchuk
Dennis Dohle
Neil LaRocque
Alan Sid- Gordon Hunter
Memorial Arena
Dauphin
Dennis Dohie
Trach
Kimacaviteh
Stitt
McGimp
Thomson
Mitran
Carruthers
Lennartz
Rea
Clark
Wilson
Breivik
Markham
Church
Chute
Locals Lose League Final To St Lazare
The Sandrnders end the 1971 season with a 7 2 loss to St Lazare in the Snake Creek League final at Fox Warren. Russell markers were chalked up by Brian Waite and David Carley. After the game the team posed at Russell Studios then gathered for a 5 to 7 Legion rooms party, with presentation pending.
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Sandrnders
St. Lazare
Foxwarren
Russell
Brian Waite
David Carley
Tom Kearns
Ralph Berke
Frank Perrin
Brian Walls
Bryan Glasman
Jayme Glasman
Kenny Switzer
Lane Minish
David Olson
Gordon Frieze
Gordon Howle
Murray Pettitt
Jimmy Kilimnik
Michael Searle
Daryl Robinson
Dale Robinson
Don Betke
Curtis Halink
Allan Stanchuk
Russell Studios
Legion Rooms
Friendship Group Honors St Patrick Party
The Friendship Group held an Irish celebration on March 17 featuring Mrs Len Davidson as oldest honoree and George Bell winning a door prize. Attendees wore shamrocks, enjoyed songs, jokes, and music led by Mrs Hyde and Mrs C Russell, with Mrs Cross on piano accordion. A social lunch followed with a birthday cake by Mrs Russell, and members praised the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde
C. Russell
Wm. Dunn
Canada Postal Code Set To Roll Out In 1972
Canadians will first see the postal Code during April in Ottawa with a launch date announced by Jean Pierre Cote. The Code will become a permanent part of addresses by early 1974, with phased introductions across provinces in the coming months and regions.
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Ottawa
Jean-Pierre Cote
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Atlantic Provinces
Alberta
British Columbia
Yukon
Northwest Territories
Ontario
Wind-Up Dinner for Russell Elks Band Members
The Russell Elks Band held a wind up dinner at Binsearth Memorial Hall to honor Bandmaster Bob Miller of Langenburg and his wife Alma. Chairman Allan Graham praised Miller for years of faithful service and presented a token of appreciation as the group reflected on fond memories and parades now over.
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Suwspel
Suns
Binsearth Memorial Hall
Bob Miller
Langenburg
Bob
Alma
Russell Elks
Committe Seeks All History Books in Manitoba
The Local History Committee of the Manitoba Historical Society asks for any histories of Manitoba towns villages municipalities districts schools or institutions completed or in progress for the centennial. Please inform the Centennial Corporation Manitoba Historical Society and Provincial Library to comply with National Library Act and Manitoba Legislative Library Act requirements.
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The
Manitoba Historical Society
Manitoba
Centennial Corporation
Provincial Library
National Library Act
Canada
National Librarian
Legislative Library Act
Sponsor Drive For Second Hand Books
The Russell Women’s Institute met on Wednesday March 17 at Mrs R Witty’s home with Mrs S Stoveng presiding. Members gave opinions on a new food product during roll call after minutes and financial reports were read.
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Russell Women's Institute
R. Witty
S. Stoveng
Community drives and events listed for spring fundraiser
Local notice describes a second hand book drive at Polo Park from May 3 to May 1 in aid of the Children’s Hospital with library gift donations due by April 15. Also details for Cancer Fund Drive arrangements, Red Cross sewing, and a Sewing Club Achievement Day at Knox United Church with lunch by Wi members and 4H sponsorship. Additional notes cover hospital aid cake walk, annual Stewis convention guest speaker Joan Dickin, and a regional library and recreation program across the West Interlake area led by Ruth McDormand and Buck Matioski, plus TV viewing times for the final show featuring Bob Pritehall’s rustic lifestyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polo Park
Children's Hospital
Red Cross
Knox United Church
R. Witty
R Hal Was
C. Cusitar
Hospital Aid
R. S. Cochrane
Roblin
Rossburn
Oakburn
Quality Of Life Pilot Projects Highlight Rural Manitoba
Three pilot projects focusing on quality of life in Manitoba rural communities form the final program of the Your Community Tomorrow series. The eight part show, produced by the Department of Agriculture with CKSS TV Dauphin CKX TV Brandon and CJAY TV Winnipeg, examines education pollution students and jobs and will explore methods to increase utilization of community facilities. The Parkland Regional Library Service is described as a yearlong pilot project offering services to residents.
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Ence Service
Ruth McDormand
Library Service
Howill
Area Lakeshore
West Interlake
Buck Matioski
Pelly Trail
Bob Pritehall
Ro Dlin
Duck Mountains
Ckx-Tv
Brandon
Ckss1tv
Yorkton
Manitoba
Manitoba Departent of Agriculture
Ckss TV
Dauphin
Cjay-Tv
Winnipeg
Parkland Regional Rary Service
Syear
Marquette NDP Elects Hank Andrews President
At its annual meeting the Marquette New Democrats elected Hank Andrews of Hamiota as president and a board member. Arthur Nicholson and Mrs Claris Nicholson of Shoal Lake were named secretary treasurer. Delegates to the Federal Leadership Convention in Ottawa April 21 to 24 include Charles Randall and M Antonation with several others named as alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette New Democrats
Hank Andrews
Hamiota
Lo Arthur Nicholson
Shoal Lake
Claris Nicholson
New Democratic Party
Ottawa
Charles Randall
M. $. Antonation
M. Schwaluk
Oakburn
Em Shellbourne
Erickson
Mel Batters
Neepawa
John Lee
Wm. E. Bailey
Birtle
John A. Klym
Vista
Peter Bobbie
Sandy Lake
Emil Shell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bruce Miles
Marilyn Huband
Parkland Meeting
J. A. Burgess
Harold Clement
David Coppleman
Lloyd Cavers
Joe Laxdal
Ovid Potrier
W.S
Ievy
Honor
St. Patrick
P.O. Dept
Mr. Coto
Elks Band
H. Andrews
NDP
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