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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 01, 1985
Page
1
Mr Schroeder announced that the musical recording Tears Are Not Enough would be exempt from sales tax in Manitoba. The tax relief aims to boost record sales and maximize funds for Ethiopian famine relief, with proceeds directed to aid Ethiopians.
Parkway Cooperative posted a fiscal year loss of 128000 dollars for the year ending January 31 1986. General Manager Norm Harris cited a weak economy and lax credit as key factors while noting strength in Roblin and Russell departments. Overall, dairy farm supply and pharmacy posted significant deficits, with coffee and lunch served by the public relations committee.
Don Nixon of the Federal Business Development Bank presented CASE program details to about 300 Russell and District Chamber of Commerce members on April 24. The program offers free areas including financing management and counseling for small enterprises, including farming.
Pelly Trail School Board waives provincial 20 month notice to close Elphinstone Collegiate earlier. Enrollment is projected to fall from 48 to about 27 as Grade 9 12 students are bused to Rossburn and K to 6 move to the college building this fall. The elementary site will be unused.
Energy Minister Wilson Parasiuk says by February it will be known if a Manitoba China potash venture at Russell is economically feasible. He will attend a World Bank of China conference in Peking May 6 to 9 and follow up talks on engineering studies. Premier Pawley noted general agreement to explore joint ventures and exchange, with a northeast China delegation visiting Manitoba soon.
On 14 Apr 1989 Russell RCMP received a report that a 9 year old boy was approached by a male adult in a car who offered a ride home. The man, about 25 with blonde hair, drove a dark blue volkswagen beetle with Saskatchewan plates. Parents urged to teach children not to accept rides and to report any sightings. police request information on the blue beetle to dispel rumors of kidnappings.
A group of World War I widows met at the Russell Inn on the Queen's Birthday April to enjoy a turkey dinner. The table was decorated with a Union Jack cake and Royal Blue tapers. A blessing and a toast to the Queen were proposed. Mrs. Jessie Smellie sent a message of good wishes. Wishing health to meet again on the same day in 1986.
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