Committee Seeks Bigger Municipal Area in Manitoba
A Regional Analysis Committee chaired by Harry Sbondra proposes expanding municipal boundaries in Manitoba to form larger units. The plan argues bigger districts could fund better local services and professional staff, while dissolving small villages into district layers to serve communities of shared interest.
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Stony
Harry Sbondra
John Braenle
Binscarth
John Stefanishyn
Angusville
Shondra
Caw
Rusell approves 1972 tax levies and building permits
Final reading April 27 sets mill rates 0 for residential and 92.8 for commercial. Business tax rate remains at 5 percent. Permits issued to Adolph Diprick for a frame garage and Duane Tremaine for living quarters in a commercial building. Accounts for payment total $7,587.47.
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Rus Sell
Adolp Diprick
Duane Tremaine
Highway Program Expands Area Roadwork In Province
The provincial highway plan tabled in the Legislature last week outlines area work including channelization at the Highway 45 junction near Russell and 18.9 miles of base and asphalt surface treatment on the south end of Oakburn along Highway 83. Additional tasks cover 478 miles of bituminous overlay on Russell Street and streets in Binscarth and Assiniboine river valley, with overlays and access roads to Foxwarren and Binsearth on Main Street and Shell River Avenue in Russell.
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Russell
Oakburnes Highway
San Clara Corner
Russell Street
Binscarth
Assiniboine River
Foxwarren
Binsearth
Main Street
Shell River Avenue
Regional Tourism Grands Move To Regional Grants Policy
Tourism minister Larry Desjardins announces direct financing for regional tourism bodies. The plan includes basic grants of 1500 dollars to seven regional offices of the Tourist and Convention Association of Manitoba for administration and awareness. Additional matching grants target grassroots tourism development at the regional level.
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Larry Desjardins
Tourist and Convention Association of Manitoba
Proposed Changes and Development Strength
A fragmented note questions whether changes are essential or minor and if they would enhance the development process. It considers softness of adjustments and their impact on the project’s strength and progress.
Community Information Service Lays Out New Board
The Community Information Service held its first annual meeting on Monday May 1 in the Council Chamber Annex. Dennis Trinder announced the agenda to elect a new board and discuss the centre with Russell and area residents. The meeting reviewed the year’s report, Youth Program plans, Parkland Library information service, and future funding by the Secretary of State. The proposed new directors include R Heuchert J Johnson Rev Bob Burton Rev Don Robertson Joan Robert Dorothy Dent Harold Clement J A Burgess Dennis Trinder Lorraine Martin Lorraine Abbott Bill Martin. The next meeting is set for June 1 in the Pelly Trail School Division office. public members may join by submitting their name to the secretary.
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Community Information Service
Council Chamber
Dennis -Trinder
Ofirectors
Lloyd
Russell
Parkland Regional Library
Department of Secretary of Mate
Secretary of State Department
Canada
Lorraine Martin
Brian Langford
Mar
R. Heuchert
Brandon
Jean Johnson
Binscarth
Bob Burton
Don Robertson
Burgess
Clement
Pelly ‘Trail
Cen
Students Stage Three Act Comedy Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
A three act comedy will be staged by students titled Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. The story follows two young ladies traveling abroad without a chaperone and the adventures they encounter. Rev Hutton and Elizabeth Rannie lead roles with directors Pugh Macintosh and J Collins. Curtain at 8 00.
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Rev. Hutton
Elizabeth Rannie
Mr. Pugh
Mr. Macintosh
J. Collins
Rural Safety Week Encourages Child Accident Prevention
Russell Rural Safety Council launches Safety Tips to raise awareness of daily dangers and promote accident free living. May 1 to 7 marks Child Safety Week with Canada Safety Council backing, urging home and school safety education and parental responsibility to protect children. Parkland Regional Development Corporation fills Zone Three vacancies with Edgar Mench Inglish and Michael Antonion Rossburn joining the board after resignations and a new president election.
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Russell Rural Safety Council
L Ives
Canada
Canada Safety Council
Parkland Regional Development Corporation
Edgar Mench
Inglish
Michael Antonion
Rossburn
Garry Shondra
Russell
John Mitchell
Local Notes and Corrections From Town Newspaper
Busy days with minor damage, lottery winners named Lyle Schwalm and Doug McCaig. A misprint in last week’s issue fix corrects a $25.00 fine instead of $525.00. C.PR station suite nears completion in Russell. Vern Watman and Ray Toews report 304 calls to 120 homes in April for senior outreach. Legal work on The Banner sale underway as publisher plans a changeover after the 15th.
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Lyle Schwalm
York
Doug McCaig
Russell
C.pr
Vern Watman
V.S.O.P
Ray Toews
Rural Scene updates on tree delivery and cattle health
Field work in Foxwarren area notes tree arrivals for Russell area on May 10 and a municipal shed delivery system. RM Russell offers a free tree planter for residents, $5 for nonresidents, with fees to cover freight and sorting. Veterinarian Dr. Wolfe warns against blanket LB LR treatment, urging veterinary guidance to avoid abortion. Community Information Service meets with 60 attendees as grants extend for another year, prompting calls for value and efficiency.
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Indian Head
Russell
R.M. of
Polar bear hides sold by tender at high bids
Prices ranged from 250 to 660 dollars for hides taken by conservation officers. Hides from several larger, older bears attracted top bids of 250 dollars each for three bears, while others sold for 406 and 650 dollars. younger bear hide fetched 650 dollars for finer quality.
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Resources Department
Im Yast
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Municipal Authority
Snd
Community Information Service Annual Meeting
Cavers
Bill Martin
Lloyd E. Cavers
Agricultural Representative
RM. of
Harry
Keating
L.B.R
W. Wolfe
Stan Smith
Ulich Fulham
St. Lazare
Sigianytins
Bil Stasiuk
Community
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