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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 05, 1998
Page
1
Julia Janssens 76 dies after stepping from North Railway Avenue West curb into eastbound traffic near a parked car. RCMP say she crossed mid block and was struck by a green half ton truck around 4 45 p m on April 24. The incident occurred as she returned to her vehicle from the north side of the street.
Farmers in Foxwarren and Russell areas have begun seeding amid drought and dust as El Nino reduces soil moisture. Analysts warn that dry conditions may force deeper sowing of grains, affecting wheat barley canola and flax crops across central Alberta and Saskatchewan.
A grass fire ten miles south of Harrowby around 10am last Wednesday killed 77 year old Gus Schrot. Neighbors note spring burning as his habit. Winds fanned the blaze burning two buildings and about 40 acres while Binscarth and 3M of Russell volunteers aided. Police cite no foul play as investigation continues.
The Russell RCMP detachment invites the public to an open house on May 15 from 1 to 4 pm. Attendees can meet Police Dog Service and a RCMP dive team member as part of the commemorations.
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