Russell Chamber Plans Clean up and Tourism Booth Return
The Russell Chamber outlines Clean up and Beautification Week projects and asks for town support using trucks and student help. It notes voter dissatisfaction over shared services talks with the RM and Town councils, and reports a tourism information booth will return at the Russell Inn with receptionists as guides. Jim Burgess and Gee Sanderson attended the Yellowhead Association meeting in Neepawa to discuss highway improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binscarth Chamber of Commerce
Russell Chamber
Town of Russell Council
R.M. of Russell Council
Russell
Gulf Service
Russell Inn
Jim Burgess
Gee Sanderson
Yellowhead Association
Neepawa
Five May Birthdays Celebrate At Russell Personal Care Home
May 18 at 2 30 pm a party marks birthdays for five residents at Russell and District Personal Care Home. Nick Walchuk 92 Martha Lewis 96 Laura Madill 84 Helen Foul iard 80 Albert Lewis 95 total 477 years. Relatives invited. residents look forward to outings as weather improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell and District
Nick Walchuk
Martha Lewis
Laura Madill
Helen Fouliard
Albert Lewis
Earl McKellar Cemeteries Obituary Tribute
Earl McKellar died at 57 after a long public career in the Lansdowne Killarney area since 1958. A veteran legislator, he was known for his outspoken service and wide respect among friends and colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reggies
Earl McKellar
Legislaapse Tg Lansdowne-Killarney
Seuray
Kiconattusat
Comarriaer
Hee
Manitoba Umpire Clinic Rep Attends Stephenville Event
Merril Kiliwnik, teacher at Major Pratt School, will attend a May 8 9 clinic in Stephenville Newfoundland as Manitoba's sole representative. The program provides resource people for administering umpire clinics in their home province. A Winnipeg sports writer honors Don Jonas, noting he practiced what he preached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merril Kiliwnik
Pratt School
Stephenville
Newfoundland
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Don Jonas
Horticultural Society General Meeting and Poster Winners
A large crowd attended the Horticultural Society general meeting in Russell on April 23 after a Smorgasborg at St. Joseph's Church. Russell, Binscarth, Dauphin, Langenburg and Marchwell residents joined Sunshine Garden Club members. posters were judged by Blanche Brown and Jackie Crueg. Winners: Kim Douglas first, Sheila Burnett second, Sherrie Thompson third, with Adeline Klimack receiving Honourable Mention.
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Smorgasborg
St. Joseph's Church
Russell
Binscarth
Dauphin
Langenburg
Marchwell
Sunshine Garden Club
Blanche Brown
Jackie Crueg
Kim Douglas
Sheila Burnett
Sherrie Thompson
Adeline Klimack
Womens Institute March Meeting Highlights Fund Drives and Plans
The March gathering of the Womens Institute drew 16 members and two visitors. They exchanged plant slips and seeds, discussed senior housing with Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation, and planned transport to a Swan River convention. They donated funds to Save the Sight of Children and International Peace Gardens, hosted a terrarium demo, and reported Cancer Canvass totals of 894.57 with In Memoriam at 287.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation
Frank Fedoruk
Paul ‘Sheubert
Kinney
Save the Sight of Children
International Peace Gardens
W.I
Russell, Silverton
Birdtail
Shell River
Swan River
Lila Bily
Volleyball School at Winnipeg June 21 to 25
A volleyball school is planned in Winnipeg from June 21 to 25 for interested students. For details, contact Mr. Thom More. Students who gathered at the front office are invited to a student council meeting to share thoughts and plan assembly if requested. The Drama Committee is considering a trip to a newly opened play, still in planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Thom
Toastmasters meet in Russell switch to monthly twilight sessions
As of April 29, Russell Toastmasters Club shifted regular weekly meetings to monthly twilight sessions on the last Thursday of summer months. A Potluck Supper on April 24 drew 27 members and guests with Blake and Fradette favored in voting. April 29 featured T. Rannie on government corruption and Dickson on farm cooperation, with Dickson winning best and most improved speaker awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Toastmasters Club
Dauphin
Red Blake
Mark McMunn
Jim Christianson
Julien Fradette
Russell
Blake
Grandview
McMullen
Christianson
Fradette
T. Rannie
Rannie
Dickson
T. Dickson
England
Foxwarren Intermediate B Champs Crown Hockey Title
Foxwarren Falcons won the Manitoba Amateur Hockey Association Intermediate B title by defeating the Minnedosa Bombers 5 5 in the second game of a best of three series. Trevor Goodman scored at 16 35 of the second overtime to seal the victory after a 95 opener on home ice. Foxwarren led 2 2 3 3 and 5 5 by periods before OT. Carl Haney and Allan Stewart had two goals each for Foxwarren with Dale Little adding one. Bombers scorers were Barry Chernos Peter Wurster Wes Coulson Cal Jacobson and Dave Labouillier. Foxwarren had 11 of 20 penalties different from the Bombers.
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Foxwarren Falcons
Manitoba Amateur Hockey Association
Minnedosa Bombers
Trevor Goodman
Foxwarren
South West Hockey League
Carl Haney
Allan Stewart
Dale Little
Bombers
Barry Chernos
Peter Wurster
Ed Kilimnik Elected President of Mid-West Minor Baseball League
Ed Kilimnik of Russell was elected president of the Mid-West Minor Baseball League which covers minor league play from the Saskatchewan border to Neepawa and Rivers to Riding Mountain National Park. Also elected were Graeme Shaw vice president Lorraine Kilimat secretary treasurer Stennis Scott league statistician and Dane Wowk commissioner of West End with Dennison named East End commissioner. Entries due May 8, league play begins May 23, ends late June with playoffs in early July a best of three semi final and final series replaces a league final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamesting
Strathelair Pd
Kilimnik
Russell
Mid-West
Miior Baseball League
Saskatchewan
Neepawa
Rivers
Riding Mountain National Park
Graeme Shaw
Cardale
Lorraine Kilimat
Stennis Scott
Minnedosa
Dane Wowk
West End
Dennison
East End
Glennis Scott
Golf Club Reorganizes for 1976 Season at Russell Club
The Russell Golf and Country Club unveils a new 1976 executive led by president Billy Thompson replacing Eldon Montgomery with Ed Thom as vice president. Key roles include Lorne Robinson, Tom Smart, Eden Montgomery, Denis Boscher, Elsie Dunsmore, Jim Cri, Bill Napson, and Don Rowat. May 16 kicks off two ball foursome. May 30 Men’s Spring Outing. July 12–13 Men’s tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Golf and Country Club
Billy Thompson
Eldon Montgomery
Ed Thom
Lynn Spurway
Lorne Robinson
Tom Smart
Eden Montgomery
Denis Boscher
Elsie Dunsmore
Ninehole
Mannoon Hockey Player's Foundation bursaries awarded
The Mannoon Hockey Player's Foundation offers four 250 bursaries for Manitoba university or college entrants in September 1876. Open to hockey players or children of players who played in a recognized Manitoba league. Selection based on scholastic standing and need. Applications due May 31, 1976 with student letter and high school recommendation.
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Mannoon Hockey Player’s Foundation, Inc
Manitoba
Sepember
University of Col
Enone
Province
Princial
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By Julien Fradette
Pres
Russell C
Manitoba Department of Agriculture Veterinary Services
Kiliwnik
Horticultural Society
Manitona
Louise Chierski
Jamie Cracy
Russell Society
Hugh
Skinner
Plant Trading Post
Dennis Trinder
Sheldon Graham
Lila M. Bily
Sandra Ziprick
Parkland Tourist and Convention Association
Womens Institute
Rium
Alice Klimack
Russell W.I
Gertrude Reichmuth
Anne Casitar
United Nations
Brandon
Freida Zimmer
Wes Coulson
Cal Jacobson
Dave Laboutillier
Ed Kilimnik
Golf Club
Hockey Player’s Foundation Awards
D.J. Wilkinson
Manitoba Hockey Player'foundation, Inc
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