This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 4 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 06, 1997
Page
1
Terrie Petz-Wer reports Southern Manitoba flood victims amid the election turmoil as critics accuse Prime Minister Chretien of insensitivity. Parties in the race contend the timing undermines fairness and voter concern. Mark Page 2.
The Chamber of Commerce organized flood relief efforts with a committee including Eldon and Joan Montgomery Bob Ross Wally Melnyk Bill Russell Jamie Bradshaw Margie Derkach Viola Coulter Kevin McCarthy and Terrie Welwood. Volunteers planned to assist in St Agathe about three weeks from now pending approval from Robert Stefaniuk Reeve of the RM of Richot. The relief drive operates from the arena lobby with May 6 as the expected volunteer intake date and donations are being coordinated through the recreation office.
Justice Minister Vic Toews announced Manitoba will not enforce or administer Bill C 68. The Crown Attorney will not prosecute Firearms Act violations and provincial police will not manage firearms registration. RCMP will continue investigations but avoid registration duties.
Orest Smycniuk retires after 25 years serving at the Rossburn Credit Union. He began as a teller in April 1972 and rose to unit manager overseeing Vanguard Rossburn branch processing and cheque clearing. Lysack named MMA Physician of the Year for community leadership and medical service. Winnipeg award presented April 26. McGillivray to not seek a third term as mayor in Neepawa elections.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.