Russell Chamber Protests Manitoba Hydro Rates
The Russell Chamber objected to Manitoba Hydro rate increases at a regular meeting highlighting higher charges for seasonal users like Memorial Arena and rural residents facing steeper domestic rises. They planned letters to the Manitoba Utility Board and officials and discussed highway lighting, Clean-Up Week, park promotion, and Canada Week activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Tyare
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Memorial Arena
Chamber
Manitoba Utility Board
Manitoba Hydro
Harry Graham
M.L.A
Highway Department
South Main Street
Hydro
Spector
Russell
Virden Hhas
Kinney
Asessippi
Art Kinney
Inglis
David Dunn
Ken Reagie
Dale Brown
Jim Turner
Canada
Binscarth Orioles Look To Promising 1975 Season
Coach Bob Wasslen says the 1975 season should be promising with most last year’s players returning and several new recruits in the lineup. The mound staff features returnees Garth Neville Herb Andres Bryan McCauley Bruce Andres and newcomer Bruce Bremer. The club plans early May games against Neepawa Cubs and aims for a strong Manitoba Senior A Baseball League season with a new Angusville Cardinals joining ten existing teams and a twenty game schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Wasslen
Garth Neville
Herb Andres
Bryan McCauley
Bruce Andres
Bruce Bremer
Wisconsin
Virden Oilers
North Dakota State
Dave Rottman
Bob Kutzan
Manitoba
Hamiota
Leage
Presient
Dick Campbell
Minto
Bill Kirkup
Sout
Murray Bishaw
Binscarth
Don
B.C
California
Donn Mitchell Elected to Wheat Board Advisory Committee
The Canadian Wheat Board Advisory Committee producer election results list winners by district. District 1 Lorne Parker Ste Agathe Manitoba, District 2 Donn Mitchell Douglas Manitoba, District 3 Everett Murphy Estevan Saskatchewan, District 4 Victor Alt house Kelvington Saskatchewan, District 5 E K Turner Regina Saskatchewan, District 6 Roy Atkinson Saskatoon Saskatchewan, District 7 Avery Sahl Mossbank Saskatchewan, District 8 Ted Strain North Battleford Saskatchewan, District 9 Orville Reber Burdett Alberta, District 10 Gordon Harrold Lamont and Calgary Alberta, District 11 Dobson Lea Jarvie Alberta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Wheat Board Advisory Committee
Lorne Parker
Ste. Agathe
Man
Donn Mitchell
Douglas
Everett
Murphy
Estevan
Sask
Victor Althouse
Kelvington
Ted Strain
North Battleford
Orville Reber
Burdett
Alto
Gordon
Harrold
Lamont
Calgary
Allta
Dobson Lea
Jarvie
Alta
Rus sell Personal Care Home workers win first contract
The Rus sell Personal Care Home employees represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees reach their first contract. Wage increases range from 18 to 35 percent with specific rates for Laundry/Housekeeping, Cooks, Assistant Cook, and Personal Care Aide. A cost of living adjustment based on the Winnipeg Index runs over eight months starting January 1, 1976, plus three weeks vacation after three years or four weeks after eight, and double time and a half for statutory holidays. Negotiations lasted about six hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Canadian Union of Public Employees
Charles Carlson
Winnipeg
Carlson
Inter-City Gas Outlines Energy Outlook in Duluth Meeting
Inter-City Gas and industry executives met in Duluth on April 22 to discuss energy supply outlook with government and industry leaders. They concluded ample natural gas now and long term, expect industrial shifts to coal, call for less regulation, and urge energy conservation programs. Inter-City plans a Manitoba mini seminar and affirms abundant Canadian reserves. Russell's fuel of tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter- City Gas
American Oil, Coal, Natural Gas
Hydro Electric Industries
Duluth
Manitoba
Inter-City
Russell
Manitoba Budget Critique Highlights Taxpayer Strain
The piece argues that Manitoba's 1975 76 budget expands spending beyond revenue, forecasting receipts of 1.021 billion while projected outlays reach 1.572 billion. It warns that government borrowing transfers debt to future generations and stresses that taxpayers fund most revenue while inflation outpaces personal income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.V
Manitoba
You
Bowling Banquet Awards Mark End Of Season Reach
Twenty eight regular bowl ers and their spares gathered at the golf course club house on May 1 for a wind up banquet and awards. The Marion Wilson smorgasbord dinner followed as the executive presented Aberdeen Trophy to Banner Bakery for high team and individual trophies to team members. Contingent honors went to Parkway up, Lomna Lett, Edie Peltz and Mary Schrader among others with special pins and trophies for high averages, highs singles and most improved bowler. A business meeting and skill game concluded the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowers
Golf
Marion Wilson
Janie Lazaruk
Joan Kobluk
Gwen Clarke
Aberdeen
Banner Bakery
Edie Peltz
Florence Schwaluk
Mary Schrader
Eleanor Mushumans
Prokop
Parkway
Elaine Robertson
Emily Kiez
Marj Slasman
June McMurray
Lomnalett
Florence Shwaluk
Agnes Casitar
Lorna Flett
Brenda McGregor
Barbara Christianson
Iriszewsky
Mary Glasman
Canadian Police Week 1975 Theme LEND A HAND
Canadian Police Week runs May 11 to 17 highlighting public police relations. The objective is to improve communication with schools community groups and citizens to prevent crime and foster respect for the law through public support.
Ottawa report on Canadians living below the poverty line
London dispatch quotes Commonwealth Secretary Smith urging rich nations to share resources with the poor. The Ottawa item questions the number of Canadians living below the poverty line, highlighting census figures and the official poverty threshold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Commonwealth
Smith
Canada
Ottawa
Harvey in Review by Russell Amateur Dramatic Society
The Russell Amateur Dramatic Society staged Mary Chase's Harvey on April 18 and 19 offering friendly entertainment and a refreshing change from prior French Forces. Performances impressed with careful casting, good pacing, and strong character work despite minor critiques of Dowd's monologue and some entrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Amateur Dramatic Society
Mary Chase
Harvey
Mr. Dowd
Mrs. Simmons
Susan Macintosh
Duane Wilson
Len Peltz
Betty Chumley
Margot Steele
Greg White
Dr. Chumley
Hugh Frazer
Russell
Scrooge
Carol
Greg’ White
Accuracy Vital To Speed Student Aid Applications
Students seeking financial aid must ensure applications are complete and correctly filled to avoid delays. Officials warn many submissions are incomplete or misdirected to the wrong offices. Deadlines are April 28 for returning undergrads and May 31 for other students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colleges and Universities
Hanuschak
Red River Community College
Horticultural cautions on buying and growing chrysanthemums
A guidance note warns against hard selling by nursery ads for spring plants including Gladioli bulbs and dahlia roots. It explains that many will be small and weak, chrysanthemum varieties may not endure prairie winters, and offers care tips, storage, and cultivation guidance from Manitoba, Alberta, and Brandon/Morden stations. It highlights hardy types and suggested planting spacing and soil needs for a reliable fall display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada Research Station
Morden
Brandon
Susan
Jocelyn
Alberta
Manitoba
Birthday Party Tickets On Sale For May 17 Event
Community notes announce 48th Birthday Party at the Russell Inn on Saturday May 17. Tickets priced at $5.00 and available at the Banner Office. Major Pratt Collegiate hosts its annual Prom The Chamber of Commerce and Town of Russell declare May 11–17 as cleanup week with a special garbage pickup on Wednesday May 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Inn
Banner Office
Pratt Collegiate
Chamber of Commerce
Russell
Wednnesday
Agricultural Bursary Announced in Russell Area
Budding author Rollie Shipley reports satisfactory sales of his book The Lengthing Shadow and says all profits will go to a bursary for a deserting student in the Russell agricultural area to further study in agriculture. Details to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollie Shipley
Russell
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Russell Chamber
Turner
Russell Horticultural Society
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Agriculture Committee
Ther
Billy Derlago
Don Gies
Dale Gies
Reg Parton
Glenn Hodgson
Ron Falloon
Roy Reagh
Lyle Robinson
Bob Paradine
Ron Shevchuk
Randy Pawluk
Rick Cruise
Nicaragua
Barry Jamieson
Garth Jackman
Dhan Natio
Carman
Who
States
Jerry Bicknell
Ron Low
Les Liswoski
Lyle Gallant
Neepawa Cubs
Bill Neville
Ray Spencer
Sec.Treas
Murray Bradshaw
Rod Woods
Wilfred Boucher
Ed Slywchuk
Herald Wasslen
John Jones
Home Employees
Inter-City Gas
Russell Bowling News
Jean McN
Irene Hudeck
Fortable
University of Manitoba
Portage Avenue
Brandon University
University of Winnipeg
Red River
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