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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 08, 1990
Page
2
Premier Gary Filmon warned Manitoba may run its own aid program if Ottawa refuses to cover half of a 1 billion dollar package. He suggested an interest-free subsidy for farms as a possible option while noting Canadian rates run about six points higher than the U S. and could be the worst problem for years.
The piece recalls Arbor Day origins in the United States 1872 and Canada in the early 1900s, sharing schoolyard tree planting memories and river picnics. It warns of greenhouse gas buildup from fossil fuels, deforestation, and global warming, urging action: plant trees, maintain greenery, lobby officials, and promote reforestation to restore a livable environment.
The Royal Bank of Canada reorganizes in rural Manitoba moving authority from Winnipeg to field offices. D L Vince Edwards is named area manager for Russell. Nine area clusters replace 53 branches previously overseen by a single regional manager. Area managers gain enhanced autonomy to improve local customer service and responsiveness.
The Manitoba Association of Registered Nurses sponsors Nurses Week May 6 12 1990 to raise awareness of environmental health impacts. Over 15 000 Manitoba nurses are involved through MARN and the Manitoba Organization of Nurses Association.
Kerri Speare, a University of Manitoba Recreation Studies graduate from Melita, is named Recreation Director for the Russell-Binscarth Recreation District. She previously worked at Portage Developmental Centre and volunteered with Winnipeg Special Olympics track and field. Her first project is coordinating activities for Canada Fitweek 90 from May 26 to June 3.
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