Campaign And Community Happenings In Russell Area
An Ottawa style rural note describes local campaign by Walter Donovan and others, reflections on mail access after post office moves, and a voluntary tax offer tied to Mayor Jean Drapeau prizes. Weekend plans include fishing season openings and housing shortages amid Shellmouth dam work, plus local fire brigade training and school visits.
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Dosa
Walter Donovan
Elphinstone
Jean Drapeau
Shellmouth
Brandon Fire Brigade
Russell
Pelly Trail
Acres Drive-In
Maurice Paley
Dominionity
Frank Stevenson
Jack Kostiak
Angusville
Linda Smith
Bintle
Melvin Zimmer
Alex Mackelenski
Vista
Montreal Canadiens
St. Louis Blues
Golflub
Margaret Lu
Rhoda Sanderson
Ron Bailey
Lillian Glasman
Willis Stitt
Town Council Approves Budget With Residential Rate Cut
Russell town council approves a near $200000 budget funded by property taxes and licenses. Residential rate falls to 60 mills, saving only for homesteads over $4000, while commercial jumps from 73 to 84.2 mills. Public works budget includes paving and park costs. a municipal shed is planned.
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Russell Town
Local Air Cadets Take Top Awards
No. 677 Russell Squadron cadets win top Air Cadet awards across Canada. WO2 Galatiuk to attend Camp Borden Senior Leaders' Course for six weeks, earning permanent Warrant Officer rating. F/Sgt Glasman wins flying scholarship for 35 hours pilot training and Air Cadet Wings with private license. Also notes council tax changes for 1968 and building permits.
Crow Stewart Named Conservative Candidate in Marquette
Crowd of about 700 gathers at Neepawa Roxy Theatre as 40 year old Minnedosa implement dealer Crow Stewart wins on the third ballot to become the Conservative candidate for the Marquette general constituency. He defeats James Doak with Nick Sereniuk eliminated on the second ballot after Jack Harris failed to advance. Erik Nielsen and former MP Nick Mandziuk address the meeting. Stewart, born in Portage la Prairie, has 17 years in Minnedosa and holds local offices while leading multiple community groups. he is married with five children.
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Crow Stewart
Minnedosa
Marquette
Neepawa
Stewart
James Doak
Virden
Jack Harris
Portage la Prairie
Nick Sereniuk
Sandy Lake
Erik ‘Nielson
The
Yukon
Nick Mandziuk
Marquette Progressive Conservative Association
New Agent Takes Over At Local CNR Station
W A Bassett took over duties as agent at the Russell Canadian National Railway station yesterday. He replaces J Jeffers who transfers to Carman. Bassett comes from Willowbunch Sask and will live at the station house with Mrs Bassett and their three sons Arron Baynish Shael and one daughter Rochelle. Mr and Mrs Jeffers and family left Wednesday for Carman.
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CNR
W. A. Bassett
Russell
Canadian National
J. '. Jeffers
Carman
Mr. Bassett
Willowbunch
Sask
Buses Offered for Liberal Nominating Convention Trip
Supporters of Rod Clement arrange free transport to Minnedosa for the Liberal nominating convention. Three buses and several cars will depart Clement’s main garage at 5:30 PM Saturday. Voters can join on the bus with memberships to vote and may receive hats noisemakers and other hoopla gear.
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Rod Clement
Minnedosa
Clements
Post Office Moves To New Location
The town opens a new post office at the north end of Main Street after moving operations completed Tuesday. Postmaster Tom Smart notes double the boxes, air conditioning, a lobby canopy, and a labor saving rear loading platform. The building also houses the Department of Indian Affairs with other office space vacant.
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Main Steet
Tom Smart
Post Office
Department of Indian Affairs
Take-Home Pay Tied to After-Tax Spending Limits
The phrase take-home pay reflects earnings left after taxes and deductions. It highlights how disposable income governs what workers can spend on nonessential items and activities, shaping consumer behavior.
Northwestern Marquette Festival Winners Shine In Binscarth
Local audience heard winners from speech choir spoken poetry piano and vocal classes at the Northwestern Marquette Festival in Binscarth. Trophies shields and scholarships were awarded by Wayne Johnston with Honorary presentations by Mrs Louise Matheson Shield Mrs Stadnyk Clubley Trophy and others for grades 1 through 8 plus adult vocal class.
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Ana Gema
Binscarth
Cacity
Memoii
Louise Matheson Shield
Orth
Wayne Johnston
Debbie
Purity Rebekah Lodge of
Peace Gardens
Women’s Institute
Mike Wenitoway
Clement
Harold Clement
Ernié Bryant
Royal Bank of Canada
Heather Skinner
Henry Dyck
John Shaw
Cathy Brad
Mary Uhtyniuk
Garfield Parabee
Joy Garnett
Joy
Nola Garnett
Andy Mather
Betty Ann Mazur
Lynn Chuchmuch
Mrs. C. Jackson
Patty Schwalm
Michael Kukura l Ocal
Bruce Davidson
Cathy Parabee
Gerry Luba
Mrs. Sanderson
Rick Thom
Bill Kelso
Cavey Jones
Shirley Pushka
David Smith
Barbara Sanderson
Sandra White
Gail Evans
David Mack
Linda Davidson
Johnne Halvas
Mars
E. C. Sanderson
Clement Robert
Russell Elementary
Harrowby Landmark Destroyed By Fire
Fire gutted the Berazeau home at Harrowby last Friday due to overheated pipes. Russell Fire Brigade arrived to control the blaze but learned tanks caught and rekindled the fire. The Olson store lost earlier did not have insurance. only some furniture survived.
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Harrowby
Joe Berazeau
Russell Fire Brigade
Olson
Moonlight and Roses Lit MPC Awards Night at Community Hall
Packed hall for Major Pratt Collegiate awards night and prom features Moonlight and Roses theme. Miles Glasman earns editor of the year book. various students receive proficiency and sport awards while CKX-TV Reach for the Top entrants gain recognition.
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Pratt Collegiate
Bouton- Feres
John Shaw
Ba. Kilimnick
Miles Glasman
Gladys Kiimack
Brenda Prokop
Hugh Skinner
June Holovach
Rossburn
Shannon Rowat
Jo-Anne Lorimer
Val Wilson
Wally Marzolt
MPC
Gale Malinosky
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Gary Kilosky
Central Hotel
H. J. Shipp
Cuncillors Cross
Magnowski
McCaig
Trojan Volleyball
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