18 May 1983
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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 18, 1983
Page
1
A severe May snow storm caused widespread outages along PR 482 leaving residents without hydro amid high winds. A semi-trailer left the road near Foxwarren, pulling into a ditch after crossing soft shoulders, with no fatalities reported. The storm ranks among history’s worst May events, recalling 1976’s snow scales and record 2m totals for the month.
Meeting on May 16 discussed ministerial funding promises and potential program restorations. Delegates criticized general funding formulas, noting discrepancies in divisions and enrollment, and urged clearer reporting and public involvement. A motion thanked the Minister for extra funding and requested timely details, with further debate on 1984 funding implications and upcoming events noted.
A brief note indicates Mazur opposed an ed action where the minimum set an extra amount of 100 dollars. The fragment suggests a dispute over additional charges or funding tied to a minimum threshold, with Mazur positioned against it.
The Russell RM council met May 10 at 10 p.m. Absent Councillor Collins. They discussed Moonshiner Ball Club diamond work and grass loss, urging the community club and ball club to resolve the issue. They considered subdivision proposals NE 25-20-29 and SE 21-20-29, approved some plans, and debated water drainage. They declined funding a Pelly Trail scheme and postponed cable burial costs at the airport. A land transfer with Don Dunn and public works discussions were noted. Next meeting June 14 at 9:00.
May meeting notes reveal reconstruction of Main Street from Heather to Assiniboine Street planned this year with base and asphalt paving. The session also covered tax sale properties, subdivision approval, permits, and event sponsorship for the Russell Agricultural Society and Beet and Barley Festival.
Westman Media Co operative Ltd announces the suspension of general manager Terry Gunn lasgon and the interim appointment of Carrie Coopers and Ly brand management consultants to assist. The action stems from the December 1982 annual meeting directing the board to address control in delivering community access programming and to establish a review process. A study by CCL for the board led to conclusions adopted by the WMCL board.
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