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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 20, 1976
Page
1
Winnipeg residents report delays and changes at Vaughan Street Library due to construction work. City officials advise patrons to use alternate entrances while upgrades to aisles and reading rooms proceed this week.
Manitoba Minister Harvey Bostrom announced that there will be no open deer hunting season in 1976. Recovery surveys show the herd rose from about 37 000 in 1975 to 63 000 in 1976, then to 57 000 after winter losses, prompting a bucks only consideration before a full season. The decision emphasizes sustaining breeding stocks and habitat limits while awaiting an optimum herd level.
The Manitoba Summer Games invites community help and participation in events such as athletics, shooting, swimming, soccer, canoeing, and more. Contact Joe Laxdal, Binscarth-Chairman, Inter Mountain Pelly Trail District, at 592-2244 or 632-2161 for organizing or volunteering opportunities. A Shrine Circus trip to Brandon at May 15 drew 35 Russell Friendship Centre members with 2432 years old and 5260 pounds total weight on the bus driven by Don Clunas.
Hal E. Wyatt of The Royal Bank of Canada told Manitoba Chambers of Commerce that businessmen must act responsibly to improve the image of free enterprise. He warned government controls rise from consumer distrust and urged managers to engage with customers, employees, shareholders, and government, and to participate in politics and advisory boards. Confucius say: Repay kindness with kindness, but repay evil with severity.
Dauphin dentist Dr. Steve Heschuk tells the Northern Manitoba Dental Society in Swan River that a proposed provincial children dental care program will raise costs for rural practices. He says it could drive dentists from rural areas, increase overall expenses, and relies on inadequately trained dental nurses. He contrasts it with a Manitoba Dental Association proposal claiming lower costs and quicker, broader access, and argues the government plan may reduce rural patient pools by about 40 percent, forcing relocations.
Eighty eight couples enjoyed ideal weather for the Russell Ladies Annual two-ball four-some. Lorne and Mary Robinson won co champs on count back with Spike and Sandy Kieper scoring 293 on 18 holes. First flight went to Elsie Dunsmore and Dave Mackling, second to Eleanor and Sylvia Brown, Rossburn, with Alvin and Hazel Miller fifth and runners-up Sandy and Beatrice Craig. Others received novelty prizes while a dental association note discussed preventive care and rural services.
Manitoba negotiates a revised policing grant with Ottawa to cover 50 percent of RCMP constable costs across municipalities. Eight provinces back the plan. details outline grants, resident thresholds, and a list of communities eligible for RCMP extension, with one request denied.
The Binscarth Orioles host the Dauphin Red Birds Sunday May 23 at 2 pm in the M.S.B.L. opener. Admission 1.50 adults 1.00 students under 12 free. Season tickets 15. Improvements at the ball park include a new back stop and repaired concession booth. Another home game is scheduled for Sunday May 30 at 2 pm vs Hamiota Red Sox. An unrelated health note cites Canadian Mental Health Association data on psychiatric care and hospital admissions.
Major E B Wellman congratulates Lieutenant L Beischer who has completed a ten week air traffic control basic course at CFB Borden. Beischer, son of Mr and Mrs E By Beischer of Inglis Man, is posted to CFB Cold Lake for air traffic control duties.
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