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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 20, 1981
Page
3
Activity at the Binscarth swimming pool continues with new fibre coat and washrooms under way. Volunteers scrub the pool surface while others plan painting, fundraising and a nursery school start up with meetings, officer elections, and donations sought for 1961-82 startup costs.
The narrator notes the season has started with busy days at Russell Birtle and Rossburn collecting student registrations. On May 13 they attended a regional Dauphin meeting with the regional director and coworkers, discussing topics and welcoming visitors from the employment center.
Lidcliff Vicki Mundle spent the Winnipeg holiday weekend with family and friends. Roy and Patti Reagh hosted sisters Anna Mae and Lois. Grade twelve graduates from the district attended Major Pratt School’s Annual Awards night where Krista Rannle received honorable mention for scholastic proficiency and Bernice Bowley earned awards in volleyball, basketball, and badminton along with the Nancy Stanley Trophy for athletic achievement. Farmers hope rain arrives as job prospects for 1981 summer improve with some openings. An “Odd Job Squad” is available for various tasks and the Manitoba Private Sector Youth Employment Program offers government subsidies to create youth jobs. Call 773-3081 or visit the Community Employment Centre for more information and to register.
Minutes of the regular council meeting for the Village of Binscarth held Tuesday May 12 1961 at 7 30 pm Present Mayor Louch Councillors Thompson Barrett Slywchuk and Boucher Resolutions adopt April 14 1981 minutes receive April financial report purchase grass seed for landscaping by law 858 second and third readings tax levy by law 359 building permits approved lawn mower purchase cheques for payment and adjournment
Minniska residents hosted weekend guests including Bob and Bonnie Stewart from Winnipeg and Wes and Merna McLeod. Visitors from Brandon and Winnipeg joined at the Dunn and Kieper homes. A large family birthday party for Grandma Brigg drew about 40 relatives and many Armstrongs, Browns, and Dunns from Inglis, Hinton, and Killarney.
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