Council Seeks Dam on Conjuring Creek
Russell Town Council and the Rural Municipality of Russell approved a resolution to seek a dam on Conjuring Creek near town. The plan aims to stockpile water for dry seasons, augment town water and sewerage needs, spur industrial growth, and curb spring runoff to ease Assiniboine River flooding.
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Russell Town Council
C. Shuttleworth
Russell Council
Russell
Assiniboine River
Assiniboine Valley
Six Mill Tax Increase Drives Town Budget Record
The council approved a six mill tax rise as the new town budget reaches 70,416, over 13,000 more than last year. Major allocations cover public works policing and social services with waterworks adjustments. Revenue includes a 48 mill general tax levy on real estate, business taxes, a population grant, and miscellaneous receipts. A town planning authority was established with a council led by Mayor Burgess. Debentures for the rink will be retired in two payments, with pump equipment bought from La France Fire Engine Ltd.
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General Municipal
Rink
la France Fire Engine Ltd
Burgess
Souncillors Shipp, Mather and Bicknell
Socreds Fire First Gun In Election Campaign
The Social Credit party opened the local front with a major BC contingent led by William Niven, PEgieee lardi BC highways minister, attacking Liberals Conservatives and CCF. Gaglardi criticized wheat and lumber market issues and mocked pension increases while praising Social Credit BC achievements. Niven appealed to farmers as he spoke briefly. About seventy attended as Laird Duncenson chaired. Garson slated to speak tonight with a May list for the CCF meeting.
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Tne Moras Erceun Seer
Social Credit Party
British Columbia
William Niven
Pegieee Lardi
C.C
Gaglardi
Socialit Party
Howe
John Diefenbaker
Liberals
Conservaties
Niven
Laird Duncenson
Rossburn
Golden Wedding Day for Margaret Dunn and George McLeod
Fifty years after their May 18 1907 union at Dunn home in Minniska district Mr and Mrs George McLeod celebrated a golden wedding. The couple raised four daughters and two sons on Minniska farm before moving to Russell in 1949. Relatives and friends from Silverton Chater Russell and other towns joined in the jubilee plus nineteen of twenty grandchildren.
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Margaret Jane Dunal
George McLeod
David Dunn
Minniska
J. L. King
Silverton
Edmondson
Russell
Chapman
Hannah
Angus
D. B. Coulter
Angus McLeod
T. Dunn
M. ‘Keating
E. McLennan
J. Kieper
Laura Madill
Nellie Bryant
Florence Setter
Clara McRostie
R. M. Anderson
N. A. Robertson
Frank Robertson
Jim Angus
Chater
Millwood
Spy Hill
Binscarth
Foxwarren
Birt
E. M. Graham
Brookdale
A. Calder
Weyburn
Whalley
B.C
Jane
F. S. Ludlam
Calgary
Rural Council Approves Two Dams and More
The Rural Municipality of Russell council approved two dam projects on Conjuring Creek and Silver Creek for townspeople of Russell and Binscarth. Also approved a road to the east hill, a cemetery plot exchange, restricted speed signs near a housing development, gravel plans, and a gravel pit purchase. Court of revision set for June 11 and reports indicate accounts totaling 5096.58.
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Russell
Binscarth
J. A. Burgess
J. H. Cornell
Silver Creek
Hil
Keith McComb
Councilon
Wishart Brothers
Simms
Geta
Rex
Spencer
J. S. Murray
Department of Public, Health and Welfare
Gro. A. Allen
Win
Geo. A. Allen
First Russell Creamery Manager Dies In Winnipeg
John P. Donald, first manager of the Russell Creamery, died at Winnipeg General Hospital at age 69. He came to Russell in 1916 when Smellie Bros. Ltd. opened the creamery and remained until 1919. Funeral service was held in Winnipeg yesterday with R. C. Smellie attending from Russell.
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Ohn P. Donald
Russell
Winnipeg General Hospital
Donald
Smellie Bros. Ltd
Winnipeg
R. C. Smellie
Champions of Dauphin Bull Sale Come To This District
Champion and reserve champion Shorthorn bulls at the Dauphin bull sale were purchased by breeders from this area. The grand champion was by L Parubec of An- and bred by W. F. Moffat and Sons Strathclair.
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Dauphin
W. F. Moffat
Millwood Sewing Club Achievement Day Highlights
Millwood Sewing Club held its achievement day on May 17 with a large crowd. Mrs R Self led six 4 H girls through demonstrations and judged by home economist Kay Prescott. Joyce Wondrasek won red ribbon for her first year handiwork apron, others earned blue ribbons and district and camp opportunities were announced for several participants.
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Theilwood Sewing Club
R. Self
Kay Prescott
Joyce Wondrasek
Gail Cartwright
Frances Trinder
Karen Bily
Faye Wondrasek
Jean McKinnon
Brandon
Joyce Falloon
Tonia McLean
Birtle
Rink Booth Profits Aid Needy In Europe
Dr Lotta Hitschmanova, executive director of the Unitarian Service Committee, reports from Greece on relief efforts after 29,000 people were left homeless by the Thessaly earthquakes. The letter highlights past Homes for Greece loans, ongoing electrification, and the need for warm clothing, blankets, and food this winter.
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Rink Booth
Europe
Unitarian Service Committee of Canada
Lotta Hitschmanova
Unitarian Service Committee
Greece
Karpero
Thessaly
Hellenic Red Cross
Canada
Auto Wrecking Yard Announced South of Town
A new auto wrecking business is planned just south of town with H. L. Jones of Roblin announcing the yard. The venture aims to reduce unsightly piles of junk on vacant lots as the trend grows in the area.
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H. L. Jones
Roblin
May Meeting Report of Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion
The regular meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion was held Tuesday, May 14 in the local meeting hall. Members discussed ongoing charity drives, upcoming events, and reported on recent community service activities.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Ladies’ Auxiliary To the Legion
Holiday anglers plague Overflowing waters without catches
The holiday weekend drew many to Overflowing, Duck Bay, Water ron, and other spots but fish were scarce. At least five hundred anglers trolled Overflowing for a five fish total. Similar scenes occurred elsewhere with many Americans joining Manitoba and Saskatchewan holiday anglers.
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Duck Bay
Waterron
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Firearm Registration Expanded to Include Old Certificates
Ontario residents must register all revolvers and pistols with a new certificate system in force since January 1, 1962. Owners with preexisting certificates should mail copies to the Commissioner ACM Police Ottawa Identification Branch. Lost certificates require a letter stating firearm make calibre and serial number. Anyone with unregistered firearms must contact their local RCMP detachment immediately.
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ACM. Police
Ottawa
Ontario
RCMP
May Meeting Date Clarified for Home and School Group
A mixed-up heading caused confusion at the Home and School Association meeting attendees are told the May session will be held next Thursday the 6th. The notice aims to ensure accurate scheduling for members and participants.
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Home & School Association
Graduation Exercises Honor Russell Collegiate Friday Evening
The annual program highlights the school term with Grade XII students of Russell Collegiate being honored in traditional fashion. A dinner precedes the graduation exercises and a ball in Memorial Hall.
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Russell Collegiate
Memorial Hall
Legion Club considers XI students for scholarship
The Legion Club evening focused on identifying Grade XI students eligible for the scholarship. Mrs R G Smellie was nominated as delegate to attend the provincial and north western command convention in Port Arthur Ontario on June 2 3 4. A special outdoor meeting is planned for June. After the business session Mrs Dicketts gave an account of her trip.
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Council
P. Melnyk & Sons
Ruswell
Russell Town Planning Authority
Town Planning Board
Shipp
A. V. Warrins
T. W. Dunsmore
A. K. E. McLennan
D. R. McDonald
Socreds
Stuart S. Garson
C.cf
Kiwanis Club
Rural Council
Russell Creamery
Millwood Sewing Club
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