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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 26, 1998
Page
2
Russell town crews reported a Breen ash tree on Main Street had its bark stripped last week. The town has invested thousands to keep the trees thriving and will attempt treatments to save the affected tree.
The Manitoba Breast Screening Program targets Russell women aged 50 to 69 with a mammogram and breast exam invitation. Recalls go to those who responded two years ago. Local coordinator cites a 57 percent current participation and notes barriers such as travel, transportation, and awareness. Community groups offer rides and education to boost turnout.
The 301 MPs debated extending compensation for tainted blood victims. A 155 Liberal vote opposed a broadened scope, 140 supported. The motion would compensate about 22 000 infected from 1986 to 1990, excluding some 60 000 infected before 1986. The vote, treated as a confidence issue, drew criticism from Inky Mark and Manitobans urging Liberal MPs to explain their stance.
Women aged 50 to 69 can call 726 2453 in Brandon or toll free 1 800 903 9290 to make an appointment. The screening program room is at 620 Frederick Street in the Brandon General Hospital nurses residence. No doctor’s referral is required.
Brent Havelange becomes owner of Prairie Mountain Pharmacy as Joanne and Dean Stewart depart to Brandon. A Manitoba native with mining work in Lynn Lake Leaf Rapids and Hemic, he pursued a pharmacy degree at the University of Manitoba. He enjoys curling fishing snowmobiling and eagerly plans golf round opportunities.
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