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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 31, 1989
Page
1
RCMP report a break in at Asessippi Provincial Park concession booth at 12:20 a.m. on May 17. An attempted vehicle pursuit followed as items including a microwave oven were dropped from the car. Two adult males and one juvenile have been charged with break and enter and will appear in Russell court in July.
Theoren Fleury rises from Russell Manitoba to win the Stanley Cup with the Calgary Flames. Critics doubted a 5'6" forward but his scoring drive, grit, and clutch play, including three game winners in the 1989 playoffs, prove him a deserving champion and hometown hero.
Calgary rookie Theoren Fleury captained glory as the Flames won their first Stanley Cup. Wally Fleury and Donna celebrated with nerves and joy as their son lifted the Cup at the Montreal Forum. The elder Fleury spoke of shivers, tears, and a dream fulfilled.
The six month PTSD budget shows salaries for teachers administrators and staff totaling 2,310,037 with benefits over 118,000. Total six month expenditure 3,390,019. services supplies and materials 61,560. transportation 476,749. plant operations 272,312. Regular instruction costs 1,870,007 in salaries plus 85,856 in benefits. Supplies for instruction 151,873.
Farmers in Russell area welcome light rain after a long dry period. Near three-quarters inch fell since last Monday, easing soil moisture concerns but hay first cut still at risk. Officials warn more rain is needed as pasture recovery remains uncertain amid dry spring. A correction notes rural municipality levies were misquote. actual increases are 5.6 mills on farm and residential property and 7.6 mills on other property.
The MRH Lakeside Development Corporation will sell 300 shares in one block via Stewart Auction Services on June 27 at Roblin. Bids start at 160000 as the Lake of the Prairies subdivision with 57 lots and two blocks is auctioned to registered bidders. Compliance steps under the Manitoba Securities Act are in place and Neil Stewart will oversee the sale.
Russell council meets as 1989 provincial budget looms with hope that provincial dollars will cover Main Street paving under a 50-60 funding formula from the Department of Highways. If not, town and extra cost remain unresolved. The May 25 session also saw talk of a backup generator for the lift station, with Water Services Board to pay half of about 110000, while council weighs models and costs to replace a costly alarm system.
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