Pawley visits Russell in Parkland region tour
Premier Howard Pawley met with Russell RM and Town representatives on November 1 discussing a potential nature trail along an abandoned CN line, buffer zones for Russell gas stations, and social service needs. He noted potash project investments and health care funding concerns while visiting seniors at the Leisure Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrea Long
Howard Pawley
Russell
Parkland
Manitoba
Pawley
Gordon Bryer
Parks Branch
Bryer
Sterling Lyon
Department ‘of Natural Resources
R.m.’S
R.M
Doug MacIsaac
Yellowhead
Russel
Muriel Smith
Canamax Resources Inc
Russell-Bingearth
Parasiuk
Brandon General Hospital
Brandon
Manitoba Health Services Commission
H E
Beef & Barley Festival exceeds expectations
Beef and Barley Days drew strong support with Lee Andres reporting at the Chamber of Commerce meeting that profits offset prior deficits. The festival involved service clubs and aimed to sustain Santa Claus Day on December 7 with a free Avalon Theatre movie and goodies for children. Rick Thom discussed a permanent tourist information booth in Basel funded by the province, while Fort Elieste’s purchase as a historic site received Chamber backing. Welcome party for newcomers drew 44 guests from 68 members. Page 4 continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrea Long
Lee Andres
Russell and District Chamber of Commerce
Andes
Chamber
Andres
Avalon Theatre
Chamber of Commerce
Rick Thom
Basel
Lest We Forget Remembrance Stories From World War II Veterans
A Remembrance Day piece profiles Canadian veterans and relatives of troops. It highlights Bob McMurray of Russell who served with the Winnipeg Rifles and fought from D-Day onward, Bess Loney who joined the Women's Army Corps in Winnipeg, and Albert Beelaert of Northumberland detailing battles in Italy, France, and Holland. The piece stresses preserving veterans stories as generations pass and notes the Royal Canadian Legion welcomes descendants to keep membership alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrea Long
Canada
Royal Canadian Legion
Sons and Daughters of Veterans
Bob McMurray
Brandon
Russell
Winnipeg
Nova Scotia
Winnipeg Rifles
7Th Canadian
Glasgow
Scotland
England
McMurray
France
Holland
Royal Air Force
Bess Loney
Women's ‘Army Corps
Loney
Army
Fort Osborne Barracks
Manitoba
Ontario
Camp Shiro
Shilo
Albert Beelaert
Gwendolyn
Beelaert
North Africa
Sicily
Messina
Reggio di Calabria
Eighth Army
Adriactic
Ortona
Italy
Franco - Belgium
Russell welcomes new-comers at wine and cheese party
The Russell and District Chamber of Commerce hosted its 15th Welcome to Russell party on October 29 with 68 members and spouses attending. Four new residents were introduced, invited 60, and profiled by organizers. newcomers work in CS.P. Foods, teaching, retail, and other fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell and District Chamber of Commerce
Russell
Joan Montgomery
Chamber
Cs.p. Foods
Also Mentioned on This Page
RCMP
Premier
Macisaac
Georgina Schepp
Russell Concerned’ Citizens’ Committee
Rossburn
Schepp
Chamber of Commerce Srl
Ater
Booths
Thom
Department of Culture, Heritage and Recreation
Fort Ellie
Fort Elieste
Party
John Plohman
Plohman
Adolf Hitler
Gustav
Chambe
Russe ‘Russell
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