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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 06, 1990
Page
1
The Russell Banner announces the discontinuation of its television guide. The Nov. 6 edition will be the final issue after six years of publication. rising costs made continuing impractical. The paper cites doubling expenses as the reason for ending the guide.
Manitoba Lieutenant Governor George Johnson and Premier Gary Filmon issue Remembrance Day messages. They honor the fallen from World Wars and the Korean War, reflect on sacrifice, vow to uphold freedom, and urge continued peace efforts for future generations.
Windy Acres Drive-In Theatre in Russell reopens after renovations and will host a November 8 grand opening with admission of 1.00 per person benefiting the Russell Handi Van. The family owned cinema plans winter operations and occasional matinees with standard prices of 5 for adults 4 for students and 3 for children 12 and under.
At the Russell Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting secretary Viola Coulter reported Myra Kilkenny will stand as Vice-President for 1990 and President for 1991. Kilkenny chaired in Gord Sylvester's absence, with notes on welcome guests, funding support, available HR and business guides, and a GST book for members. The group discussed convention attendance, Portage CF B closure support, a tourism conference, and potential EMC guest speakers for the annual meeting. The minutes show cost sharing on a government grants guide and plans for an adult education center in Russell.
At the November 2 inaugural Pelly Trail School Board meeting Murray Bradshaw introduced new trustees Glenda Cook and Donna Reid. Gwen Drul was chosen chairperson over Ken Nakonechny and Ed Kreshewski won vice-chair over Joan Clement. Committees, indemnities, and mileage policies were set, with remuneration details approved and prior officers retained.
Ottawa notes Justice Minister Kim Campbell says the government will not push the controversial abortion legislation again if it fails to pass the Senate before the session ends. If not completed, the bill would die on the order paper and not be reintroduced in the Commons. Campbell says efforts in Parliament will be exhausted, while Senator Nathan Nurgitz hopes hearings end by next month and a final Senate vote before Christmas.
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