Russell summer fair a thing of the past
After an October meeting, the Russell Agriculture Society considers canceling its 110th annual summer fair. Directors voted 83 in favor of cancelling with debate over bringing the issue to a future vote. Rising costs, falling attendance, and dwindling local support drive the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Agriculture Society
Chris Haywood
Haywood
The
Age Society
Doug MacIsaac
Bill Wiseman
MacIsaac
Glyn Wiseman
Russell
Russell Memorial Hall slated for demolition in town plan
Town Council passed a resolution to demolish Russell Memorial Hall as soon as possible after a tender for sale and demolition yielded a lone bid that was rejected. Salvage items will be sold or stored, with immediate teardown if unsold. The meeting also covered police report, oath of office, Svein Builders permit for an Information Centre, and financial matters including tax payments and a 1990 assessment roll. Next meeting set for November 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Desmarais
Jim Langford
Russell Memorial Hall
Council
Bruce Petry
Russell Detachment
Svein Builders
Anola
Manitoba
Minister of Finance of
Public Finance Board
Pelly Trail
Manitoba fugitive tied to passport fraud in Texas case
A Manitoba man alleged as a fugitive faces charges after a Texas grand jury indicted him for passport fraud and diplomatic impersonation. Robert Fox, said to be Robert Fotti, previously jailed for dangerous driving in 1977, was arrested in Dallas following a Winnipeg report. The case involves a passport from the Kingdom of Israel and targets tied to two Hochman victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Texas
Winnipeg
Robert Fox
Robert Fotti
Fox
Dallas
Cbwt-Tv
Greg Brodsky
Gordor
Stewart Hochman
Fotti
Kingdom of Israel
United States
Israel
CSP Foods weighs plant consolidation amid transport policy talks
CSP Foods Ltd chief executive Joe Desmarais and Al Huffman told Manitoba Pool Elevator delegates that consolidation of canola plants is under study. High freight costs, uncertain Western Canada transportation policy, and overseas market shifts, including palm oil competition and Japan's high oil tariff, drive the review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Desmarais
CSP Foods Ltd
al Huffman
Manitoba
Huffman
Huttman
CSP Foods
Canada
Harrowby
Altona
Nipawin
Sask
Lloydminster
Sexsmith
Fort Saskatchewan
Malaysia
Indonesia
Japan
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Anglican Church Guild
Aare
Annette Bryant
Family Farm
Ag Society
Robert Muir
Muir
Maclsaac
Board of Revision
Canadian Wheat Board
Foodgrains Bank
Third World
Bidzinski
Dauphin
Martin Bidzinksi
Ralph Strickland
Stan Yankoski
Royal Canadian Legion
Memorial Ave
Main Street
RCMP
Air Cadets
Jae
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