UGG Elevator at Binscarth Destroyed by Fire
The United Grain Growers elevator in Binscarth was completely burned in a major blaze on Wednesday evening November 20. Fire crews from Binscarth and Russell fought the flames, dumping about 40 000 gallons of water. firemen remained on site until 1:00 a.m. The cause is under investigation with 30 000 to 35 000 bushels of grain inside and replacement cost estimated at 400 000 to 500 000 dollars. A rebuilding decision had not been made at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Grain Growers
Binscarth
Joe Price
Russell & District Foundation awards 28 scholarships
The Russell and District Foundation Inc awards 28 scholarships for 1978 79 to students in three merit tiers. First year recipients receive 200 each, second year 400, and third year 600 with conditions on enrollment and continued study. Donations to the foundation are tax deductible and funds support charitable educational religious or recreational needs. Confucius Say: You see the sun and the moon eternally following one another in their courses that is God s law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle L. Callin
Elizaabeth M. Callin
Russell & District Foundation Inc
Ira Collins
James Webb
Brian Klimack
John R. Kieper
Jeffrey Miller
Donne Kalynuk
Lori Miller
Colleen Wiseman
Tim Silversides
William Langford
David Sidoryk
Shelley Berke
Ronald Burnett
Nancy Webb
Graham Rannie
Douglas Cochrane
Willis Pushka
Gordon Hunter
Ross Dunn
Joan
Lady Golfers Held Annual Meeting of Russell Club
The Russell Ladies Golf Club met at Joan Montgomery s home on October 30 with 27 members attending a pot luck supper. President Montgomery led the meeting which highlighted a busy year and a 50-member roster, with officers elected for the coming year and prizes awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Ladies Golf Club
Joan Montgomery
Val Brown
Hazel Miller
Diane Demontigny
Ad Mather
Dorothy Buges
Carol Chaloner
Terry Heen
Madeline Stonehouse
Tina Ka
Lil Drever
June McMurray
Gail Clement
Mary Rushton
Joan Rowat
Grace Wilson
Jackie Clement
Spike Kieper
Russell Game and Fish Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Russell Game and Fish Association met November 10, 1978 at Elk's Hall with 21 members. Officers were elected and discussions covered stocking, Shell River pollution, Shellmouth Dam water levels, deer season length, and breeding areas for wild turkeys and geese. Prizes for the Fish Derby were announced, and a Deer Head Competition was planned with a donated trophy. Lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Game and Fish Association
Elk’s Hall
Ervin Ziprick
Rudy Wowk
Louis Ziprick
Walter Patterson
Ed Fingas
L. Rice
Laurie Davidson
J. Daniluk
Ron Klimack
Louis Klimack
Russell
Edgar Mensch
R.M
Shellmouth
Reeve
Roblin
Clean Environment
Shell River
Russell Game Assoc
Cracknell Road
Shellmouth Dam
Binscath
Lawrence Rice
Russell Town
Ed Frieze
Russell Rural
Rod Klimack
Inglis
Gary McCrindle
Dropmore
Walter Kurtenbach
Boulton
Robert Kleebaum
Silver Creek
Ed Penonzek
Sec
Treas
Harold Schrader
Wilf Hamilton
Dane Wowk
Cory Werschler
Derek Bezo
Gordon Rutar
Wilfred Ross
Russell Ladies Curling Club
Roy Cusitar Elected UGG Director and Board Roundup
Delegates at the 72nd annual United Grain Growers meeting reappointed three incumbents and elected Roy Cusitar of Russell to the 12 member board. Allan Smith of Red Deer Alberta won a three year term by acclamation, joining three Manitoba candidates and other re-elected directors including J Omichinski and W J Craddock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Grain Growers
Allan Smith
Red Deer
Alberta
Manitoba
J. Omichinski
Oskville
W.J. Craddock
Famystelle
Roy Cusitar
Russell
Larry Finlay
UGG
Festival winners perform in concert at Binscarth
The festival concluded Friday after a week of 322 entries with a final concert of winners. Highlights included a French poetry session judged by Dr. Dennis Essar of Brandon University and a taped performance by Shereen Samuels of Rossburn for Brandon Hi-Lites in June. A semi annual meeting is urged at Binscarth School on Monday evening November 27. Winners listed include Nelson Ellis Foxwarren and Carolyn Hovey Russell among others.
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Ben
Dennis Essar
Brandon University
Joyce Wilkingon
Shereen Samuels
Rossburn
Brandon
Binscarth School
Chamber Promotes Home Decorating Contest in Russell
The Russell Chamber of Commerce backs reestablishing a home lighting and decoration contest for Russell residents and nearby countryside. Prizes are 25 16 and 10 dollars with judging before Christmas. Rural entrants may phone 773-2080. The annual meeting is set for Monday December 4 with tickets from executives.
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Chamber of Commerce
Russell
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Snowmobile Laws Mentioned For Winter Operations
Police note winter rules including required registration plates and decals for all snowmobiles. Snowmobiles cannot use back lanes for autos. Toboggan towing is limited to a rigid bar under three feet and no passengers when crossing roadways.
Manitoba farmers dominate at 1978 Royal Winter Fair world crops
Foxwarren farmer wins world flax title as Manitoba growers claim top honors in oats and timothy events. Frank Jacob and Son of Foxwarren repeat for flax while Daniel Porcher of Winnipeg wins the Canada Seed Trade Association challenge trophy. Manitoba entrants claim several placings across barley, wheat, and other forage seed classes with multiple champions and reserve titles.
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Manitoba
Toronto
Frank Jacob
Foxwarren
Charles J. McCullough
Carman
Clayton Tolton
Oak Lake
Harvey Tolton
Brandon
Oats - Manitou
Tolton
Daniel Porcher
Winnipeg
Porcher
William Sharpe
Manitou
Janzen Farms Ld
Arnaud
Ross Ritchie
Tau Hin
Clarke Frantz
Starbuck
Rosette
Roland Hainsworth
Waskada
St. Jean Baptiste
Gills
Frank Jacob and Son
Sundance
W.K. Wolstenholme
Itivers
Jack Borotsik
Som
Lawrence Bell
Kaji City
Davenaud
Sperling, Ltd
Ceed
George Dauphin
David Teulon
R.D. McRae
Selevik
Thanh Sweet Com
Strechan
Frank Jacob & Son
Wallace Laidlaw
Co-operative Wheat Producers Ltd
Royal Field Crops
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roy Graham
Russell Fire Department
Foundation
Game and Fish Annual Meeting
Speech Arts Festival
Nelson Ellis
N.W.M
Carolyn Hovey
John Ronald
N.W. MP
Krista Postay
Nwm.f
Bineearth
St. Lazare
Chamber
Farmer
Gerry Short
Rivers
Anthony Gills
Cypress River
H. Ransome
Crystal City
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