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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 27, 1985
Page
1
Police note two break-ins in the past weeks. On November 15 Foxwarren Arena was entered with petty cash and confectionery items stolen. November 22 Rick's Diner in Russell was broken into with cash stolen. Police investigating. Winter driving causes several minor accidents. residents urged to drive cautiously.
Harper Construction estimates completion in about three weeks after extra upgrading extended the start to early September. Project costs total about 1 198 000 with 578 000 in grants and 821 000 by the Town. Officials say extras were reviewed against the contract budget and the project remains within budget despite added work. Water hardness rose from 180 to 600 parts per million but is not considered a health risk and should normalize after work ends.
Russell residents face another summer without a community swimming pool after the Pool Committee learned they would not receive the 5,000 provincial grant they had applied for. The committee has raised 70 and hopes to raise about 2,000 more. even with 9,000 total, officials say the project needs far more funding.
The Russell Agricultural Society plans to continue the horse meet despite an 8285 loss at the 1985 Russell Fair. President Robert Muir says it can be turned around, blaming past deficits on extreme weather and cancellations. Rosnoski cites ongoing costs and poor local betting, while Witty supports continuing as part of the fair, with improved promotion and weather as key. The 1985 fair is set for June 7 and 8, with scheduling tied to the Manitoba Horse Racing Commission.
The Department of Education will fund three adult evening courses in the Pelly Trail School Division through its evening school grant program administered by Apartments Continuing Education Branch. Rossburn will offer introductory computer classes. Rensbury-Sverreek Recreation District applied for beginner and advanced courses and an awareness class.
A new rural licensing upgrade in Manitoba improves driver testing and licensing by enabling rural Driver and Vehicle Licensing Division staff to contact provincial motor vehicle offices. Files can be transmitted from one office, accelerating service. The report also mentions school shed construction, a multipurpose room plan at Oakburn, and negotiations on November 18 with the Manitoba Teachers Society.
Manitoba’s Life Flight air ambulance tours 14 Manitoba locations from November 25 to 28 allowing viewings of the Cessna Citation IL jet. The craft carries two crew and flight nurses, links with hospitals, and begins regular flights in December. it will be at Russell Airport November 28 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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