Russell beef and barley festival kicks off Thanksgiving weekend
Annual festival in Russell features Beef and Barley events starting October 9 with a wine and cheese reception for 50 newcomers at the Russell Inn. Major Pratt's volleyball tournament runs October 11 with girls and boys finals, and Presentation 96 showcases craft tables, canola and Bailey entries, clown acts, and a Baron of Beef Dinner by the Lions Club.
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Russell townspeople back RCMP Run for Cancer breakfast support
Russell RCMP officers and residents joined a 330 km non stop relay from Russell to Swan River raising 4000 for cancer research. Calista MacLeod started the leg with fellow officers and townspeople selling tickets boosted community support across Roblin Grandview Ethelbert Cowan to Swan River ending with a banquet at the Westwood Inn.
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Rossburn resident nets 21000 blackjack win milestone
Rossburn resident Josie Genovy claimed a 21000 blackjack prize after a string of small wins. She purchased the ticket at People’s Store in Rossburn and claimed it on September 23, following her son Joe’s February 27 1996 win of 7777 on a Lucky Sevens Scratch N Win ticket. Josie expressed disbelief and planned no immediate use for the windfall.
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