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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 03, 1968
Page
1
Heavy frosts and rain again slow harvest work while Ghegwin Construction Ltd advances Russell Street and Shell River Ave excavation for a pool. Local political chatter includes a potential Birtle Russell byelection and nominating plans, with Walkathon volunteers sought for Saturday.
Nomination deadlines sparked contests for town and surrounding municipalities. Jack Shipp and Nick Magnowski compete for one council seat. Ward 6 sees Bathust’s replacement dispute in the Pelly Trail School Division. Acclamations fill several wards across RM Russell Shellmouth and Silver Creek districts.
Burke Garnett chaired the town meeting with Wally Brad as secretary. Mayor Burgess welcomed citizens and gave Rev C Connor priority, as residents voted on a better place to live amid several complaints.
A. Searle Leach of Winnipeg Manitoba has been elected president of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce at the organization’s 39th annual meeting in Calgary Alberta from September 29 to October 1, 1968. He previously served as first national vice president and heads the Federal Grain Company Limited board. The report highlights the Banner County Development Group projects, including adult education courses, and notes the group spans Inglis to Foxwarren. Mayor Burgess outlines a 1968 town budget above $200,000 on an assessment of $1,994,000 with 475 water connections and 25 building permits valued at $928,000. The annex will raise population to about 1,600 early next year. Council discusses road resurfacing, sidewalks, fence control, and Memorial Avenue trees. The cemetery and town parks are kept in good order. A closed-in garbage truck purchase is approved.
Regular session last Thursday night gave first reading to the scheme for the proposed hospital project in Russell area. Estimated cost 1 800 000 with annual payments 24 875 plus assessment, total annual 8 500. Area includes Boulton Shellmouth Bruce areas and several municipalities. Council to seek 750 grant from Highways for gravelling eligible streets under 50 50 program. Accounts paid 4 581 56. Mayor Burgess presided. all councillors present.
Russell Curling Club proposes a revised weekly schedule with mixed Monday night play, two games on Tuesday and Thursday for men, Wednesday for ladies, and Friday for men wishing a single game. The plan uses 16 rinks per group and targets higher revenue through predictable play nights.
Postmaster General Kierans announced Saturday mail service would end at post offices across Canada, starting February 1, drawing strong opposition at a Chamber of Commerce meeting. Rural communities fear five day weeks will hurt towns observing Monday holidays and curb mail access.
Citizens will march Saturday from Major Pratt Collegiate at 9 00 am sponsored by the Russell Schools and Russell Curling Club to raise funds for a swimming pool and curling club artificial ice. The route features refreshment stands first aid stations and check points to deter across field walkers with cars and buses available to end at 20 miles.
Richard Henry Gardyne Sonnycastle died suddenly Sunday of an apparent heart attack after landing his private plane at Waterhen Fuhsiotes. He was buried at St Ponts Ane Church Fort Gerry. Sa intermentim' St. Jon Cathedral cemetery.
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