Merger Creates Vanguard Credit Union Ltd in Manitoba
Kathleen Martens reports that the Rossburn and Foxwarren credit unions merged on Oct 1 to form Vanguard Credit Union Ltd under the Manitoba Credit Union Stabilization Fund. The move aims to stabilize deficits, expand services across seven locations, and maintain hours and staff while adopting a shared leadership and GEAC computer system.
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Fire Chief questions Russell Binscarth Fire Board over safety
Fire Chief Hank Smith says the Russell Binscarth Fire District board lacks transparency and accountability. He cites closed meetings and unanswered questions about fire protection, training visits, and budget amendments, raising safety concerns for Russell firefighters and prompting calls for stronger council oversight.
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Councillors oppose a Russell school renovation plan
Three municipal councils voice opposition to relocating division offices into Central School. They urge deferral due to tax implications amid economic downturn, citing rough cost estimates of 300000 for full renovation versus 55000 for an extension. The villages of Rossburn and Shoal Lake RM and the RM of Shoal Lake coordinate with the Trail School Division board amid unread messages.
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Councils Call Meeting On Central School Renovation Costs
The Village and Rural Municipality of Rossburn invite councillors from nine municipalities to a private meeting tonight to discuss costs of renovating Central School. The Oct 14 gathering is for councils with land in the Kelly Trail School Division. trustees and the public are not invited.
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World Hunger fundraiser aims to aid FAO goals
Kathleen Martens reports Russell Women’s Institute members raise funds for World Food Day activities. Sixteen members contribute a dollar each, with a donation jar at a local hotel and vegetables and baking sold at a flea market last month. The group supports the UN FAO founded in 1945 and World Food Day observed October 16 to spotlight global hunger and food security.
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Population shifts and new senior transportation in Churchbridge
As of Sept 20 the population totals show declines in several towns from 1986 levels, with Rossburn Elementary down to 0 and Collegiate to 104, Elphinstone up to 50, and Binscarth rising to 4. Churchbridge Lions Club and Potash County Home Care now provide transportation for area seniors with three volunteer drivers for Monday and Tuesday bookings.
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Russell tourism booth serves fewer days in shortened season
Tourism chair Marianne Langford reports the Russell booth logged 988 vehicles, 1,646 in 1986, with only eight days open versus 106 last year. Grants funded three students previously, but provincial cuts allowed one for eight weeks while federal money funded another for eight weeks. Booth operated June 29 to August 29 missing long weekends, yet daily cars rose to 17 from 15.5. School trustees reelected by acclamation. Returning officer Ed Bartram notes no candidates for Oct 28 election.
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