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Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Oct 14, 1997

Page

14

Beeff and Barley Festival Reflections From Russell Horticultural Society

Yesteryear notes recall the Russell Horticultural Society's Beef and Barley Festival involvement in the 1970s. Members made dried flower arrangements, loaded pumpkins for weighing, and sold pies and beverages. Rising table rental costs ended the effort, with the Chamber of Commerce favoring larger groups.

Russell Horticultural Society Dr. Wolfe Jerry Gilmour Verne Klimack Russell Chamber of Commerce

Manitoba oil patch sees banner year with 65 percent drilling rise

Industry ministers report nine month total of 85 wells drilled in Manitoba versus 57 all of 1996. Production averages 1710 cubic metres daily, up four percent from last year. Crown lease sales yield nearly 5.7 million, a record. A new Can Am Drilling rig in Steinbach signals growth and more jobs while new discoveries at Birdtail and South Pipestone boost prospects. Horizontal wells make up about a quarter of 1997 activity.

Manitoba Big Pierson Manitoba Industry, Trade and Tourism James Downey Energy and Mines David Newman Newman Onal Newman and Downey South Million Can ‘Am Drilling Steinbach Tundra Oil and Gas Winnipeg Downey Birdtail Northrock Resources Limited South Pipestone Canadian Natural Resources Limited Rigel Oil and Gas Limited

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