This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 19, 1978
Page
2
The September Pitch Piper letter from Mrs L Kopetsky highlights Connie Miller's progress with hearing aids and speech, then shifts to a Beef and Barley Cabaret 1978 critique from Mrs Ron Davidson of Calgary. Allegations include seating, liquor shortages, refunds, and dissatisfaction with Russell Manitoba event organization.
A speech at the Regis Hotel Outside Inn by a truck driver prompts debate over leadership choices. A guest letter from Mr. and Mrs. G. Lenton of Winnipeg thanks a tourist park for hospitality during a Jasper trip and expresses intent to return along the Yellowhead route.
A collage of brief items records new stores for Stitt and Newton at Silverton, farmers delivering grain, influenza precautions, CPR station completion, a 1938 bridal shower, new stores in Russell, a death of an original settler, Golden Anniversary observances, changes in local ownership of Harry's Foods, Calgary work for locals, and student bursaries at Pelly Trail School Division.
Prime Minister Trudeau faces criticism for indecision and aggression as Ottawa and provinces clash over Loto Canada. Leaders warn federal pullout risks killing lucrative “golden eggs” while a bold banner proclaims Canada’s dollar not the only one taking a tumble.
Last Thursday participants in the unauthorized work stoppage voted in favor of the company proposal from June and notified CN of availability for last Friday's micro service in Thunder. Efforts continue to determine costs CN incurred from the stoppage, which ran from September 14 to October 5, 1978.
Residents have been busy despite a flu outbreak over two weeks. They play bingo twice weekly watch films and craft, enjoy sun on good days, and a birthday party for six residents is set for October 26 at 2 30 with family invites. Children in Russell are warned about a spooky Halloween surprise planned by the home.
Manitoba farmers with possible crop loss should contact their crop insurance agent within five days after harvest for field adjustment before winter. The five day guideline aids timely appraisals. November 30 is the final claim adjustment deadline. Waterfowl damage claims require 48 hours notice and inspector presence before harvest to avoid delays or rejection.
Delegates at the Manitoba Federation of Labor convention approved unconditional support for the New Democratic Party. The talk warned that more crippling strikes could doom any party to defeat. A McGill University professor cited a study showing Grade One teachers significantly shape lifelong pupil success. That seems premature.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.