Russell town dreams of 1940s themed living museum
Daniel van Heyst of Edmonton Alberta proposes a Main Street living museum for Russell Manitoba themed around 1942 wartime life. He suggests restoring historic buildings, period signage, D Day parade kickoff, war era entertainment and shops, with volunteers and seniors guiding visitors.
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John Murrell
Richard Epp
Elk’s Or Legion Hall
Library grant unaffected by funding cuts
A letter notes Russell and Silver Creek RM per capita funding support for the Russell and Binscarth libraries. The report details $17 881 10 as a baseline. no increase would trigger cuts to book purchases to cover higher electricity and operating costs. A photo shows a bookcase with a Fiction sign in the background.
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Aura Sories
Young people with a purpose in life feature
A Carlyle Observer piece highlights youths with goals, focusing on Shawn Cuddington a 16 year old landscaper with 50 regular clients within 40 miles. He runs Cuddington Landscaping with family help and plans a micro industry model for prairie towns. A Bow Island Commentator piece shares teens starting small businesses with loans and plans.
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Carlyle Observer
Shawn Cuddington
Shawn
Manor
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Josey
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Bow Island
Medicine
Lane Bascom
Irvine
Staci Hopfaus
Medicine Hat
Cactus Designs
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