Collins Reappointed To Manitoba Municipal Board Chair
Former Russell resident Bob Smellie retires after a long tenure as Manitoba Municipal Board chair since 1995. Gerry Ducharme to replace him on a part time basis, with four new members joining amid reapportionment of 23 existing members. Wayne Collins among reappointed members through 1999.
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Terrie Welwood
Russell
Bob Smellie
Manitoba Municipal Board
Smellie
Wins
Sea
People of
Manitoba
Len Derkach
Gerry Ducharme
Ducharme
Winnipeg
Ducharme (Insurance) Agencies Ltd
RM of
Wayne Collins
The Big Bike Event Comes to Russell in September Ride
The Big Bike Ride in Russell on September 24 features a 30 seater bike with 29 locals. Riders aim for 360 in pledges to reach 2000 for heart and stroke education and research. Registration at 11 30 a.m. Ambulance garage, ride starts noon, public donations in Russell hospital lot, hot dogs and drinks after. Open to anyone 14 plus. contact Jan Lee or Dale Stewart to participate or sponsor.
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Russell
Canada
Russell Hospital
Jan Lee
Public Health
Dale Stewart
Local shopping trends show mixed spending shifts in province
A Winnipeg market study reports higher sales in furniture and appliances while computers and TVs lag. Fouillard's in St. Lazare doubles its service area to 150 miles, spurring 100 percent growth. Local dealers cite strong service, word of mouth, and a shift to home entertainment as rural buyers invest closer to home.
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Winnipeg
Russell
Fouillard’s
St. Lazare
Martin Fouillard
Richard Onofrechuk
Home Hardware
Christie
Confessions and arrests tied to Gambler Band dispute and town thefts
RCMP bulletin details a July series of police actions in Gambler First Nations Band offices and surrounding towns. Incidents include a political dispute intervention, knife possession at a licensed premises, minor alcohol consumption, reckless driving, and multiple thefts. Three Russell youths confessed to several break ins and thefts, aiding police investigations. Further reports note a hunting shack break in near Inglis and a damaged Sky Cable tower east of Inglis.
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Gambler First Nations Band
Indian Affairs Branch
580
Binscarth
Brandon
Russell
Galatiuk
Parkland
South Side Service
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Roae
Aix
Norma
Lowe
WeatherTec Services Inc
Collins
By Terrie Welwood
T.V
Bob Christie
Ems
Frank Clement
Clements
Greenfields
Eap Clements
Bourgault
Hesston
Mervin Magnowski
Harvey Aberhardt
RCMP
Rocanville
Russell Peace Park
South Side
Uly
Galatiuk Esso
Dauphin
Inglis
Sky Cable
Southside Bobcat Services
New Holland
H.P. Bobcat
Rossburn
Dwayne
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