Russell volunteers defend firefighting title at district drill
Seventy nine Russell firefighters compete in five events to defend their title. Russell teams place strongly in Hose Laying, Search and Rescue, Ladder, Water Soccer, and Old Fashioned Bucket Brigade with multiple top finishes and points. A roast beef supper and dance conclude the weekend, as participants unwind with trophies and pride.
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Isgell
Voratchewan
U.S.A
Russell
Russell Team
Swan River
Rusell
Winnipeg
Bbirtle
Credit Unions Approved as Lending Institutions
Agriculture Minister Jim Downey announced that a third group of credit unions has been designated as approved lending institutions under the Agricultural Credit Corporation Act. The group includes La Caisse Populaire de St. Jean Baptiste La Caisse Populaire de St. Pierre Virden Credit Union Limited Rossburn Credit Union Limited Sanford Credit Union Ltd Cypress River Credit Union Ltd.
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Agricultural Credit Corporation Act
Agriculture
Jim Downey
la Caisse Populaire de St
Russell 4H Light Horse and Pony Club Achievement Day Winners
The Russell 4H Light Horse and Pony Club held Achievement Day at the Russell Fair Grounds on Saturday September 8. Competitors showcased horsemanship with prize winners listed as Aberly Zimmer 2nd Carol Derkatch Linda Witty 4th Karen Zimmer. Kimberly Zimmer earned the Junior Showmanship trophy donated by Berg's Hatchery and Kon Witty.
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Linda Witty
Richard Witty
Cindi Berg
Rhonda Davidson
Sar 'S
Russell Golgen Wallopers 4H
Light Horse and Pony ‘Club
Russell Fair Grounds
Aberly Zimmer
Carol Derkatch
Karen Zimmer
Kimberly Zimmer
Berg's Hatchery
Junior Reining
Louise Derkateh
Carol
Championship Results from 4-H Event and Western Shows
The article lists winners across multiple events including Boot Race Musical Tires Tandem Bareback Junior and Senior Western Pleasure Junior Bareback Equitation Senior Bareback Equitation and Stock Saddle Seat. Winners include Carla Davidson Karen Zimmer Delvin Klimack Linda Witty and others with trophies donated by local sponsors.
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Tom Magnowski
Hank “Th
Terry Stonehouse
Walter Schweluk
Golden Gallopers
Colynda Wyatt
Delvin Klimack
Kelly Zimmer
Carla Davidson
Rhonda Davidson
Karren Zimmer
Cindi Berg
Dean Berg
Chris Berg
Rich Karen
Ken Munro
Richard Witty
Duane Klimack
M& M Solo
Beef and Barley Bits Festival Invitation Tone
A community festival highlights square dancing with Joe Johannson from Winnipeg calling and vegetables and houseplants for sale. The event features a colorful evening, pit beef supper, and a beaming homecoming mood as students plan a volleyball beta day and a queen crowning with support from parents and friends.
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Apani Ose
Lila Bily
Joe Johannson
Winnipeg
Elden Montgomery
Welcome to Russell Newcomers Wine and Cheese Party
Invitations will go out to newcomers to Russell within the past year to attend the annual Welcome to Russell reception hosted by the Town Council and Chamber of Commerce. The event is set for Monday October 1 with wine and cheese. Chamber members and spouses may buy tickets. readers should contact Burke Garnett to ensure no newcomer is missed.
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Russell
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Burke Garnett
Rams Take School Board Considers Leave Of Absence
The Russell Rams sought a leave of absence from the South West Hockey League for the 1979 80 season while the Pelly Trail School Board held its first fall meeting. Board notes cite staffing, enrollment, and administrative updates including a lawyer hire and band council communications.
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Rams
Kimences
Russell Rams
South West Hockey League
SWHL
Jamie Langford
Bill Thompson
Mereil Kiliwnik
Murray Hovey
Roy Cusitar
Pelly Trail
Sheesha
Derkach
M.as.t
Band Council
Collins
Rossburn
Antonin
Joyce
Band
Antoniw
Pelly ‘Trail
Cote
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Russell Volunteer Fire Fighters
Alvin Ring
Cini Berg
Guy McMurray
Hank
Virden Seelman
Fter Schwaluk
Smith
Wall Terry Stonehouse
Jim Christianson
Louis Don Declereq
Kon Witty
RM. McMurray Ltd
Delvin Kiimack
Con’t
Joan Rowat
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