Equalized Assessment Passes Billion Dollar Mark
Manitoba towns cities and rural municipalities see the 1989 60 equalized assessment rise to 1 078 437 700 from 944 840 800 in 1957 88 as education minister Stewart McLean commits provincial grants ensuring no district loses funding and noting increased assessment may raise fire ensu levy revenue while the province covers the gap. The equalization board led by Elswood Bole estimates assessments to be proportionate to actual value with revisions possible post appeals. Russell Town and Rural Municipality show gains in this province wide shift.
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Stewart McLean
McLean
M Lean
Jess
Manitoba
Elswood Bole
Russell
Informative Speaker On Middle East Coming
The Russell Horticultural Society invites all district residents to a September 26 meeting in the Russell Memorial hall at 8 PM. Dr. A C Ferguson of the University of Manitoba will present an illustrated talk on Agricultural Programs in the Middle East after spending two years at the American University of Beirut. Lunch will follow a silver collection will be taken.
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Russell
Lebanon
Horticultural Society
Tough Grain Won’t Sell Warns Department Officials
Department of Agriculture and grain companies warn that tough damp grain will not be accepted for delivery this fall. Many samples are rejected by elevator agents, storage facilities are limited, and farmers must store the grain themselves. Delay after rain risks heating and price loss. moisture tests should confirm dryness before continuing harvest.
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Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Council Makes Clerk's Appointment Official
W. Brad was appointed secretary treasurer of the Town of Russell at a regular council session. Salary set at 3200 per year with increments to 9600. signing authority granted. Council considered Lot 21 purchase, building permits issued for Magnowski and Todoruk. dust complaint noted and to be advised to plant owners. Accounts totaling 1685.31 approved. Mayor Burgess presided with all councillors present.
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W. Brad
Russell
Brad
Carl Mantie
Nick Magnowski
Stev Koouk
Mike ‘Todoruk
Mayor Burgess
Pilgrim Statue To Visit Russell This Weekend
The Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima will visit St Joseph's Church in Russell from Friday September 19 to Sunday September 21. The event promotes peace and prayer with Rosary prayers led during each church visit. The Toronto based Scarboro Foreign Mission Society will accompany the statue on a decade long, international mission.
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Russell
St. Joseph's Church
Bernadette
Hollywood
Lourdes
France
Virgin Mary
Fatima
Portugal
Scarboro Foreign Mission Society
Toronto
Canada
Civil Defence Roles in Peace and War Explain Safety Net
A Manitoba Civil Defence coordinator explains the dual role of the volunteer organization in wartime and peacetime. The article outlines how police, fire services, wardens, health workers, rescue teams, information services, utilities, welfare workers, and transport personnel collaborate to protect communities during disasters, whether natural or man-made.
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Civil Defence
A. Currie
Manitoba
Canada
Local Buyer Attending Big Feeder Cattle Sales
Mr Margetts travels from Wednesday to attend two major feeder cattle auctions in Ste. Rose and Ashern. About 1000 cattle are graded into uniform car lot size groups at Ste. Rose, with Ashern marking a new venture. Margetts hopes to return with a good number.
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Wen Margetts
Norning
St. Rose Esterday
Ashern
Mr. Margetts
Ste. Rose
Brandon College Creates Student Loan Fund for 1958 59
The Alumni Association of Brandon College announces a new Student Loan Fund honoring Dr. J C R Evans. About $10 000 is available for interest free loans to Brandon College students across all departments based on financial need. Applications should be sent to D R MacKay Bursar Brandon College.
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Alumni Association
Brandon College
J. C. R. Evans
D. R MacKay
Bursar
New Communion Vessels Dedicated At Christ Church
The Christ Church W.A. Evening Branch presented a crystal and silver communion set for Holy Communion. The pieces include wine and water cruets, a wine flagon, and a sterling silver bread box with engraving. Dedication occurred before the Sunday service on September 7, and the set was used for the first time.
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Christ Church
W.A
Police Urge Canadians to Register Firearm Owners
Police appeal to firearms owners in Canada to register or re register weapons under the Criminal Code. Owners with unregistered pistols or revolvers should apply via local police to the RCMP in Ottawa for a registration certificate. Lost old certificates require a letter with details. transfers to another owner must be noted. registrations before 1952 are void and unregistered weapons are a criminal offence.
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Ais
Canada
RCM
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Ottawa
Central Firearms Bureau
Proper Care For Winter Storage Of Vegetables
The article outlines how to store vegetables to preserve quality through winter. It covers temperature, moisture, air circulation, sanitation, and room construction, with specifics for pumpkins, squash, onions, carrots, parsnips, turnips, and beets, including ideal temps and packaging methods.
Field Commissioner For Scouts Visits Here
Field Commissioner John C. Tyler of the Boy Scout Association visited Russell to oversee a reorganization of Rus sell's Troop by the Scout Committee. He noted age changes allowing eleven year old Cubs with a second star to enter Scouts and urged steps to keep Cubs advancing.
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Russell
Scout Committee
John C. Tyler
Boy Scout Association
Tyler
T. W. Dunsmore
R. Beswatherick
L. R Labossiere
Whooping Crane Migration Urges Safe Passage
The Audubon Society of Canada warns that whooping cranes face a severe test as they migrate from Wood Buffalo Park to Aransas Refuge Texas. With three new chicks this summer, the wild population may total about twenty nine, and officials urge eastern Alberta Saskatchewan and western Manitoba residents to help protect the birds along the 2,500 mile flyway amid illegal shooting and habitat risks.
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Wood Buffalo Park
Gulf of Mexico
Audubon Society of Canada
Aransas Refuge
Texas
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Russell Hockey Club plans season meeting in council chambers
Russell residents are invited to gather Tuesday September 30 at 8 p.m. in the Council Chambers to organize for the coming hockey season. Civil Defence Day on September 19 urges reflection on the self-help body's peace time role and readiness for potential emergencies.
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Russell Hockey Club
Buick Unveils 1959 Model in Concept Styling Display
Local Buick display at Frank Clement & Sons showroom introduces a new styling concept for the 1959 model year. Dealers announce the car as a bold step in automotive design and expect strong public interest as the unveiling occurs this week.
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General Motors
Frank Clement & Sons
Parents Invited to Russell School Open Night
Parents and all residents are urged to attend a Russell school open night next Tuesday to meet teachers, inspect classrooms and facilities, and learn about the current curriculum. The event is organized by the Home and School Association as the term's first meeting with broad invitations.
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Russell
Home and School Association
Prize Potato Shocks Town Gardenists This Fall
The Banner reports a single potato from Mrs. A. Liske’s garden in town weighing three pounds as this season’s prize specimen. No attachments or extras were noted, making it a standalone harvest marvel for local readers.
Master Angler Alex Chesky receives bronze badge and certificate
Alex Chesky now proves his Master Angler status with a bronze lapel badge and certificate for his 17 lb 5 oz northern pike catch from Elow Lake northeast of Cranberry Portage last July. The badge bears a large arched fish and the inscription Master Angler Manitoba Canada.
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Alex Chesky
Maser Angler
Manitoba
Canada
Alex
Elow Lake
Cranberry Portage
Weather Cancels Russell Park Band Concert
Poor conditions forced the Russell Parks Board to cancel the Monday evening band concert and corn feed planned for the event as the weather worsened with excessive wet and cold.
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Russell Parks Board
Don’t Burn That Straw Warns Manitoba Expert
Bob Wallace of the Manitoba Agriculture soils and crops branch warns that burning straw wastes trash cover and exposes soil to wind and water erosion. It also strips soil of organic matter, making it harder to work. Crop straw provides plant nutrients. 30 bushel wheat straw holds about 15 pounds nitrogen and 4 pounds phosphate, worth roughly $250 per acre at current fertilizer prices.
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Bob Wallace
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
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Winnipeg
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