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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 18, 1990
Page
1
The community asks for support to erase a 90000 debt and suggests ideas from a Friday Free Market in the new hall. Starting Sept 21, 2 to 5 pm, coffee cake and bingo will be offered as part of ongoing fundraising efforts.
Incumbent Len Derkach captured 4 373 votes to 2 213 for Bill Nicholson and 1 773 for Neil Stewart in Roblin Russell as the Education Minister. He praised the majority result while noting Liberal decline and discussed regional development, decentralization, and future legislative plans. Nicholson blamed campaign timing and lack of offices for the NDP showing.
Council passes resolution to purchase a model 12 RU Haul-All Refuse Packer on a 1988 Chev chassis from Fer-Mere Equipment Ltd. for 31000 plus tax. The truck will replace the current unit and be equipped with left and right side controls. The old truck may be sold after possession expected last week.
Reeve Wayne Collins and councillors review a Town of Russell offer to buy about 42 acres from the McNeill Estate for 7000 dollars. The proposal splits land and pit costs among RM Russell, RM Silver Creek, and the town, with maintenance and container costs to be shared. A joint meeting will finalize the cost breakdowns while council seeks broader participation.
The article describes Canadians rushing to prepay travel to dodge the seven percent GST, with Revenue Canada delaying tax on tickets beginning in 1990 while applying from 1991. It also notes support for a rural education tax credit, duck season adjustments in Manitoba, and a British Columbia Senate elections bill amid political reform talk.
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