Revised Assessments Show Big Increase in District
Saturday announcement highlights substantial jumps in town and rural municipalities under a new plan. Russell Town leads with a $474,000 rise to $1,202,000, while RM of Russell up $208,000 to $1,401,000 and RM of Shellmouth up $281,000 to $1,491,000. Silver Creek and Boulton show smaller gains as districts prepare for provincial education grant changes.
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Russell
Silver Creek
Shellmouth
Boulton
Civil Defence Meeting Open to All in Russell Chamber
Civil Defence Director to attend the C of Gabe meeting at the Elks hall basement on Friday evening the 28th open invitation extended to all interested. Discussion focuses on civil defence and its community impact. Mr R T Robinson district director from Neepawa will be present with another provincial official expected. Meeting starts at 7:30 PM.
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Russell Chamber of Commerce
Elks’ Hall
R. T. Robinson
Neepawa
Cost of Fall Tillage on Stubble Decisions
Farmers weigh fall tillage options for stubble against spring seedbed needs. Costs per acre include depreciation, interest, repairs, fuel, oil, grease, and labor. Manitoba station data show 1955 averages: plowing 1.44, one-way 1.20, cultivating 1.06, disking 0.67. Heavier soils favor plowing for a better seed bed and less spring work.
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Manitoba
Canada Population Density Compared to United States
Canada has less than four persons per square mile of territory, versus more than fifty persons per square mile in the United States, highlighting a stark contrast in population distribution between the two nations.
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Canada
United States
Convention Headliner N E Tanner To Speak At Manitoba Chamber Meet
N E Tanner guest of honor at the opening day dinner of the 26th Manitoba Chambers of Commerce convention in Winnipeg on November 1. A former Alberta legislator and Speaker, he later led Merrill Petroleums and headed Trans-Canada Pipelines. Tanner, a Mormon and LDS Calary Stake president, is also a Boy Scout Silver Wolf recipient. His subject What fatural Gals Means to Manitoba will draw delegates from 107 chambers.
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N. E. Tanner
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Winnipeg
Marlborough Hotel
Tanner
Merrill Petroleums Limited
Trans- Canada Pipelines Limited
Alberta
Prairies
Ontario
Quebec
Tannner
Calary
Church of Jesus Ennist of Latter Day Saints
Boy Scout, Association
Silver Wolf
Manitoba
Chambers of Commerce
Government Policy In 1 Forage Crop Aid
Agriculture announced a soil conservation policy last summer aiding farmers who sow forage on land unsuitable for grain due to erosion drainage salinity or topography. Eligible Class IV land can be seeded at 1.70 per acre for 10 to 30 acres with semi permanent forage cover under Agricultural Representative review. Contact Keith McComb at Russell by October 15 to apply.
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Keith McComb
Russell
Manitoba's 1997 equalized assessment nears one billion
The Equalization and Appeal Board of Manitoba announced a near billion dollar equalized assessment of 986,851,800, a 437 percent rise since 1955-56. Board chair Elswood Bole said the figure shows provincial growth and proper cross municipality value relationships, with Winnipeg alone accounting for over half of the total.
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Manitoba
Equalization and Appeal Board For Manitoba
Elswood Bole
Bole
Lynn Lake SD
Snow Lake Lgd
Municipal and Public Utility Board
New Doctor Appointed Local Health Officer
Dr. H. N. Lange was named health officer for the Town of Russell at the recent Town Council meeting. He succeeds Dr. J. H. More who moved from Berea to Gladstone. Other business included approving town accounts of 2464.96 and waterworks accounts of 14356.31. Two Old Age Assistance Act applications were approved. Mayor A. Burgess and Councillors J. Cross A. Mather and G. W. Bicknell attended.
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H. N. Lange
Russell
J. H. More
Berea
Gladstone
4. A. Burgess
J. Cross, A. Mather
G. W. Bicknell
Equalized Assessment Process by Municipalities Described
A municipal official explains how provincial yardstick assessments were used to align local values with market sales. The method involved testing rural and urban properties, land plots, soil types, and village ownership to ensure consistency with the provincial figures and market values. The report notes cooperation from local officials and assessors. By year start, 5.6 million Canadians were covered by voluntary hospital insurance, up 2.14 million in five years.
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Bole
Fall Meetings Start September 25 For Home & School
The Home and School Association held an executive meeting with eight members present led by President W. J. Patterson. Mrs. R. G. Smellie proposed topics for the coming year and aims to prepare a complete program by the October 1 meeting. The first regular meeting on September 26 invites parents to meet the teachers.
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Home & School Association
W. J. Patterson
R. G. Smellie
Bishop Andrei Moldovanu Visits Lennard District Parish
The Right Reverend Bishop Andrei Moldovanu, Canonical Bishop of North and South America, visited the Romanian Orthodox parishes in Western Canada on Sunday September 16. Born in the United States, he arrived as a missionary in 1923 and rose to archpriest in 1946 before his 1950 election as bishop. A service and banquet followed, with attendees traveling up to 200 miles. Gratitude was extended to Mr and Mrs Nic Onufrechuk for opening their home to fellowship participants.
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Lennard
Shell Valley
Andei Moldovanu
North
South America
Detroit
Michigan
USA
Canada
Andrei
America
T ‘O
United States
House of Bishops Holy Synod
Sibiu
Romania
Nicholae Balan
Andrei Magier
Avard
Nicholae Calan
Cluj
Antin Nica
Bucharast
Botasneanul
Nomination Day Affects Town and School Affairs
The second Tuesday in October is nomination day for civic offices and electors should consider who will manage town and school affairs. It is expected work will start soon laying conduit for underground telephone cables. The Telephone System seeks labor. men seeking work can contact Bill McNaughton.
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Bill McNaughton
Bird Sanctuary Plan Explored Near Town
Ducks flourish west of town as residents and farmers in section 4 weigh a joint effort with the Game and Fish Association to create a bird sanctuary in the district with town cooperation.
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Game & Fish Association
Season opener hints at duck season and charity drive
A Friday noon opening is expected to yield easy bag limits as farmers report being in fields by the thousands. An ad footnote urges generous donations to Hospital Aid tag for Saturday, praising Sacerd Heart hospital and the ladies group supplying hospital necessities. A light snowfall forecast contrasts with quiet hockey activity.
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Sacred Heart Hospital
Tonight's the Night for 2 Car-O Parking Plan
Patrons can park at the North Star garage lots with attendants directing cars to the town parking area and vacant sites for the popular game. The rink is prepared and staff are coordinating arrivals and parking to ease access tonight.
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North Star Garage
Giant potato sparks winter storage hope at Inglis
Mrs. Peter Gaber of Inglis sent a three and a half pound potato to the office boosting winter meal plans. A quirky note follows with Mrs. Andy Wishart sending four carrots braided in.
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Peter Gaber
Inglis
Andy Wishart
Marchwell Home and School Association Meeting Recap
The Marchwell Home and School Association met on Monday September 10. Mr Veal opened with a student count 40 at the public school and 7 at Langenburg high school totaling 57. He stressed home and school cooperation and noted the six teachers for a child the home the school the community the church the radio and magazines. Parents may visit the school anytime and should prepare for upcoming parent teacher interviews. Mrs Lundgren led a discussion on the new health curriculum with emphasis on home and school impact. A committee was formed to supervise school grounds improvements and a projector for school and community was discussed. A lunch followed.
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Marchwell Home & School Association
Veal
Marchwell
Toote
Langenburg High School
Lundgren
Henry Hande
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