Russell calls for higher police profile in Russell council meeting
Mayor Russell urged a stronger RCMP presence amid concerns over evening response and public cooperation. Council praised a recent drug bust, debated station staffing, a move to a new building, and traffic safety needs while planning budget items for the arena and maintenance. A September 19th meeting was set to discuss options.
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Joe Desmarais
Russell
RCMP
CMP
Wayne Laubie
Laurie
Vern Rosnoski
Harold Clement
Counc
Shell River Ave
Banner ‘County Meats
Alexandria Ave
Walter Shwaluk
Shwaluk
Rowat
Dwight Pollock
Lynn Spurway
Memorial Ave
Pelly Ave
Russell Area
Boulton Scouts
Manco Dairy Sold to Saskatchewan Cooperative
Ken Wiebe, Manco president, says the producer owned dairy will be sold to the Saskatchewan Dairy Producers Co operative within five weeks after ratification by about 2,000 farmer owners. Voting and details to follow. some say the deal could shift control away from Manitoba producers. Arch ie Bruce, Manco general manager, notes many jobs will remain, with 180 workers in Manitoba and 55 at Brandon plant. Dairy spokespeople criticize government for lack of financial aid amid ownership transfer. Gord Hammell of the National Farmers Union questions whether profits stay in Manitoba.
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Manco
Ken Wiebe
Saskatchewan Dairy Producers Cooperative
Wie
Archie Bruce
Manitoba
Brandon
Bruce
Gord Hammell
National Farmers Union
Beef and Barley Days 17th annual festival set for Russell
The 17th Annual Beef and Barley Days runs October 4 to 9 in Russell Manitoba with six days of events. Highlights include Welcome to Russell for chamber members, J.R. & Company show, King and Queen Pageant, Legion Bingo, a 32‑rink Cash Bonspiel at Russell Curling Club, arena crafts trade show and CKLQ Money Tunnel, beef supper, pre‑teen dance, and various contests and parades. Tickets are available at local outlets and through the event boxes.
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Russell
Chamber of Commerce
Sth
J.R. & Company
Pratt
Russell Legion
Legion Rooms
Russell Curling Club
Russell Arena
Merchant's
CKLQ
the Elks
Order of the Royal Purple
Major Pratt School
Russell Business Group
Memorial Hall
Russell Diamond Square Dance Club
Edmond
Ollie Perreault
Three Penny Opera
Lions Club
Elks
Royal Purple
Russell Inn
MacIsaac’s Jewellery
Orsak to join Manitoba Child Care Advisory Group
Pat Orsak has been named to the Manitoba Advisory Committee on Child Care, a 13 member panel aiding the provincial government with ongoing advice on child care as part of a 1990s strategy. Family Services Minister Charlotte Oleson announced the move. The committee will facilitate communications among government, the child care community and parents and advise on implementing task force recommendations.
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Pat Orsak
Orsak
Manitoba
Family Services
Charlotte Oleson
Manitoba Task Force On
Oleson
Ultraviolet device removes PCBs from tapwater
A photomineralization cell developed by Nulite in London Ontario removes PCBs dioxins and other organics from drinking water. The device uses a titanium dioxide coated sleeve inside a UV lamp to break down contaminants into harmless byproducts. Small units cost about 500 each with larger cells for industry. trials are underway with a major company and full treatment expected later this year. Funding came from the National Research Council the Ontario Environment Ministry and Nutech Energy Systems Inc. Market launch anticipated late 1990.
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Canadian Science News
Nulite
London Ontario
Mike Robertson
National Research Council
Ontario Ministry of the Environment
Nutech Energy Systems Inc
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NDP Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Jim Maloway
Aatoway
Manitoba Real Estate Association
Maloway
Canada Employment and Immigration Commission
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