Main Street revamp draws debate and visible progress
Residents discuss bumpouts on Main Street as the committee tests parking changes and adds outdoor seating areas. The plan includes new lighting for 80 trees and arches, with construction affecting crosswalks but promising long term improvements.
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Apple Betty's
Wes Anderson
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Club Cafe
Main’s
Letter to the Editor: Give Main Street a Chance
A Russell Banner reader argues locals should support the Main Street Revitalization project. She notes volunteers have held meetings with public invitation and adjustments based on resident input. She compares criticism to voting and urges patience until the plan is finished.
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Kelsey Davidson
Bethune Town Admired for Impeccable Maintenance
A Saskatchewan councillor from Bethune praises Russell as the prettiest town seen in years. He notes almost every residence is meticulously kept and urges other small towns to follow Russell’s example. He also thanks locals for the inspiring visit.
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Arctic seabed deal ends Russia Norway dispute in Murmansk
The September agreement between Sergei Lavrov and Jonas Gahr Støre settled the Arctic seabed dispute between Russia and Norway, paving the way for potential Barents Sea drilling despite environmental and geopolitical risks. The deal awaits parliamentary ratification and could trigger oil exploration amid harsh seas and melting ice.
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Dmitri Medvedev
Oslo
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Soviet Union
Eduard Shevardnadze
James Baker
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