New Rules Expand Nomination Signatures This Year
New municipal election rules require a candidate to secure 25 signatures or one percent of the electorate, whichever is lesser, before nomination. The changes affect mayors, councillors, and school trustees across wards, with varied minimums and three year terms, nominations due October 6 and voting October 27.
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Feeves
Russell
J. A. Burgess
Doug McCalg
Murray Wilson
Burgess
McCaig
Wilson
Wil
Douglas Mykolaishyn
Pelly Trail
Oscar Schmitke
Angusville
Norman Major
Rossburn
James McMurphy
Elphinstone
Early Bird Draw Set For Manitoba Sweepstakes
Manitoba Lotteries announces an early bird draw next month with a $10,000 first prize. Lorne A. Leech says ticket stubs must be returned by 12 noon Thursday to enter the early third draw, to be held October 22 in Brandon's Western Manitoba Auditorium, with nine tickets drawn to match nine football teams in the Canadian championship.
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Manitoba Lotteries Commission
Lorne A. Leech
Lotteries
Brandon
Western Manitoba
Eams
Manitoba Elks Aid Deafness Programs Across Manitoba
The Manitoba Elks Centennial Project Committee donates 1500 to the Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Manitoba for a preschool deaf program. The Elks have raised 23000 for deaf detection over two years and report Canada wide spending surpassing 250000 on the program the past three years. Robert K. Coulling notes clinics for deaf detection and speech and hearing services are expanding from Regina to other communities including a model project.
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BPO. Elks of
Manitoba
Centennial Project
Society For Crippled Children and Adults of
Robert K. Coulling
Regina
Elks Purple Cross
Bp.o. Elks
Canada
Mencal
Coulling
The
Elks
Man Hunt Recaptures Regina Jail Escapee
RCMP units from Yorkton Langenburg Russell detachment aided in recapturing an escapee from Regina Jail. After stealing a car at Church Bridge the man fled through Jim Kieper’s field into the valley on foot. A Yorkton tracking dog helped close in, and he was captured about a mile from the car with local cars and four Russell RCMP members assisting.
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Russell
R.C
Serry
Regina
RCMP
Churchbridge
Jim Kieper
Yorkton
Langenburg
Russell Rcmp
No Ward Boundary Changes In Boulton
Council met with all councillors present presiding. Minutes from August 12 adopted. By-Law 432 impounding and 433 grant to Russell and District Personal Care Home Inc. Wheat yield estimated at 15 to 20 bushels per seeded acre. Secretary to hire part time assistant. 60 percent Foundation Levy payment to Public Schools Finance Board approved. Ward boundary changes in abeyance pending Municipal Affairs decision. Fall elections planned.
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Motoshoski
Russell and District Personal Care Home Inc
Prairie Farm Assistance Corporation
Public Schools Finance Board
Department of Municipal
Churchill Seats Still Available on Trans-Air Tour
Announcement for a two day tour departing at 9:00 Sunday morning from Trans-Air Hight Dauphin airport with an overnight stay at Churchill. Passengers are advised that no clothing can be packed with baggage.
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Trans-Air Hight
Dauphin
Churchill
Royal Seed Show entries due by October first
Manitoba producers plan to exhibit at the 1971 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Seed Show. Mail entry forms before October 1, with October 15 for 4H entries. The fair runs November 12 to 20. The provincial agriculture department will assist exhibitors with fees and shipping on approved exhibits. 4H emery farms contacts via the Soils and Crops Branch, Manitoba Department of Agriculture, 718 Norquay Building, Winnipeg.
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Manitoba
Provincial Agriculture Department
J. R. Rogalsky
Emy
Soils and Crops Branch
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Norquay Building
Winnipeg
Billy Graham Film The Restless Ones Arrives at Avalon
Billy Graham film The Restless Ones, touted as the most successful motion picture by Evangelist Graham, will be shown at the Avalon Theatre in Russell on October 5. The feature centers on teenage crises with a Christian message, set against the 1968 Los Angeles Crusade background, and aims to stir both youth and adults with a realistic tale.
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Lee
UHC
Billy Graham
Russell
Avalon Theatre
Billy
Tere
James Collier
World Wide Pictures
Tae of
Ross
Changing the subject without changing your own mind
A concise note on redirecting a conversation while maintaining personal beliefs. It highlights the maneuver of shifting topics to avoid aligning with new viewpoints, keeping stance intact despite dialogue.
Trustees Research On Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Manitoba Association of School Trustees releases paper by Peter Coleman arguing minor pupil teacher ratio changes yield insignificant gains in student achievement. Research shows ratio can rise to 21.5 to 1 with no measurable harm, promising millions in savings, though teachers oppose reallocation and boards face a painful transition.
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Mast
Manitoba Association of School ‘Trustees
Peter Coleman
Manitoba
Department of Youth and Education
Autumn season brings hunting and civic notes to Russell
Autumn brings frosty nights and color while opening hunting seasons including duck season next Monday. Citizens have two weeks to nominate candidates for municipal and school board offices with nominations closing October 6, 1972. Local census data shows Village of Binscarth population 468 in 1971, down 22 from 1966.
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Frank Clement & Sons
General Motors
Harold Jones
Russell Auto
Binscarth
Winnipeg Tribune
Royal Commission On
Commission On the Status of Women
Legion
Royal Purple
Red Cross
Russell Schools
Main Street
Russell Elks
Clift, Clagger
Skidmore
Texas
Morris
Alex Dalziel
Max Bryant
Sancel
Tore
Mavis
Tae Ae
Chante
Rovide
Alfred Ducharme
Genaille
Wes Fenton
Jim Eshelby
Jack Vosper
Shellmouth
Clear Lake
Bilingualism Costs Split Canadian Candy Bar Bills
Discussion notes the high cost of bilingual Canadian policy from the B and B commission, including translation and labeling rules. It argues bilingualism inflates prices, citing possible 15 cent candy bar price tags and reduced bar size, prompting questions about national unity and common sense.
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Canada
B and B Commission
Xomar
Russell Chamber of Commerce Sets September Meeting
The Russell Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday September 29 after the summer recess. A strong turnout is urged as plans begin for the annual fall promotion and Christmas shopping festival requiring full participation of retailers. The meeting starts at 7 30 PM in the Council Chamber Annex.
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Russell Chamber of Commerce
Council Chamber
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UBER
Terest
bin Searth
John Braendle
Tom Plumb
Mike Yankoski
Ron Collins
Jim Rice
Kurt Zimmer
Maldwin Wiseman
Iis
Bill Keay
Nat McKay
Bill Burla
Silver Creek
John Katchin
Paul Luba
Peter Lapka
Boulton
George Motoshoski
Richard Finges
Jim Bean
Man-Hunt
Avalon
Winnipeg Free Press
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