Greyhound Proposes Reduced Russell Winnipeg Service
Greyhound Lines of Canada seeks to end all afternoon Russell to Winnipeg service and switch to a 3 15 am departure. A 7 30 am bus to the Peg will run on Tue Thu Sat. Travel from Winnipeg would be 7 pm or 620 pm on Tue Thu only, with 620 pm continuing to Roblin. Public hearings October 13 at 4 30 pm. written appeals due before October 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Eliasson
Russell
Greyhound Lines of Canada Ltd
Greyhound
Manitoba Transport Board
Winnipeg
G.H
Roblin
Highway 16
Lois Ross
Brandon
Yorkton
Saskatoon
Motor Transport Board
L.G. Olijnek
Weston St
Russell mayoral race heats up with candidate filings
In Russell on the eve of the October 25 election, mayoral candidates Bill Russell and Yoram East are submitting nomination papers, while councillor hopefuls Willis Pushka Mark Desaulniers Ron Blaylock Merril Kilimnik Don Sanderson are vying for ballots. Pushka campaigns door to door promising local jobs and retirement appeal. Blaylock seeks a third term focusing on recycling and a new nuisance-ground building with a $38,000 to $10,000 compactor, plus Main Street bins and expanded hospital services. Candidates未 yet decided include Ron Blaylock Walt Roberts Frank Falkevitch Merril Kilimnik and Don Sanderson acting as liaison. We will interview all as they become available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Eliasson
Russell
Bill Russell
Yoram East
Willis Pushka
Mark Desaulniers
Ron Blaylock
Walt Roberts
Frank Falkevitch
Merril Kilimnik
Don Sanderson
Pratt
Vern Rosnoski
Pushka
Russell Hospital
Ron
Community speaks out on Quebec referendum
Community survey in Russell asks locals if Quebec should stay in Canada. Of 154 polled, 64 back unity, 9 percent favor staying, 38 indifferent. Viewpoints include economic impact, equal rights, and cultural differences. Quebec votes October 30 on remaining or leaving Canada.
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Quebec
Jean Eliasson
Reform
Preston Manning
Jean Chretien
Manning
Chretien
Canada
Jaques Parizeau
Yoram East
Russell
Yoram
Cox’s
IGA Mall
Saan
Cultural Mosaic Event Headlines Busy Weekend at Legion Club
Saturday features the Cultural Mosaic at the Legion Club Rooms with a two hour program on native traditions followed by a mini pow wow. Kids enjoy a tractor pull, a 2:00 pm Windy Acres Cinema matinee, and more while adults explore golf, bonspiel, and a classic car contest.
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Legion Club
Bone Rattlers
Main Street
Windy Acres Cinema
B&b
Rick McCorrister
Royal Bank
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Lois
Gordon Ross
Ross
Russell and District Chamber
Pasha
Ued
Council
Newfoundland
Parkland A.c.mp
Swan River
Ickoff
Dbu
Cunch
Crosstown Motors
Granavie
Grandview Legion
Lateme Sports Bar
Cowan
Kolisnyk’s
BBU
Swan Valley Co-op
Parkland Area
RCMP
Canadian Cancer Society
Proceea
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