Walkers Rally for Russell Fund in Terry Fox Run
A 13 member group led by Mary Jackson Wanda Michel Marie and Ted Smith raised 1305.10 for the Russell effort in the Terry Fox Run. Major Pratt school children added 1905.65. In Binscarth 53 walkers contributed 400 to the total.
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Mary Jackson
Wanda Michel
Marie
Ted Smith
Richard Michel
Mabel Magnowski
Russell
Terry Fox
Pratt
Binscarth
McKay murder suspect found dead in cell
Larry Hansen of Erickson district was found dead in his Stony Mountain Penitentiary cell the evening of September 48th. Authorities say his death was by his own actions while in custody. he had been the prime suspect in John McKay’s April 6, 1998 murder near Erickson.
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McKay
Minnedosa
Stony Mountain Penitentiary
Bill Robb
Larry Hansen
Erickson
Robb
Hansen
John McKay
Winnipeg
Brandon
Buckle Up This October Day Aims To Cut Car Crashes
RCMP detachments and Highway Patrols launch Operation Impact on the first Saturday of October to boost seat belt use and reduce deaths. In seven years the drive has highlighted life saving value of restraints with a national 89 percent compliance rate and a focus on the remaining 11 percent.
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RCMP
Provincial grant boosts Handi-Van service for seniors
The provincial Mobility Disadvantaged Transportation program awards $227,060 to 35 communities including Russell to fund start up grants of $6000 for Handi-Van services. The funds help rural areas establish and operate accessible transport for seniors.
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Russell
Pelly Trail School Board Realigns Ward Boundaries
Trustees redraw ward lines to balance population across nine wards. Ing lis Ward One shifts to Highway 83 affecting voters from Wards Two and Three with about 588 names now moved. Russell Ward Two and Ward Four see altered northern and southern borders increasing geographic scope and voter shifts.
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Pelly Trail
Inglis
Highway 83
Russell
Russell West
Russell East
Harrowby
Millwood
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Roblin
North West
Marquette Festival of the Arts
NWMF
Parkland Festival Committee
Phyllis
By Terrie Welwood
Lee
Province
NAPA
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