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Tuesday, 20 February 2024 06:00
Trojans and Raiders Play Fundraising Game
The Trojans and the Raiders have played against each other for the last five years in the fundraiser in aid of bringing chemotherapy treatment to the area. The Raiders raised $500 which was presented at the game. (Below) Josh Edwards, captain of the Major Pratt Trojans and Kael Maxwell of…
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 06:00
Yachminka Dance is Back and Growing Fast
Like most organizations, Yachminka Ukrainian Dance Troupe took a bit of a hit during the two years of Covid. Tyla Betke who was a dancing member of Yachminka since she was a child, has brought the group back to life. In fact, they started up again last year. “Last year…
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 06:00
A Little - or Big - Bit of Four Legged Love
Her registered name is Voila Sleek Brie at Morningdew.But everyone at Prairie Mountain Health personal care homes around this area, just call her Brie.The seven year-old registered Great Dane dropped into the Russell PCH last week. She brought along her ‘roommate’ Elaine Dixon - to drive....Elaine has been a member…
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 06:00
Manitoba Junior Hockey League Play-Off Races Nearing Completion
By Derek HoltomThere is precious little drama in the MJHL this season in terms of who will make the playoffs. Last year, five teams were competing for four spots in the MJHL’s West Division, making for a thrilling last two months of the season.This year, the only real battle is…
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 06:00
Binscarth’s Winterfest Coming Up Soon
We are currently taking registration for Gym Kids Session #3!! The session starts February 21/22 and runs for 8 weeks. There will not be class during Spring Break March 25-29. We have classes for kids aged 18 months to 8 years old. The classes are gymnastics based using bars, beams,…
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 06:00
Cadet Squadron 677 Flag Passed on to Warrant Officer
Warrant Officer First Class Katlynn Hume passes on the 677 squadron flag to the new Warrant Officer First Class Marzoff and accepts an award for aging out of the Cadet program with six years of dedicated service. Katlynn will become a Civilian Instructor. The cadets program here now has 13…
Tuesday, 06 February 2024 06:00
Meals on Wheels Needs Volunteers
If you’ve lived around these parts for any length of time, it’s quite possible, you may have heard about a wonderful meal delivery service called Meals on Wheels. Meals on Wheels was originally started by the United Church Women (UCW) when Joan Rowat brought the idea to one of their…
Tuesday, 06 February 2024 06:00
Free Provincial Park Entry February
The Manitoba government is offering free park entry for the entire month of February to encourage Manitobans and visitors to explore the many winter activities available in provincial parks, Environment and Climate Change Minister Tracy Schmidt announced today. “February is a great time to enjoy Manitoba’s provincial parks,” said Schmidt.…
Tuesday, 06 February 2024 06:00
Wolverines Pick Up Two Big Wins
By Derek HoltomThrough the first seven games of 2024, the Waywayseecappo Wolverines have only allowed 14 goals against – an average of two per game.That has helped the Wolverines post a 3-3-1 record in that span. The month included one-goal losses to Steinbach, Virden and Winkler – basically the cream…
Tuesday, 06 February 2024 06:00
Landmark Ruling Declares Invocation of Emergencies Act Ilegal
In a long-awaited and unequivocal decision, the Honourable Justice Richard Mosley has declared the Liberal cabinet’s invocation of the Emergencies Act as not just questionable but outright illegal.Let’s be crystal clear: the government’s move to enact the Emergencies Act, an unprecedented action taken on Feb. 14, 2022, in response to…
Tuesday, 06 February 2024 06:00
Twin Valley Co-op Food Store Close to Opening
Year after year, the prospect of a second grocery store in Russell has been on the wish list of many from throughout our trading area. So it’s no surprise that people have been watching the progress of the 19,800 square food building going up on the west side of town.…
Sunday, 05 November 2023 13:02
Keown brings home a Josie from Nashville
Ryan Keown’s dream of receiving an award on Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry stage has come true and it’s a moment in his life he will never forget. Keown beat out seven other competitors in the Best Modern Country Song of the Year category at the ninth annual Josie Music Awards…
Sunday, 23 July 2023 15:19
A bird of superlatives
Pelicans are a bird of superlatives. While they don’t necessarily top the bird world in any one category, they rank high on many lists of “the largest/biggest/best” in North America. For example, pelicans are among the heaviest flying birds (up to nine kgs), have one of the largest wing spans…
Tuesday, 18 July 2023 07:54
Prairie Collective Co. reopens in grand style
Sometimes, things just fall into place - it’s almost like they were meant to be. That’s the feeling you get when you walk into the new home of Prairie Collective Co. on the corner of Main Street and Assiniboine in Russell. The stately old building with its grand entrance and…
Tuesday, 06 June 2023 07:19
Bringing cancer care closer to home
Cancer is a disease that has impacted everyone and every year there are many fundraisers that are held for cancer research and treatment. The family of the late Glen Kendrick has been dedicated to raising funds for Expanding Community Cancer Care in Russell for quite some time and they are…