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Tuesday, 24 February 2026 06:00
Accident at Asessippi calls for STARS Ambulance
A person was airlifted to Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg last Saturday afternoon after a ski-related incident near Russell, MB, STARS air ambulance said Sunday.A STARS spokesperson said they could not provide details on the individual's condition.A spokesperson for Asessippi Ski Area & Resort, located north of Russell, declined to…
Tuesday, 24 February 2026 06:00
Inglis School Shares the Wealth
The Inglis School was the winner of the $100 prize for the Russell Banner’s Christmas submission contest held in December. (Above) Kindergarten and Grade 1 students giving $50 to Kerry Dunn who volunteers with the Russell Food Bank. The class expressed they wanted to help people who don't have lots…
Tuesday, 17 February 2026 06:00
Wolverines’ Hicks confident in teams’ chances
By Derek HoltomWayway Wolverines skater Sebastien Hicks is dominating the MJHL, just as you would expect a 20-year-old forward to do. The team’s leading scorer entered last week on an 11-game point scoring heater, which coincides with the Wayway’s run which has seen them only lose one regulation game in…
Tuesday, 17 February 2026 06:00
Major Pratt hosts their Stick It To Cancer Game
Every year the staff, students and hockey parents of Major Pratt host their Stick It To Cancer game in February. And every year, it just gets better and better. Over the past 11 years the Major Pratt crew - including the younger classes has donated more than $210,866 to the…
Tuesday, 17 February 2026 06:00
Zabava: still one great Ukrainian party
Translated into English, the word Zabava means: fun, entertainment or party. And those who attended the packed house for Yachminka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble’s annual celebration got exactly that.Since the setback felt by Covid, the club has been growing continuously, growing with no sign of slowing down.“Our club is growing,” Tyla…
Tuesday, 17 February 2026 06:00
Binscarth Winterfest coming March 1st
A HUGE thank you to the ACC Youth Employment Skills Strategy Russell Cohort of 2026 and their instructor Duane Klimack who built and donated a beautiful warming shed for our community outdoor rink! Our community members will now be able to sit inside, away from the elements to get their…
Tuesday, 17 February 2026 06:00
Russell Thrift shop has given back $60,000 to the community.
The Russell Thrift Shop Volunteers would like to extend their appreciation to the community for the on-going support through donations to and shopping at the store, as we all recycle together to lessen the load of the landfill. Without the continuous donations from the communities and the countless hours of…
Tuesday, 10 February 2026 06:00
Manitoba Ag Days at Keystone Centre on Measles exposure list
Public health officials with Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care are notifying the public of new measles exposure sites in Brandon and southern Manitoba.Anyone who attended Ag Days in Brandon, visited hotels, restaurants and shops should monitor for symptoms until Feb. 13. Possible exposures may have occurred in the city…
Tuesday, 10 February 2026 06:00
Saying YESS to success at ACC
The five local women enrolled in The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) program - (seen on the roof of the building above) left- right: Kaitlyn Hatt, Chantelle Wishira, Isabelle Wishira, Lisa Kitchemonia and Jaz Brazeau, spent the last three weeks of their 17-week program applying the practical construction and…
Tuesday, 10 February 2026 06:00
Thomas Sill Foundation and Living Legacy replace furniture in Russell Personal Care Home
Living Legacy Community Foundation was awarded a grant from the Thomas Sill Manitoba Fund for a project that would enhance an area of the community. After some discussions with different community stakeholders, the need for furniture replacement at the Russell Personal Care Home stood out as a need that would…
Tuesday, 10 February 2026 06:00
Indoor walking returns
A HUGE thank you to the ACC Youth Employment Skills Strategy Russell Cohort of 2026 and their instructor Duane Klimack who built & donated a beautiful warming shed for our community outdoor rink! Our community members will now be able to sit inside, away from the elements to get their…
Tuesday, 10 February 2026 06:00
What is wrong with this picture? - Letter to the Editor
To the Editor,As a community, we all share a responsibility to care for the animals who rely on us — from beloved family pets to the strays who need a second chance. That’s why it’s frustrating to see a lack of collaboration between the Russell Veterinary Clinic/Vet Board and Passion…
Tuesday, 03 February 2026 06:00
Binscarth Homecoming fundraiser
Binscarth is up to great things again. Everyone knows that the people of this small town can accomplish anything they set their minds to - and it’s time for another homecoming.The first Binscarth homecoming was held in 1986 and there’s been one every ten years since. This homecoming will run…
Tuesday, 03 February 2026 06:00
Take a Year Off Lottery nears $1.3 million in donations
Back Left- Right: Bruce Christopher, Alan Nernberg, Robert Muir, Alan Tataryn, Chris Radford, (Front) Sandy Ross and Lenore Fenton. For more than two decades, Russell’s Take a Year Off Lottery has been one of the major fundraisers for area facilities and projects. At the same time, it’s one of the…
Tuesday, 03 February 2026 06:00
A special kind of people braving the cold to raise funds
It certainly takes a special group of people to suit up when the temperature is -35 and the windchill is 45 below and get on your snowmobile for a 250 km run to raise funds for the Lions Eye Bank.On January 23rd, nine skidooers and their crew stopped at Choy’s…