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 most talked about lotteries in our area.
Total payout to organizations:$1,287,605
The organizations below received the following:
- Russell Swimming Pool - $335,458
- Russell Memorial Multiplex – $350,458
- George P. Buleziuk – $320,458
- Russell Golf Course – $40,025
- Russell Curling Rink – $6,380
- Field of Dreams – $66,745
- Playground - $8,000
- Russell & District Library – $58,745
- Russell Flying Club – $36,085
- Russell Lots-A-Tots - $86,050
- Binscarth Park & Pool - $50,000
- Binscarth Lil Bloomer Learning Patch $26,800
- Prairie Arts cARTel - $5,000
- Russell Area Heritage & Arts Centre - $5,000