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Tuesday, 08 September 2026 06:00
Terry Fox Run is fast approaching on Sept. 20
September 20, is coming up very quickly. The 46th annual Terry Fox Run will take place in over 525 communities across Canada. This important annual fundraiser has generated over $1 billion to date to support groundbreaking, life-saving cancer research. In 2025, the 45th anniversary year, the Terry Fox Run saw…
Tuesday, 08 September 2026 06:00
Touch a truck and meet your first responders
The parking lot of Twin Valley Coop grocery store in Russell was definitely the place to be last Friday afternoon as Fire and EMS crews joined with the volunteer driven Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) with their unique vintage war time ambulance and the RCMP hosting kids and their families.…
Tuesday, 08 September 2026 06:00
MJHL players looking to make jump to the WHL
By Derek Holtom The MJHL is doing a better job these days of advertising their successes, including pointing out how many of their players are moving onto higher levels.Heading into training camps last week, there were several players who shone in the MJHL last year and are looking to make…
Tuesday, 01 September 2026 06:00
Cochrane excited for Wolverines season
By Derek Holtom When we last saw the Waywayseecappo Wolverines, they were in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League final four for the first time in franchise history, giving the eventual league and national champion Niverville Nighthawks their stiffest test of the postseason. It’s a few months later and a new…
Tuesday, 01 September 2026 06:00
Ag Days - a true family and community event
By Terrie WelwoodRussell BannerLike much of the prairies, the communities of this area were founded by agricultural endeavors at their core.In 1893, the County of Russell was awarded The Banner for the most entries a of the highest quality at the Industrial Winnipeg Exhibition.That Banner is now on display at…
Tuesday, 01 September 2026 06:00
Action needed on alternative detour: Skinner
By Ed DoeringThe Roblin ReviewHugh Skinner thinks it may be time for area residents to make more noise about the closure of the bridge over the Shell River on PTH #83.The bridge was closed indefinitely back in June after flood waters undermined its supports and raised concerns about its structural…
Tuesday, 01 September 2026 06:00
Inky Mark faces 26 new charges
Additional charges have been laid against a Dauphin male as part of a months-long investigation into firearms trafficking.In July, Manitoba RCMP announced a search warrant had been executed at a Dauphin residence as part of the investigation. Investigators seized hundreds of firearms, an antique cannon, ammunition and more than $300,000…
Tuesday, 25 August 2026 06:00
MJHL training camps set to kick off
By Derek HolmesTraining camps open around the MJHL this weekend, with two preseason games scheduled for Aug. 31 - Swan Valley at Waywayseecappo and the Northern Manitoba Blizzard at the Dauphin Kings. It’s going to be very interesting to see how the MJHL comes out of the gates this year.…
Tuesday, 25 August 2026 06:00
Rescuing each other after trials and trauma
By Terrie WelwoodRussell Banner “When I see a stray dog arrive at my property scared, hungry, and simply looking for someone to care, I understand that feeling. In many ways, I was there once too. Resurrection Rescue is my way of making sure that neither people nor animals have to…
Tuesday, 25 August 2026 06:00
Family and spouses battling: RCMP Report
During the period covered by this police report there were 102 calls to RCMP strictly covering the Russell area. Due to the sheer volume of calls, the editor and Cpl. Church hand-picked which incidents made the paper.July 15th 10:00 amRCMP received a call that a daughter had kicked her mother…
Tuesday, 25 August 2026 06:00
So many programs reconvening as September starts
Pickleball starts back up on Tuesday, Sept 8 at the George P. Buleziuk Hall in Russell. Pickleball is FREE, and we have all equipment needed! Never played? We will teach you! Tuesdays: 1-3 pm and Thursdays: 9-11 am and again from 7-9 pmBadminton starts back up on Sundays, September 13…