COMING AUGUST 14! Roadshow Pickleball Manitoba will be running a youth pickleball camp for ages 10-17 years in Russell on Friday, August 14, from 10am-3pm at the George P. Buleziuk Hall (106 Shell River Ave. S). FREE register at: Pickleballmanitoba.ca.
Pickleball and Badminton have moved to the rink for the month of July! Dates are:
Pickleball - Tuesdays: 1-3pm July 7, 14, 21, 28, Thursdays: 9-11am and 7-9pm July 9, 16, 23, Badminton - Wednesdays: 7-9pm July 8, 15, 22. Please enter through the main rink doors at the Russell Memorial Multiplex (206 Darcy St) FREE! We provide all equipment needed, clean indoor shoes required. NO pickleball or badminton the week of June 30-July 2.
Healthy Baby is Thursday, July 23rd from 11am-1pm upstairs in the Bunge Room located in the Russell Memorial Multiplex, Main St entrance. This is a free program for expecting parents and those with babies under the age of one. Come join us!
There are 2 horseshoe pits located next to the Russell Swimming Pool. They are up and ready to go! There are 2 old sets of shoes on site as well as a rake. If you would like the new horseshoes, they can be signed out for FREE at the pool during pool hours or at the recreation office (204)773-2422.
PlayBoxes are set up and ready to go! PlayBoxes are filled with outdoor toys, balls, bases outdoor games, etc. There is a box in Binscarth next to the toboggan slide, and one in Russell on the south side of the GPB Hall (106 Shell River Ave. S.) These items are free to play with, just contact the recreation office for the code! Unlock the box, unlock the fun! Please return all items and lock the box when finished. Thanks
The disc/frisbee golf course is now set up! The starting point is located on the walking trail next to the Russell Museum (314 Assiniboine St. W). There is a course map along with a rule sheet attached to the post at the start of the course. Need discs/frisbees? They are located in the PlayBox on the southside of the GBP Hall. Call/text (204)821-8285 for the code. Please return and lock the box back up when you are done. Thanks!
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Brian and Bernadine Brown are quite literally lucky to be alive. At about 7:30 pm on Sunday June 28th, Brian Brown headed into the century home he and he wife had been restoring for the last decade, after purchasing it in 2004.
Brian Brown told The Brandon Sun said he just come in from the shop in furious rain and hail when he noticed a tree falling and yelled at this wife to stay away from the windows and hit the floor. The tornado itself lasted about 10 seconds the 76 year old couple told The Sun. The damage done to their circa 1904 home was extensive, leaving debris throughout the home and pictures simply disappearing off the walls.
Shirley Kalyniak, the mayor of Rossburn described the Brown’s farmyard as ‘war zone’ adding that forest of trees that were more than a 100 years old had been snapped liked twigs with the Browns belongings strewn all over the yard Their neighbors home, about 300 yards away had their detached garage and shed destroyed along with damage to the roof of their home.

With files from CBC and The Brandon Sun

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COMING AUGUST 14! Roadshow Pickleball Manitoba will be running a youth pickleball camp for ages 10-17 years in Russell on Friday, August 14, from 10am-3pm at the George P. Buleziuk Hall (106 Shell River Ave. S). FREE register at: Pickleballmanitoba.ca
Pickleball and Badminton will be moving to the rink for the month of July! Dates are:
Pickleball Tuesdays: 1-3pm, July 7, 14, 21, 28, Thursdays: 9-11am and 7-9pm, July 9, 16, 23. Badminton, Wednesdays: 7-9pm, July 8, 15, 22. Please enter through the main rink doors at the Russell Memorial Multiplex (206 Darcy St) FREE! We provide all equipment needed, clean indoor shoes required. NO pickleball or badminton the week of June 30-July 2.
Healthy Baby is Thursday, July 23rd from 11am-1pm upstairs in the Bunge Room located in the Russell Memorial Multiplex, Main St entrance. This is a free program for expecting parents and those with babies under the age of one. Come join us!
There are 2 horseshoe pits located next to the Russell Swimming Pool. They are up and ready to go! There are 2 old sets of shoes on site as well as a rake. If you would like the new horseshoes, they can be signed out for FREE at the pool during pool hours or at the recreation office (204)773-2422.
PlayBoxes are set up and ready to go! PlayBoxes are filled with outdoor toys, balls, bases outdoor games, etc. There is a box in Binscarth next to the toboggan slide, and one in Russell on the south side of the GPB Hall (106 Shell River Ave. S). These items are free to play with, just contact the recreation office for the code! Unlock the box, unlock the fun! Please return all items and lock the box when finished. Thanks!
The disc/frisbee golf course is now set up! The starting point is located on the walking trail next to the Russell Museum (314 Assiniboine St. W). There is a course map along with a rule sheet attached to the post at the start of the course. Need discs/frisbees? They are located in the PlayBox on the southside of the GBP Hall. Call/text (204)821-8285 for the code. Please return and lock the box back up when you are done. Thanks!

Two RCMP officers were seriously injured Sunday night after they were shot while responding to an assault complaint at a home in Melville. Saskatchewan RCMP said officers were called to a residence on Eighth Avenue West at about 9:35 pm. When they arrived, a firearm was discharged, and two Melville RCMP officers were struck. Both officers were taken to the hospital by EMS with injuries described as serious. RCMP later said the officers were transported to a Regina hospital, but no further update on their condition was available Monday morning.
Police said the armed suspect, believed to be an adult man, remained inside the residence after the shooting. Officers from the Melville detachment and the Saskatchewan RCMP’s Critical Incident Response Team responded, including the Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Services, and the Crisis Negotiation Team.
The Saskatchewan RCMP Serious Crimes Unit was also called in. The Government of Saskatchewan’s Protection and Response Team assisted, along with Regina Police Service SWAT officers.
The standoff ended at about 2 am on Monday when the suspect and another person exited the home. RCMP said the suspect was arrested and remains in custody. The second person was initially detained but was released shortly afterward and has since been cleared of any involvement. No charges had been laid as of Monday morning. RCMP said no further details about the suspect were being released because the investigation remains active.
Markus Dodge, a 55-year-old from the community, has been charged with two counts of attempted murder; two counts of aggravated assault; two counts of discharge firearm with intent; two counts, pointing a firearm; and one count, unlawful possession of a firearm.
The injured officers remain in hospital. They are in stable condition; however, their injuries are serious and potentially life-altering in nature.

Municipal Facilities Manager

38 talented area artists took part in the Arts cARTel show, welcoming artists ages 11+ who submitted original artwork for adjudication and exhibition.
Pictured here is some of the amazing local artwork displayed at the Geo. P. Buleziuk Centre in Russell, held June 14 and 15.