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Tuesday, 16 June 2026 06:00
A celebration of our Journey to Home
Once again, thanks to the efforts of our colleagues, neighbours and friends, the community celebrated the impressive ethnic diversity of our area with our 2026 Culturama. This year’s theme was Journey to Home. In preparation for the event, residents of the area who hail from Austria, Germany, Egypt, Maritius, Mexico,…
Tuesday, 16 June 2026 06:00
Water Everywhere!
The flood has created havoc within the Parkland region - closed roads, flooded farmland, homes and closed businesses. Thisphoto of the area below the Shellmouth dam was taken by Lukas Leimhofer. More photos in the June 23rd Russell Banner!
Tuesday, 16 June 2026 06:00
Wowchuk urges the premier to take swift action to help residents of Swan Valley area
Swan River MLA Rick Wowchuk called on the premier today to take swift action to help the flood-ravaged residents of the Minitonas–Bowsman and Swan Valley areas. Some parts of the region were hit with up to 150 mm of rain Sunday night, causing widespread damage to highways, bridges, farmland, homes,…
Tuesday, 16 June 2026 06:00
Summer Camps are back
COMING AUGUST 14! Roadshow Pickleball Manitoba will be running a youth pickleball camp for ages 12-17 years in Russell on Friday, August 14, from 10am-3pm at the George P. Buleziuk Hall (106 Shell River Ave. S). The cost is $20 plus tax, register at: Pickleballmanitoba.caThe Russell Townwide Garage Sale is…
Tuesday, 09 June 2026 06:00
Manitoba government improves recreational trails
To celebrate Manitoba Trails Day, June 6, the Manitoba government and Trails Manitoba are improving recreational trails across the province with more than $200,000 in funding, Environment and Climate Change Minister Mike Moyes announced.“Trails are spaces where families can enjoy and experience the incredible landscapes and wildlife that make Manitoba…
Tuesday, 09 June 2026 06:00
Beautifying the area for 20 years
By Terrie WelwoodRussell Banner It’s probably safe to say that Shannon and Newell Johnston are among the busiest people in the area.Especially in the spring and summer when they prepare both of their Prairie Gardener locations in Russell and Roblin.This year, the pair have something to cheer about aside from…
Tuesday, 09 June 2026 06:00
Pickleball camps coming here soon
COMING AUGUST 14! Roadshow Pickleball Manitoba will be running a youth pickleball camp for ages 12-17 years in Russell! Details coming soon! Mark your calendars!The Russell Town wide Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, June 20th from 9 am-3:30 pm. If you would like your address added to the map,…
Tuesday, 09 June 2026 06:00
677 Royal Canadian Air Cadets host their annual Ceremonial Review
On May 26th, 2026 the 677 Royal Canadian Air Cadets hosted their Annual Ceremonial Review. They had an amazing crowd of approximately 70 spectators supporting the event. Major Terrence Henry generously joined the squadron as the reviewing officer for the evening. During the event, the cadets were presented with the…
Tuesday, 02 June 2026 06:00
Dr. Debnath visits before arriving in the fall
By Terrie WelwoodRussell BannerFor Prairie Mountain Health, the region’s Recruitment and Retention Team it’s ‘all hands-on deck’ with their near constant search for doctors.As such, the team partners with representatives from the province, region and individual communities to all work together to promote the benefits of living and working in…
Tuesday, 02 June 2026 06:00
Forty-one first year medical students to visit fourteen Manitoba communities including Russell and Roblin
An enthusiastic group of first-year medical students from the University of Manitoba’s Max Rady College of Medicine will participate in Rural Week across the Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) region from May 25–29 and June 1–5.Coordinated annually by the Department of Family Medicine, Shared Health (Manitoba Healthcare Providers Network), and Manitoba’s…
Tuesday, 02 June 2026 06:00
Town wide garage sale June 20th
The Russell Townwide Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, June 20th from 9am-3:30pm. If you would like your address added to the map, please contact the recreation office: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. From out of town? We will be offering in space inside the rink for $20.Summer Camps are back! The camps are…
Tuesday, 02 June 2026 06:00
Manitoba Statistics Bureau confirms dire StatsCan inflation numbers: PC Caucus
Manitoba’s Bureau of Statistics has confirmed last week’s dire inflation numbers from Statistics Canada and the worsening trend that Manitobans are experiencing under the NDP.The new data shows that Manitoba families are facing an intensifying affordability crisis as inflation accelerates across every major household expense category. The all-items Consumer Price…