Russell Banner
Wednesday, 28 September 2022 11:28
Editorial: Enough. I totally agree
Honestly the hardest thing to do here is going to be to figure out a smooth transition from one thought to another. But anyone who knows me, knows that’s just how it goes with me. So here goes.... I wasn’t surprised. Not one little, tiny bit. In fact, I was…
Wednesday, 28 September 2022 11:09
Letter To The Editor: CAO’s version of events has now changed three times
Dear Ms. Welwood: I have been provided a copy of a municipal newsletter circulating in your community with yet another version of events regarding Mr. Fielder’s use of my intellectual property. I am thoroughly confused by the story I read. He states that he “found some practical information on the…
Tuesday, 20 September 2022 06:48
Eighth Walk of Hope raises over $70,000
“Hope – having hope propels us to achieve our dreams and drives us forward toward our pursuits. It also keeps us afloat when everything seems to go wrong. When we feel that we’re drowning, hope is the light at the end of the tunnel – the Northern Star by which…
Tuesday, 13 September 2022 09:40
JR Charron hits the CCMA top awards stage
A country rock singer songwriter, JR Charron says he grew up in Binscarth on simple straight forward music. Four chords and the truth. He’s been called the small town boy with the big voice. While he’s been making music of one kind or another since he was a teen, his…
Tuesday, 13 September 2022 09:39
This school still feels like home
Looking at the list of teachers for the three Park West division schools in our area, it’s heartwarming when you realize how many teachers are past graduates who have chosen to come home and share their time and talent with our students. Christine MacIsaac Ushey and her daughter Zoe Anne,…
Tuesday, 13 September 2022 09:34
Napier sets the record straight - in person
More than 70 people were on hand to hear Shelley Napier lay out the facts again about what happened when the Emergency Pandemic Plan written by herself and her staff ended up on the Manitoba Municipal Association website with the logo of this municipality and the name of our CAO…
Tuesday, 30 August 2022 07:55
Cadieux apologizes, agrees to rescind motion
The council of Russell Binscarth met on Aug 25th in council chambers in Russell for their second regular meeting of the month. This meeting drew 29 spectators to the chambers and the lobby of the buildng. While Councillor Baseley brought a number of questions to the floor the highlight -…
Tuesday, 30 August 2022 07:45
Ag Society coming alive again in their 141st year
The Russell Ag Society unveiled their new ground’s sign in preparation for the celebration of 141 years. Russell Ag Society is very excited to see the arena grounds being utilized more as the next generation of parents and youth are growing and becoming more involved. Membership continues to grow, as…
Monday, 22 August 2022 13:13
Road Rebel Rendezvous Wraps Up
As they have for years, the Road Rebel Rendezvous ended their cruise of classic cars at Asessippi Beach and Campgound. In the morning of Aug.14th the group of enthusiasts left from Brandon and made their way up to Clear Lake taking the leisurely drive on the winding road through Riding…
Wednesday, 20 July 2022 11:52
OCN’s Zack Richard wins Star Search Competition
Another great musician has come out of his shell and earning recognition on the stage as an artist. Opaskwayak Cree Nation’s (OCN) Zack Richards recently won the 2022 GX94 Star Search Competition in Yorkton, SK. Ever since he can remember, Richards has always loved music, but it wasn’t until he…
Tuesday, 19 July 2022 06:00
Museum hosts open house
The Gilmour House held a very successful open house over the weekend, showcasing all the hard work of the RAHAC board members in restoring the oldest home in Russell. More details can be found in the July 19th edition of The Russell Banner!
Tuesday, 19 July 2022 06:00
Barbara B.'s book about Bud
Anyone who is lucky enough to have known Barb Dow knows she’s sharp as a tack with a faultless memory and a sense of humor matched by no other. So it comes as no surprise to her pals - old and new - that Barbara B. Dow decided to write…
Tuesday, 12 July 2022 06:00
Waywayseecappo Pride Parade
After their scheduled celebration was rained out the weekend before, Waywayseecappo First Nation held their second annual Gay Pride parade on June 29th just in time to end off Gay Pride month. The brightly colored floats carrying residents of all ages, made their way through the business district in Waywayseecappo…
Tuesday, 12 July 2022 06:00
Binscarth Canada Day
Parade Marshall Eva Barker with friend Marg Fraser
Tuesday, 05 July 2022 13:17
Marionette projects finish the school year
The grade nine art class this semester created some wonderful marionette puppets using wire, paper and paste. The project, used old newspapers from the Opasquia Times, and showed the creativity of the students.“It was wonderful to see the students collaborating, to develop thematic ideas and help each other,” Visual Arts…