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Tuesday, 05 April 2022 08:48
Prairie Classic returns in July
Like so many other events over the last two years, the Russell Lions Prairie Classic fell victim to the pandemic and had to be cancelled. Last year, as Covid numbers dropped and the world was opening up just a little, it looked as if the derby might go ahead. In…
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 08:44
Summer hockey coming to the Russell Multiplex
Binscarth’s Cody McLeod took his talents to the NHL ice for 15 years. Just recently, he celebrated his 1,000th professional game. Now, along with a few other hockey folks, Cody will be sharing his skill and hockey insight with kids at the Cody McLeod Hockey School which will run here…
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 08:41
Great day on the trails
The great weather brought out 27 people to Moose Lake Trail who enjoyed a afternoon by participating in skiing, snowshoeing, and chatting around a bonfire while roasting smokies and marshmallows, and sipping on hot chocolate! Riding Mountain National Park staff - Trail Maintenance Supervisor Ron Sykes and Outreach Co-ordinator Marjorie…
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 07:43
Trojans take WHSHL title
The Major Pratt Trojans won the Westman High School Hockey League championship last Wednesday, March 23. The Trojans defeated Killarney 4-3 in overtime to take the title. Tyler Huston had the game winner 8:49 into the extra frame with Seth Falkevitch drawing the lone assist.
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 07:28
Museum board wants to test your memory
Yes, it’s cliche but a picture really does speak a thousand words. And the board of the Russell and Area Heritage and Arts Council (RAHAC) know that. Among their historical treasures RAHAC has hundreds of pictures of events and people of the area in days gone by. And they’re looking…
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 07:26
Working together to help Ukrainians most in need
Like so many people around the world, Tina Diores just wanted to do something to help the people of Ukraine. She thought back to 2013 when the people of Russell and surrounding communities got together so quickly to raise $20,000 by putting on a dinner to help the people of…
Wednesday, 23 March 2022 07:54
Catch the big one returns for round two
The Pas Rotary Club has been in existence for more than 90 years. And throughout those years it has consistently worked to raise funds to make The Pas a better place. As time goes on, the cost to build and maintain things like the walking path, parks for kids and…
Tuesday, 22 March 2022 07:34
Sign fundraiser draws wonderful response
“One man alone can’t defeat the forces of evil, but many good people coming together can.” - Harold S. Kushner Like so many millions of people around the world, Bonnie Kiliwnik was searching for a real way to help the people of Ukraine as they bravely fight back an onslaught…
Monday, 07 March 2022 14:17
Around a million dollars still needed for Expanding Community Cancer Care
Last week, the members of the Expanding Community Cancer Care (ECCC) program met for a celebratory meeting. There was much to celebrate as this was the first meeting the group has had since the receiving word that the building of an expansion to the Community Cancer unit here in Russell…
Monday, 07 March 2022 13:32
Binscarth’s Haliuk signs with ACC Cougars
If you’re searching for a picture of Madison Haliuk, it’s probably safe to say that what you’ll find will have something to do with hockey. That’s because, hockey has been a huge part of Madison’s life for just about as far back as she can remember. She first donned hockey…
Tuesday, 01 March 2022 09:33
Grand Opening Held For Binscarth Toboggan Slide
A dream became reality with the grand opening of the Binscarth Tobaggan Slide. The Binscarth and Friends committee worked for more than a year - during a pandemic- to raise an astounding $27,190.00 for the Binscarth slide. It was time to celebrate at Binscarth Vision 20/20’s first annual Family Winter…
Tuesday, 01 March 2022 09:31
Tweet Chasing Baseball Dream
By Derek Holtom Some youth have a pool or a playground structure in their backyard for entertainment when the snow’s off the ground. For the Tweet family, it was a batting cage. “When we moved to Russell, my Auntie bought us a batting cage,” says Dawson Tweet, a former area…
Tuesday, 01 March 2022 09:30
100 Years With Mae Glasman
By Terrie Welwood If you’re been a local anytime over the last 100 years, you may well have run into Mae Glasman. Last Friday, Mae turned 100 years old. She was born on her parent’s farm in the RM of Silver Creek on February 25, 1922. She remembers being told…
Thursday, 23 December 2021 10:29
Trojans win provincials
The Major Pratt Trojan Girls Volleyball team emerged victorious bringing home gold from the MHSAA AA provincials in Warren Manitoba. Back row left to right: April Dalman (grade 12), Mia Cadotte (grade 11), Kylee Peake (grade 11), Cali Lovas (grade 11), Halana McCulloch (grade 11), Taylor Cheyne (grade 10), Coach…
Thursday, 12 August 2021 15:40
Keyk.co - an edible art at its finest
Call it God given. Call it fate. Whatever you choose, Jerry Pestano’s story and the birth of Keyk.co shows how, sometimes, with a lot of hard work, the pieces of the puzzle just seem to fall into place and turn into exactly how life is supposed to be. Over the…