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Sunday, 23 July 2023 15:19
A bird of superlatives
Pelicans are a bird of superlatives. While they don’t necessarily top the bird world in any one category, they rank high on many lists of “the largest/biggest/best” in North America. For example, pelicans are among the heaviest flying birds (up to nine kgs), have one of the largest wing spans…
Monday, 24 April 2023 09:43
Caldwell talks to parents
You would think that with all the dangers and perils children are subject to online – the Benadryl challenge and sextortion to name a couple – the Goose Lake High gym would have been filled to the rafters for Val Caldwell’s session on tech and internet safety. But you’d be…
Tuesday, 24 January 2023 06:16
Dropping in for a wee dram at the Russell Inn
While he does perform all across North America, Davey Holt set the tone for the Winter Whiskey Festival with plenty of original and contemporary Scottish folk music. Check out more pictures from the event in this week's Russell Banner!
Tuesday, 20 December 2022 07:42
The Christmas Star shines over Silverton
Families from around the area have gathered for generations at the Silverton Hall to celebrate the coming of the Christmas season. This year was no different as grandparents and parents brought their youngsters to meet with Santa and his elves and gathered together around the manger under the Christmas Star.…
Tuesday, 18 October 2022 07:53
Welcoming Beef and Barley back
“Oh it feels so good to be back together!” No matter what Beef and Barley event you may have taken in, that was the feeling around town over the Thanksgiving long weekend. In the more than thirty years since our annual Beef and Barley festival began, the first long weekend…
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…
Tuesday, 19 April 2022 10:11
North Western Marquette Festival returns
The North Western Marquette Festival held its first Festival session since March of 2020 on March 22, 2022. As is the way with Murphy’s Law (anything that can go wrong will go wrong) when the committee and dance schools finally found their way through the COVID complications to hold the…
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 08:59
Prairie Mountain Hops – where great beer starts growing
Craft breweries have taken off in Canada in a big way. Between 2017 and 2018 the number of craft breweries in Canada increased by nearly 22 per cent. That’s because, of course, the market is there for the speciality artisan beers. Over the last five years, the numbers show, sales…
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 08:49
A night of unity, peace and understanding
“Music is a medicine and a time machine. It can transport you back to a time when all was good. Even in the darkest minutes, hours and days, it heals. Sometimes when I play or listen to music I laugh or cry but regardless which, I always feel better after.”…
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 08:50
Preserving Ukrainian culture
The spirit of the Ukrainian people and their cultural traditions are alive and well in Canada thanks to people like Angie Esplen. She drove her children to dance practices and recitals for years and when they graduated from high school, Angie and other mothers decided to form their own group:…
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 07:28
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…
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…