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Tuesday, 31 March 2026 06:00
Asessippi named finalist in Manitoba Tourism award for third time
Asessippi Ski Area & Resort has once again been recognized as a leader in Manitoba’s tourism industry, earning a nomination for Business of the Year – Large at the upcoming provincial tourism awards.The award recognizes a tourism business, facility, event, or attraction with 20 or more employees that provides exceptional…
Tuesday, 17 March 2026 06:00
Local family in need of support
A family needs our support, the Davidson’s have been fighting with multiple medical illnesses over the last 11 years and on December 4, 2025 Blake was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune brain disease called PANDAS.The diagnosis has taken the family through lots of fights with our medical system and what…
Tuesday, 10 March 2026 06:00
Variety of Activities at Binscarth Winterfest
The weather for Binscarth’s Winterfest was almost perfect. Kids had their pick of games supplied by RM of Russell Binscarth Rec Department, a ride around Binscarth on a sleigh pulled by the Bridgeman family’s beautiful team of horses or a fast zip down the slide. See more photos on the…
Tuesday, 03 March 2026 06:00
Another year of growth, collaboration and community - Chamber AGM
Last week, the Russell and District Chamber of Commerce held their AGM in the small meeting room of the Geo. P. Buleziuk Centre.After a meal catered by Chicken Chef. Feature speakers were Breanne Goraluk and Breanna Johnston from Instil Hope Counseling, who shared powerful insights on the importance of mental…
Tuesday, 24 February 2026 06:00
Inglis School Shares the Wealth
The Inglis School was the winner of the $100 prize for the Russell Banner’s Christmas submission contest held in December. (Above) Kindergarten and Grade 1 students giving $50 to Kerry Dunn who volunteers with the Russell Food Bank. The class expressed they wanted to help people who don't have lots…
Tuesday, 17 February 2026 06:00
Russell Thrift shop has given back $60,000 to the community.
The Russell Thrift Shop Volunteers would like to extend their appreciation to the community for the on-going support through donations to and shopping at the store, as we all recycle together to lessen the load of the landfill. Without the continuous donations from the communities and the countless hours of…
Tuesday, 10 February 2026 06:00
What is wrong with this picture? - Letter to the Editor
To the Editor,As a community, we all share a responsibility to care for the animals who rely on us — from beloved family pets to the strays who need a second chance. That’s why it’s frustrating to see a lack of collaboration between the Russell Veterinary Clinic/Vet Board and Passion…
Tuesday, 10 February 2026 06:00
Manitoba Ag Days at Keystone Centre on Measles exposure list
Public health officials with Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care are notifying the public of new measles exposure sites in Brandon and southern Manitoba.Anyone who attended Ag Days in Brandon, visited hotels, restaurants and shops should monitor for symptoms until Feb. 13. Possible exposures may have occurred in the city…
Tuesday, 27 January 2026 06:00
Binscarth's Patterson Grain Terminal Supports Russell Health Centre
Darryl Fuz and Dave Maglahus Co-General Managers of the Paterson Grain Terminal in Binscarth presented a cheque for $10,000.00 to the Russell Health Centre.Stacy Falkevitch - Charge RN - accepted this generous donation.The donation is from the Paterson Family Foundation; the funds are to be utilized towards emergency care and…
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…
Wednesday, 12 April 2023 10:04
Animal Shelter bringing Princess Ball back
A royal event is in the works for little princesses in the tri-community. The Pas and Area Animal Shelter is hosting another Princess Ball fundraiser this spring.“This is our second year hosting the Princess Ball,” said Lynda Geswin. “For the first year of this fundraiser, we were sold out. It…
Tuesday, 14 March 2023 14:22
Chase the Ace win a surreal experience for winner
The excitement of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 19’s Chase the Ace has come to end with Monica Ross taking home almost a quarter of a million dollars. Ross’ ticket was pulled and because it was the last card in the 54 card deck this round, she was a guaranteed…
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.…