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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, 10 February 2026 06:00
Saying YESS to success at ACC
The five local women enrolled in The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) program - (seen on the roof of the building above) left- right: Kaitlyn Hatt, Chantelle Wishira, Isabelle Wishira, Lisa Kitchemonia and Jaz Brazeau, spent the last three weeks of their 17-week program applying the practical construction and…
Tuesday, 10 February 2026 06:00
Thomas Sill Foundation and Living Legacy replace furniture in Russell Personal Care Home
Living Legacy Community Foundation was awarded a grant from the Thomas Sill Manitoba Fund for a project that would enhance an area of the community. After some discussions with different community stakeholders, the need for furniture replacement at the Russell Personal Care Home stood out as a need that would…
Tuesday, 10 February 2026 06:00
Indoor walking returns
A HUGE thank you to the ACC Youth Employment Skills Strategy Russell Cohort of 2026 and their instructor Duane Klimack who built & donated a beautiful warming shed for our community outdoor rink! Our community members will now be able to sit inside, away from the elements to get their…
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, 03 February 2026 06:00
Binscarth Homecoming fundraiser
Binscarth is up to great things again. Everyone knows that the people of this small town can accomplish anything they set their minds to - and it’s time for another homecoming.The first Binscarth homecoming was held in 1986 and there’s been one every ten years since. This homecoming will run…
Tuesday, 03 February 2026 06:00
Take a Year Off Lottery nears $1.3 million in donations
Back Left- Right: Bruce Christopher, Alan Nernberg, Robert Muir, Alan Tataryn, Chris Radford, (Front) Sandy Ross and Lenore Fenton. For more than two decades, Russell’s Take a Year Off Lottery has been one of the major fundraisers for area facilities and projects. At the same time, it’s one of the…
Tuesday, 03 February 2026 06:00
A special kind of people braving the cold to raise funds
It certainly takes a special group of people to suit up when the temperature is -35 and the windchill is 45 below and get on your snowmobile for a 250 km run to raise funds for the Lions Eye Bank.On January 23rd, nine skidooers and their crew stopped at Choy’s…
Tuesday, 03 February 2026 06:00
Outflow from Shellmouth Reservoir increased
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre reports the Shellmouth Reservoir outflow was increased January 29th as part of normal operation to draw down the reservoir level in preparation for spring runoff from the upper Assiniboine River.The current outflow is 500 cubic feet per second (cfs) and will be increased…
Tuesday, 03 February 2026 06:00
Province invites organizations to apply for project funding
The Manitoba government is inviting eligible organizations to apply for one-time project funding of up to $50,000 through the Manitoba Accessibility Fund (MAF), Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine, minister responsible for accessibility, announced.“The Manitoba Accessibility Fund empowers organizations across Manitoba to better serve everyone in their communities,” said Fontaine. “We know…
Tuesday, 03 February 2026 06:00
Pickleball in Russell cancelled while floors are replaced
Pickleball and Badminton at the GPB Hall in Russell is cancelled for at least the month of January and likely most of February for floor replacement. Pickleball will still be available on Monday evenings in Binscarth at the school from 7-9pm.There will be a First Aid Course held on Saturday,…
Tuesday, 03 February 2026 06:00
Cochrane liking what Wolverines showing
By Derek HoltomThe Waywayseecappo Wolverines are coming off an extremely successful month of January where they went 7-2-1-1, and enter the short month of February just three points back of the Neepawa Titans for third spot in the MJHL’s West Division.Wolverines Head Coach and General Manager, Landyn Cochrane, says the…
Tuesday, 27 January 2026 06:00
Wolverines heat up, despite frigid temperatures
By Derek HoltomThree straight losses to the Dauphin Kings in the past few weeks was more than enough for the Waywayseecappo Wolverines.Wayway managed to defeat Dauphin last week, thanks, in no small part, to an outstanding defensive effort and the play of Cole Hunter. The Shoal Lake product scored a…