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Tuesday, 13 January 2026 06:00
MJHL Teams very busy at trade deadline
By Derek HoltomThe trade deadline was quite robust this year, as teams added and subtracted to better themselves for this year and for down the road. In fact, this is the busiest trade deadline in years in the MJHL – surprising given how players now have a virtual veto over…
Tuesday, 30 December 2025 06:00
Chronic wasting disease found near Dropmore
Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures is advising of five new cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD), including cases in two areas with no prior positive detections: the Rural Municipalities of Swan Valley West and Victoria, in Game Hunting Areas (GHA) 13A and 30.Additionally, three new CWD cases have been…
Tuesday, 23 December 2025 06:00
Rookes happy to finish career in Waywayseecappo
By Derek HoltomThe Waywayseecappo Wolverines were bolstered this season by the return of former players for their final year of junior hockey. That includes defenseman Kurt Rookes, the most offensively dynamic blueliner in the MJHL this season.A native of Manson, Man., Rookes led all defenseman in scoring heading into the…
Tuesday, 23 December 2025 06:00
Adrienne Falloon named new municipal CAO
If you grew up in Binscarth, you’ll know Adrienne Falloon. She’s the daughter of Felicia and Reg Slimmon and went to school there before coming to Russell in grade 9 - as all of her Binscarth classmates did.If you were in the class of 2011 at Major Pratt, you’ll know…
Tuesday, 23 December 2025 06:00
Fall of ground incident kills 35 year old at Mosaic K3
A 35 year old father of two from the Yorkton area lost his life in an incident at Mosaic's K3 site last week. Mosaic says a "fall of ground incident" was the cause of the fatality.A fall of ground incident is described as Fall of Ground (FOG) in mining refers…
Tuesday, 23 December 2025 06:00
Richardson Pioneer Ltd and Richardson International donate to Foxwarren District Rec Center
Left to right - Gordon Nickel, Aaron Chipelski, Mark Wotton and Brad Zimmer with the generous donation of $50,000 to help fund the reconstruction of the Foxwarren Rink. Richardson Pioneer Ltd and Richardson Pioneer are known for their generous support of initiatives in communities around the world who have helped…
Tuesday, 23 December 2025 06:00
Major Pratt Gives Back to Community
Major Pratt High School Student Council donates $400 of the Beef and Barley fundraising back to the community with a sock donation for the Christmas hampers.
Monday, 15 December 2025 16:29
Annual Family Dance Kicks off Christmas in Russell
It’s difficult to remember how many years the Family Dance has been part of our Christmas season here in Russell.Many families have memories of their kids running around the dance floor more than thirty years ago. Then, for reasons not remembered, the Family Dance petered out until it was revived…
Monday, 15 December 2025 16:36
Province Supports Foxwarren Rink Rebuild
The Manitoba government is contributing $100,000 through its From the Ground Up – Safe Healthy Communities for ALL program to help rebuild the roof at the Foxwarren District Recreation Centre (FDRC), Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard announced last week.“These critical repairs will help ensure the FDRC remains the…
Tuesday, 16 December 2025 06:00
Traffic stop leads to drug trafficking charges in Waywayseecappo
On December 4, 2025, at approximately 9:45 pm Manitoba First Nations Police Service officers were on a pro-active patrol and conducted a traffic stop in Waywayseecappo to ensure sobriety and proper licencing. Further investigation led to all occupants of the vehicle being detained under the controlled drugs and substances act.With…
Tuesday, 16 December 2025 06:00
Wareham Holds High Hopes for Wolverines
By Derek HoltomThe Waywayseecappo Wolverines have perhaps the best-one-two option in goal in the MJHL this season. Whether it’s Mariko Bercier or Jase Wareham, when the Wolverines enter action, they have a solid netminder with plenty of experience to draw from.For Wareham, this will be his last year of junior…
Tuesday, 09 December 2025 06:00
We’ll Meet You Out at The Shop
In most really small towns, when the elevator closes its doors, the rest of the town begins to slowly slip away. In Inglis, like so much else in their community, they took that as an opportunity and turned it into something amazing - a national historic site.In fact, that’s where…
Tuesday, 09 December 2025 06:00
Binscarth Haunted House Gives Back
Pictured above, The Parkland Outlaws football team who helps out every year - whether it be with setting up, scaring, ortearing down the Haunted House, received $1,000 for their continuing efforts for the cause. Find out who the three other recipients were in this week's Russell Banner.
Tuesday, 09 December 2025 06:00
MPI helps Manitobans Navigate Snow and Ice with Winter Tire Program
As Manitobans pull their winter boots out of the closet and brace for another Prairie winter, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) is reminding everyone that it is just as important to think about what your vehicle is using when in contact with snow and ice. Winter months show the highest number…
Tuesday, 09 December 2025 06:00
Santa’s lacing Up His Skates Dec.14th
Skate with SANTA is scheduled for Sunday, December 14 from 6:00-7:30pm at the Russell Memorial Multiplex! This a FREE event sponsored by the Municipality of Russell Binscarth Recreation Department. There will also be ornaments to decorate on the concourse! Come join us! Registration for Session #2 of GYM KIDS is…