Russell Banner News
Tuesday, 12 May 2026 06:00
South End Auto and Ag in new hands
By Terrie WelwoodRussell BannerChris Radford and Don Betke have been part of the business community in Russell for their entire careers.For most of those years, they’ve worked together, starting off at Clement Farm Supply and moving through a few other positions until the opportunity came up to take on the…
Tuesday, 05 May 2026 06:00
Radford returns to Russell Binscarth council table
Chris Radford will return to the Municipality of Russell Binscarth council table after being voted in by a largemargin at last week’s municipal by election.Chris Radford 299 votesLeanne Bily 142 votesDale Sawchuk 124 votesNick Foisy 42 votesThis by election however brought out a dismal 30 percent voter turnout where only…
Tuesday, 05 May 2026 06:00
An Inglis Run for You, Mom
“Our family has endured a lot, but it never defines who we are. We continue to move through life with unwavering faith, genuine smiles, and an abundance of love to share with others.” -Elizabeth FingasIn February of 2021 the area was shocked at the sudden passing of Karen Fingas, a…
Tuesday, 05 May 2026 06:00
Bredenbury woman charged in huge drug bust
Over 60 charges have been laid, and five people have been arrested—including the rapper Decepti Kon and his girlfriend Kristen Frankow—after a massive drug trafficking investigation in Yorkton, Bredenbury, Bangor, and the RM of Orkney.On April 24, Saskatchewan RCMP’s Yorkton Saskatchewan Trafficking Response Team executed search warrants at four residential…
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 06:00
Road washouts and floating culverts
At about 6:30 pm on Tuesday April 21st, Scott Gregor, the CFO of Riding Mountain West was checking out the water flowing under the municipal road off of Hwy 83 to the entrance to the Asessippi Beach & Campground.“I had driven down the road over the Bear Creek around 6:15…
Tuesday, 21 April 2026 06:00
Clara Peake captures first place honors in Missouri State golf
Northwest Missouri State University junior Clara Peake became the eighth different Bearcat in the history of the program to capture first-place honors as she gained medalist honors at the 2026 Spring Regional Preview held at Shangri La Country Club.Peake fired a final round three-under par 69 to win the event…
Tuesday, 21 April 2026 06:00
Large crowd challenged the Slush Cup
Asessippi Ski Area & Resort wrapped up its 2025–2026 winter season with a weekend full of energy, creativity, and community, highlighted by the return of its Annual Slush Cup and the debut of a brand-new Easter event.On Saturday, April 4, Asessippi hosted its Annual Slush Cup, drawing a large crowd…
Tuesday, 21 April 2026 06:00
Drop in federal excise tax lowers gas prices by 10 cents per litre
The global landscape is rapidly changing.In response, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control – building a stronger, more independent, more resilient economy. We’re building an economy where Canadians are empowered with greater security, certainty, and a lower cost of living.Global conflict and ongoing supply disruptions in…
Tuesday, 14 April 2026 06:00
Waywayseecappo firefighters celebrate completion of basic skills training
Nine members of the Waywayseecappo Fire Department recently celebrated the successful completion of the Manitoba Basic Skills Firefighting Program. This important milestone marks a step forward in strengthening community safety and preparedness, ensuring firefighters are well-trained to respond to emergencies with confidence and professionalism.The department extends heartfelt thanks to Chief…
Tuesday, 14 April 2026 06:00
Carrying his brother’s message
By Terrie WelwoodRussell Banner Even if I don’t finish, we need to continue. It’s got to keep going without me,” Terry Fox.Fred Fox is one of Terry Fox’s four siblings. As the oldest, he’s 18 months older than the man whose heroic efforts to run across Canada in aid of…
Tuesday, 14 April 2026 06:00
Municipalities advocating collectively for rural health care is the only real long term solution
The municipalities of Riding Mountain West and Russell/Binscarth are again working together to tackle long-held issues in health care for our area communities, hoping to expand to include the communities further afield, many of whom are dealing with the same issues of health care coverage.“We’ve established a new initiative between…
Tuesday, 14 April 2026 06:00
Multiple vehicles damaged in Rossburn by drunk driver
On April 2, at approximately 3:05 p.m., Russell RCMP responded after a van collided with three parked cars in Rossburn.The collision occurred on Victoria Avenue, in the vicinity of a local daycare at a time of day when young children and their parents are entering and exiting the building.Investigators have…
Tuesday, 07 April 2026 06:00
IGA Easter Cake Decorating Well Attended
There was very colorful icing, mini eggs, gummy worms and jelly beans and a whole bunch of happy kids, parents and grandparents as the Russell IGA hosted a free Easter cake decorating event over the last weekend in March heading toward the Easter long weekend.
Tuesday, 07 April 2026 06:00
Candidates share their thoughts - By-election
Editor’s Note:With the by-election now declared for Wednesday April 29th with voting at the George P. Buleziuk Centre in Russell and the Municipal Office in Binscarth running between 8 am and 8 pm and early voting held in the Brad Room at the Civic Centre on Russell’s Main Street on…
Tuesday, 07 April 2026 06:00
Research, learn and VOTE - Editor opinion
There’s a by election coming on April 29 to replace Ray Elliott’s seat on municipal council. We have four people running, all of whom I think would be fantastic additions to council.And I know people are already talking about it. For those of us who have been in town for…