Russell Banner News
Tuesday, 27 October 2026 06:00
2026 Candidates Forum Held
As the meeting started, chairs became scarce every chair found in the building was gathered to seat those in attendance. In all 77 people showed up at the election public forum. more than sixty questions were submitted to be asked at the meeting. Each candidate was given a few minutes…
Tuesday, 27 October 2026 06:00
Shell River bridge on Hwy 83 set to reopen to traffic in December
Manitoba Transportation andInfrastructure is providing an update onrepair work to the Shell River Bridge onProvincial Trunk Highway 83 nearInglis. The bridge remains closed followingsignificant damage caused byheavy rainfall in June.A detour remains in place viaProvincial Road 482 through Shellmouthand Dropmore.Engineering assessments have beencompleted, temporary steel supportshave been installed and demolition…
Tuesday, 20 October 2026 06:00
Beef and Barley 2026 King and Queen
Major Pratt School’s largest and only high school fundraiser is the King and Queen Competition. It runs from the first day of school in September until the Friday beforeThanksgiving, culminating in the Beef and Barley Pageant. Throughout this time, the entire high school population is divided into 6 areas: Russell…
Tuesday, 20 October 2026 06:00
Larson named Canadian Rodeo Bareback Champion
For more than 50 years, the Canadian Finals Rodeo(CFR) has stood as the pinnacle of professional rodeoin Canada. Established in 1974, the CFR was createdas the championship event of the CanadianProfessional Rodeo Association (CPRA), bringingtogether top rodeo athletes to compete for nationaltitles, championship buckles, and their place inCanadian rodeo history.Today,…
Tuesday, 13 October 2026 06:00
Park West School Division deals with air quality issues in Birtle Elemantary
Park West School Division are working with professional environmental consultantsand remediation experts to address air quality concerns at Birtle Elementary.Air quality testing is complete, and remediation efforts are currently underway.To ensure learning continues safely, all Birtle Elementary students and staff arerelocating to Birtle Collegiate Institute (BCI) on an interim basis.…
Tuesday, 13 October 2026 06:00
Registration for winter term of MPI’s Driver Z program begins in October
The road to a driver’s licence starts this fall for Manitoba students looking to get behind the wheel – registration for the winter term of MPI’s popular high school driver education program, Driver Z, begins later this month. With course start dates in December, January and February, winter course offerings…
Tuesday, 06 October 2026 06:00
Editorial: It’s your chance to ask the questions
It’s time again. The time when we all decide who is going to make decisions around our council tables about general day to day things in your town and municipality that affect your lives. Now and over the next four years.I was pleased when I found the post by Courtney…
Tuesday, 06 October 2026 06:00
Foxwarren ladies fastball hold successful reunion
Former members of the Foxwarren Ladies Fastball team returned to the diamond on Saturday, July 11, to celebrate decades of friendship, competition and community, at a reunion that brought together players, families and supporters from across the years. Despite temperatures reaching 36 (feeling closer to 46), former players, ranging in…
Tuesday, 22 September 2026 06:00
Huge interest in Manitoba mining and PADCOM at investment summit
By Terrie WelwoodRussell Banner “It was an incredible – such pro-Canada spirit and energy that I’ve never experienced in my life before. The spirit was ‘enough talking, let’s get it done and get Canada independent’” Daymon Guillas President of PADCOMAt the invitation of the Prime Minister, Daymon Guillas attended the…
Tuesday, 22 September 2026 06:00
Manitoba will move to permanent Daylight Savings Time
After listening to the views of Manitobans on seasonal time changes, the Manitoba government has decided to remain on daylight saving time (DST) permanently, Premier Wab Kinew announced today. “We heard from Manitobans loud and clear – no more changing the clocks in Manitoba,” said Kinew. “Permanent daylight saving time…
Tuesday, 15 September 2026 06:00
First shipment of potash from Port of Churchill is PADCOM product
The Arctic Gateway Group celebrated their first ever export shipment of Manitoba potash for PADCOM to Belgium, alongside their third successful year of zinc shipments from Hudbay Minerals. As PADCOM continues to ramp up production, much potash will be shipped through the Port of Churchill. The PADCOM potash will be…
Tuesday, 15 September 2026 06:00
MPI helping Manitobans save money on dedicated winter tires
Drivers across the province can stay safe this winter by applying to Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI)’s Winter Tire Program.Manitoba winters come with very cold temperatures and harsh road conditions, including packed snow, blowing snow, slush and ice. Winter tires are designed with rubber compounds that remain flexible in frigid temperatures,…
Tuesday, 08 September 2026 06:00
Touch a truck and meet your first responders
The parking lot of Twin Valley Coop grocery store in Russell was definitely the place to be last Friday afternoon as Fire and EMS crews joined with the volunteer driven Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) with their unique vintage war time ambulance and the RCMP hosting kids and their families.…
Tuesday, 01 September 2026 06:00
Ag Days - a true family and community event
By Terrie WelwoodRussell BannerLike much of the prairies, the communities of this area were founded by agricultural endeavors at their core.In 1893, the County of Russell was awarded The Banner for the most entries a of the highest quality at the Industrial Winnipeg Exhibition.That Banner is now on display at…
Tuesday, 01 September 2026 06:00
Action needed on alternative detour: Skinner
By Ed DoeringThe Roblin ReviewHugh Skinner thinks it may be time for area residents to make more noise about the closure of the bridge over the Shell River on PTH #83.The bridge was closed indefinitely back in June after flood waters undermined its supports and raised concerns about its structural…