Russell Banner News
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…
Tuesday, 31 March 2026 06:00
Davidson family heirloom returned
If you’re from this area, it’s highly likely you’ll be familiar with someone from the Davidson family.Last week, a First World War memorial medal lost for decades was returned, reconnecting them with a deeply personal piece of their history and the sacrifice of two brothers who never came home.The medal,…
Tuesday, 31 March 2026 06:00
Unfortunately, things are getting worse - Letter to the Editor
Hi, my name is Levi Cottingham and I am a Conservative (for those who didn’t already know).Now that we got that out of the way…Manitobans were promised meaningful change when the Manitoba New Democratic Party formed government. Unfortunately, things are getting worse. Ask a healthcare worker. Ask a parent. Ask…
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 06:00
Brent Butt draws sold out crowd
A lot of Canadians have at least heard about Brent Butt. Many of us - especially on the prairies - loved the Corner Gas series largely because it felt like small town Saskatchewan, where it was set and filmed and their neighboring Manitoba farm communities.Although Butt is probably best known…
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 06:00
Putting all the pieces together for the kids
Families in Binscarth and the surrounding area will soon see more childcare spaces become available when an ambitious expansion project by Little Bloomers Learning Patch comes together.Little Bloomers has been part of the Binscarth community for quite a while. The board was first formed back in 2009 with the goal…
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 06:00
Robot deals with old dynamite - Russell RCMP Report
March 11th 11:45 amRCMP received a call from a manager of the Natural Conservatory of Canada regarding finding dynamite in a barn located on land that the government was managing. RCMP in Russell contacted the RCMP bomb squad who attended to the farm near St. Lazare and found several boxes…