Russell Banner News
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…
Tuesday, 01 September 2026 06:00
Inky Mark faces 26 new charges
Additional charges have been laid against a Dauphin male as part of a months-long investigation into firearms trafficking.In July, Manitoba RCMP announced a search warrant had been executed at a Dauphin residence as part of the investigation. Investigators seized hundreds of firearms, an antique cannon, ammunition and more than $300,000…
Tuesday, 25 August 2026 06:00
Family and spouses battling: RCMP Report
During the period covered by this police report there were 102 calls to RCMP strictly covering the Russell area. Due to the sheer volume of calls, the editor and Cpl. Church hand-picked which incidents made the paper.July 15th 10:00 amRCMP received a call that a daughter had kicked her mother…
Tuesday, 25 August 2026 06:00
Rescuing each other after trials and trauma
By Terrie WelwoodRussell Banner “When I see a stray dog arrive at my property scared, hungry, and simply looking for someone to care, I understand that feeling. In many ways, I was there once too. Resurrection Rescue is my way of making sure that neither people nor animals have to…
Tuesday, 25 August 2026 06:00
Tour of area cemeteries at month’s end
The Heritage Cemeteries Project (HCP) is an organization that was started over twenty years ago by a group of local people who loved the roots of their local history, but who also recognized that a lot of it was being lost. The reason for the loss of our local history…
Tuesday, 18 August 2026 06:00
Friendly’s: bigger and better
Since it’s inception in 2016 when the little shareholder owner grocery store in Inglis first opened, Friendly’s Grocery has always been community driven. Last week, as they moved into their new premises in the old curling rink was no different as staff and volunteers from the community banded together to…
Tuesday, 18 August 2026 06:00
Manitoba launches external review of Child and Family Services funding and governance models
The Manitoba government is launching an independent external review of the provincial Child and Family Services (CFS) funding and governance model to help strengthen the system, improve transparency and support better outcomes for children, youth and families, Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine announced.“This review is about building a stronger system that…
Tuesday, 18 August 2026 06:00
Manitoba government celebrates opening of 1,075 new child-care spaces since late 2025
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are making significant progress creating new child-care spaces for families, with 1,075 new infant, preschool, nursery and school-aged spaces opening in Manitoba since late 2025, Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Tracy Schmidt and Terry Duguid, member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, on…
Tuesday, 11 August 2026 06:00
Some great old fashioned fun at Soap Box Derby
For the last eight years, the Pelly Trail Classic Soap Box Derby has been a favourite summer fun for the entire family. (Top centre) Modelled after old time community fairs, the derby gives kids of all ages (and their families) a chance to show off not only their mechanical creation…
Tuesday, 11 August 2026 06:00
Inglis firefighters recognized for their volunteer efforts
The Inglis Fire Department’s fire chief Glen Gorda travelled to Brandon to pick up a Global Medic fire skid.This self-contained unit has a 1000 L water tank, high-pressure pump and hose.In addition, IFD was given 20 fire retardant coveralls. As one of the departments who volunteered to respond to the…
Tuesday, 11 August 2026 06:00
Layh accepts cadet position in Cold Lake
Levi Layh, of 677 Russell, Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron in Russell, earned a staff cadet position in the Operations Department at Cold Lake Cadet Training Centre.As part of their role, Layh first participated in on-the-job training to learn the safety requirements for the equipment and is now tasked with…