Russell Banner News
Tuesday, 23 June 2026 06:00
Prairie Arts cARTel show attracts 38 area artists
38 talented area artists took part in the Arts cARTel show, welcoming artists ages 11+ who submitted original artwork for adjudication and exhibition.Pictured here is some of the amazing local artwork displayed at the Geo. P. Buleziuk Centre in Russell, held June 14 and 15.
Tuesday, 23 June 2026 06:00
Heather Betke retires after 36 years
Thirty six years ago, Heather Betke typed out the application to the province for Russell’s first daycare, on a typewriter. Heather is now retiring.Anyone who has been lucky enough to be a parent of a child in her care over the last three+ decades knows that Heather and the various…
Tuesday, 23 June 2026 06:00
Judge cites damaging effects of internet in sentencing Michael Man for threats
By Skye AndersonThe Brandon Sun A Russell man who repeatedly made threats against police was sentenced to almost a year and half of time served, with the judge citing the damaging effects of the internet.But the judge denied the Crown’s request to ban Michael Man, 46, from the community during…
Tuesday, 16 June 2026 06:00
A celebration of our Journey to Home
Once again, thanks to the efforts of our colleagues, neighbours and friends, the community celebrated the impressive ethnic diversity of our area with our 2026 Culturama. This year’s theme was Journey to Home. In preparation for the event, residents of the area who hail from Austria, Germany, Egypt, Maritius, Mexico,…
Tuesday, 16 June 2026 06:00
Water Everywhere!
The flood has created havoc within the Parkland region - closed roads, flooded farmland, homes and closed businesses. Thisphoto of the area below the Shellmouth dam was taken by Lukas Leimhofer. More photos in the June 23rd Russell Banner!
Tuesday, 09 June 2026 06:00
Beautifying the area for 20 years
By Terrie WelwoodRussell Banner It’s probably safe to say that Shannon and Newell Johnston are among the busiest people in the area.Especially in the spring and summer when they prepare both of their Prairie Gardener locations in Russell and Roblin.This year, the pair have something to cheer about aside from…
Tuesday, 09 June 2026 06:00
677 Royal Canadian Air Cadets host their annual Ceremonial Review
On May 26th, 2026 the 677 Royal Canadian Air Cadets hosted their Annual Ceremonial Review. They had an amazing crowd of approximately 70 spectators supporting the event. Major Terrence Henry generously joined the squadron as the reviewing officer for the evening. During the event, the cadets were presented with the…
Tuesday, 02 June 2026 06:00
Dr. Debnath visits before arriving in the fall
By Terrie WelwoodRussell BannerFor Prairie Mountain Health, the region’s Recruitment and Retention Team it’s ‘all hands-on deck’ with their near constant search for doctors.As such, the team partners with representatives from the province, region and individual communities to all work together to promote the benefits of living and working in…
Tuesday, 02 June 2026 06:00
Forty-one first year medical students to visit fourteen Manitoba communities including Russell and Roblin
An enthusiastic group of first-year medical students from the University of Manitoba’s Max Rady College of Medicine will participate in Rural Week across the Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) region from May 25–29 and June 1–5.Coordinated annually by the Department of Family Medicine, Shared Health (Manitoba Healthcare Providers Network), and Manitoba’s…
Tuesday, 02 June 2026 06:00
Manitoba Statistics Bureau confirms dire StatsCan inflation numbers: PC Caucus
Manitoba’s Bureau of Statistics has confirmed last week’s dire inflation numbers from Statistics Canada and the worsening trend that Manitobans are experiencing under the NDP.The new data shows that Manitoba families are facing an intensifying affordability crisis as inflation accelerates across every major household expense category. The all-items Consumer Price…
Tuesday, 26 May 2026 06:00
Threats against police described as ‘chilling’
By Skye AndersonThe Brandon Sun ROSSBURN — The Crown is asking the court to sentence a Russell man who’s made repeated threats against police to two years in custody.“The level of disrespect and contempt that he shows toward members of the community who are attempting to keep the rest of…
Tuesday, 26 May 2026 06:00
Manitoba Hydro reminds agricultural producers to stay safe
As agricultural producers return to their fields this spring, Manitoba Hydro is reminding them to stay safe around power lines, poles and other electrical equipment. “Working in the fields? Watch for power lines,” is one of the messages featured in Manitoba Hydro’s new public safety campaign, “Safety is the answer.”Farm…
Tuesday, 19 May 2026 06:00
Public meeting held re: proposed urban reserve involving three properties on Russell’s Main Street
Approximately 50 people attended a public meeting discussing the urban reserve proposed by Gambler First Nation and the federal government encompassing the property at 447-459 Main St. N. - commonly known as the offices of Gambler First Nation, The Russell Banner and Canada Post. The following questions were presented to…
Tuesday, 19 May 2026 06:00
Manitoba government supports heart and stroke care
The Manitoba government is continuing its partnership with Heart and Stroke Manitoba with $150,000 in funding to support public education on stroke awareness through the FAST Signs of Stroke campaign and women’s heart health initiatives, as well as an additional $25,000 to support the new Women’s Heart Care Clinic at…
Tuesday, 19 May 2026 06:00
Province invests in Westman health-care workforce
BRANDON—The Manitoba government is investing in the health-care workforce in the Westman region with new paramedic training seats and new child-care spaces for health-care workers, Premier Kinew announced at the Brandon Chamber of Commerce’s State of the Province address.“Paramedics are the first to arrive when your family needs emergency care…