Russell Banner News
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…
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…