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Tuesday, 03 February 2026 06:00
Binscarth Homecoming fundraiser
Binscarth is up to great things again. Everyone knows that the people of this small town can accomplish anything they set their minds to - and it’s time for another homecoming.The first Binscarth homecoming was held in 1986 and there’s been one every ten years since. This homecoming will run…
Tuesday, 03 February 2026 06:00
Take a Year Off Lottery nears $1.3 million in donations
Back Left- Right: Bruce Christopher, Alan Nernberg, Robert Muir, Alan Tataryn, Chris Radford, (Front) Sandy Ross and Lenore Fenton. For more than two decades, Russell’s Take a Year Off Lottery has been one of the major fundraisers for area facilities and projects. At the same time, it’s one of the…
Tuesday, 03 February 2026 06:00
A special kind of people braving the cold to raise funds
It certainly takes a special group of people to suit up when the temperature is -35 and the windchill is 45 below and get on your snowmobile for a 250 km run to raise funds for the Lions Eye Bank.On January 23rd, nine skidooers and their crew stopped at Choy’s…
Tuesday, 03 February 2026 06:00
Outflow from Shellmouth Reservoir increased
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre reports the Shellmouth Reservoir outflow was increased January 29th as part of normal operation to draw down the reservoir level in preparation for spring runoff from the upper Assiniboine River.The current outflow is 500 cubic feet per second (cfs) and will be increased…
Tuesday, 03 February 2026 06:00
Province invites organizations to apply for project funding
The Manitoba government is inviting eligible organizations to apply for one-time project funding of up to $50,000 through the Manitoba Accessibility Fund (MAF), Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine, minister responsible for accessibility, announced.“The Manitoba Accessibility Fund empowers organizations across Manitoba to better serve everyone in their communities,” said Fontaine. “We know…
Tuesday, 03 February 2026 06:00
Pickleball in Russell cancelled while floors are replaced
Pickleball and Badminton at the GPB Hall in Russell is cancelled for at least the month of January and likely most of February for floor replacement. Pickleball will still be available on Monday evenings in Binscarth at the school from 7-9pm.There will be a First Aid Course held on Saturday,…
Tuesday, 03 February 2026 06:00
Cochrane liking what Wolverines showing
By Derek HoltomThe Waywayseecappo Wolverines are coming off an extremely successful month of January where they went 7-2-1-1, and enter the short month of February just three points back of the Neepawa Titans for third spot in the MJHL’s West Division.Wolverines Head Coach and General Manager, Landyn Cochrane, says the…
Tuesday, 27 January 2026 06:00
Wolverines heat up, despite frigid temperatures
By Derek HoltomThree straight losses to the Dauphin Kings in the past few weeks was more than enough for the Waywayseecappo Wolverines.Wayway managed to defeat Dauphin last week, thanks, in no small part, to an outstanding defensive effort and the play of Cole Hunter. The Shoal Lake product scored a…
Tuesday, 27 January 2026 06:00
Asessippi Archery starts their 2026 season
“I like to see what Archery does to a child - they come out of their shell. I see them gain confidence. They meet new people and develop new friendships - especially if they attend local archery shoots outside of Asessippi. The focus that is needed for archery really helps…
Tuesday, 27 January 2026 06:00
Parkland Psychology moves to historic Russell home
By Ed DoeringThe Roblin ReviewRussell clinical psychologist Dr. Amy Wendell has made a major investment in her practice to continue to help as many people as she can.Wendell, originally from Louisville, Kentucky, established Parkland Psychology and Wellness in offices in the Smellie Block in 2019 offering counselling services with a…
Tuesday, 27 January 2026 06:00
But, my illegal radar detector wasn’t on
By Terrie Welwoodand Corporal Brett Church Jan. 6th 10:00 amPolice received a report that a week prior a North Face parka was stolen at a New Years Eve social in Angusville.Jan. 8th 6:00 pmPolice were called to deal with a mental health issue to take a patient to the hospital…
Tuesday, 27 January 2026 06:00
First Aid course coming in February
Pickleball and Badminton at the GPB Hall in Russell is cancelled for at least the month of January and likely most of February for floor replacement. Pickleball will still be available on Monday evenings in Binscarth at the school from 7-9 pm!There will be a First Aid Course held on…
Tuesday, 27 January 2026 06:00
Binscarth's Patterson Grain Terminal Supports Russell Health Centre
Darryl Fuz and Dave Maglahus Co-General Managers of the Paterson Grain Terminal in Binscarth presented a cheque for $10,000.00 to the Russell Health Centre.Stacy Falkevitch - Charge RN - accepted this generous donation.The donation is from the Paterson Family Foundation; the funds are to be utilized towards emergency care and…
Tuesday, 20 January 2026 06:00
Courage, discipline, mastery - Russell Fight Club
“Every time I trained, I felt truly alive. It felt like martial arts was speaking to me, telling me - this is what I’m meant to do. I know many people feel the same way—feeling empty inside, getting sucked into work and the stresses of life. Martial arts gave me…
Tuesday, 20 January 2026 06:00
New doctors coming to Russell, Rossburn and Shoal Lake
Steven SukkauThe Winnipeg Sun For many rural Manitobans, finding a family doctor close to home has become one of the biggest health-care challenges of recent years. Prairie Mountain Health says new internationally trained physicians are now on the way to help strengthen medical care in several small communities across the…