Russell Banner News
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…
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 06:00
Provincial Park Campground reservations open April 13-17
The Manitoba government is encouraging campers and outdoor enthusiasts to mark their calendars as the Parks Reservation Service opens for the 2026 camping season in less than a month, Environment and Climate Change Minister Mike Moyes announced.“Manitobans are eager to get outside and enjoy our provincial parks this summer,” said…
Tuesday, 17 March 2026 06:00
North Western Marquette Festival Held
The North Western Marquette Festival has been the showcase for fine arts in the area for 80 years! This year, there were 88 dance performances – solos, duos, trios and groups, with piano and vocal held in the beautiful Knox United Church and the dance and choirs in the George.…
Tuesday, 17 March 2026 06:00
School division taxes on the rise - Park West School Division
Provincial Funding AnnouncementThis year we did not receive the funding announcement until February 9 and our division-specific funding was not shared until February 10.This delayed funding announcement from the Province was challenging for for the Board. Planning for expenditures is difficult without clarity on our anticipated revenue, which increases uncertainty…
Tuesday, 17 March 2026 06:00
Fusion CU named Manitoba top employer for seventh consecutive year
Fusion Credit Union is proud to announce they have been recognized as a Manitoba Top Employer for the seventh consecutive year. This special designation recognizes employers in Manitoba that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. The accolade reinforces Fusion’s ongoing commitment to employee growth and development, priorities…
Tuesday, 17 March 2026 06:00
Provincial government makes women’s menstrual products mandatory Manitoba workplaces
The Manitoba government will make the province the first in Canada requiring employers to provide free menstrual products to employees at no cost, ensuring workers have access to basic necessities while on the job, Labour and Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino announced. “These changes are about dignity and fairness at work,”…