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Tuesday, 03 March 2026 06:00
Russell Figure Skating Club Holds Under the Sea Carnival
The theme of the Russell Figure Skating Club’s 2026 carnival was Disney’s Under the Sea. So there were mermaids and pirates and a bunch of Sponge Bob’s pineapple buddies.Every year, the Russell Figure Skating Club continues to grow and now includes 14 STAR level skaters, 28 CanSkaters along with four…
Tuesday, 03 March 2026 06:00
Skaters and coach will represent the Russell Figure Skating Club at Manitoba Winter Games
The members of the Russell Figure Skating Club congratulated (back row) coach Lesley Wray, (front right) Julia Wray and Justice Tremblay with gifts in appreciation of representing the club at the upcoming Manitoba Winter Games.The Manitoba Winter Games will be held in Thompson the first week of March, with skating…
Tuesday, 03 March 2026 06:00
Provincial Budget Day announced
The Manitoba government will present the 2026-27 provincial budget on Tuesday, March 24, Finance Minister Adrien Sala announced.“This year’s budget is going to have some big-ticket affordability items, which will help you out at the grocery store, with your mortgage bill and your rent payments,” said Sala. “We will also…
Tuesday, 24 February 2026 06:00
MMF locals celebrate Louis Riel with tradition and camaraderie
For the last couple of years, the Pelly Trail and Ste. Madelaine Locals of MMF have banded together to celebrate Louis Riel Day, enjoying the day with Bannock making sessions and a workshop in the Michif language. There was face painting and colouring for the kids, crazy marbleboards, cribbage and…
Tuesday, 24 February 2026 06:00
Stolen beer with a canine accomplice
Feb. 11th 1:30 pmAn employee of the Russell Beer store called advising that three hours earlier a man had walked in with a dog and absconded with a 24 pack of beer. Police looked at the surveillance cameras and being that the man was wearing a balaclava, identification would be…
Tuesday, 24 February 2026 06:00
Accident at Asessippi calls for STARS Ambulance
A person was airlifted to Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg last Saturday afternoon after a ski-related incident near Russell, MB, STARS air ambulance said Sunday.A STARS spokesperson said they could not provide details on the individual's condition.A spokesperson for Asessippi Ski Area & Resort, located north of Russell, declined to…
Tuesday, 24 February 2026 06:00
Friendly’s preparing for summer opening
In 2013, after a couple of years without a grocery store, the residents of Inglis and the surrounding area decided to open a community owned store that would service the community and keep the village alive.At that time, 68 people purchased shares to re-open the store, renovated and updated the…
Tuesday, 24 February 2026 06:00
Waywayseecappo woman denied bail after being released four times prior
Talisa Brandon, 27, accused in a stabbing death, was denied bail on her fifth application after being released the previous four times.Brandon is charged with manslaughter, aggravated assault and several counts of breaching her release order. She is accused of stabbing two men (one of the men, a 23-year-old man,…
Tuesday, 24 February 2026 06:00
Vet Board responds to letter to the paper - Letter to the Editor
The Russell Regional Vet Board would like to clarify our position on the letter to the Editor dated Tuesday, February 10th, 2026.1) The Board is not against Passion for Paws or anything they are trying to accomplish, however the board is here to represent the best interests of five municipalities;…
Tuesday, 24 February 2026 06:00
Sunshine, snow, and strong turnout for holiday weekend at Asessippi Ski Resort
Excellent snow conditions, and a full calendar of events combined to deliver one of the busiest weekends of the season at Asessippi Ski Resort during the Louis Riel Day and Family Day long weekend.After a previous stretch of colder weather, the shift to mild conditions and bluebird skies brought a…
Tuesday, 17 February 2026 06:00
Major Pratt hosts their Stick It To Cancer Game
Every year the staff, students and hockey parents of Major Pratt host their Stick It To Cancer game in February. And every year, it just gets better and better. Over the past 11 years the Major Pratt crew - including the younger classes has donated more than $210,866 to the…
Tuesday, 17 February 2026 06:00
Zabava: still one great Ukrainian party
Translated into English, the word Zabava means: fun, entertainment or party. And those who attended the packed house for Yachminka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble’s annual celebration got exactly that.Since the setback felt by Covid, the club has been growing continuously, growing with no sign of slowing down.“Our club is growing,” Tyla…
Tuesday, 10 February 2026 06:00
Saying YESS to success at ACC
The five local women enrolled in The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) program - (seen on the roof of the building above) left- right: Kaitlyn Hatt, Chantelle Wishira, Isabelle Wishira, Lisa Kitchemonia and Jaz Brazeau, spent the last three weeks of their 17-week program applying the practical construction and…
Tuesday, 10 February 2026 06:00
Thomas Sill Foundation and Living Legacy replace furniture in Russell Personal Care Home
Living Legacy Community Foundation was awarded a grant from the Thomas Sill Manitoba Fund for a project that would enhance an area of the community. After some discussions with different community stakeholders, the need for furniture replacement at the Russell Personal Care Home stood out as a need that would…
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…