Russell Banner News
Tuesday, 30 December 2025 06:00
Chronic wasting disease found near Dropmore
Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures is advising of five new cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD), including cases in two areas with no prior positive detections: the Rural Municipalities of Swan Valley West and Victoria, in Game Hunting Areas (GHA) 13A and 30.Additionally, three new CWD cases have been…
Tuesday, 23 December 2025 06:00
Richardson Pioneer Ltd and Richardson International donate to Foxwarren District Rec Center
Left to right - Gordon Nickel, Aaron Chipelski, Mark Wotton and Brad Zimmer with the generous donation of $50,000 to help fund the reconstruction of the Foxwarren Rink. Richardson Pioneer Ltd and Richardson Pioneer are known for their generous support of initiatives in communities around the world who have helped…
Tuesday, 23 December 2025 06:00
Major Pratt Gives Back to Community
Major Pratt High School Student Council donates $400 of the Beef and Barley fundraising back to the community with a sock donation for the Christmas hampers.
Tuesday, 23 December 2025 06:00
Adrienne Falloon named new municipal CAO
If you grew up in Binscarth, you’ll know Adrienne Falloon. She’s the daughter of Felicia and Reg Slimmon and went to school there before coming to Russell in grade 9 - as all of her Binscarth classmates did.If you were in the class of 2011 at Major Pratt, you’ll know…
Tuesday, 23 December 2025 06:00
Fall of ground incident kills 35 year old at Mosaic K3
A 35 year old father of two from the Yorkton area lost his life in an incident at Mosaic's K3 site last week. Mosaic says a "fall of ground incident" was the cause of the fatality.A fall of ground incident is described as Fall of Ground (FOG) in mining refers…
Monday, 15 December 2025 16:29
Annual Family Dance Kicks off Christmas in Russell
It’s difficult to remember how many years the Family Dance has been part of our Christmas season here in Russell.Many families have memories of their kids running around the dance floor more than thirty years ago. Then, for reasons not remembered, the Family Dance petered out until it was revived…
Monday, 15 December 2025 16:36
Province Supports Foxwarren Rink Rebuild
The Manitoba government is contributing $100,000 through its From the Ground Up – Safe Healthy Communities for ALL program to help rebuild the roof at the Foxwarren District Recreation Centre (FDRC), Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard announced last week.“These critical repairs will help ensure the FDRC remains the…
Tuesday, 16 December 2025 06:00
Traffic stop leads to drug trafficking charges in Waywayseecappo
On December 4, 2025, at approximately 9:45 pm Manitoba First Nations Police Service officers were on a pro-active patrol and conducted a traffic stop in Waywayseecappo to ensure sobriety and proper licencing. Further investigation led to all occupants of the vehicle being detained under the controlled drugs and substances act.With…
Tuesday, 09 December 2025 06:00
We’ll Meet You Out at The Shop
In most really small towns, when the elevator closes its doors, the rest of the town begins to slowly slip away. In Inglis, like so much else in their community, they took that as an opportunity and turned it into something amazing - a national historic site.In fact, that’s where…
Tuesday, 09 December 2025 06:00
Binscarth Haunted House Gives Back
Pictured above, The Parkland Outlaws football team who helps out every year - whether it be with setting up, scaring, ortearing down the Haunted House, received $1,000 for their continuing efforts for the cause. Find out who the three other recipients were in this week's Russell Banner.
Tuesday, 09 December 2025 06:00
MPI helps Manitobans Navigate Snow and Ice with Winter Tire Program
As Manitobans pull their winter boots out of the closet and brace for another Prairie winter, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) is reminding everyone that it is just as important to think about what your vehicle is using when in contact with snow and ice. Winter months show the highest number…
Tuesday, 02 December 2025 06:00
Fight Against Dementia raises thousands
Don and Dianna DeMontigny and their daughters Tanya Thompson and Shannon Leflar have been a part of this community - as well as Roblin - for decades. About five years ago, Dianna was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Recently, Tanya - who has won national awards as a volleyball coach - took…
Monday, 01 December 2025 16:56
Take A Year Off Lottery Has a Number of Local Winners
For more than a two decades, Russell’s Take a Year Off Lottery has been one of our major fundraisers for area facilities and projects. At the same time, it’s one of the most talked about lotteries in our area.This year, the ‘locals’ have a bit more to talk about as…
Tuesday, 02 December 2025 06:00
Fusion Credit Union Announces Partnership with the Brandon Wheat Kings
Fusion Credit Union is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with the Brandon Wheat Kings uniting two organizations deeply committed to community, youth development, and local pride throughout Manitoba.The partnership focuses on expanding grassroots programs, enhancing financial literacy opportunities, and supporting initiatives that create meaningful impact for families across…
Monday, 24 November 2025 12:49
Waywayseecappo Supports Passion 4 Paws Building
Passion 4 Paws board and committee members; (l-r back row): Marg Fraser, Brent Rosnoski, Carrie Burton, Shallon Fowler, Julia Renz, Amanda Drebit, Chantell Senchuk, Erin Hamilton, Cheryl Collins and Kevin Tomsha. (Front row l-r) Andrea Glasman, Samantha Diores, LaVerne Rosnoski Tomsha, Tori Tomsha, Sherry Sabeski and Michelle Gambler had reason…