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Tuesday, 01 September 2026 06:00
Cochrane excited for Wolverines season
By Derek Holtom When we last saw the Waywayseecappo Wolverines, they were in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League final four for the first time in franchise history, giving the eventual league and national champion Niverville Nighthawks their stiffest test of the postseason. It’s a few months later and a new…
Tuesday, 25 August 2026 06:00
So many programs reconvening as September starts
Pickleball starts back up on Tuesday, Sept 8 at the George P. Buleziuk Hall in Russell. Pickleball is FREE, and we have all equipment needed! Never played? We will teach you! Tuesdays: 1-3 pm and Thursdays: 9-11 am and again from 7-9 pmBadminton starts back up on Sundays, September 13…
Tuesday, 25 August 2026 06:00
MJHL training camps set to kick off
By Derek HolmesTraining camps open around the MJHL this weekend, with two preseason games scheduled for Aug. 31 - Swan Valley at Waywayseecappo and the Northern Manitoba Blizzard at the Dauphin Kings. It’s going to be very interesting to see how the MJHL comes out of the gates this year.…
Tuesday, 28 July 2026 06:00
Sign up for youth pickleball camp
COMING AUGUST 14! Roadshow Pickleball Manitoba will be running a youth pickleball camp for ages 10-17 years in Russell on Friday, August 14, from 10 am-3 pm at the George P. Buleziuk Hall (106 Shell River Ave. S). FREE register at: Pickleballmanitoba.caThere is NO pickleball or badminton from July 27-Sept…
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 06:00
Summer MJHL Musings
By Derek HoltomTraining camps are set to open in roughly six weeks for Manitoba Junior Hockey League teams, but you’ll forgive those based on the west side of the province for being more than a little distracted.Places such as The Pas, Swan River, Dauphin, Waywayseecappo, Virden, Neepawa, and all places…
Tuesday, 14 July 2026 06:00
Want to learn to play box lacrosse?
COMING AUGUST 14! Roadshow Pickleball Manitoba will be running a youth pickleball camp for ages 10-17 years in Russell on Friday, August 14, from 10 am-3 pm at the George P. Buleziuk Centre (106 Shell River Ave. S). FREE register at: Pickleballmanitoba.caWant to learn how to play Box Lacrosse? Lacrosse…
Tuesday, 07 July 2026 06:00
Pickleball and badminton moves to the Multilplex
COMING AUGUST 14! Roadshow Pickleball Manitoba will be running a youth pickleball camp for ages 10-17 years in Russell on Friday, August 14, from 10am-3pm at the George P. Buleziuk Hall (106 Shell River Ave. S). FREE register at: Pickleballmanitoba.ca.Pickleball and Badminton have moved to the rink for the month…
Tuesday, 30 June 2026 06:00
Play boxes are ready to go
COMING AUGUST 14! Roadshow Pickleball Manitoba will be running a youth pickleball camp for ages 10-17 years in Russell on Friday, August 14, from 10am-3pm at the George P. Buleziuk Hall (106 Shell River Ave. S). FREE register at: Pickleballmanitoba.caPickleball and Badminton will be moving to the rink for the…
Tuesday, 16 June 2026 06:00
Summer Camps are back
COMING AUGUST 14! Roadshow Pickleball Manitoba will be running a youth pickleball camp for ages 12-17 years in Russell on Friday, August 14, from 10am-3pm at the George P. Buleziuk Hall (106 Shell River Ave. S). The cost is $20 plus tax, register at: Pickleballmanitoba.caThe Russell Townwide Garage Sale is…
Tuesday, 09 June 2026 06:00
Pickleball camps coming here soon
COMING AUGUST 14! Roadshow Pickleball Manitoba will be running a youth pickleball camp for ages 12-17 years in Russell! Details coming soon! Mark your calendars!The Russell Town wide Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, June 20th from 9 am-3:30 pm. If you would like your address added to the map,…
Tuesday, 19 May 2026 06:00
Paint the ice event was a huge success
Our 1st Annual Paint the Ice Event was a great success! Thank you to all who came out!The Russell Townwide Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, June 20th from 9am-3:30pm. If you would like your address added to the map, please contact the recreation office: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. From out of town?…
Tuesday, 12 May 2026 06:00
Aiden Ziprick named to NHL Central Scouting final rankings
Russell’s Aiden Ziprick is one of three Moose Jaw Warriors who have been named to the NHL Central Scouting’s final rankings ahead of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft presented by Upper Deck. Lynden Lakovic is ranked #14, Aiden Ziprick is ranked #162, and Connor Schmidt is ranked #213.Lynden Lakovic, 18,…
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 06:00
Paint the ice event on Thursday
Our 1st Annual Paint the Ice Event is Thursday, April 30th from 6:00-7:30pm at the Russell Memorial Multiplex! Come join us to say “goodbye” to the ice for another season! We will have paint and brushes for you, but feel free to bring your washable kids paint, brushes, stencils, etc.…
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 06:00
Nighthawks capture MJHL title with ease
By Derek HoltomIn the end, the Niverville Nighthawks would not be denied their destiny.The Nighthawks clinched their first-ever league championship Thursday night in Virden as they beat the Oil Capitals 6-2, to win the Turnbull Cup in four straight games.Niverville dominated the playoffs, posting a 12-1 record over three rounds.…
Tuesday, 07 April 2026 06:00
Outdoor rink now closed
Pickleball is in the GPB Hall in Russell!Tuesdays from 1-3pm and Thursdays from 9-11am and again from 7-9pm! Pickleball is still ongoing at the Binscarth school on Monday evenings from 7-9pm! Pickleball is FREE and we have all equipment needed. Clean, indoor shoes required.Badminton is in Russell at the GPB…