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Tuesday, 18 August 2026 06:00
Fusion Credit Union helps fund community projects all around this area
Community organizations are turning great ideas into reality with support from Fusion Credit Union’s Full Circle Fund. Following its latest intake, Fusion has committed a total of $56,000 to eight community organizations, providing support to projects that will have lasting benefits for residents. École St. Lazare will receive $20,000 to…
Tuesday, 18 August 2026 06:00
Waywayseecappo holds second annual Pow Wow
Waywayseecappo First Nation held their annual pow wow over the first weekend of the month, drawing dancers, groups and officials from around the province and even farther afield.Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, the National Grand Chief of the Assembly of First Nations - shown far left with long time Waywayseecappo Chief Murray…
Tuesday, 11 August 2026 06:00
Some great old fashioned fun at Soap Box Derby
For the last eight years, the Pelly Trail Classic Soap Box Derby has been a favourite summer fun for the entire family. (Top centre) Modelled after old time community fairs, the derby gives kids of all ages (and their families) a chance to show off not only their mechanical creation…
Tuesday, 11 August 2026 06:00
Russell Golf Course celebrates 100 years
Last weekend, the Russell Golf Course celebrated their 100th anniversary.After a day of golf amoung friends, the club members met again on the Sunday morning for a pancake breakfast followed by a speech by RM of Russell Binscarth councillor Brent Havelange and the cutting the official anniversary cake.Councillor Havelange’s speeches…
Tuesday, 11 August 2026 06:00
Inglis firefighters recognized for their volunteer efforts
The Inglis Fire Department’s fire chief Glen Gorda travelled to Brandon to pick up a Global Medic fire skid.This self-contained unit has a 1000 L water tank, high-pressure pump and hose.In addition, IFD was given 20 fire retardant coveralls. As one of the departments who volunteered to respond to the…
Tuesday, 11 August 2026 06:00
Layh accepts cadet position in Cold Lake
Levi Layh, of 677 Russell, Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron in Russell, earned a staff cadet position in the Operations Department at Cold Lake Cadet Training Centre.As part of their role, Layh first participated in on-the-job training to learn the safety requirements for the equipment and is now tasked with…
Tuesday, 04 August 2026 06:00
Planes, pancakes, cars and lots of fun
The Russell Flying Club held its annual Fly-In Breakfast on Sunday, July 28th. 350 pancakes were served up, planes were on display, a car show took place and fun things for the kids were among the events of the day.This year approximately 350 breakfasts were served, about a dozen classic…
Tuesday, 04 August 2026 06:00
Kole Magnowski wins world title in over 35 men's jump
Kole Magnowski won a World Championship title while representing Canada at the 2026 IWWF World Over 35 Waterski Championships.Held at Predator Bay in Calgary, Alberta, the championships brought together more than 250 athletes from approximately 20 countries to compete in slalom, trick, jump, and overall. Team Canada finished the event…
Tuesday, 04 August 2026 06:00
Waywayseecappo search warrant results in firearms charges
On July 23, 2026, at approximately 6:00 a.m., Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) General Patrol members in Waywayseecappo First Nation received a report from a distressed male who had fled a residence in the community.The male advised police that he had been with two adult males from Waywayseecappo First…
Tuesday, 04 August 2026 06:00
Hospital staff New Year's time capsule opened from year 2000
Anyone who was around as the century turned in 2000 may remember all the speculation. Was the relatively new Internet going to change as everything digital turned over from 1900 to 2000? Would whatever digital data in place already just disappear? There were questions after questions. Now, of course we…
Tuesday, 28 July 2026 06:00
AgriStability supports farmers
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing targeted enhancements to AgriStability to support producers impacted by significant early summer rains and resulting flooding in June and July, helping affected farmers access timely support to manage recovery and maintain their operations, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald and Manitoba…
Tuesday, 28 July 2026 06:00
Huddle Satellite in Russell: A place where youth can find support, connection, and hope
What began as a new partnership between Huddle Brandon and the Park West School Division has become a growing resource for youth across our region. Since opening as a satellite site in October 2024, Huddle has been connecting young people with mental health supports, wellness programming, and community resources—while building…
Tuesday, 28 July 2026 06:00
Strong Turnout for "Walk for You"
Elizabeth Fingas put on the Walk for You in memory of her mother Karen in Inglis a couple of weekends ago. She was absolutely thrilled with the turnout and the response to her efforts right from the time she announced her plans.She had this to say:“People were eager to donate…
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, 28 July 2026 06:00
Outdoor Fun at Tim Hortons
Kids from around town enjoyed the games and activies as Russell’s Tim Hortons held their annual Camp Day on July 15th.Camp Day is Tim Hortons' biggest annual charitable event, where 100% of the proceeds from all hot and iced coffee sales are donated to the Tim Hortons Foundation Camps, which…