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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…
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, 21 July 2026 06:00
Spear Lake Day huge success
Mother Nature may have been attempting to spit fire but that didn’t keep people away from the second Spear Lake Day held over one of the hottest weekends so far this year.The event, put on by local songstress Kolby Clunas drew about 100 people - double of last years crowd…
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 06:00
Former MP Inky Mark faces gun trafficking charges
By Terrie WelwoodRussell BannerInky Mark who represented this area as our Member of Parliament for Dauphin Swan River Marquette for than a decade - from 1997 until 2010 - is facing gun trafficking charges after more than 400 firearms were allegedly seized from his Dauphin, Manitoba home.Before heading to Ottawa,…
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 06:00
Beef and Barley committee would love your help
The annual Beef and Barley is only possible because of the incredible support of local volunteers and community organizations. Since 2014, they've proudly given back over $120,000 to local groups and community projects, and they hope to continue investing int he people and organizations that make our community so special.…
Tuesday, 14 July 2026 06:00
St. Lazare bands together
Editors Note: Over the last week, the people of St. Lazare have been fighting flood waters - calling on residents to help with filling sandbags to protect the village’s homes and businesses. As they always have, they banded together under a local State of Emergency and got the job done…
Tuesday, 14 July 2026 06:00
Binscarth welcomes friends and family home
Everything the community of Binscarth does, is always done so very well. After more than a year of preparation of the Binscarth Homecoming event, by community volunteers, the community welcomed over a thousand old friends home. Friends and family members travelling from as far away as Scotland came home for…