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Family fun highlights Ukiefest Bonspiel
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (145+ words) The second annual Ukiefest Bonspiel hit the ice at the Parkland Recreation Complex curling rink, this past weekend. The family event saw 26 teams entered for a weekend of fun and frivolity, with members of Canada's National Riding and Dancing Cossacks…...
No Gym Kids during school spring break
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (442+ words) Pickleball is back on 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,…...
Chasing a dream
2+ week, 1+ day ago (790+ words) When theatre lovers head to the DRCSS this April to take in the school's production of Momma Mia, they can expect an evening of top-notch entertainment provided by an enthusiastic student cast and crew. But there will be one cast…...
Hickman makes Team West go to Manitoba Winter Games
3+ week, 2+ day ago (219+ words) Drew Hickman, daughter of Troy Hickman and Mattie Braden, who lives in Brandon made Team West to go to Manitoba Winter Games held in Thompson. These games have only been hosted in Thompson three times, 1994, 2018 and now in 2026. Drew's dad…...
Sledding to Break Addictions
4+ week, 2+ day ago (234+ words) The Sled for Eternity Northern Manitoba run took place this past Saturday (Feb. 28), with registration taking place at the Swan Valley Historical Museum. A total of 32 riders pre-registered for the event with more showing up that morning. The Adult and…...
Skaters and coach will represent the Russell Figure Skating Club at Manitoba Winter Games
4+ week, 2+ day ago (175+ words) 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…...
Russell Figure Skating Club Holds Under the Sea Carnival
4+ week, 2+ day ago (240+ words) 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…...
Sunshine Flowers N Gifts celebrates fifth anniversary
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (724+ words) Putting a smile on someone's face is a big part of what a florist does and local Sunshine Flowers N Gifts Florist Cindy Genaille is celebrating her fifth year in business and of bringing smiles to customers. Genaille had been…...
Tigers Curling Advance to Provincials
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (19+ words) Tigers Curling Advance to Provincials'WCMB News Tigers Curling Advance to Provincials - font size decrease font size increase font size...
Take a Year Off Lottery nears $1.3 million in donations
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (292+ words) Back Left- Right: Bruce Christopher, Alan Nernberg, Robert Muir, Alan Tataryn, Chris Radford, (Front) Sandy Ross and Lenore Fenton. For more than two decades, Russell's Take a Year Off Lottery has been one of the major fundraisers for area facilities…...