ASSINIBOINE VALLEY RECREATION COMMISSION
Assiniboine Valley Recreation Commission was formed through a partnership of the Municipality of Russell Binscarth and Municipality of Riding Mountain West. The partnership includes representation from Park West School Division and the Russell Agricultural Society. The committee meets 6 – 10 times per year or as required.
Mission:
• To provide recreational and leisure programming for area residents
• To assist with the development and maintenance of recreational facilities
• To assess educational needs and work cooperatively to provide
opportunities
• To cultivate an awareness and appreciation for the arts and culture
• To assist non-profit organizations with fund-raising projects
• To provide assistance and direction in Special Event Planning
• To provide assistance in grant research and application completion
Contact Information:
Amy Tweet
Recreation Director
PO Box 667
Russell, MB R0J 1W0
Phone: 204-773-2422
Cell: 204-821-8285
Fax: 204-773-3370
Email: recreation@mrbgov.com
Russell Recreational and Community Facilities:
- Russell Memorial Multiplex
- Russell Swimming Pool
- Binscarth Park & Pool
Russell Curling ClubClosed at this time- Binscarth Curling Club
- Russell Fitness Center
- George P. Buleziuk Center
- Binscarth Hall
- Russell Ball Diamonds
- Binscarth Ball Diamonds
- Trans Canada Trail
- Community Park (former Knights of Columbus Park)
- Millennium Park
- Russell Leisure Center
- Binscarth Drop In Centre
- Banner County Lanes (bowling)
- Spear Lake
- Russell Agriculture (rodeo grounds)
- Fruit In Bloom Walkway
- Russell Redi Mix Concrete Arena
- Russell Golf Course (located 5 km east of Russell, on Hwy. #45)
- Binscarth Golf Course
- Soccer Pitches
- Beach Volleyball courts
- Outdoor basketball courts
- Binscarth Skating Rink
Visual and Performing Arts Programming:
- Yachminka Ukrainian Dance Club and Wade School of Dance (Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop)
- Prairie Arts cARTel, an organization of local visual artists
- Binscarth Vagabond Theatre - providing opportunities for budding actors, both young & old, to explore their stage presence
- Many private music teachers who provide piano, voice & guitar lessons to area residents
- Northwest Marquette Festival of Arts, which provides competition opportunities in music, dance & speech arts.
ASSINIBOINE VALLEY RECREATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Ray Elliott
Danny Galatiuk
Kathy Bennett
Ian Chipelski
Archilou Rubletz
Sheila Tremblay