Assiniboine Valley Recreation & Community Facilities

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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 Club  Closed 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