SENIOR SERVICES of Banner County. Russell - 204 773-2316, Binscarth - 204 532-2134
They offer a wide selection of tours, luncheons, info & health clinics plus numerous other great activities.

HOCKEY SCHOOL - Home of the Annual Theoren Fleury Hockey School.  Call 1-800-482-5869 for details.

TENNIS COURTS: There are 3 tennis courts in Russell that are open for public use throughout the tennis season.

CAMPGROUND: The Russell Campground has free overnight camping. At the site there are 16 electrical outlets, two kitchen shelters, toilet facilities, a playground and a well providing excellent drinking water.

PLAYGROUNDS: There are 3 playgrounds in Russell equipped with climbing apparatus, swings slides and other equipment. One is located at the school, another at the Lions Park and the third at the Knights of Columbus Park.

BEACH VOLLEYBALL: Two beach volleyball courts have been located in Russell for public use as well as organized sporting events.

HALLS: There are 2 halls available in Russell for functions, all containing bar facilities Washrooms coat room, dance floor and stage area The Russell and District Community Centre contains meeting rooms and fully modern kitchen facilities. The Centre can accommodate 600 people in the main assembly hall and a further 150 in an additional meeting room. It has an excellent stage, theatre facilities, dressing rooms, etc. click here for more information

BALL DIAMONDS: Russell has 4 ball diamonds available for public use, all with backstops. There are six metal grandstands that can be moved to the various sports fields.

BOWLING ALLEY:  Phone 204 773-2229  Banner County Recreation has four lanes of five-pin bowling it is equipped with automatic pin setters and shoes can be rented. A concession stand serves light lunches and there are 2 regulation size pool tables and other games. The bowling alley is used for league and open games.

FLYING CLUB:   Phone 204 773-2707  The Russell Flying Club is made up of pilots and their aircraft. They have the use of one of the better country flying fields available. The main runway is paved and is 75 feet wide and 3000 feet long which makes it accessible to small jets and the " air ambulance ".

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING: Moose Lake Trail on the edge of Riding Mountain National Park, 15 minutes east of Russell, features groomed cross country ski trails. Trails can also be found in Asessippi Park.

PAINT BALL SPORTS:  Phone 204 773-2833   Five groomed playing field. Full line of rental equipment.

Houseboat Holidays - Phone (204) 773-4741     Rent a house boat and relax as you cruise on Lake of the Prairies.

Russell Minor Hockey:   Phone 204 773-2804

Russell Minor Baseball:   Phone  Bob Paradine 204 532-2226

YACHMINKA UKRAINIAN DANCE ENSEMBLE

RUSSELL & AREA LIONS CLUB

SILVER CREEK TRAIL RIDES - Call 204-773-3650

REDLINERS AUTO CLUB

ASESSIPPI SKI & BOARD CLUB

Wade School of Dance - contact: Belva Zentner at 204-773-3211