Russell & Area Lions Club

01/27/2026

The Journey for Sight Ride has been a tradition of the lions community since 1983, and has become one of the most cherished traditions within the Lions community. This fundraising event puts dollars into the Lions Foundation of Manitoba and NW Ontario to support those in need. This is a winter ride from Flin Flon to Brandon that blends adventure, service, and compassion, in support of those in need.

In 2026, 29 snowmobiles and riders, along with organizers, and volunteer support drivers and trailers for the machines, made the run. There were 9 of these machines came through Russell on January 23. The rest of them split off at Roblin and went towards Dauphin for another leg of the run, to all end up in Brandon at the Airport Museum. There were two other legs of the run, the eastern leg and the southern leg.

Members of the Russell Lions club met the snowmobile entourage at the Co op gas bar with a $500 donation to the cause. Please see the attached picture of these riders so willing to brave the wicked cold, pounding of their bodies, and wear on their machines, all in the spirit of volunteering!!

Thank you to all!!

01/16/2026

The Russell Lions Club has donated $600 to the NW Marquette Festival to help with the costs to bring the Festival to our community. Seen here is Lion Ritchie Davidson with Alissa Ross, the fundraising coordinator of the festival committee.

11/30/2025

The Russell Lions made the draw from the 50/50 Toonie boxes in community businesses.

The winner of the November 27th draw was LEA DALAG of Russell. She will take home $226.65.

Congratulations and thank you to all who took part and contributed!!

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11/21/2025

Congratulations to our craft show Grey Cup raffle winners!

11/21/2025

This is the 8th year of the Russell Lions organizing the Craft Show. The Russell Lions Club wishes to thank all the supporters who came out to shop and purchase tickets.

We would like to thank all the Crafters who keep showing up and supporting our local project!

The Wayway Wolverines hockey team has been a great support for a few years now, and their volunteer help is very much appreciated! They just got home at 4:00am from a game in Winnipeg!

Our lions spouses and even one Lion member’s granddaughter volunteered to help! Thank you!

Much thanks , as well, to the Chicken Chef for supplying all the ingredients for the soups.

Last but not least, thanks to all the lion members who organized and helped to make the day a success!!!

11/12/2025

The Lions Foundation for Manitoba and NW Ontario is raising funds for a mobile unit to provide hearing and vision screening in many communities and schools.

The Russell Lions have donated $1,000 towards the purchase of this vehicle.

Seen in the picture are: R-L: Russell Lions Club President Willie Brown, Executive Director of the Lions Foundation in Winnipeg Yulia Zmerzla, and Lions Kevan McCarthy, Sandra Robson, and Ritchie Davidson.

11/12/2025

There was a Lions District Conference held at the George P Buleziuk Centre on November 1, 2025, in honour of the District Governor, DG Kevin Stebeleski.

Over 100 lion members were in attendance.

Photo 3: Many exhibits were available at the conference. There was information regarding Lions Quest, Lions Wilderness Experience, Lions Foundation of Manitoba and NW Ontario, and Lions Journey for Sight.

Photo 4: Although there was lots of business to talk about, and motivational speeches, there was still some time for fun at the Roar-O-Slot machine!

11/12/2025

Holiday shopping made easy - we hope to see you this Sunday at our annual Craft and Gift Show!

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10/28/2025

We are pleased to announce our local winners of the Lions International Peace Poster contest.

Third place in the Local competition is Jezebel Abraham.

Second place in the local competition is Tiffany Rey.

First place in the local competition is Chloe Mushumanski. Chloe’s poster will move forward to the District competition, and if she is still winning her poster will go to the multi District, then the International competition!
Good Luck Chloe!

10/28/2025

The Russell Lions sponsored the Lions International Peace Poster contest in town.
Mr Baskerville with the grade 6 class participated in this worldwide competition.
Please see the creativity and visions of world peace in these posters.

10/15/2025

Calling all Lions from District 5M13 and Beyond!

10/15/2025

📣 RESULTS ARE IN

Thank you to the 23 carloads who braved the wind and rain to take part in the 2025 The Russell Beef & Barley Festival Lions Car Rally!

Our winners are:

🥇Betke’s Beauties

🥈The Bandits

🥉Jessie’s Girls

Winner of the 50/50 was the Jackson/Haney crew.

Congratulations!

Answer sheet will be posted below shortly.