“We need to be able to look at issues and say what does this mean for rural women too.” – MARY SCOTT, PAST PRESIDENT PCWM Their origins are rural; their founders were women who participated in turn-of-the-century farmers’ movements. So where did all their rural members go? That’s what the Provincial Council of Women of
Provincial Council Of Women Wants To Link With Rural Women
Rules Change Governing Farmers’ Markets
Farmers’ markets have the green light to open more often under new rules that now expand the number of days they can operate. The province has ditched its old 14-day limit to the days of operation, and will now permit farmers’ markets to open as often as two days a week – every week all
More New Farmers’ Markets For Manitoba This Summer
Crummy weather doesn’t appear to be dampening enthusiasm as another farmers’ market season begins. Farmers Market Association of Manitoba executive director Dianna Mae Hocaluk said word is most markets around Manitoba are all raring to go and some have started already. St. Norbert began June 6. Weather is worrisome, but most markets have vendors with
Consultations Held On Bill 7
Bill 7 received second reading June 2 and underwent public consultations last week in a last-minute push before summer recess begins at the Legislature. The Food Safety and Related Amendments Act, which brings several pieces of food safety legislation under one new act, has been scrutinized by farm groups since its introduction last December. Groups
Community Development Experts Meet In Manitoba
Experts in community economic development gathered in Winnipeg early this month for a three-day conference hosted by a national organization the Canadian Community Economic Development Network or CCEDNet. The province of Manitoba declared June 1 to 5 Community Economic Development Week in Manitoba in recognition of the important contributions groups focused on community development are
Groups Remain Concerned With Bill 7
Farm and rural groups are lining up to voice their concerns over proposed new food safety legislation in Manitoba, but they might have to wait until next fall to do it. Bill 7 had not yet received second reading, been reviewed by cabinet or been scheduled for public consultations as of early this week. The
New Report Promotes Food Security For Manitoba
“I do think there is an unmet consumer demand for local food.” – KREESTA DOUCETTE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MANITOBA FOOD CHARTER Anew report released in Manitoba this week could help this province set a national example in improved food security, say proponents. Those who helped create the Manitoba Food Charter in 2006 have now released
Rural Canada needs stronger voice in government: FCM report
“We feel that there should be a voice that speaks at the cabinet level very strongly about the issues that are undermining rural communities. We absolutely need a champion.” – PAULINE QUINLAN, FCM BOARD MEMBER AND MAYOR OF BROMONT, QUEBEC Anew report prepared by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities calls for a “political rural champion”
MWI Convention Hears Food Charter Representative
A food charter representative received a warmer reception at the Manitoba Women’s Institute’s annual meeting this year than the document she represents did a year ago. MWI members say they didn’t have a clear idea of what it was when they were asked to sign on to the Mani toba Food Char ter at their
ATV Trespassers Aggravate Farmers, Damaging Crop-And Hayland
“People already presume an open field is theirs for the taking.” – LAC DU BONNET FARMER CINDY KELLENDONK Farmers worry new rules that prevent all-terrain vehicles from roaming provincial parks and require permits for derbies on Crown land will push more renegade off-roaders into their fields. The restrictions, announced by Manitoba Conservation earlier this month,
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