“They’re just finally saying ‘look, we can’t just nibble at this on the edges anymore. We’ve got to figure out how to tackle it.” – AMM President Ron Bell A proposed new tax that could raise millions for repairing municipal infrastructure is expected to be the key issue before Manitoba’s reeves, mayors and councillors gathering
AMM proposes one per cent tax increase
Wooded landscape inspires sawmill business
“It would be nice to see a younger generation take this up.” – BEAT CHRISTEN When Beat Christen bought 68 acres of land along the Boyne River 20 years ago, most of it was heavily treed with mature oak and ash and basswood. It remains so today, even after he’s removed plenty of lumber from
Many hats, much stress
If anyone best understands the saying “the reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more,” it must surely be a woman farmer. This is a part of a list of things women said they had to do first before they set out to attend last week’s Manitoba Farm Women’s Conference; move cattle,
Pulse Canada releases video showcasing research
Research always produces a pile of reports and other paper documents. Three years of it at Pulse Canada was no exception. But instead of producing another thick document, as the final report of its Pulse Innovation Project, the national organization has found a novel new way to share their findings: an upbeat, 10-minute video. The
Health-related info hard to find — doctors too
“If only people would treat themselves as well as they treat a new car. We’d think twice about what we put in our tank. We’d also be more inclined to schedule regular maintenance.” – DARREN BRERETON, DIRECTOR OF FITNESS WELLNESS CENTRE AT SEVEN OAKS HOSPITAL How can a farmer be fitter? Are supplements needed if
Entrepreneurs build business giving old wood new life
“One of the things that we’re trying to do with as many of our products as possible is stay as local as we can.” – JASON NEUFELD Who would throw away a hardwood floor, or other valuable wood? More than you’d think. Plenty of good wood, often of irreplaceable old fir and oak, ends up
Rural area eyes “buy local” initiative
A mix of community pride and fear for the future is driving more small towns to promote the concept of buying local – and not just at Christmas. “I think people are starting more and more to realize the importance of it,” said Sharon McNeily, who came out to listen to a mid-October presentation on
Organic transition cash eyed by farmers
“This may help encourage them to try some acres, or try organic production of some kind, whether it’s grain crops or fruits or vegetables.” – John Hollinger, Provincial Organic Specialist More farmers are starting to think about switching to organic, as they hear of a new program that helps pay some of their initial transition
How much wood should a good woodlot owner cut?
“We’re interested in improving our stand and doing some selective harvesting to make use of this nice oak that’s in there. ” – DANIELLE SCHEFFELMAIER Jim and Danielle Scheffelmaier never looked back, after moving their family from Calgary a decade ago to become beef producers in Manitoba. Except for one thing. Jim had brought with
BBQ event a thank you to farmers
“There’s reasons people want to stay on the land. So that’s what we decided to celebrate.” – STRESS LINE MANAGER JANET SMITH It was a day to say thanks to farmers and its organizers say it turned out so well, they’ll do it again. More than 2,500 farmers enjoyed a free outdoor barbecue at Fraser
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