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Colton Mackedenski (l), and Ruby Chegwin present a wheat sheaf and bread to Shari Leshchyshyn (l) and Nancy Drul.
Country Crossroads, Local news

Vinok Ukrainian dancers carrying on tradition

Both in the community and surrounding areas, group keeps traditions alive through dance

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The Hoolobka Dance Group put Ukrainian culture and the celebration of dance at the forefront in Rossburn, and since 2007 that tradition has carried on under the banner of the Vinok Ukrainian Dance Group. Seventeen members, ranging in age from four to 18, hail from Rossburn, Vista, Shoal Lake and Solsgirth. The name Vinok aptly
There’s a program to assist commercial Manitoba Beekeepers improve biosecurity and reduce bee disease, Manitoba Agriculture’s Rheal Lafreniere told honey producers June 16 during an event at Steppler Farms near Deerwood.
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Biosecurity, disease reduction program for commercial Manitoba beekeepers

This aid under the Ag Action Manitoba Program for Farmers might be short lived

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It may be a case of use it or lose it for Manitoba’s beekeepers. They’re being urged to apply now for help under a cost-sharing program that’s aimed at commercial beekeepers trying to control diseases which may only be available this year. “There is a maximum of $3,500 in the program,” Rheal Lafreniere, Manitoba Agriculture’s
DIVIDED OVER WATER: Outlet channels spark controversy
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DIVIDED OVER WATER: Outlet channels spark controversy

Farmers on the south end of Lake Manitoba support the proposed channels to save their land from flooding, but the projects will slice through the farms of dozens of north-shore farmers who worry they won’t be adequately compensated

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A recent $540-million funding pledge is pushing forward the Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin outlet channels and reaction from farmers depends on where they are along the shoreline. For those whose anxieties rise with the water levels every time the Assiniboine River floods, the new momentum is welcome news. Farmers along Lake Manitoba’s south
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Breaking down the details

The provincial and federal governments promised $540 million for the Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin outlets June 18

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Those fighting to siphon flood waters out of Lake Manitoba via Lake St. Martin have an eye on the finish line after years of running in place. The federal and provincial governments have announced $540 million for the project and say ground might break by fall 2019. The completed project will dig two permanent 23-kilometre
VIDEO: Bees “bee-have” to form bee beard
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VIDEO: Bees “bee-have” to form bee beard

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Ian Steppler, who runs the honey production part of Steppler Farms, ‘grew’ a bee beard with the help of his assistant, Carrie Martindale, to the delight of 117 beekeepers attending an event put on in co-operation with the Manitoba Beekeepers Association. Video footage recorded June 16, 2018 at Steppler Farms, near Deerwood, Man. Video editing
Manitoba’s canola stands took a beating with hail in southern Manitoba June 14, but experts are optimistic about the chance of recovery.
Crops, Local news, Weather

Canola dodges the worst of the damage

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The canola fields may look grim, but both Manitoba Agriculture and local agronomists from the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) say most fields will recover from a June 14 storm that dropped hail over southern Manitoba. “It almost hit it at an ideal time, because it’s just a visual impact right now,” Justine Cornelsen, CCC
Fields show the aftermath after a devastating hailstorm hit parts of southern Manitoba June 14.
Crops, Local news, Weather

To seed or not to reseed?

Soybeans were among the greatest concern after a June 14 storm dropped up to softball-sized hail on southern Manitoba, but anyone looking to reseed had to look to other options as seeding windows closed

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Severe storms June 14 put producers up against the clock recently as hail-damaged fields clashed with looming seeding deadlines. The storm may have forced producers into a shotgun decision on reseeding, Manitoba Agriculture pulse specialist Dennis Lange said during a June 20 Crop Talk webinar. Soybeans were among the largest concerns after the June 14
Tile drainage template will aid municipalities
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Tile drainage template will aid municipalities

The goal is to help municipalities better understand the issues for better outcomes

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Municipalities in Manitoba now have a document they can use for guidance when integrating tile drainage into drainage bylaws. This is a newly released tile drainage bylaw template, a project led by the Red River Basin Commission and various partners to help local governments better understand this subsurface drainage system used by more and more
Farm safety consultant Morag Marjerison says owners of larger farms tend to know how safety and health legislation apply. She especially hopes owners of smaller operations will attend her sessions.
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What to expect if the safety inspector visits your farm

The Manitoba Farm Safety Association is hosting no-cost sessions to help farmers understand Workplace Safety and Health legislation

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What’s a sure sign you don’t know that Workplace Safety and Health legislation applies to your farm? Telling the safety officer who’s just arrived to conduct an inspection to leave — maybe with words your mother wouldn’t like. Workplace Safety and Health laws to ensure safe job sites have applied to all farms in Manitoba
Hail as big as baseballs fell in some areas. This hail was collected in Manitou.
Crops, Local news, Weather

Hail takes a toll on southern Manitoba crops

Recovery depends on the extent of damage and crop stage. Some farmers are re-seeding

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The Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) is still assessing hail claims from an intense thunder storm that swept across much of southwest and south-central Manitoba the evening of June 14. As of press time Monday morning MASC had received 250 spot loss hail claims and 120 re-seeding claims as a result of hail damage, David

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