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Teachers at the fall camp learn how to navigate in a canoe.
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Envirothon camp schools teachers in science of water management

The Redboine Watershed District annually hosts a competition for students, but 2023 was the first teachers-only camp

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Teachers recently got a taste of what their students experience during the Redboine Watershed District’s annual environmental issues competition. Thirteen teachers from across the province made their way to Kiche Manitou Lake in Spruce Woods Provincial Park in late September for a three-day boot camp of water science and outdoors skills training. Activities were based
Soldiers of the Mobile Anti-Drone Group of the 160th Air Defense Missile Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces during a Shahed drone detection and destruction training near Odessa, Ukraine, October 10, 2023.
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Comment: Mixed signals among Kyiv’s allies hint at growing conflict fatigue

It is now almost 600 days since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the following war has tested the resilience of both countries, but it has also tested Ukraine-supporting nations in the West. This much was evident from the mixed reception Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, received when he visited the U.S. and Canada in late September. Meanwhile, tensions in Europe over Ukrainian support
Coloured leaves are reflected in the Vermillion Reservoir.
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Autumn explorations: It’s worth heading north

Dauphin and the north end of Riding Mountain National Park offer stunning fall colours and activities

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If your time in Riding Mountain National Park has been limited to the Clear Lake or Wasagaming area, you’re missing prime day trip opportunities to the north. The north side of the park and Dauphin region feature many scenic viewpoints (see slideshow below), adventures and chances for cross-country exploration. And the time has never been
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Calmer waters ahead on input market

Has the market finally steadied, or it is just the calm before another storm?

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Farmers can breathe a sigh of relief knowing crop input prices have stabilized as the world adapts to global supply challenges. That was the message as Farm Credit Canada provided its latest update on input prices for the 2024 crop year. Why it matters: The wild price swings for crop inputs, especially fertilizer, appear to be over, but farmers
Decoys are set in anticipation of a morning flight of ducks.
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PHOTOS: Every hunter needs a Duck Slough

Some spots bring extra joy and anticipation because hunters have a history with them

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The waterfowl hunting season is underway for Manitobans, so I have been sketching out possible trips. One thing is sure: Duck Slough is high on the list. My history with the unofficially dubbed wetland area started after I and my (at the time) young son, Mark, were heading home from a mediocre duck hunt. I
This graphic shows a textbook example of the expected weather impacts across North America during an El Niño winter. Across the Prairies, El Niño can often mean warmer than average winters – but not always.
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Understanding El Niño and La Niña

Meteorology 101: All that extra energy stored in the Pacific has to go somewhere

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We are into an El Niño period and there is high probability it will continue through the winter. After receiving a few questions, I decided to re-examine the topic and tie it into our meteorology 101 classes. What is El Niño, and why can it have such a profound impact on our weather? Simply put,
Covering crops with solar panels may not seem intuitive. However, dozens of studies from all over the world have shown that many crop yields increase when they are partially shaded by solar panels.
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Comment: Agrivoltaics are the silver bullet Alberta’s United Conservatives have wished for

It is possible to both foster solar power infrastructure and preserve farmland

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The Alberta government recently announced a much-maligned seven-month pause on renewable (including solar) energy development in the province. While the exact reasons are up for debate, one specific factor has been the desire to investigate ways to make renewable energy, particularly solar, more integrated within the province over the long term. Specifically, there is a
The Greenbelt scoops up an estimated 71 million tonnes of carbon annually. For context, the average Canadian is responsible for about 20 tonnes of carbon entering the atmosphere over the same period.
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Comment: Why the proposed changes to Ontario’s Greenbelt matter

The Greenbelt is a haven for farmland and ecosystem services and it’s worth protecting

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government continues to be tied up in a massive scandal over its plans to remove lands from Ontario’s Greenbelt — including the integrity commissioner’s finding that the housing minister broke ethics rules. Indeed, as world leaders gathered in Vancouver on Aug. 24 to launch a “game-changing” global fund to fight biodiversity
The view from the marsh at Cypress River Millennium Park.
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PHOTOS: Fall colours impress on road trip route

A drive in south-central Manitoba highlights the autumn leaves in all their glory

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The treed landscapes of Manitoba are arguably at their most spectacular this time of year, and it’s prime time for a driving tour while leaves are at their best. With autumn winds ready to wreak havoc with the foliage, this can sometimes be a short window of opportunity. Tips for the road Plan your drive

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