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Heather Stefanson, Manitoba NDP leader Wab Kinew and Manitoba Liberal leader Dougald Lamont at the AMM provincial leaders forum April 4.
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Unofficial provincial election campaign kicks off

Association of Manitoba Municipalities hosts provincial leaders forum

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The first blows leading up to Manitoba’s fall election landed as the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) hosted an April 4 forum featuring major party leaders. Candidates for Manitoba’s three main political parties sparred over which one best represents the interests of AMM members. Why it matters: Campaigns have not officially launched for the provincial
Weather Vane by Daniel Bezte
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Weather: Melting temperatures but more precipitation?

Forecast issued Apr. 6, 2023, covering the period from Apr. 12 to Apr. 19, 2023

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Every time there is a Colorado low in the forecast, I note that we need to keep an eye on them. Last week’s Colorado low was a classic example. Initially it looked like it would stay to our south, but shortly after I sent the forecast, the weather models began inching it northward. Unless you
A Farm landscape with mountains in the background.
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Comment: Canada needs to synchronize its climate policies

Lack of cohesive approach is undermining the push for emission control

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National, provincial and territorial governments across Canada have implemented myriad policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in recent years. However, these stubbornly high emissions have only just started showing signs of falling. In principle, each level of government is working toward the same goal. Yet, the approaches they use vary in effort, design and coverage
Casual anglers will have the option to purchase a one-day pass this season.
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New cast on 2023 fishing rules

Changed regulations include licence exemptions and single-day option

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Anglers in the province can get their fishing rods out. Fishing licences for the 2023-24 season became available April 1 and anglers should take note of several regulatory changes. Casual anglers will no longer have to eat the cost of a full licence. The province has introduced a one-day pass this season. Full season licences
"Manitoba producers and agri-processors are key contributors not only to Manitoba’s economy, but to the entire international agri-food value chain.” – Derek Johnson (inset).
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New federal-provincial agriculture framework inked

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership replaces previous five year deal that expired April 1

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Manitoba has signed its new 5-year agricultural funding agreement with the federal government. The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) was announced by Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson and federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau on April 6. The agreement includes $221 million for strategic agricultural initiatives in the province, a $45
Letters: Crown land changes botched
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Letters: Crown land changes botched

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For the past seven years, ranchers and producers have seen their way of life undermined by the PC government. The changes brought in under Brian Pallister and his minister of agriculture, Blaine Pedersen, to the Crown Land Lease system were done without consultation or regard for the impact it would have on Manitoba producers. Ranchers
Weather Vane by Daniel Bezte
Other, Weather, Weather Vane

A bit of convectional wisdom

When solar energy becomes heat, the air rapidly begins to move around

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At the time of this writing, there were just a few more days before being officially done with three types of winter seasons: It is almost time to look back at this past winter to see how it stacked up, but first let’s look at how energy is transferred around our little planet. This topic
Comment: Off-season opportunity to learn from other farmers
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Comment: Off-season opportunity to learn from other farmers

As farmers, we can share experiences and find solutions that might fit our farms

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It is planning season, a time of blitz and clutter. But we at the Wegner house still find time to meet with fellow producers to learn what is new and exciting in agriculture on and off the farm. I have spent a lot of time this winter reading and listening to presentations, trying to get
A new grant promises to connect academic knowledge with commercial application.
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Grant gives innovation at ACC a leg up

Assiniboine Community College provides funds to spur new directions in agriculture

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Assiniboine Community College is leveraging a $50,000 National Research Council grant to spur agricultural innovation in small-to-medium-sized enterprises, or SMEs. The college is divvying up the funds among various Canadian businesses to provide short-term scientific or technical assistance. “We want to try and get about 10 SMEs to come and work on small research projects,” said Chris
Recent precipitation events in the United States could see a flood of spring melt pour into the Red River Valley.
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Southern snowpack raises flood risk on the Red

Most rivers and lakes are expected to dodge major flooding, depending on how the spring melt shakes out

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The Red River is Manitoba’s biggest flood risk this spring, at least so far. The province’s flood outlook, released March 22, flagged the Red River as the only major risk area, with “low to moderate risk of flooding in most Manitoba basins.” The main stem of the Red River between the international border at Emerson and the Winnipeg

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