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Weather Vane by Daniel Bezte
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March and February weather swapped out

March was colder than usual, following a warm February

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March across the Prairies was almost, but not quite, a weather reversal of February. Last year, June had average temperatures equivalent to July’s, and July had average temperatures more like June. We didn’t quite see that in March, but in some locations, March was a little colder than February. The strange weather continues. March was
View of the Dali cargo vessel which crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge causing it to collapse in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S., April 4, 2024.
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Baltimore shipping set to resume by end of April

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Reuters – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said April 4 that it expects to open a new channel to the Port of Baltimore by the end of April, freeing up commercial shipping blocked by a collapsed bridge. It expects to restore port access to full capacity by the end of May. The main channel
The 2024 provincial budget was released on April 2.
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Ag groups note silver linings in 2024 provincial budget

School tax rebate stays in place, initiatives announced for livestock producers

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The rest of the commercial properties in Manitoba are saying farewell to their school tax rebates under the 2024 Manitoba budget, but farmers get a pass. The provincial budget, tabled April 2, included a reworked rebate, pitched by the provincial government as an affordability measure for lower income Manitobans. The budget erased the rebate for
St. Lupicin Roman Catholic Church features well-treed grounds.
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Bottle buildings to classic spires: historical churches a trip back in local history

Historic churches are a holdover from the days when many more small communities dotted south-central Manitoba

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Visits to old churches can provide an intriguing day trip for anyone interested in local history, and spring is a good time to plan a route. In some cases, you can go inside; some of these rural gems are open to the public during certain hours. Even if closed, many of these structures provide enough
Weather Vane by Daniel Bezte
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Why is the sky blue?

It comes down to how solar radiation interacts with the atmosphere

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This week I am taking a break from Prairie weather to visit a tropical location. But before I got on the plane, I promised a younger reader I would tackle their question: why is the sky blue? And as part of that, why is it not blue early in the morning or evening? To tackle
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Albedo and spring warming

[Transition] The feedback mechanisms of sunlight are fascinating

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As we begin the transition into spring, one topic often comes up: when will it really get warm? As most of us know, if there is snow on the ground, it is difficult to experience really warm temperatures. This is a result of two factors: the natural cooling effect of snow cover; and the bright
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Prairie forecast: Cooler and unsettled west, mild and dry east

Forecast issued April 3, covering April 3 to 10

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In a nutshell, it looks like Saskatchewan and Manitoba will see dry weather and nice, warm, spring temperatures. Alberta is going to have to deal with colder air being drawn southwards into the developing storm system over the south-central U.S. Along with the colder air, southern Alberta may deal with some more snow as moisture is pulled northward and then westward on the eastern side of the low.
Canada House in London is a long way from a farm near Wilcox, Sask., former federal politician Ralph Goodale concedes. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON
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Farmers’ friend in high places

Ralph Goodale’s long journey from Wilcox, Sask., to Canada’s high commission in London

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It’s about 6,700 kilometres from a farm near Wilcox, Sask., to Canada House on London’s historic Trafalgar Square. But the road that took a long-serving Canadian politician from that village, population 322, to heading Canada’s second-largest diplomatic mission is even longer. Ralph Goodale is a familiar name to Prairie farmers. He served as member of

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