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Donna Morken, president of the Rivers and Area Community Foundation and Mike Klassen, principal of Rivers Collegiate, are working together on the creation of River’s Wetland Centre of Excellence.

Creating environmentally literate citizens

A new educational site is being developed in Rivers, Man., with the goal of immersing youth in natural surroundings to instil the importance of environmental issues

By Jennifer Paige June 30, 2015

More than a dozen provincial organizations have stepped up to help a small Manitoba community build a wetland centre of excellence. Rivers Collegiate and Ducks Unlimited Canada have spearheaded the project that will see 60 acres of land turned into a site that promotes biodiversity and conservation of wetlands. “In a world where people are

News

Farm Business Management Council Launches Mentorship Program

By Lorraine Stevenson June 16, 2011

Anational mentorship program linking Canadian farm families with young entrants is expanding to add the Canadian 4-H Council and three other partners. As well, prospective participants will no longer be required to be enrolled in an agricultural course, a previous criteria for participation. They can now be anyone new to farming, or someone wanting to

Beef cattle, Livestock

Beef Mentorship Goes Nationwide

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff November 11, 2010

Following up on its pilot program this year in Alberta, the Cattlemen’s Young Leaders program will now accept applications for mentorship spots available nationwide in 2011. Beef enthusiasts between ages 18 and 35 may apply online to seek one of 16 eight-month CYL mentorships available beginning in April 2011. Applications close Jan. 25, 2011. The

Livestock

New Development Program For Young Cattle Producers

By Ron Friesen July 22, 2010

Anew mentorship program launched July 13 will give Canada’s young beef cattle producers a chance to develop both business abilities and leadership qualities. The Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) Development Program will pair producers aged 18 to 35 with established professionals to hone specific skills and also become ambassadors for their industry. CYL will start as

Country Crossroads

How’s School Going?

By Kathleen A. Olson November 12, 2009

Your children are learning the most from you – by watching you, talking to you and interacting with you. In many ways, parents are the most important teachers children will have and it’s important to support your children’s education both at school and at home. School success depends on some factors fostered in the home

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