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This video posted on YouTube shows animal activists entering a turkey barn at the Jumbo Valley Hutterite Colony on Labour Day. The protesters, who had been dropped off by buses, arrived early in the morning before workers from the colony were on site.

Province asking people to weigh in on trespassing, biosecurity laws

The province is also considering laws to deter metal theft through more record-keeping

By Geralyn Wichers September 14, 2020

The province is asking Manitobans if it should follow the other Prairie provinces in updating laws to clarify landowners’ rights on trespassers and enforcing biosecurity, as well as deterring metal theft. “I think what we need is clarity around what is trespassing and how it can be enforced,” Minister of Justice Cliff Cullen said. Why

Farmit Manitoba, Other

Data hackers coming to a farm near you

Recent attacks on computer systems show that agriculture isn’t immune to hackers

By John Greig August 12, 2020

Agriculture pays little attention to computer system security, but it will be an increasing threat as farms gets larger, technology use increases and global actors look to disrupt food systems. That means that agriculture is well behind other important sectors of the economy in protecting its computer networks, says a cybersecurity researcher. It’s a reality

Other, Our History

Sandison Farm nabs attention of Scotland Yard

Our History: December 1890

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff December 19, 2018

The December 1890 issue of the Nor-West Farmer and Miller contained a glowing, two-page-plus report on the success of the Sandison Farm near Brandon, including renderings such as the threshing crew shown here. It had “within the last four years, expanded from a moderate beginning to a size hitherto unapproached in this province.” That year

Country Crossroads, News, Other

Centre offers counselling and services for sexual assault victims

By The Women’s Resource Centre Release November 29, 2017

The Women’s Resource Centre (TWRC) in Brandon, Manitoba has a new location there at 729 Princess Avenue with counselling and advocacy services for adult victims of sexual assault. In 2015 an assessment, funded by the Status of Women Canada, of sexual assault resources in Brandon and area reported an overwhelming need for the delivery of

Local news, Other

RCMP emphasize fraud prevention measures

By Rcmp Release September 27, 2017

Numerous types of scams and frauds operating on global, national, and local levels undermine the confidence of Manitobans by stealing their hard-earned money. These crimes are often borderless and have no specific target demographic group. Over the past several months, the RCMP have received several reports from residents who have had money withdrawn from their

Livestock, News

Beware On The Range: Cattle Rustling In Texas Is Up

By Jim Forsyth April 7, 2011

The number of cattle stolen from Texas ranches in 2010 rose 15 per cent from the previous year and was three times the figure of three years ago, according to data released April 1. The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, which employs special investigators to work with lawmen to investigate cattle theft, said the

Livestock

Further Charges Laid In Hog Abuse Case

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff January 6, 2011

Asouthern Manitoba hog farmer already charged under provincial legislation with animal cruelty has now been charged under the Criminal Code as well. Martin Grenier is charged with six Criminal Code of Canada offences related to the treatment of over 2,000 pigs in a barn near Notre Dame de Lourdes last spring. According to authorities, the

News

Pigeon King Arrested, Charged With Fraud

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff December 9, 2010

Fraud-and bankruptcy-related charges have been laid in Kitchener, Ont. against the province’s self-styled Pigeon King. Arlan Galbraith, 62, turned himself in to Waterloo Regional Police on Dec. 1 in Kitchener, where according to police he was held for a bail hearing at Provincial Court and then released until his next court date Jan. 25. Galbraith,

News, Oilseeds

Canola Suit Dropped, No Harm Discovered

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff April 22, 2010

Agroup of farmers has quietly dropped a class-action lawsuit against Ottawa and the Canadian Canola Growers Association over the loss of personal information in a computer stolen from the CCGA. A lawyer representing the group says the suit has been discontinued because the theft didn’t actually harm anyone. “We know of no one who has

Country Crossroads

Fraud Awareness Month

By Richard Holyoak March 18, 2010

The RCMP and partner agencies wish to remind the public that March is once again Fraud Awareness Month. The purpose of this annual event is to highlight ways for individuals to safeguard themselves from fraud, by educating them by emphasizing specific tactics used to defraud and ways to avoid becoming a victim. PHISHING: As the

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Tag Archives Crime

Province asking people to weigh in on trespassing, biosecurity laws

Data hackers coming to a farm near you

Sandison Farm nabs attention of Scotland Yard

RCMP emphasize fraud prevention measures

Beware On The Range: Cattle Rustling In Texas Is Up

Further Charges Laid In Hog Abuse Case

Pigeon King Arrested, Charged With Fraud

Canola Suit Dropped, No Harm Discovered

Fraud Awareness Month

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