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Weekly weather map – for Jun. 23, 2011

The Weather Vane is prepared by Daniel Bezte, a teacher by profession with a BA (Hon.) in geography, specializing in climatology, from the University of Winnipeg. Daniel has taught university-level classes in climate and weather and currently operates a computerized weather station at his home near Birds Hill Park, on 10 acres he plans to
News

Centre For Food In Canada Releases First Report

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The value of food to the Canadian economy reaches far beyond the value of primary production, processing and distribution, a new report by the Conference Board of Canada says. But as one of Canada’s most highly regulated sectors, the food industry’s opportunity for continued growth will depend on its ability to address two competing pressures:
News

Whitemud Drainage Case Against Province To Continue

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Adecades-old legal battle against the Manitoba government over damage caused by drainage in the Whitemud watershed will continue despite efforts by the province to end it. A Manitoba Queen’s Bench court last week postponed the government’s motion to dismiss the action by local landowners after it appeared at least some of them are willing to
News

Flood Victims Out Of Luck On Insurance Coverage

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Residents of Slave Lake were recently devastated by forest fires which swept through the northern Alberta community, destroying hundreds of homes. But they have one consolation. The damage is most likely covered by insurance. Not so for people in flood-ravaged Manitoba who will have to rely on government disaster assistance to help compensate for damage
News

Province To Fund Youth For Sandbag Cleanup

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The province will spend $3.2 million to create jobs for up to 500 students and youth who will be part of teams that will do flood protection, recovery and cleanup work in communities affected by flooding, Premier Greg Selinger announced June 3. “We recognize that flood-affected communities need workers to assist with ongoing flood protection,
Weather

weekly weather map – for Jun. 9, 2011

The Weather Vane is prepared by Daniel Bezte, a teacher by profession with a BA (Hon.) in geography, specializing in climatology, from the University of Winnipeg. Daniel has taught university-level classes in climate and weather and currently operates a computerized weather station at his home near Birds Hill Park, on 10 acres he plans to
Cereals, News

Climate Change Already Reducing Crop Yields: Study

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Scientists warn that climate change resulting from global warming could reduce the world’s ability to grow food just when an increasing population needs it most. Now, new research indicates it may already be happening. A recent paper published in Sciencemagazine says two of the world’s four major crops show declining yields over the last 30
Livestock, Weather

Sweeping Flood Aid Announced For Livestock Producers

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Although the details are still being worked out, the Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) is welcoming the compensation the province is offering livestock producers affected by flooding and blizzards this spring as a “meaningful recovery package.” “MBP commends the province for the leadership it is providing at the provincial level with the announcement of special aid
Cereals, Crops, Livestock

Grain Ban Hurts Russia’s Credibility

Russia must restore its credibility as a grain supplier after banning exports and sending grain prices soaring, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said April 6. “I want to assure you we will do the utmost to remedy the situation on the grain market and to compensate supplies in the coming years and to restore our image
News, Weather

Why Hoop And Holler Site Was Chosen

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Once only known to locals as a former destination for some whooping and hollering, this oxbow is now a national icon as the place where flood fighters tried something never done before in this province. Choosing this site for a deliberate breach makes sense despite the protests of local farmers that it will affect highly

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