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Compensation Plan Finalized

March 10, 2011

Landowners in the Assiniboine Valley affected by artificial flooding caused by operation of the Shellmouth Dam will be entitled to compensation under legislation and regulations announced Feb. 25 by Water Stewardship Minister Christine Melnick. “This legislation will provide fair compensation to landowners in the Assiniboine Valley if they are affected by artificial flooding caused by

Country Crossroads

Everything That Slithers, Hops, Flies And Flowers Gets Counted

By Bill Stilwell March 3, 2011

Volunteers are the backbone of all successful conservation agencies and the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is a good example, as demonstrated during a conservation volunteer (CV) event held at the Yellow Quill Prairie Preserve. “They counted and identified everything that slithered, hopped, burrowed, flew or flowered,” said Cathy Shaluk, communications and outreach co-ordinator for

Weather

Weekly Weather Map – for Feb. 24, 2011

February 24, 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

CWB To Push Grain Out Of Flood-Prone Areas

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff February 24, 2011

The Canadian Wheat Board aims to get out ahead of expected spring flooding by clearing elevator space now in certain parts of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The board said Feb. 16 it will allocate additional rail cars to elevators in flood-prone areas so affected farmers can then deliver accepted Series A and B grain. The CWB

Weather

Weekly Weather map – for Feb. 17, 2011

February 17, 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

Manitoba-Saskatchewan Flood Control Agreement Denounced

By Ron Friesen February 17, 2011

Farmers in the Assiniboine Valley say they feel sold down the river by a recent interprovincial flood control agreement. The pact between the Manitoba and Saskatchewan governments allows a controversial drainage project at Fishing Lake, Sask., to proceed with a controlled flow to avoid flooding on the upper Assiniboine River. But Manitoba producers who live

News

Cattle And Horses Drown In The Souris River

By Sylvia Macbean February 10, 2011

At least 15 cattle and four horses have drowned in the Souris River south of Glen Ewen, Sask. near the U.S.- Canada boundary this winter. The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority has been releasing water from the Rafferty and the Alameda dams to make room for spring run-off water. The flow of water has eroded the ice

Opinion

Letters – for Feb. 3, 2011

February 3, 2011

I am writing you with reference to the Jan. 27 announcement of an agreement in principle between Manitoba and Saskatchewan regarding transfer of flood waters from Fishing Lake in Saskatchewan into the Upper Assiniboine River Basin. A number of assurances have been given with regard to this flow that I believe are inaccurate as they

Livestock

Fishing Lake Compromise Reached

By Manitoba Government Release February 3, 2011

The governments of Saskatchewan and Manitoba have reached an agreement on Saskatchewan’s flood protection plan for Fishing Lake. Both provinces are facing the potential for severe spring flooding and have worked to ensure that flood peaks in Manitoba will not be increased by release of water from Fishing Lake. The emergency flood protection plan for

Crops, Oilseeds

A – for Jan. 13, 2011

By Ron Friesen January 13, 2011

new plant disease in canola hasn’t made its way from Alberta to Manitoba yet but producers are still being warned to watch out for it. Field surveys in 2010 found no signs of clubroot in Manitoba canola crops, producers at St. Jean Farm Days heard. But farmers should still take steps to guard against the

Daily Network News

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Western Canadian resentment not exceptional — or highest in country — pollster says

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