What’s Up – for Dec. 23, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] or call 204-944-5762. Jan. 5-6:Farm Days, Centennial Hall, St. Jean Baptiste. For more info call MAFRI in Morris at 204- 746-2312. Jan. 5-7:Western Canadian Wheat Growers convention, Fairmont Waterfront, 900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver. For more info visit www.wheatgrowers.ca/events.htm. Jan. 9-10:Manitoba Forage Seed Conference, Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington

What’s Up – for Dec. 16, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] or call 204-944-5762. Dec. 16:MAFRI North Parkland beef meeting, 6 p.m., Lake of the Prairies Conservation District office, Bldg. 211, PR 366, Inglis. For more info call the Ste. Rose GO Office at 204-447- 4030 or the Dauphin GO Centre at 204-622-2006. Jan. 5-6:Farm Days, Centennial Hall, St.


Food Fight Changes Course

Big changes are coming to the 2011 Great Manitoba Food Fight, including a new venue, earlier deadlines and more rigorous application procedures. The food fight – where competitors enter a food product they’ve developed – is being moved next spring to Assiniboine Community College’s campus Manitoba Institute of Culinary Arts faculty. Until now, the event

What’s Up – for Dec. 2, 2010

——— Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] or call 204-944-5762. Dec. 3:University of Manitoba Transport Institute’s 15th annual Fields on Wheels conference, Delta Winnipeg, 350 St. Mary Ave. For more info visit http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/management/ti/conferences/index.html. Dec. 7-8:Manitoba Grazing School, Victoria Inn, 3550 Victoria Ave. W., Brandon. For more info visit www.mbforagecouncil.mb.ca or call 204-622-2006. Dec. 8-9:Manitoba

Festivals – for Oct. 28, 2010

Contact us with your event, dates, location and contact information at [email protected]. Nov. 4-7:Manitoba Livestock Expo, Keystone Centre, Brandon. Contact Karen Oliver at 204-726-3590 or visit www.brandonfairs.com.


Budget Input Sought

Finance Minister Rosann Wowchuk is seeking Manitobans’ input into the 2011 provincial budget beginning with consultations on Oct. 14 in Brandon. “The global economic downturn has affected us all. I want to hear what Manitobans have to say and what their needs are. These pre-budget consultations are an excellent opportunity for the people of Manitoba

Festivals – for Sep. 30, 2010

Contact us with your event, dates, location and contact information at [email protected]. Oct. 2:Roland Pumpkin Fair, contact Arthur Cameron at 204-343-2314 or [email protected] or visit www.rolandpumpkinfair.ca. Oct. 2:Carnival of Crafts, 11:30 a. m. to 5 p. m., Edward Sports Centre, Pierson. Contact Betty Mayes at 204-634-2482, email [email protected] or visit http://carnivalofcrafts.tripod.com. Oct. 2-3:Russell High School

Festivals – for Sep. 23, 2010

——— Contact us with your event, dates, location and contact information at [email protected]. Sept. 23-26:University of Manitoba Home Economics/ Human Ecology Centennial, Winnipeg. Visit www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/human_ecology/centennial/index.html. Oct. 2:Roland Pumpkin Fair, contact Arthur Cameron at 204-343-2314 or [email protected] or visit www.rolandpumpkinfair.ca. Oct. 2:Carnival of Crafts, 11:30 a. m. to 5 p. m., Edward Sports Centre, Pierson. Contact


Festivals – for Sep. 16, 2010

Contact the us with your event, dates, location &contact information at [email protected]. Sept. 17-19:Harvest Moon Festival, Clearwater. Contact [email protected] or visit www.harvestmoonsociety.org. Sept. 18:Manitoba Telephone System/Manitoba Government Telephones Western Region operators’ reunion, Brandon. For more info call Diane at 204-728-0892. Sept. 23-26:University of Manitoba Home Economics/Human Ecology Centennial, Winnipeg. Visit www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/human_ecology/centennial/index.html. Oct. 2:Roland Pumpkin Fair,

Festivals – for Sep. 9, 2010

Contact us with your event, dates, location and contact information at [email protected]. Sept. 10-11:Pembina Valley Honey, Garlic and Maple Syrup Festival, Manitou. For more info call 204-242-2530 or visit www.rmofpembina.com. Sept. 10-12:Double B Rodeo and Fair, Brokenhead. Contact Trevor Proutt at 204-205-0723. Sept. 17-19:Harvest Moon Festival, Clearwater. Contact [email protected] or visit www.harvestmoonsociety.org. Sept. 18:Manitoba Telephone