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Move huts off of flood mitigation areas

Without a heavy blanket of snow to insulate it from the cold,  ice on Manitoba’s rivers and lakes is actually thicker than it was last year

By Shannon VanRaes February 20, 2015

While it might be warmer this winter than last, higher average temperatures haven’t resulted in less ice on Manitoba waterways. Darrell Kupchik, director of operations for North Red Waterway Maintenance, said areas that only had 14 inches of ice in 2014 now have 24 inches. “Last year is kind of the year that sticks in

Local news

The meat of the matter in making sausage

Workshop at Food Development Centre helps both professionals  and amateurs learn the craft of sausage making

By Lorraine Stevenson February 19, 2015

Otto Von Bismarck famously once said, “Laws are like sausages; it is better not to see them being made.” But the Prussian statesman wasn’t in the sausage-making business. Those who are, or simply experimenting at home with new methods, ingredients or recipes, need to know — and seeing is believing. That’s what drew 15 participants

Crops, Weather

Struggle to rebuild pasture after the flood(s)

One farmer tells his story and talks about how he restored his forage and feed acres

By Meghan Mast January 7, 2015

Just days after Tom Teichroeb moved his cattle onto higher land his pasture flooded. Already in mid-May of 2011, the water was starting to rise near his Langruth ranch. Some of the cattle had to swim to get across to the dry hayfield before they were moved 12 miles across the highway to a rented

Opinion

Assiniboine River Basin Initiative a good first step

But 'there be dragons' to tame for it to be a success

By Jim Collinson December 1, 2014

Those who attended the meeting in Regina that established the Assiniboine River Basin Initiative deserve credit for their effort. Their determination to come up with a plan to address land and water issues within the basin should be welcomed by all, but the obstacles they face are many. The biggest by far is the poor

Local news

Changes needed to farm supports undermined by climate change

The Manitoba government also promises to help promote Manitoba farms and food

By Allan Dawson December 1, 2014

Making farm support programs more responsive to climate change and promoting farms and food are two measures promised by the Manitoba government in its speech from the throne Nov. 20. “(O)ur government will establish a new working group with industry to ensure risk management tools are responsive to changing climate,” Lieutenant-Governor Phillip Lee said while

Livestock, Local news

Beef sector welcomes support

But Kostyshyn remains non-committal on AgriRecovery for crop producers

By Meghan Mast November 20, 2014

Last week’s AgriRecovery announcement brought some good news for the beef producers, but no news for Manitoba crop producers hoping for additional support after a disastrous growing season. Ron Kostyshyn, minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, was non-committal when asked whether crop producers would receive additional help this year in the form of AgriRecovery.

The Manitoba government is also evaluating the Assiniboine River and Lake Manitoba watersheds to increase flood protection.

News

Cost of lowering Lake Manitoba could reach $450 million

The province hopes the federal government will provide financial assistance as outlet channels move forward

By Shannon VanRaes September 26, 2014

The Manitoba government has moved another step closer to beginning construction on new outlet channels for Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin. Conceptual design options and potential routes for the channels were unveiled at a press conference last week, followed by an open house in Ashern. But officials stressed that there are still nearly three

News

Opposition seeks high ground as flood waters recede

Manitoba’s opposition party wants action on flood mitigation  but is a little shallow on details

By Shannon VanRaes August 7, 2014

There are some muddy politics swirling around Manitoba’s flood waters. On July 30, Manitoba’s opposition Tories called for a moratorium on drainage in both Saskatchewan and Manitoba, as part of a Progressive Conservative plan to reduce flooding. Tory water critic, Shannon Martin said he had asked “the province to engage our counterparts in Saskatchewan to

Livestock

Support for Assiniboine River water commission grows

Stakeholders will meet again at November convention in Regina to formalize organization

By Lorraine Stevenson July 29, 2014

The push to create a water commission for the Assiniboine River Basin is gaining momentum following the catastrophic flooding in western Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan this spring. “This ongoing (flooding) event has certainly heightened awareness of the need for a basin-wide agency,” said Wanda McFadyen, who was hired by the Prairie Improvement Network to manage

News

Summer flood bulletin #25

By Province of Manitoba July 24, 2014

Province of Manitoba – Flood Response The Manitoba government, municipalities and other partners continue to work together on flood recovery efforts in western Manitoba. Early estimates indicate that flood response and repairs will exceed $200 million. This does not include agricultural losses as they continue to be assessed. The provincial state of emergency continues for

Daily Network News

B.C. ostriches culled, CFIA confirms

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs end week on high note

U.S. grains: Soybeans bounce as Chinese demand assessed, wheat drops

Tag Archives Lake Manitoba

Move huts off of flood mitigation areas

The meat of the matter in making sausage

Struggle to rebuild pasture after the flood(s)

Assiniboine River Basin Initiative a good first step

Changes needed to farm supports undermined by climate change

Beef sector welcomes support

Cost of lowering Lake Manitoba could reach $450 million

Opposition seeks high ground as flood waters recede

Support for Assiniboine River water commission grows

Summer flood bulletin #25

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