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The Raynor’s farmland was completely dishevelled and a number of out buildings were destroyed.

Tornado among several storm events in the southwest

Two rural properties took the brunt of Manitoba's most recent violent weather episode

By Jennifer Paige July 31, 2015

Displaced bales, crushed crops and chunks of metal scatter fields in the southwest as the area recovers from one of Manitoba’s largest tornadoes in recent years. A low-pressure system that moved in from Montana sparked the extreme weather, which also doused the Virden area with nearly 75 mm of rain. Quarter-sized hail was also reported

The Keystone Agriculture Producers held its general council meeting on July 8 in Brandon.

Crops, Local news

Condition of rural roads a major concern at KAP meeting

KAP members say rural road conditions are unacceptable and look to lobby for improvements

By Jennifer Paige July 17, 2015

Keystone Agriculture Producers debated who should take the title of Manitoba’s worst road as producers gathered here for a general council meeting July 8 and compared notes on the province’s crumbling rural roadways. Improving rural infrastructure was clearly a top priority to the province’s producers following a discussion over resolutions at the KAP general council

Local news

KAP pleased with expansion of waterway accord

Ontario and Alberta have become the first provinces to agree to work with Manitoba and others to improve water health

By Shannon VanRaes July 14, 2015

A Manitoba-made agreement aimed at protecting lakes and waterways has gained two new signatories. Last week, Alberta and Ontario signed on to the Lake Friendly Accord, which already includes many mayors and reeves, as well as the Lake Winnipeg Foundation, Manitoba Hydro, the government of Canada and state of Minnesota. For Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP),

Donna Morken, president of the Rivers and Area Community Foundation and Mike Klassen, principal of Rivers Collegiate, are working together on the creation of River’s Wetland Centre of Excellence.

Country Crossroads, Local news

Creating environmentally literate citizens

A new educational site is being developed in Rivers, Man., with the goal of immersing youth in natural surroundings to instil the importance of environmental issues

By Jennifer Paige June 30, 2015

More than a dozen provincial organizations have stepped up to help a small Manitoba community build a wetland centre of excellence. Rivers Collegiate and Ducks Unlimited Canada have spearheaded the project that will see 60 acres of land turned into a site that promotes biodiversity and conservation of wetlands. “In a world where people are

Local news

Farmer seeks clarity on Bipole III

It may be close to the 11th hour for farmers faced with Bipole III expropriations,  but some still believe negotiation is an option

By Shannon VanRaes February 4, 2015

Farmers along the established route for the new Bipole III transmission line are asking Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Minister Ron Kostyshyn to advocate on their behalf. While the massive high-voltage transmission project wasn’t included in Kostyshyn’s prepared remarks at Ag Days last week, it was raised following a speech Jan. 21. “We’re just

Local news

Farm Safety Area in expanded location

Farm safety challenge offers chance to win prizes

By Duncan Morrison January 15, 2015

Showcasing new and better equipment is a big part of Manitoba Ag Days, and so is the message that it needs to be used safely. “Manitoba Ag Days takes farm safety very seriously and we have set up a joint partnership with Manitoba Hydro and SAFE Work Manitoba to form the Farm Safety Area,” says

Local news

Landowners opposed to Manitoba Hydro Bipole III vulnerable to expropriation

Members of landowner committee say Manitoba Hydro is misleading the public

By Meghan Mast December 15, 2014

Manitoba Hydro’s efforts to lock up land required for the Bipole III power line continues to be embroiled in controversy. While Hydro says it has secured 90 per cent of the land it needs to begin building the 1,400-km project, those opposed to the line say these numbers are misleading because many landowners signed away

News

Summer flood bulletin #22

By Province of Manitoba July 16, 2014

Province of Manitoba – Assiniboine River – Portage Diversion There have been 500 members of the Canadian Armed Forces, more than 400 staff from Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, 100 staff from other government departments and 120 Manitoba Hydro staff supporting flood-fighting efforts at the Hoop and Holler Bend and along the Portage Diversion, as well

Aerial of agricuture in midwestern united states.

News

Hydro buys a farm to make way for Bipole project

Manitoba Hydro is moving forward with plans for the Riel Converter Station’s ground electrode as Bipole III goes ahead

By Shannon VanRaes June 16, 2014

Manitoba Hydro has bought an entire farm near Oakbank as it makes way for an important component of the Bipole III high-voltage line and its accompanying converter station. The farm’s implements, tractors and house and buildings will all be auctioned on June 17 without reserve to make way for the Riel Converter Station’s ground electrode.

News

Landowners want Hydro at table

Transmission line  opponents now focused on landowner rights

By Shannon VanRaes April 8, 2014

They’ve accepted that Bipole III is heading their way, but a group of farmers and other landowners in southern Manitoba says they won’t accept how Manitoba Hydro is dealing with them. “This is about dividing and conquering,” said Karen Friesen, who farms with her family near Niverville. “We want Manitoba Hydro to come to the

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Tornado among several storm events in the southwest

Condition of rural roads a major concern at KAP meeting

KAP pleased with expansion of waterway accord

Farmer seeks clarity on Bipole III

Farm Safety Area in expanded location

Landowners opposed to Manitoba Hydro Bipole III vulnerable to expropriation

Summer flood bulletin #22

Hydro buys a farm to make way for Bipole project

Landowners want Hydro at table

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