Manitoba legislature Archives - Page 2 of 4

Pork producers explore ways to improve their public image

By Shannon VanRaes April 20, 2012

Pork producers want to “be part of the solution” but speakers at the Manitoba Pork Council’s annual meeting recently had trouble spelling out the problem. “My personal opinion… is that you do have a target on you. If there has ever been an industry targeted in Manitoba, it’s the pork industry,” Graham Starmer, president of

Country Crossroads, News

Netley-Libau project wins innovation award

By Shannon VanRaes April 20, 2012

The Netley-Libau Nutrient-Bioenergy Project has been recognized by the Manitoba Round Table for Sustainable Development as it seeks commercial opportunities for its findings. After receiving the award for Innovation and Research for Sustainability at the Manitoba legislature, lead researcher Richard Grosshan said the focus of the project has changed since he began work at the

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Grit leader says farmers need simplified flood compensation

By Shannon VanRaes January 12, 2012

Liberal Leader Jon Gerrard has released a self-authored report on the 2011 flood that calls for a full and independent review of how it was handled. In his report, Gerrard makes 33 recommendations and offers seven “main” conclusions, while accusing the province of providing inadequate warning and support to those in the Lake Winnipeg area.

Hogs, Livestock

KAP Uses Winnipeg Sewage Issues To Defend Farm Record

By Allan Dawson November 17, 2011

Unt reated Winnipeg sewage flowing into the Red River and eventually Lake Winnipeg has given Doug Chorney a platform to complain about how hog farmers are unfairly blamed for excessive phosphorus levels in the lake. According to the president of the Keystone Agricultural Producers regulations restricting the construction of new hog barns and the expansion

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Golden Carrot Awards

By Lorraine Stevenson October 20, 2011

Brandonites who planted small-plot gardens around their city this summer probably didn t expect to reap a golden carrot for their efforts. That s the award presented to their umbrella organization, the Brandon Community Garden Network, representing more than 500 community gardeners in the wheat city, Oct. 14 at the Manitoba legislature. The Golden Carrot

Cereals, News

Former CWB Minister Reg Alcock Passes

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff October 20, 2011

Reg Alcock, the Winnipeg member of Parliament who led then-prime minister Paul Martin s political defence of the Canadian Wheat Board, died early last Friday of a reported heart attack at age 63. Alcock, the MP for the Winnipeg South riding from 1993 to 2006, served in Martin s cabinet from late 2003 to early

Country Crossroads

A Manitoba Treasure

September 22, 2011

St. Mary s St. Alban s Church south of Manitou, Man. was built in 1892 in memory of the Hon. William Winram. He had come from England and settled in the Riverdale district south of Manitou. He was elected to the Manitoba legislature in 1878 and sat as a member for 13 years. The church

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Sterling Lyon: A Man Of Strong Principle

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff December 23, 2010

Sterling Lyon, Manitoba’s premier from 1977 to 1981, died in Winnipeg Dec. 16 following a brief illness. He was 83. A career public figure for over 40 years, Lyon was variously a lawyer, Crown attorney, MLA, attorney general, premier and opposition leader before becoming an Appeal Court judge. His four-year term as premier was tumul

Beef cattle, Crops, Livestock

Throne Speech Hints At Livestock Insurance

By Ron Friesen November 25, 2010

Avague promise about livestock insurance in last week’s throne speech has Manitoba cattle producers hoping it’s the kind of insurance they have on their wish list. Producers want to insure for price, not production, said Major Jay Fox, Manitoba Beef Producers president. MBP favours a voluntary program with a guaranteed level of protection against sudden

Opinion

Non-Democratic Party Insults Landowners

November 11, 2010

My wife and I along with over 100 other farmers and landowners had a crash course on how democracy works within the walls of the Manitoba legislature under the NDP regime. We attended a legislative committee meeting regarding Manitoba Hydro projects on Oct. 25. Finance Minister Rosanne Wowchuk and other NDP committee members argued for

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Pork producers explore ways to improve their public image

Netley-Libau project wins innovation award

Grit leader says farmers need simplified flood compensation

KAP Uses Winnipeg Sewage Issues To Defend Farm Record

Golden Carrot Awards

Former CWB Minister Reg Alcock Passes

A Manitoba Treasure

Sterling Lyon: A Man Of Strong Principle

Throne Speech Hints At Livestock Insurance

Non-Democratic Party Insults Landowners

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