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Flooded Lake Manitoba landowners still seeking additional compensation

Landowners along the Portage Diversion and around Lake Manitoba continue to pursue legal action 
against the province, but the process is a slow one

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It’s been more than a year since a group of farmers, residents and business owners launched a $260-million lawsuit against the provincial government and three years since the 2011 flood that sparked it. Yet, those who believe the operation of the Portage Diversion resulted in the flooding of their lands have yet to see legal
Woman holding jar of jam.
Local news

Berry good: New jam takes top honours

Taste, marketing and nutrition all play a role in the development 
and launching of new food products

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New jam takes She ditched the sugar and still managed to score a sweet victory. Jill Tanner’s Jamore! — a fruit spread made with wild blueberries, prunes and organic chia seeds, but no added sugar or sweeteners — took home gold at this year’s Great Manitoba Food Fight, held at Red River Community College in
Aphids on a plant stem
Crops, News

Aphid control important in managing PVY

Newer strains of the virus have started affecting tubers as well as the foliage

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Potato virus Y, a plant pathogenic virus, has recently come to the renewed attention of local and national researchers. Spread via aphids, the disease has long been recognized by its foliar symptoms and resulting crop losses. But the virus is changing. Recently, newer strains of PVY have begun producing tuber symptoms as well as foliar
News, Weather

Flood bulletin #28: May 6

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Province of Manitoba media bulletinWarnings and Advisories A flood warning is in place for all points along the Carrot River due to high flows.  The ice pack is moving but water remains high. A flood warning remains for the Assiniboine River from the Shellmouth Dam to Brandon, due to high flows. A flood watch is
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Flood bulletin #27: May 5

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Province of Manitoba media bulletinWarnings and Advisories Flood warnings are in place for all points along the Carrot River due to high flows and the potential for ice jams, and the Assiniboine River from the Shellmouth Dam to Brandon, due to high flows. A flood watch is in place for: – the Saskatchewan River at
Children's play structure in a playground
Crops

Cosmetics pesticide use will be history by 2015 in Manitoba

Critics have little confidence in Health Canada reviews of pesticides because its assessments 
are based on data supplied by industry

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The Manitoba government has moved forward on its pledge to introduce legislation banning the use of synthetic chemical pesticides on school, daycare and hospital grounds, as well as on lawns. The legislation, which is expected to take effect in 2015, does not affect golf courses, agriculture or forestry, but cosmetic pesticide use will be restricted
News, Weather

FLOOD BULLETIN #26: May 2, 2014

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Province of Manitoba media bulletin Warnings and Advisories Flood warnings are in place for the Assiniboine River from the Shellmouth Dam to Brandon, due to high flows. A flood watch is in place for: – all points along the Carrot River, due to high flows and the potential for ice jams; and – Brereton Lake
News, Weather

Flood bulletin #25: May 1

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Province of Manitoba media bulletinSummaryBirdtail Creek Water was released yesterday from behind a culvert blocked by ice at the base of a former railway embankment near Birtle. The water reached Birtle yesterday, causing a 10-inch rise in water levels at the bridge on Centre Street.  Reports indicate there is approximately 1.5 feet of clearance under
A barn swallow with hungry babies.
Country Crossroads

Species at risk

Both the barn and bank swallows are on this list in Manitoba

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If you live in rural Manitoba, you are probably familiar with the various types of swallows that spend their summers here: the dark-green and white tree swallow which nests in boxes or cavities; cliff swallows which nest in colonies under bridges or occasionally on barns; the smaller light- and dark-grey bank swallow which tunnels into
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Flood bulletin #22: April 29

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Province of Manitoba media bulletin Summary Birdtail Creek Overnight, a large excavator cut through a section of a former rail bed to release water trapped behind a 30-metre-high embankment near Birdtail Creek and PTH 45. At this time, water levels are being monitored.  The effectiveness of the breach may be affected by the recent rainfall

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