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Letters – for Aug. 11, 2011

August 11, 2011

This letter is in response to John Fefchak’s June 16 letter in theManitoba Co-operator. Your comment is actually quite in line with the premier of Manitoba. I really have to ask you what you are doing with your human waste? Doesn’t that also go down the river into Lake Winnipeg? Our animal waste goes onto

News

Agricultural Hall Of Fame – for Aug. 4, 2011

August 4, 2011

Keith Smith was born and raised on a farm in the Oak Lake area of Manitoba. Following high school, Keith attended the University of Manitoba from which he graduated with a B. Sc. in agriculture in 1955. Three years later, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin with an M. Sc. in Extension Education. In

Country Crossroads

Asessippi Provincial Park

By Donna Gamache July 28, 2011

With several of our provincial campgrounds closed this summer due to flooding, campers and boaters may want to check out some new locations. One provincial park in western Manitoba is Asessippi Provincial Park located north of Russell. Asessippi Park isn’t a large park – just 23 square kilometres – but there’s plenty to do for

Weather

Weekly weather map – for Jul. 28, 2011

July 28, 2011

The Weather Vane is prepared by Daniel Bezte, a teacher by profession with a BA (Hon.) in geography, specializing in climatology, from the University of Winnipeg. Daniel has taught university-level classes in climate and weather and currently operates a computerized weather station at his home near Birds Hill Park, on 10 acres he plans to

News

Water Levels On All Rivers And Lakes At Or Near Crest As Of July 16

By Lorraine Stevenson July 21, 2011

Water levels on rivers and lakes have crested or are near so in all parts of the province, but the impact of the 2011 flood will be felt for weeks and months to come, say those in affected areas. Darryl Jackson, mayor of Souris, said last week that while Souris River levels have started to

News

Rosann Wowchuk Not Seeking Re-Election

By Lorraine Stevenson July 21, 2011

How does a 4-H mom and farm wife wind up as a deputy premier and finance minister – one of the most powerful portfolios in politics? It’s quite simple really: work tirelessly and file your nomination papers on time. After 21 years in provincial politics, NDP Deputy Premier Rosann Wowchuk has announced she won’t seek

Beef cattle, Livestock

Flood Recovery Will Be Slow

By Brent Harder July 21, 2011

Wi t h Heartland Livestock in Virden taking the week off, there were only two cattle sales in Manitoba during the week ended July 18, with light volumes being reported in both Brandon and Winnipeg. Although volumes were light, prices were holding firm, with even some higher prices seen in the slaughter market. But even

Country Crossroads

Jewel Of The Prairies Celebrates A Century Of National Parks

By Riding Mountain National Park Release July 21, 2011

Riding Mountain National Park (RMNP) will once again host Clear Lake Celebration Day, July 23. Clear Lake’s cool, clear aqua-coloured waters have provided countless hours of recreation and fun for families visiting from near and far. With all the special memories that have been created here it is no wonder it is considered the jewel

Cereals, News

In Brief… – for Jul. 14, 2011

By Reuters July 14, 2011

La Nińa – the sequel: The La Nińa weather anomaly blamed for one of the worst droughts in the southern United States could revive this autumn, the U.S. Climate Prediction Center forecast July 7. The CPC said wind circulation consistent with La Nińa was persisting in the central Pacific Ocean where the anomaly is usually

Opinion

Wetland Drainage Is The Hidden Culprit Behind This Year’s Flood

By Ian Milliken July 14, 2011

It is Sunday, June 26, exactly 71 days since the Pipestone Creek reached flood stage. The Pipestone Creek originates south of Whitewood, Sask. and empties into Oak Lake, Man. This is not news to locals, but for those of you from other parts of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, you may not know its geographic location. The

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Letters – for Aug. 11, 2011

Agricultural Hall Of Fame – for Aug. 4, 2011

Asessippi Provincial Park

Weekly weather map – for Jul. 28, 2011

Water Levels On All Rivers And Lakes At Or Near Crest As Of July 16

Rosann Wowchuk Not Seeking Re-Election

Flood Recovery Will Be Slow

Jewel Of The Prairies Celebrates A Century Of National Parks

In Brief… – for Jul. 14, 2011

Wetland Drainage Is The Hidden Culprit Behind This Year’s Flood

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