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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

Cereals, News

Ritz Repeatedly Calls Oberg A Thief — Then Recants

By Allan Dawson November 17, 2011

Under threat of legal action, federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz hastily retracted widely circulated comments he made last week accusing CWB chair Allen Oberg of stealing farmers money. This word was only used figuratively and I retract it, Ritz said in a statement emailed to reporters Nov. 12. It remains our government s belief that

Country Crossroads

Talk To Your Children About Floods

By University Of Minnesota Extension April 7, 2011

When a natural disaster occurs in the community, it will affect every member of that community or household in a variety of ways. It is important for parents to take a moment from the immediate needs that must be met and talk with their children. “When parents do not discuss the disaster with children, it

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Cyclone May Be Tipping Point In Australia Climate Policy Debate

By David Fogarty February 10, 2011

Australia has endured two of its deadliest summers on record, blamed in part on global warming, but record fires, floods and cyclones have not persuaded it to take strong action on climate change. But some experts hope that the arrival of giant Cyclone Yasi on the coast of Queensland, already hit by massive floods last

Cereals, Crops

Confusion Reigns Over Who Gets To Vote

By Allan Dawson May 27, 2010

“It certainly wasn’t what was intended from the panel report.” – DAVID ROLFE If farmers are confused whether they’ll get a vote in Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) elections this fall, they aren’t alone. Media, farm organizations, and maybe even the minister of agriculture, have been confused too. Ottawa tabled Bill C-27, the Canadian Wheat Board

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Wheat board bans freelancer

By Allan Dawson November 6, 2008

Freelance reporter and commentator Harry Siemens was excluded from two Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) news conferences because of his rude behaviour, not because he’s a wheat board critic, says Louise Waldman, the CWB’s manager of media relations and advertising. “He has used news conferences in the past to air his own personal opinion as opposed

Country Crossroads

Publicity and promotions good for business

By Bonnie Baltessen October 16, 2008

“To grow your business, you have to think bigger.” – CLINT MASSE Start with a product you believe in. Gear it to your customers. Advertise like crazy. That was some of the valuable advice learned at every stop on the agri-tourism best-practices tour in the capital region of Manitoba. There are some very essential ingredients

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Wet or dry spring ahead? Depends on where in Canada

Spanish report calls for cull of over 850 cattle on pariah ship

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Major flour miller to buy U.S. chickpea processor

Wet or dry spring ahead? Depends on where in Canada

Spanish report calls for cull of over 850 cattle on pariah ship

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Opposition seeks high ground as flood waters recede

Ritz Repeatedly Calls Oberg A Thief — Then Recants

Talk To Your Children About Floods

Cyclone May Be Tipping Point In Australia Climate Policy Debate

Confusion Reigns Over Who Gets To Vote

Wheat board bans freelancer

Publicity and promotions good for business

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