First-ever wild pig summit opens in Brandon
Wild pigs threaten animal, environment. The Squeal on Pigs program takes proactive measures that will protect Manitoba’s pork industry.
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Sheep take the spotlight at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair
The woolly wonders have long been part of Brandon’s winter fair, which is put on by the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba, in an effort to celebrate the sheep industry across the Prairies.
Manitoba Parkland pilot project targets skilled immigrants
Seven municipalities have collaborated on “Immigrate Parkland,” a one-year pilot project that brings skilled immigrants into the region and helps them find meaningful employment.
Beef roundtable celebrates industry’s successes
The cattle industry contributes $51.5 billion to the production of goods and services, $21.8 billion to the Canadian GDP and $11.7 billion in labour income, the report says.
AMC calls for criminalization of residential school denialism
Late last month, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) put out a call to Justice Minister Arif Virani and the federal government to move forward on a recommendation made by special interlocutor Kimberly Murray to make residential school denialism punishable under Canadian law.
Stray dog injures child on Sioux Valley Dakota Nation
The resulting injuries required medical attention, and as a result, the school will no longer have outdoor recess until the stray dog issue on the reserve, located 50 kilometres northwest of Brandon, is resolved.
Fast action needed on zebra mussels, lake expert warns
Samples collected from Clear Lake in Riding Mountain National Park indicate the presence of environmental DNA (eDNA) for zebra mussels.
New ‘living lab’ to research greenhouse gas emissions
The living lab, led by the Manitoba Association of Watersheds, will aim to accelerate the agricultural sector’s response to climate change by bringing together producers, scientists and other sector partners to co-develop, test and evaluate on-farm beneficial management practices.
Historic church in Minnedosa making way for new facility
The church will be removed and, in its place, will be a new 9,000 square-foot facility, featuring a youth drop-in centre and gymnasium.
Four-day cultural festival ‘Rolling into Rivers’ this July
Rolling into Rivers is a way to put the community on the map and let people know about its rich history and everything it has to offer today.