Grain exports strong amid global economic downturn
The crop year will end tomorrow showing the largest Canadian wheat exports in nine years and the second-highest grain revenues in history for western Canadian farmers.
Management of pandemic H1N1 in swine herds
Management of pandemic H1N1 in swine herds The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), in collaboration with stakeholders, trading partners, and the public and animal health communities, has refined its approach to managing cases of the pandemic H1N1 2009 virus in swine.
Fatal motor vehicle rollover near Thompson
On July 30, 2009 at 10:30pm, Thompson RCMP responded to a single vehicle rollover having occurred on the Wuskwatim Dam Road approximately 13 kilometres from it’s junction with highway 391.
Swine handling study expected to influence pen configuration and group size
Research conducted at the Prairie Swine Centre is expected to assist hog producers in deciding penning configurations and group sizes.
Culex tarsalis mosquito count increasing in southern Manitoba
Manitoba Health and Healthy Living reports that preliminary analysis of the adult mosquitoes trapped for the week of July 26 shows the numbers of Culex tarsalis mosquitoes are increasing in some communities in southern Manitoba, particularly in the southern portion of the Assiniboine Regional Health Authority.
Pump station upgrade begins
Work is underway for the pump house on Main Street in Steinbach, beside the K.R. Barkman Park.
Break and enter in Portage la Prairie
On July 30, 2009 approximately 1:30am, Portage la Prairie RCMP responded to a complaint of a break and enter to a residence in the 700 block of Poplar Bay.
Tax deferral good news for livestock producers
Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) appreciates the announcement regarding 2009 federal tax deferrals on breeding livestock.
Vehicle collision in Portage la Prairie
On July 29, 2009 around 6:15pm, Portage la Prairie RCMP and Portage Fire Department responded to a two vehicle collision at the intersection of 4th Street NW and Lorne Avenue W.
Selkirk woman facing drug related charges
On July 29, 2009 around 6pm, Portage la Prairie RCMP responded to a complaint of a shoplifter at Walmart.
