Flood watch issued for southern Manitoba
Manitoba Water Stewardship has issued a flood watch for most areas of southern Manitoba.
Wheat payments increased for 2009-10 crop year
The CWB announced that 2009-10 initial payments for wheat will increase by between $5 and $44.65 per tonne, depending on grade, class and protein level, effective June 3, 2010.
2009 Case tractor stolen near Carberry
On May 28, 2010, at 8:30am, Carberry RCMP were notified that a 2009 Case IH MX 245 tractor with an older grain vacuum on the back, was stolen from farm land located in the RM of North Cypress, about half a mile southeast of Carberry.
Interactive website launched to encourage correct helmet use
A successful, low-cost helmet program has been joined by a new, interactive website, Ride2win.ca, to promote increased use of helmets as part of Safe Kids Week 2010.
Dauphin man arrested after car chase
Around 5:45pm, on May 27, 2010, officers from the Dauphin Municipal RCMP Detachment received a report of dangerous driving on Mountain Road in Dauphin.
Rains causing increased river levels in parts of Manitoba
Manitoba Water Stewardship advises that two storms on the long weekend produced widespread rain over most of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, North Dakota and Minnesota.
Producers encouraged to consider net energy in swine ration formulations
A researcher with the University of Manitoba is encouraging swine producers to consider adopting the net energy system for formulating swine rations.
Applications available for cottage owners to defer payment of 2010 property tax increases
Manitoba Finance advises that cottage owners have the option of paying a portion of their 2010 and 2011 property taxes over a longer period of time through the Cottage Property Tax Increase Deferral Program.
Tim Horton youth leadership camp location approved for Sylvia Lake in Whiteshell Provincial Park
The Tim Horton Children’s Foundation youth leadership camp will be located near Sylvia Lake in the Whiteshell Provincial Park, Premier Greg Selinger and foundation vice-president Dave Newnham announced.
Canada Road Safety Week 2010 results
On May 18-24, 2010, RCMP D Division reports numerous charges being laid during Canada Road Safety Week 2010.
