Provincial News Archives

Road safety has been dramatically enhanced on many Manitoba gravel roads, thanks to a highly successful, on-going RCMP enforcement campaign funded in part by Manitoba Public Insurance.

Manitoba entrepreneurs with ideas for new foods or alcoholic beverages are invited to enter the 12th annual Great Manitoba Food Fight.

The Manitoba government has recently renewed a partnership to collect and safely dispose of unused or expired medication.

The Veterinary Counsel with the Canadian Pork Council says regulatory changes to antimicrobial use in animals will result in greater veterinary oversight while allowing continued access to these products.

The Manitoba government confirmed the receipt of the Clean Environment Commission’s report on the public outreach and review of the Regional Cumulative Effects Assessment, which was conducted by the province and Manitoba Hydro.

H@ms Marketing Services says the biggest factor that will pressure live hog prices over the next six months will be the large available supply of U.S. pork.

Manitoba Agriculture reports cereal crops have been the bright spot this year in terms of both yield and quality.

A 21-year-old Selkirk man was recently found deceased on Highway 59 as a result of being struck by numerous vehicles.

Portage la Prairie RCMP recently seized a quantity of drugs and recovered numerous items of stolen property as a result of a traffic stop.

In light of PED in Manitoba and African Swine Fever in China, the Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network is encouraging swine producers to review their biosecurity protocols.