News - Manitoba

Manitoba’s Chief Veterinary Officer says steps are being taken to clean and disinfect the three Manitoba swine farms that have been infected by Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea as quickly as possible.

In anticipation of a potential postal strike, the Manitoba government has arranged for government cheques and other essential mail to be available for pickup beginning Monday, June 20.

Manitoba’s agricultural societies will receive more than $94,000 to upgrade fairgrounds and make other infrastructure improvements, ensuring these spaces remain safe and enjoyable for participants and visitors.

Manitoba Agriculture reports excess rainfall in some pockets across Manitoba has kept farmers from completing planting and has hurt crops that have been planted.

A Veterinary Epidemiologist with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development reports the severity of disease in the three latest PED infected Manitoba swine farms has been quite variable.

According to Statistics Canada, Manitoba posted the lowest unemployment rate in the country in May, 2016.

A Manitoba summer tradition will continue as the province’s free family fishing weekend will be held this weekend, June 11 and 12.

Budget 2016 includes an additional $4 million in funding to support the provision of cancer drugs for patients across the province.

On June 4th, 2016, Manitobans will have the opportunity to experience the largest airshow in this province in nearly a decade.

A Cereal Crop Specialist with Manitoba Agriculture reports a combination of heat and timely rainfall has given crops across the province an excellent start.