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Manitoba Agriculture reports significant progress in seeding activities across the province, with favorable weather conditions contributing to an accelerated pace. Sonya Wilson, Oilseed Specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, provided an update on the current state of seeding.

As dry conditions persist across southern Manitoba, burn bans have been issued in both the Rural Municipality of Dufferin and the Municipality of Norfolk Treherne.

The restrictions are in effect immediately and will remain in place until further notice.

Agriculture is one of the largest industries in the province, and simultaneously one of the most dangerous. As seeding and calving season gets underway, safety is once again top of mind for local farmers and their employees.  

Ryan Jacobson is the Chief Executive Officer with the Saskatchewan Safety Council (SSC) and formerly operated an agricultural farm in southeast Saskatchewan. He explains that every industry experiences gaps in safety protocols. 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7TH

NHL
Playoffs - Round 2
Game 1
Dallas 3 Winnipeg 2
Dallas leads series 1-0

Playoffs - Round 2
Game 2
Toronto 4 Florida 3
Toronto leads series 2-0

PWHL
Playoffs - Semifinals
Best of 5
Game 1
Toronto 3 Minnesota 2
Toronto leads series 1-0

They’re nearly two decades in, and they’re still rolling out humming engines and happy customers!

Celebrating 18 years in business, owner and operators Kim and Kris Wikdahl, the husband and wife team of Kkwik Automotive, say that the clientele is what keeps the company passionate and motivated to continue doing business.

“We have amazing customers, and it’s an honour dealing with the great people that we interact with every day.”

As separatist discontent bubbles up anew in Alberta, experts say a vote to sever ties with Canada would pitch the country into unexplored territory on everything from money to First Nations and national parks.

“You’re in terra incognita. You’re off the map when we get to that stage of the proceedings,” said law professor Eric Adams.

“A lot of things are going to be broken on the way out the door.”

After the Second World War came to a close, Canada pulled itself away from Great Britain and planted itself firmly within a North American political and economic compact that generated prosperity for much of the western world for decades.

But as the world marks 80 years since the end of the war in Europe, an increasingly unstable geopolitical climate — and an administration in Washington bent on fighting a trade war with much of the world — has Canada looking back to the continent as a way to preserve peace and prosperity.

The Rotary Duck Pond in Portage la Prairie is nearly complete, marking a significant milestone in a project that began back in 2019. Created, planned, and executed by the Rotary Club of Portage la Prairie, the community space has steadily transformed over the past six years into a scenic destination on Island Park.

Preston Meier, Chair of the Rotary Duck Pond Committee, outlines the latest additions since last fall, including three fountains, a waterfall, and new seating areas designed to give visitors a comfortable place to enjoy the relaxing view.

Observers say the American government’s move toward deregulation could have sweeping consequences for Canadians.

A new policy paper warns Canadian agriculture to prepare for changing U.S. domestic policies that seek efficiencies through deregulation.

The paper from Agri-Food Economic Systems said this could include food inspection.

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As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, the City of Portage la Prairie is reminding residents about a key tool to help them stay safe in a crisis: the Citizens' Emergency Quick Reference Guide.

Brad Bailey, fire chief, director of public safety and municipal emergency coordinator, says the guide offers essential information in a straightforward format.

The guide is available both in print and online.