Prairie Pest Monitoring Network update
The Prairie Pest Monitoring Network report shows flea beetle activity is getting started across the prairies. The warm weather seems to have brought them out of overwintering locations. So far it seems crucifer flea beetles are more prevalent than the striped flea beetles.
Senior Climatologist says summer will be hotter than normal with a wet June
If you have enjoyed the heat in May, you are in for a treat this summer. The Senior Climatologist with Environment Canada has released his summer weather outlook and says the month of May is a sign of things to come.
Weather forecasters use the meteorological calendar, which means summer starts on June 1st and ends on August 31st. David Phillips is forecasting those three months to be warmer than normal for the entire province of Manitoba. He notes that each of those three months is expected to be warmer.
Lundar hits a home run with new ballpark
A brand-new baseball diamond complex in the RM of Coldwell is officially open, capping off more than a decade of planning, hard work, and volunteer dedication.
The grand opening celebration took place this past Saturday. The event will featured games by all local teams, a barbecue, and a fully operational concession.
Located just west of Lundar on Road 419, near the RM shop and airstrip, the four-diamond facility has already become a hub of activity.
Digital agriculture needs focus on farm-level practicalities
CAPI report says data strategies in agriculture need to be a 10-year national priority
Digital agriculture should be a national strategic priority with focused funding in the next federal-provincial-territorial policy agreement to help drive farmer-level adoption, says a new report from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.
CAPI collaborated with EMILI, a non-profit Manitoba organization focused on digital agriculture proving and adoption.
Manitoba Pork: Policy Matters
A former Prime Minister once quipped from the campaign trail that “an election is no time to talk about serious issues”. When it comes to providing opportunities for Canadians, however, policy matters far more than partisan politics. We have had a federal election, and a Cabinet has been appointed. We now need the government to have a laser-like focus on the fundamentals of good policy.
The start of the gardening season is still filled with questions, Carla Hrycyna answers them all on the Lawn & Garden Journal
You can call in to ask host Carla Hrycyna all of your gardening questions live every Saturday morning starting at 9:15am: 1-800-374-3315
Scoreboard/Line-up - Tuesday, June 3
MONDAY, JUNE 2ND
None
TUESDAY, JUNE 3RD
American Association Baseball
Kane County Cougars at Winnipeg Goldeyes - 6:30 PM
MLB
Philadelphia at Toronto - 6:07 PM
Fight Cancer Fridays: Local Business Owner Hosts Summer BBQs to Support CPCS
A Community Cause Close to Home
Don Hales, owner of Don's Direct Deals, is turning up the heat on cancer this summer with a heartfelt community initiative. Beginning Friday, June 6, Hales will host a series of fundraising barbecues dubbed "Fight Cancer Fridays" at his business, located at 920 Saskatchewan Avenue East in Portage la Prairie.
Austin’s entrance glows with first-of-its-kind light display
The historic steam engine that greets travellers entering Austin has been given a bright new update, thanks to a four-year revitalization project led by the Austin & District Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with several community partners.
Chamber president Chad Bodnarchuk says the project began with a vision to refresh the area around the well-known local landmark.
COPP fundraisers boost Portage community
Portage la Prairie's Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP) has several initiatives on the go to help continue their efforts in the community.
A BBQ at the Homestead Co-op this week will help with their safety patrols as well as a major accessible playground project, while a separate golf tournament later this month supports youth programs.