Food inspection could fall victim to U.S. deregulation move
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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SCRL continues its 60th year with a raffle to remember
The South Central Regional Library is celebrating 60 years in style.
The network of libraries, which includes Winkler, Morden, Altona, Miami, and Manitou, is holding a grand raffle that will go toward sustaining the important community resource.
How GVSD provides friendly, ‘accessible’ support to the homeschooling community
Kath Penner is a friendly face who can be seen at a desk at the Winkler Library on Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. until the end of May.
Her presence is one piece of an initiative designed to support the local homeschooling community.
Mental Health Week: What is available to you?
This week marks Mental Health Week across Canada, and in the Pembina Valley, the Eden Foundation is encouraging people to have real conversations about mental health and to seek help when they need it.
Jets push late but fall short in 3–2 loss to Stars
The Winnipeg Jets came up short in Game 1 of their second-round series against the Dallas Stars, falling 3–2 at Canada Life Centre on Tuesday night.
Despite a late-game surge and pulling Connor Hellebuyck for the extra attacker, the Jets couldn’t find the tying goal and now trail the best-of-seven series 1–0.
Morris robotics team sees success on Day 1 of world championships
The Morris Robotics team registered some of its best scores of the season, and it happened during Day 1 of the VEX World Championships, presented by the REC Foundation, in Dallas, Texas.
PV Cup round 2: The hockey journey continues
Round 2 of the NHL Playoffs has begun, and with it, the PV Cup competition intensifies! Sixteen local businesses were paired with the NHL playoff teams, and now, only eight remain in the hunt for the PV Cup. The winning business will not only hoist our Stanley Cup replica for a year but also receive 150 FREE radio commercials, while the runner-up earns 100 free commercials.
Maxine Jade takes the stage in Neubergthal this weekend for an album release concert
It's been many years in the making for Altona's Maxine Penner (Maxine Jade on-stage) when it comes to her debut album, titled "A Collection of Affection" it features many songs that started as poetry, which she later added music to, some songs that have been waiting to see the stage for years and some that are recent creations with the help of some musical friends.
Some new Manitoba measles cases not connected to other known ones, officials say
The number of measles cases in Manitoba has jumped to 20, and health officials say some of the recent cases had no contact with previous ones.
Dr. Davinder Singh, a medical officer of health for the Southern health region, says that's concerning because it's unclear where those people became infected.
Most of the cases have been in the Southern health region and Singh says it is connected to the area's low vaccination rate.
Nitrogen demand soars while supply shrinks
Strong nitrogen fertilizer demand is butting up against tight supplies in some regions of the world, says an analyst.
India is the world’s top importer of the product.
Indian urea demand surged to 38.8 million tonnes in 2024-25, an eight per cent increase over the previous year, according to Argus Media.
That was due in part to tight supplies of diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilizer during the winter (rabi) crop season.