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Competition for sales is expected to heat up as Russia expects a bigger crop following last year’s disappointing harvest
 

Canada will likely be facing more competition in pea export markets this year.

Russia’s production is expected to rebound after a disappointing 2024-25 harvest, said Gaurav Jain, analyst with AgPulse Analytica.

He is forecasting 5.01 million tonnes of production in 2025-26, up from 3.92 million tonnes last year.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew promoted his province Friday as the route for a future trade corridor, which could include a pipeline, in order to get goods from Western Canada to overseas markets.

"The politics are (that) something needs to get built in Western Canada. I think everybody understands that," Kinew told a breakfast meeting of the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce.

Manitoba Health has identified two new measles exposure sites in the province, including Green Valley School in Grunthal.

According to a provincial notice issued Friday, individuals at the school on May 20 between 8:50 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and again between 2:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., may have been exposed to the virus.

If you’re looking for a fun night out or something different to do with family or friends, the SeeMORE Manitoba Online Auction is live now with a wide range of experiences up for bid. 

Abandoned wells are a significant environmental and safety risk. These wells can act as a conduit and allow contaminated surface water to enter the well and severely impact water quality, posing risk to drinking water supplies, as well as plant, animal and aquatic life.

Abandoned wells, especially large diameter wells, are also physical hazards that can result in injury or death to humans or animals who may accidentally fall in. Proper decommissioning of these wells is crucial to protect our water sources and improve public safety.

Saskatchewan farmers now have 97 per cent of the provincial crop in the ground, but now face the challenge of dry conditions.

The federal government's grain monitor Quorum Corporation released its weekly performance update for Grain Week 42.

Space in primary elevators is good - as road bans remain in effect across the prairies, country stocks dropped to 2.34 million metric tonnes. 

Total Western Port terminal stocks increased to 1.52 MMT in Week 42, utilizing 79% of the working capacity.

West Coast unloads were 6,332 cars and 2,051 for Thunder Bay.

The total average terminal out-of-car time (OCT) increased to 15.2% from 6.0% the previous week. 

The BeGrainSafe program is making significant strides in enhancing safety for farmers. rural firefighters and emergency responders across Canada. This initiative provides specialized training and equipment focused on grain entrapment rescues, a critical need in the agricultural sector.

The Manitoba Legislature has wrapped up for the season, and Steinbach MLA is reflecting on a session marked by change and challenges. 

Kelvin Goertzen says one of the biggest developments was the election of Obby Khan as the new leader of the Progressive Conservative caucus. He adds that the leadership change brought a fresh start. 

After several years of rapid growth and increasing demand, Niverville Helping Hands is ready for its next big step: hiring a part-time Director.