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The move is part of the Canola Council of Canada's new strategic framework, 'Canola Forward: A Strategic Framework for 2025-2030.'

The news came in a press release announcing the new framework. Chris Davison, president & CEO, says the framework is focused on priorities identified by the Canadian canola industry and is aligned to help the industry seize emerging opportunities while navigating changing industry and trade dynamics.

Residents across Manitoba are noticing more wasps and nests as summer progresses.

Dr. John Gavloski, an extension entomologist with Manitoba Agriculture, explains why wasp activity increases late in the season and shares advice on safe ways to handle them.

As southeastern Manitobans gear up for the August long weekend, free provincial park entry and full campsites signal a busy few days ahead for nature lovers.

"People should get outside and enjoy our summers. They're short, so it's important to go explore and enjoy the great outdoors while we have the opportunity," says Elisabeth Ostrop, manager of recreation and education services with Manitoba Parks.

This week, the Country Coffee Break made a stop at Masterfeeds in Grunthal! 

Jennifer nominated her coworker Simone, recognizing her as incredibly helpful and an all-around great teammate. 

To celebrate their hard work, Country 107 dropped by with coffee and donuts, thanks to LinkWell Insurance Group! 

Funeral For: Otto Braun 
Funeral Date: Private 
Otto Braun, 92, of Altona passed away Saturday, July 26th at Altona Memorial Health Centre. He is survived by 2 daughters, 1 son and their families. He was predeceased by his wife Esther.  
A private memorial service will be held. 
Donations may be made to Build a Village, Altona. 
Arrangements by Wiebe Funeral Home, Altona. 

Unionized workers at Canada Post are entering their final day to vote on the Crown corporation's latest contract offer.

Voting is set to wrap up today at 5 p.m., with results expected to be shared shortly after.

The offer includes wage hikes of about 13 per cent over four years but also adds part-time workers that Canada Post has said are necessary to keep the postal service afloat.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has urged the roughly 55,000 postal service workers it represents to reject the proposal.

Canada was hit with 35 per cent tariffs on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on his threat to increase the duties if Ottawa didn't make a trade deal.

The White House has said the tariffs would not affect goods compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade, commonly known as CUSMA.

Prime Minister Mark Carney had tempered expectations of an agreement by Friday, saying Ottawa will only agree to a deal "if there's one on the table that is in the best interests of Canadians."

Pioneer Days kicks off today, starting with the parade, and pet owners are being urged to think twice before bringing their furry companions along for the festivities. 

Chelsey Westerbeek with LR Horse and Pet says owners need to be confident their animals can handle the environment before bringing them to the parade. 

The MLA for La Verendrye is stepping in after a Marchand resident raised concerns about a speed limit along PR 210. 

Jacquie Loeppky started collecting signatures in hopes of lowering the speed on a residential stretch of the highway. About a year ago, the speed limit was increased to 100 kilometres per hour. 

Council for the Rural Municipality of Hanover has denied a request for a shipping container to be placed on a residential property south of Mitchell.

According to Hanover Permit Administrator Amos Wiebe, the applicant has purchased a site along Prairie Road with the intent of building a house on it at some point in the future. The date of construction is not certain.