Maturity varies across Manitoba crop area as harvest nears
Manitoba agriculture official John Patterson notes differing rainfall across Blanchard, Miniota and Hamiota regions causes staggered harvest. Peas and cereals may start about a week earlier than last year while flax and canola stay similar. Bertha Army Worm threats loom for canola as August harvest nears.
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Manitoba Agriculture
John Patterson
Blanchard
Miniota
Hamiota
Patterson
Hamiota Park and Pool Win Facility Grants
The Manitoba Sport Facility Advisory Board announced 14 facilities outside Winnipeg are eligible for grants from the Facility Fund. Hamiota Municipal Park will receive up to 33740 for baseball diamond improvements and pool funds of 10375 offset needed repairs with public input planned. The pool also earned 10315 from Manitoba Community Places for pool blankets and a solar heating system to reduce costs, expected to pay back in about two years.
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Manitoba Sport Facility Advisory Board
Winnipeg
Manitoba Sports Federation
Hamiota Municipal Park
Hamiota
Seiisus
Manitoba
Mid West Recreation
Gwen Snell
Manitoba Community Places
Ing
Manitobarts Federation
Review Seat Belt Procedures for Quick Egress in Crash
A safety notice urges Manitobans to regularly review seat belt use and emergency release mechanisms. It stresses that drivers must ensure all passengers buckle up, know how to operate belts, and practice buckling in unfamiliar vehicles to enable rapid exit when seconds count.