Road Upgrade Urged as Rail Rationalization Hits Farms
Ontario Manitoba Premier Sterling Lyon urged First Ministers to boost road improvements when rail lines are rationalized to preserve rural transportation. He warned that cutting rails must be matched by better roads and called for irrigation and water control projects to support farm communities as agriculture remains the prairie economy’s backbone.
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Legion Dominion Curling Championships in Virden
Virden hosts the Legion Dominion Curling Championships from March 12 to 17, organized by Royal Canadian Legion Virden Branch No. 8 with local support. The event gathers curling teams for regional and national competition under Legion auspices.
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Crop Insurance Details and Agriculture Conference Notes
Agriculture Canada outlines spring crop insurance with April 30 deadline and subsidies. Manitoba farmers paid $9 million premiums for about $210 million coverage. indemnities last year were about $7 million. Plans cover hail, moisture, drought, and wildlife. optional Unseeded Acreage and Hail Spot Losses. Manitoba Crop Insurance Corp contact in Portage la Prairie. Also notes curling championship in Virden with 10 provinces, schedule, tickets, and speakers. Ministers stress agriculture and food sectors in the economy and global market expansion.
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Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation
Tupper St. North
Portage la Prairie
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