Dry spell hits Manitoba hay farmers hard across western regions
A prolonged dry spell has slashed hay crops as much as 75 percent in western Manitoba. Prices surge with hay bales selling for 85 to 100 dollars each and alfalfa mixes at 120 dollars per 1500 pounds. Officials note declining acreage but high per acre yields cushioned overall production while warns that cattle producers may cull herds without aid.
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Manitoba Agriculture
Statistics Canada
Ralph Eichler
Manitoba
Do we need a bigger vision for our towns in 2018
Community leader argues Neepawa requires a larger, planned vision ahead of municipal elections. He calls for an integrated street plan, safer manhole works, updated sewer and lagoon projects, improved garbage and recycling moves, cemetery maintenance upgrades, and staff driven initiative development to avoid decline.
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Neepawa
Community events and meetings schedule for Rivers area
A dated list of upcoming events in Rivers and Riverdale including church camps, municipal council meetings, Legion and Lions Club gatherings, a Rams Invitational Volleyball tournament, drag racing at Baseline Dragway, Harvest Fest show, Terry Fox Run, Chamber of Commerce, Riverdale Health Auxiliary, Plowing Match, and Game and Fish meetings from August through October.
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Rivers United Church
Riverdale
Rivers Legion Ladies Auxiliary
Upper Hall
Rams
Baseline
Rivers
Rivers Legion
Rivers & Area
Terry Fox
Chamber of Commerce
Lee
Rivers Lions Club
Redsper
Civic Centre
Manitoba
Ryals Farm
Kiwanis
Lee’s
Rivers & Area Game and Fish
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Kate Jackman
Atkinson
Ken Waddell
Banner
Second Avenue
Box
Rivers, ME
Riversbanner.com
Canada
Micah Waddell
Rivers Banner
Bonna Falkevitch
Canadian Media Cire
Audie
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