RM of Shell River Vote Spurs Lagoon Controversy
The Shell River council moved to ban earthen lagoons amid a ratepayer proposal to build a lagoon for Lake of the Prairies campground waste. Critics call the motion misfocused and poorly led, arguing it risks human waste storage and legal challenges while echoing a witch trial metaphor.
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Making Money in Agriculture Across the Prairies
Agricultural consultant Kevin Hursh discusses optimism in the Prairies. He cites higher commodity prices, lower fertilizer costs, and low interest rates as drivers for Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba. He notes Alberta beef and pork growth, Saskatchewan crops, urban sprawl pressuring ranchland, and moves toward live stock and value added processing.
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Saskatchewan
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Manitoba agriculture growth boosts pork and processing sectors
Speaker Kevin Hursh touts Manitoba as using agriculture to drive the economy. He highlights rising hog production, ethanol spinoffs, and agri‑business growth along with potential for meat packing and trucking industries. He praises government matching contributions through NISA.
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