Manitoba guidance on farm waste management and OWMS compliance
This article outlines proper handling, storage, and disposal of farm and household wastes to protect health and water quality. It covers hazardous substances, pesticides, batteries, and the need for licensed landfills, recycling depots, and provincial programs like Operation Clean Farm. It notes requirements for septic and onsite wastewater systems under Manitoba Conservation and the Environmental Farm Plan, with contact details for MAFRI and the office of Jim Heshka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Manitoba Conservation
Conserva
Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Gov.mb.ca
Notable Canadian Blizzard Pages From Winter Past
A scrapbook page shows 1947 storms creating a 30 foot snowdrift that halted mail along the Regina Yorkton CN line for over a week, stranding fuel and food. Another night panel recalls the worst May snowstorm in western Canada with up to 14 inches on May 9 1953, highlighting extreme weather events.
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Auming
Togo
Regina
Yorkton
CNR
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Canada
Rded
NFU decries Lakeside XL Foods merger in Canada
National Farmers Union warns the Competition Bureau backing a Lakeside (Tyson) and XL Foods merger boosts XL to about 48 percent of Canada’s beef packing. Fred Tait of NFU Manitoba says cattle prices already low and consolidation eliminates competition, harming producers and consumers.
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Federal Competition Bureau
Lakeside
Tyson
XL Foods
National Farmers Union
NFU Manitoba
Fred Tait
Cargill
Canada
Tait
Competition Bureau
Consolidation Bureau
Saskatchewan
Get Well Wishes for John Nykyforak from Merridale Friends
Get well wishes extend to John Nykyforak who is recuperating in Roblin Hospital after surgery in Brandon on February 23. Sympathies to the Prier families as Clint Prier, longtime Merridale resident, died February 26. Gordon and Elaine McKay went to Brandon for a doctor appointment on February 27. Gladys Ludwig and Julie Chaboyer attended the Togo Figure Skating Club Ice Carnival on March 1 where Shayla Ludwig participated and skaters earned certificates.
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Vng
Brandon
John
Merridale
Prier
Clint Prier
Gordon
Elaine McKay
Gladys Ludwig
Julie Chaboyer
Togo
Shayla Ludwig
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MAERI
Environment Act
Gov.mb
Conservation
Jim Heshka
MAFRI
Nfu
John Nykyforak
Roblin Hospital
District News
Ness
Othe
Invee
Grilnsurance
Agr
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