Manitoba Ducks See Greater Populations But Low Nesting Success
A Manitoba survey shows a 21 percent rise in water in marshes and potholes and more ducks than last year. Biologists caution waterfowl numbers remain below the ten year average and nesting success is worrying, with only 11 to 22 of every 100 nesting females likely to raise young.
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Manitoba
Barry Verbinski
Manitoba Natural Resources
Decline in Duck Nesting Tied to Habitat Loss
The article notes the poor success rate results from loss of nesting cover around prairie potholes and marshes. Removal of tall grass and vegetation at waterbody edges leaves nesting ducks exposed to predators like foxes and skunks.
Lawn bowling shines at Rossburn Senior Olympics event
Lawn bowling was one of eight popular events at the Senior Citizens' Olympics held recently in Rossburn, drawing strong participation from local residents. The report notes its popularity among other results from the gathering.
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Rossburn
Grasshopper outbreak hits several RM areas in southwestern Manitoba
The first warm days increased grasshopper activity across Miniota Birtle Shoal Lake and Rossburn RMs. Samples show up to 300 grasshoppers per square metre with 75 125 per square metre common. Spraying costs run about 7.00 per acre and RMs may fund or assist control efforts.
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Miniota
Birtle
Shoal Lake
Rossburn
R.M
Mike Gerrand
Virden
Gerrand
Shirley Richardson
Ernie Antonow
Mr. Antonow
Antonow
Thelma Chegwin
Delmar Purdy
Manitoba Agriculture
Manitoba
Grasshopper Damage Warned for Manitoba Fields
Manitoba Agriculture entomologist Jay Moe Cullough warns that bare field edges show grasshoppers and untreated fields will suffer as they mature. He notes nymphs are small, appearing at the second growth stage, with development delayed only by weather and spring warmth.
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Jay Moe Cullough
Manitoba
McCullough
Gerrand
Wasagaming Marks National Parks Centennial in Riding Mountain
National Parks Centennial celebrations unfold in Riding Mountain National Park starting June 30 with an 8 PM opening at Main Beach Wasagaming. Events include a treasure hunt, tent painting by children, an evening concert by Charlie Watt Band and Bad Icelanders, a July 1 children’s treasure run, art display of painted Centennial tents, Commemorative Cairn unveiling by veterans, and a 1 PM children’s concert featuring Jamie Oliviero and Heidi Hunter with free entry for grandparents and treasure hunt participants.
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Wasagaming
Riding Mountain
Department of Veteran’s Affairs
Jamie Oliviero
Heidi Hunter
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