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Smith notes aggressive environmental stewardship tests on groundwater before hog barn construction. Manitoba farmers diversify beyond grain and oilseed, with edible beans leading the province and potatoes a distant runner up. Farmers adopt a more professional approach, leaving land with equity while banks advise earlier exits to avoid bankruptcy. CIBC relocates agriculture head office from Toronto to Winnipeg.
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Smith
Manitoba
Prince Edward Island
CIBC
Toronto
Winnie
Police Report Driver Charged and Sled Seized
Summary of RCMP notes from Gambier and Russell areas between Nov 26 and Dec 8 detailing incidents including a cow collision on Hwy 83, a snowmobile seizure after a Nov 30 arrest for Over .08 and impaired driving, a license issue on Gambier First Nation, a car window smash on Russell St East, a farmyard car fire, a nit and run at a local restaurant, threats with a fireplace poker, an impaired driver near Russell on Hwy 16, a hospital transport after an illness, a hit and run outside Russell post office, a shoplifting identified by video with no charges, and an erratic driver sighting on Hwy 83 south of Inglis.
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Louis Tanner
Gambier First Nation
Tanners
Tanner
RCMP
Russell
Russell St. East
Inglis
Christmas Day eclipse sighting and safety warnings
Terrie Welwoox notes a partial solar eclipse on Christmas Day with 60 percent coverage at Baffin Island and 48 percent in Winnipeg. The event lasts about three hours from 9:37 to 12:32 PM with maximum at 11:01. Eye safety tips warn against looking at the sun without proper filters.
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Jesus
Baffin Island
North America
Winnipeg
Lock up police warn to secure homes and cars
RCMP remind residents to lock homes and vehicles amid a spate of break ins starting last year in late November. With Christmas gifts visible, residents are urged to check alarm systems and report unfamiliar vehicles on rural roads.
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RCMP
Manitoba counts on tax reform to boost economy
High taxes and tough labour rules are blamed for a slowing economy. Manitoba could lift prospects if Alberta’s tax reform takes full effect within three years. Small and medium firms earning 200k to 400k would face 3 percent tax versus 17 percent in Alberta, Kelly notes. Coupled with aggressive labour laws, there is lingering skittishness about domestic growth. Despite a strong U.S. economy aiding manufacturers, hesitancy remains.
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Manitoba
Alberta
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By Terrie Wenwood
Hwy. 83
Gambier
RM of
Birtle Ambulance
St. Lazare
Russell Post Office
Russell Area
Stburn
WeatherTec Services Inc
Amix
Sun and Cloud
Bea
MacNutt
Roblin
Foxw
Eae
Cnaice O
By Terrie Welwoox
Sesame Street
Loonie Toons
Santa
Kelly
U.S
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