Potash ban fears MP Breitkreuz echoes local impact
Yorkton-Melville MP Breitkreuz warned the potash import ban tied to Brazil's retaliation could hit his riding hard. IMC Kalium fears millions in lost contracts, risking mine closures and 1,000 jobs across Esterhazy, Churchbridge, Langenburg, delaying farm income and local business. Agricore at Shoal Lake to close elevator this summer, ending a facility in operation since 1973. Last grain shipment by June 8, mostly by truck.
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Brazil
House of Commons
Yorkton - Melville
Breitkreuz
Canada
IMC Kalium
Esterhazy
Churchbridge
Shoal Lake
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Manitoba Pool
Russell and area trade show at Major Pratt School
The Russell and area trade show runs March 23 and 24 at Major Pratt School in conjunction with business and education workshops. Sessions Saturday cover ACC Campus MB, Parent Teacher Partnerships, Construction Association of Manitoba, Investments in Future Markets, Economic Development Agencies, PTSD Brain Based Learning and Hog Production. Keynote Friday evening features Terry Chamberlain author of The ABCs of Farming. Local residents and nearby areas will display products and services. businesses and non profits promote local offerings.
Playing in the snow all through the town
The piece notes heavy snow affecting homeowners drivers and wildlife with a special mention of Anna Marie Skogsrud, contrasting general frustration with her view. It references an item or image on page 10 and hints at broader local snow coverage and responses.
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Anna Marie Skogsrud
Snowmobile trails may close without funding
Snoman may shutter 10 000 kilometres of groomed Manitoba trails for 2001 2002 if the province does not provide 500 000 lifeline. Snoman executive director Bob Aitken says funds from SnoFund barely cover costs, with grooming needing 912 000 annually though only 452 000 was raised last year. Clubs rely on volunteers for grooming, signage, and maintenance.
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Snoman
Manitoba
Bob Aitken
SnoFund
Manitoba Nation
Russell
Snowtraxx
Shell River hog saga continues in Roblin area
The RM of Shell River faced months of debate over a Danish 1500 sow barn project that could expand to 3000 sows plus feed and nursery facilities and multiple finishing barns. The plan promised 20 full time jobs and over 13 million dollars in capital. opposition led by Larry Powell raised concerns about water air soil quality health tourism and animal welfare as the saga intensified.
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Shell River
Robiin
Edo Jana Watt
Indus
Roblin
Larry Powell
Powell
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