Sustainable agriculture debate amid Canadian politics and policy shifts
The piece discusses how sustainable agriculture surfaces in farm sector discourse amid looming federal elections in Canada. It notes Conservative odds, Prairie voting trends, and the risk of sustainability language fading under future administrations. It cites industry groups calling for practical, science based, market driven measures. It warns on global impacts of policy shifts on production, profits, and the environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Prairies
Justin Trudeau
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Party of
Ottawa
U.S
Donald Trump
Producer.com
Canadian
Canola Growers Association
Canola Council of Canada
Cereals Canada
Grain Growers of Canada
Pulse Canada
Soy Canada
Senior Services and Activities in Russell Area
Senior Services of Banner County and Russell Leisure Centre offer access through the side door with signs. Mary Stewart coordinates Monday to Friday 9 am to 4 30 pm. Michael handles Handi-Van transport. Rentals, memberships, and a wide calendar of activities include TOPS meetings, thrift shop hours, chair yoga, line dancing, bingo, snooker, and pet bowling. Lifeline, meals on wheels, and volunteer driver info are available, with safety notices about scams and contact numbers for Senior Services and local centers. Facilities in Binscarth host drop‑in activities and volunteer needs, with Handi-transit and rental contacts listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner County
Russell
Leisure Centre
Mary Stewart
Gmail
Michael
Russell Leisure Centre
Eileen Heap
Tina
Grace Lutheran Church
Russell Thrift Shop
Eileen
Pam
Russell Hospital
Town & Manors
Doloris
Robert Muir
Doug
Gloria Bily
Pam Demchynski
Paulette van Damme
Connie Berg
Angela Morrissey
Binscarth
Crib
Hero Club
Thor
Senior Services Board
Edna Thompson
Lions Club
Vibra
Talk of the Town New Year wishes and local obituaries mix
Wishing a healthy New Year and caution on icy days, the note extends condolences to the Cox family on Marie Cox’s January 8 2025 passing. It notes visits, local arrivals, a Ukrainian supper fundraiser, and various regional visitations and congratulations for marriages among Shoal Lake, Binscarth, Winnipeg, Esterhazy, Saskatoon, and Calgary connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Marie
Shoal Lake
Dave
Wayne
Rene & I
Sandra
Wottons
Abbey Newman
Winnipeg
Binscarth
George
Thelma Boucher
Thelmas
Marion Robinson
Gary Robinson
ST. Lazare
DeCorby Farm
Lucy Meikle
Saskatoon
Jason
Leann
Ella
Lauren
Calgary
Peter and
Mel Baxter
Pierre Tremblay
Tremblay
JF Tanguay
Brandon
Mario
Connie Tanguay
Tim
Zita Fafard
Tasha Fafard
Minitonas
Julie Fafard
Churchill
Tirra Lemoine
Dakota Dreiger
Marie Cox
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By Calvin Daniels
E.r.lk
Sennior
Lifeline
Transportation News
Talk OF
the Town
Esterhazy
Kris DeCorby
Keely
Andrew
Sioux Lookout
Martin
Norma
Sherbrooke
Brodie
Kelleen
Family
Russellbanner
Cancer Care Manitoba
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Ploeg St
Inglis
Manitoba
Tim Schneider
Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church
Blighty Street
Bethanyinglis
Wcgwave
Russell Alliance
Barry Buhler
ST. Joseph the Worker
Russell & St. Theresa’s
Rossbum
Stjoewkr
Gmail.com
Stjosephrussell.com
Knox United Church OF Canada
Silverton
David
Russellsilvertonunited
Anglican Church OF Canada
Penlyplains
Judy Bauereiss
St.mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church
Jay Korban
Binscarth Christian Assembly
Trevor Elias
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