Whelan Critiques Liberal Farm Policy and Research Funding
Former federal agriculture minister and senator Eugene Whelan denounces Liberal agriculture policy, deregulation, and funding cuts. He laments rail freight increases, calls for stronger leadership, and warns against private corporate influence in Canadian food research. He also critiques successor Lyle Vanneilf as distant from farmers’ needs and stresses the need to engage with producers.
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Eugene Whelan
Whelan
Senate
Currenl
Lyle Vanelief
Break in at Blue Wing Ukrainian Orthodox Church
The RCMP seek public help in solving a break in at Blue Wing Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Shell Valley. Thieves entered between May 1 and May 20 and stole several valuable icons depicting biblical scenes. Each icon valued at 250 to 500 dollars. Any information may aid the investigation.
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RCMP
Blue Wing
Shell Valley
Informa
Manitoba stalls on federal farm relief plan
Manitoba and Saskatchewan farmers confront a stalled federal aid effort as Ottawa contemplates a $50 per acre payout and a split of costs for flood damages. Manitoba argues its crop insurance funded safety net is fully allocated, complicating a second $25 per acre payment. Don Zasada notes Manitoba seeks a clear, overall package resembling the 1997 flood deal with 50/50 forest restoration and other damages, while Ottawa presses for a joint cost share.
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Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Don Zasada
Zasada
Ottawa
Russell finalizes Isoboard plan in Russell-Binscarth area
The Pelly Trail Economic Development Corporation will submit a proposal to Isobord Enterprises Inc for a Strawboard Production Facility in the Russell-Binscarth region. Dale Brown says renewed Manitoba interest prompts community proposals and an information meeting on July 28 at 8:00 p.m. in the Russell Community Centre to assess local wheat straw availability within 50 miles and procurement options.
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Pelly Trail Economic Development Corporation
Isobord Enterprises Inc
Dale Brown
Brown
Isobord
Manitoba
Russell
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Canada
Wellington
Broadway
Winnipeg
Sainte
Assiniboine
Parkland Southwest Regional Centre
Shell River Avenue
Russell, MB
Terrie Welwoo
Systems Management
Liberty
Link
Terrie Welwood
Federal Ag
Lyle Vanclief
Imne
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