Enrolment declines but a slower pace in Manitoba schools
Education Minister Maureen Hemphill outlines new Manitoba school programs as enrolment falls, with fall estimates of 197277 public and 9368 private students. Initiatives include small schools grants, Grades 5 and 6 exchanges, French Immersion growth, and planned school closures guidance. Major capital work down this year, with 11.2 million in new construction and 8.7 million underway.
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Hemphill
Maureen Hemphill
Telieve
Manitoba
Tony Frachette
Lundar
Public Schools Finance Board
Reorganization and growth in Manitoba 4 H program
Last May Verna Evans retired as 4H Program Assistant and leaders, members, and Manitoba Agriculture staff plan to expand and reorganize clubs. The program invites children ages 9 to 19 to join, learn practical skills, run meetings, and pursue travel awards. New projects Explore 4H and Grow with 4H Explore Our Environment target broader interests and senior members. The Senior Members Conference in Wannacumbac Camp aims to deepen regional ties and refresh yearly opportunities with a deadline in October.
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Verna Evans
Manitoba Agriculture
North West Region
New farm safety program launched in Manitoba
A new farm safety counselling and public awareness program announced by Jay Cowan aims to cut rising farm accidents. The Education Services Branch and Manitoba Agriculture co operate to run displays and pamphlets under the theme Good Farming is No Accident. An agricultural safety co ordinator will offer talks and counselling to farmers schools and groups, with calls welcomed at Winnipeg 9442315.
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Jay Cowan
Education Services
Manitoba
Manitoba + Department of Agriculture
Cowan
Winnipeg
Sampling hay and phosphorus placement guide
Agricultural note outlines winter feed testing for beef herds and grain sampling for calves. Describes two core samplers for hay sampling, steps to core sample 15 20 bales, mix, bag, and mail, plus available information sheets. Also discusses phosphate fertilizer broadcasting versus seed placement based on crop tolerance. Dr Geza Roiz notes on phosphorus placement effectiveness and impacts on seed and subsequent tillage.
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RIC
Geza Roiz
Department of Soil Science
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Northern Sales
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