Agassiz Horticultural News Home Grounds Entries Open
Entries for the annual home grounds competition are invited in four categories: waterfront properties within ten miles of Lac du Bonnet, farm grounds within ten miles, Lac du Bonnet town grounds, and the Pinawa grounds. Send applications to Mr F H Bishop Box 972 Lac du Bonnet Manitoba. Lac du Bonnet residents need not apply for the town competition. a local committee will handle it. Entries must be postmarked by July 10.
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Lac du Bonnet
F.H. Bishop
Manitoba
Farm Credit options in Manitoba outlined for farmers
Manitoba farmers learn the latest on MACC and FCC lending policies. MACC now allows field reps to approve machinery loans up to 40,000 without board approval with 25 percent down, plus land leases and stocker programs. FCC offers land and building loans at 9 percent with up to 25 years, and despite budget cuts has funds to year end. available to full time farmers and those transitioning to full time within five years.
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Fred Hardy
Eastern Region
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
M. A.C.C
M.A.C.C
Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation
Farm Credit Corporation
F.C.C
Compensation Announced for Northwestern Manitoba Flood Losses
The Manitoba government announced compensation for individuals and municipalities in several northwestern watersheds hit by heavy rain and runoff. Eligible losses cover building repairs, appliance and furniture damage, livestock and hay losses, and moving or storage costs, with claims handled by the Manitoba Flood Assistance Board and applications available at municipal offices or the Winnipeg board office.
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Manitoba
Peter Burtniak
Riding Mountains
Duck Mountains
Manitoba Flood Assistance Board
Tache Street
Winnipeg
Precautions to Prevent Herbicide Contamination of Wells
Agriculture Canada advises sprayer operators to add chemicals after filling with water or install a check valve to prevent run back. Keep nozzle above liquid, and if contamination occurs, pump the well dry, suspend activated charcoal, test water, and seek municipal flood restoration funds for eligible costs. Municipalities may submit damage estimates to the Winnipeg address.
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Agriculture Canada
Regina
Water Resources Division
Dublin Avenue
Winnipeg
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