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The Hay Disaster Benefit from Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation has been triggered and associated payments will begin shortly.
The estimated payout for 2018 is $3.2 million on approximately 1,000 claims.
The Hay Disaster Benefit is a complimentary feature of the AgriInsurance program that compensates insured forage producers for the increased cost of hay and transportation when there is a severe provincial forage shortfall.
There is no cost to producers for this benefit. Premiums are cost shared 60 per cent by the Government of Canada and 40 per cent by the Province of Manitoba.
Producers enrolled in Select Hay Insurance and Basic Hay Insurance are automatically enrolled in HDB. All insured hay types (alfalfa, alfalfa grass mixtures, grasses, sweet clover and coarse hay) are eligible.
To trigger a HDB payment, at least 20 per cent of producers with Select Hay or Basic Hay Insurance must harvest less than 50 per cent of their long-term average hay yield. For 2018, producers will receive an additional $40 for each tonne below their Select Hay or Basic Hay Insurance coverage.
For more information on forage insurance in Manitoba, please contact a MASC office or visit: www.masc.mb.ca/masc.nsf/program_forages.html. The deadline to sign-up for 2019 forage insurance is April 1.
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The Transportation Safety Board has figured out why two trains derailed near Portage last week.
The two trains actually collided with each other, causing the derailment.
Two locomotives from the eastbound train and eight train cars from the westbound train derailed.
The fire chief in Portage says it’s lucky the trains didn’t explode because one was carrying hazardous material.
One of the trains leaked diesel fuel 200 metres from the Assiniboine River.
The investigation is continuing.
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‘I live with dementia’ is the theme for the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba’s January campaign.
The goal is to put a spotlight on the humanity that is still a part of every person living with dementia.
The campaign showcases the unique and diverse stories of individuals from across the country living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. With the aim to change attitudes toward the disease and erase the stigma.
Kathy Bellemare hopes everyone can take the time to understand the signs of dementia.
“All of us can benefit from just trying to understand what the disease is and then even more importantly what we can do about Alzheimer."
As the population lives longer the odds are that more and more people will live with the disease. Today, more than 22,500 Manitobans have dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.
"Whether it can be helping families who have a family member that’s dealing with Alzheimer or whether it is getting involved through fundraising or making a donation to help for the programs that will support families that are affected with the disease,” says Bellemare.
People are encouraged to visit the campaign’s dedicated website to read and watch stories of people getting on with their lives in spite of dementia.
Alzheimer.mb.ca also shares tips on how to help end stigma, challenges attitudes towards the disease and provides other useful resources.
Bellemare wants people to know they are not alone. She encourages people who think they see signs to contact the society, talk with friends with medical knowledge, and friends who dealt with the disease.
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The RCMP is advising of a large convoy on the Trans-Canada Highway.
The convoy, related to the Yellow Vest movement has left Virden.
They left Virden at 11:30 this morning, heading east towards Brandon.
The RCMP is present to address any traffic issues.
They are also advising motorists to slow down in the area.
There could be a significant delay.
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Dauphin is one of nineteen locations on Expedia’s list of top places to visit.
Melissa Stefaniw says being on the list is a pretty impressive accolade because the public is polled for the list.
Stefaniw also says this is good exposure and a good way to put us on the map.
Any type of exposure like this for Dauphin is very advantageous.
The list will be shared far and wide especially within the province because there are two places from Manitoba on the list, the other being Brandon.
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Your idea could be used as the new logo for the Municipality of Ste. Rose.
The municipality amalgamated over four years ago, but Shari Shankaruk says the same logo has been in use even longer than that, going back many decades.
“We just want some kind of illustration that’s going to represent the municipality.”
Shankaruk says they thought it was time for a rebranding.
“Currently we’ve been using the illustration of a rose with a lake. I think we’ve been using that since 1970. So they can incorporate that as well or do something new. We just want a simple illustration that will best represent our municipality.”
Council will review all submitted designs after the deadline on March 1st and choose the logo that best represents the municipality.
You can submit designs in person to the municipal office or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The artist of the winning design will get a prize of $200 Community Bucks.
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The RCMP is investigating a homicide involving two 20-year-olds in Opaskwayak Cree Nation.
This morning, around 4:20, police were called to a residence in OCN to a report that two people were deceased.
A 27-year-old male and a 25-year-old female, both from OCN, were found inside.
The RCMP Major Crime Unit are attending the community to assist with the investigation. Police are not looking for suspects at this time.
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The Fork River Post Office is dealing with a break-in over the holidays.
The Canada Post building was broken into the evening of December 23rd and the morning of the 24th.
Winnipegosis RCMP were notified on the 24th, around 8:30.
Someone had forcibly entered through the front door. Mail and wrapped presents were taken. Some of the mail was recovered on Hwy 269 East.
A Spokesperson with Canada Post says the mailbox area is currently locked after business hours until repairs to the door are completed.
If anyone is concerned about ID fraud, they should contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 705-494-3182. As well, If customers believe they haven't received a particular piece of mail, they should contact the sender.
The investigation continues. If anyone has any information, the Winnipegosis RCMP asks that you get a hold of them. Their phone number is 204-656-7003.
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Ford is recalling more than 953-thousand vehicles sold around the world.
The recall is to replace Takata passenger airbag inflators that have killed at least 23 people.
Dealers will replace the inflators, which can explode and hurl shrapnel.
Affected vehicles include the 2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln M-K-X, the 2010 and 2011 Ford Ranger, the 2010 to 2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln M-K-Z, the 2010 and 2011 Mercury Milan, and the 2010 to 2014 Ford Mustang.
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The Public Utilities Board has turned down a recent bid by Manitoba Hydro to increase electricity rates by 3.5%.
The increase, which if approved would take effect on April 1st, follows a 3.6% increase in rates that was approved in June 2018.
The P.U.B's decision now means there will be public hearings on the rate hike request, and a final decision will be made around late May or early June.
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The final numbers for this year's Holiday Checkstop program are in. Despite a greater number of check-stops and vehicles checked this year by the RCMP; impaired driving charges are down, but fatalities are up.
Overall, 11,714 vehicles were checked throughout 262 checkstops. 90 people were charged with impaired driving (87 by alcohol, 3 by a drug) compared to 117 last year. As well, 30 alcohol-related tiered suspensions and 2 drug-related tiered suspensions were given out. There were also 15 people charged with refusing a breath demand, and 49 people charged with improper storage of alcohol or cannabis in a vehicle.
Unfortunately, 5 people lost their lives in traffic-related collisions this year during the program, compared to 1 fatality last year.
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