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Grasshoppers may yet become more present in our province, according to the weekly Crop Pest update.
Entomologist Dr. John Gavloski says grasshoppers have been laying in wait for the hot weather we've had.
"Until now, everything's been a bit lower-key for grasshoppers. There's been a few areas that have some spraying, and some larger populations, but so far, lower-key than last year."
Over all though, Dr. Gavloski is feeling pretty optimistic about the insect outlook in our area.
"Right now for the northwest region, no really really big insect issues to deal with. Just keep an eye on the grasshoppers, they are probably the ones we're keeping an eye on the most. Keep an eye on Bertha armyworms levels in canola, so far, no heavy levels. Other than that things are looking pretty good."
This week's report also noted a presence of Canola flower midge in the Northwest, but they will likely have minimal impact on crop outcomes.
Stay tuned for Monday's Noon Hour Edition Of AgriView for a more in-depth chat with Dr. Gavloski.
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The Dauphin and District Food Bank has always offered support to those in need, and with inflation hitting hard, their work is more important than ever.
Robin Gambler is the Executive director of the food bank, and she notes it's a series of issues hitting people's wallets.
"I think a lot of it is high rent and the inflation in stores. if someone is working minimum wage and has 2 children, paying $1400 a month in rent, they're very much struggling."
Gambler also has the details on how people who need nutrition can get assistance through the Dauphin and District Food Bank.
"You just have to show up with your Manitoba medical card or some sort of ID and if they don't have a medical card we'll give them a number to call to get one. They just have to come down."
If you're looking to help out with this initiative, call the food bank at 638 7853 and leave a name and number.
All help is welcome, as it often takes 15 volunteers for their operation to run smoothly.
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Fusion Credit Union is Proud to be changing lives and building stronger communities by giving back to the community.
In their latest intake of the Full Circle Fund, $89,900 was allocated to 15 community-building projects.
Some of these include $15,000 to the Watson Auditorium cooling project, $15,000 to the Oak Lake CARE Centre, and $25,000 towards Winnipegosis Curling Rink upgrades.
Brand & Business Development Manager Mike Csversko, was happy to fund these projects, noting “There are so many people doing great things in our communities"
If you or someone you know has a community project that could benefit from Full Circle Fund’s support, apply now at fusioncu.com
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Gilbert Plains Municipality is wanting to inform their customers about a water main break that is happened earlier today.
The break that was affecting everyone on both sides of Highway 5, as well as all the way north, and those East of Highway 274 has been repaired.
The Municipality thanks all customers for their patience while the situation was being addressed.
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Jeremy Gingras will spend an additional 14 months in jail.
The 37-year-old Swan River resident pleaded guilty this week to one count of break and enter with intent, after a series of events in September that saw a Swan River home broken into twice within a few hours, the homeowner assaulted, and several items stolen or smashed.
He was sentenced to an additional 426 days behind bars.
Meanwhile, 27-year-old Nikko Guiboche also pleaded guilty this week to charges associated with a violent armed robbery last August at a home in Minitonas.
A judge sentenced Guiboche to time already served.
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A homicide investigation is under in Sapotaweyak Cree Nation.
On July 8, Swan River RCMP received a report of a death at a home on the First Nation. When officers arrived at the home, a 54-year-old female was found dead.
An autopsy was conducted and it has been determined that the female died as the result of an injury sustained in the days before her death.
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Contract negotiations Between Prairie Mountain Health, Interlake-Eastern regional health authorities, and MGEU are stalling after the latest offer.
Kyle Ross, MGEU president is concerned that without a better offer, The health sector will continue to struggle in recruitment and retention.
"Health care is provided by people, and healthcare at its heart is people helping people. Right now, we need more people to do that work and we're fighting to get more people in those roles to serve Manitobans, to serve people when they're more vulnerable. We're going to continue to push to ensure we have a strong healthcare system here in Manitoba, and that Manitobans can feel satisfied with the service they're getting"
The next step is for MGEU's members to review the contract and collectively vote.
Members will now vote either to accept the offer as their new collective agreement or to reject it and give the bargaining committee a strike mandate
"A strike is always a last resort. It's the last thing we'd like to be doing. We'd much rather bargain a fair and reasonable deal for Manitobans and our workers. that's always our goal in this."
With over 700 vacant health care aide and home care positions, Ross believes something needs to be done to prevent a further loss of medical staff.
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The Provincial and Federal Governments have announced million in funding to support the Enterprise Machine Intelligence and Learning Initiative or EMILI.
Premier Wab Kinew was part of this announcement earlier today, saying that this funding will help drive innovation in Manitoba agriculture is going to help producers lower costs, increase yields and improve sustainability.
The funding builds on the launch of EMILI’s Innovation Farms Project, a 5,500-acre full-scale farming operation used to demonstrate and promote new processes and technologies. As a part of the innovation farms project, the 8,500-sq.-ft. Innovation Farms Centre officially opened today.
EMILI is an industry-led non-profit that was created in 2016 with the objective of preparing and empowering Manitoba farmers to fully utilize the latest digital technology advantages.
The vision for EMILI’s innovation farms project is to be a place of collaboration and demonstration, for both experts and the general public, including students and others in the industry.
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The Ste. Rose RCMP are searching for Joseph Ryan McIvor.
On July 9, McIvor was reported missing after leaving his home and not returning. Although friends claim they saw him, police have been unable to find him despite checking multiple locations.
McIvor is thought to be in the Ebb and Flow First Nation area. If you have any information, please call 447-3082 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
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In the courts this week, a Pine Creek First Nation man charged following a fatal single-vehicle rollover in April of last year near Duck Bay had a new court date set.
38-year-old Katlin Lamirande will return to Dauphin court on August 13th, as he faces a charge of Careless Driving Causing Death after a five-year-old boy died in the accident.
And one of three people charged following a New Year's Eve armed robbery on the Ebb & Flow First Nation was also back in court on Tuesday.
27-year-old Braden Moar of Ebb & Flow is set to return to court on August 1st.
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