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Next Agricultural Policy Framework tops agenda at Agricultural FPT Meetings
6+ hour, 9+ min ago (462+ words) From themed summer camps to FREE Rec Fun Days, there's something for every young adventurer. Spots are filling fast - register today! Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald says developing the next agricultural policy framework is the primary focus as federal, provincial…...
Why are there so many geese in the city? The habits of a protected species
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (844+ words) Recycle your used oil, get new oil FREE (limits apply). Click for details… Learn more about this exciting project. Click for details…. Canada geese are a familiar sight in the southeast. The recognizable species can first be spotted in the…...
Spring migration fills southeastern Manitoba skies with song
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (736+ words) The sound arrives before sunrise. “Spring migrations vary and it often is related to the weather,” says Fast. A strong tailwind can carry birds through the region quickly, while storms can push them off course or force them to stop…...
2026 Census of Agriculture Underway
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (212+ words) Monday marked the start of the 2026 Census of Agriculture and the Census of Population. Farm operators across the country are beginning to receive their census information packages. The census is conducted every five years by Statistics Canada and collects information…...
Shelterbelts offer practical protection for prairie farms
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (554+ words) For many Prairie producers, shelterbelts are a familiar sight – rows of trees stretching across open farmland. But beyond their visual presence, these plantings play an important role in protecting soil, enhancing wildlife habitat, and improving overall farm and watershed resilience....
From cranes to crocuses, spring begins to stir in Tall Grass Prairie
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (792+ words) Register March 24-26 for lessons. Click for schedule and details… While snow may still cover parts of the landscape, signs of spring are already beginning to emerge across southeastern Manitoba’s Tall Grass Prairie. Nature interpreter Norm Gregoire with Shared Legacy says…...
Lynx, bobcats and cougars live in southeastern Manitoba despite rare sightings
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (782+ words) The 2026 Winter-Spring Quarterly Newsletter is out now. View it on our website… A recent lynx sighting in southeastern Manitoba is a reminder that wild cats continue to live quietly across the region, even if most residents never see them. Nature…...
Frozen frogs, oxygen-defying turtles, and other winter survival wonders
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (996+ words) Register December 9th for lessons. Click for schedule and details… As winter tightens its grip across southern Manitoba, the ponds, forests and wetlands that were alive with movement just months ago appear to fall silent. The chorus of frogs fades, turtles…...