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Effects of warmer Atlantic Ocean now being felt in northern Manitoba, experts say
The warming climate is causing renewed concern in northern Manitoba, as a marine heat wave that hit the Atlantic Ocean last summer could lead to Manitoba's northern port having one of the earliest ice-free dates on record.
Manitoba farmers prepare for more extremes amid drought, intense rain
Driving on Mark Schram's cattle farm near Cartwright, Man., you wouldn't know that just a few weeks ago, he was preparing for another year of severe drought. Persistent drought conditions have caused farmers to get creative in finding new ways and water sources for livestock.
Dry winter means wildfire preparations must begin immediately: northern Manitoba leaders
After a dry winter, preparations for wildfire season need to begin immediately, northern Manitoba leaders say.
Faith leaders, community group hope to unite Morden residents in fighting climate change
Residents in a southern Manitoba city hope faith leaders and a new citizens action group can help in the fight against climate change.
'We are short on water': Morden seeks additional source as droughts become more frequent
A southern Manitoba city that recently declared itself to be in a moderate drought stage after a drier than normal winter says it needs more funding from other levels of government if it is going to weather the continuing effects of climate change.
Nature Conservancy of Canada acquires peatland property in eastern Manitoba
The Nature Conservancy of Canada is taking on another piece of property in Manitoba in its efforts to preserve wetlands.
Winter highway closures cost the Manitoba economy millions. Work is underway to help prevent that
Winter highway closures — especially on the Trans-Canada — can cost the Manitoba economy millions of dollars. But work along the east-west corridor could help mitigate highway closures, while also helping the environment.
Manitoba firefighters hope Senate bill leads to coverage for job-related cancers across Canada
Leah Kosolofski has been a firefighter for three decades. That past caught up to her in January 2020, when she joined a grim and growing list of firefighters diagnosed with occupational-related cancers.
Manitoba corn maze run by young siblings celebrates 5 years in business
An idea that started as a conversation around the Greniers' supper table one night has now grown into a southern Manitoba attraction now in its fifth year.
Brandon woman remembered for compassion, kindness and love of baking at husband's sentencing hearing
The children of a woman who was killed before the Brandon home she shared with her husband was destroyed in an explosion remembered their mom Wednesday as a kind and compassionate woman, with a love of baking and helping others.