Local Roundup — Aug. 31, 2022
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Prairie producers eligible for livestock deferral
Livestock producers on the Prairies can defer income from selling livestock this year due to climate change factors, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced Tuesday.
The decision, according to the federal government, is based on climate change-caused extreme weather in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba making it difficult to sustain operations.
It can be put in place if areas experience forage shortfalls of 50 per cent or more caused by drought or excess moisture. A herd must have been reduced by at least 15 per cent to qualify.
The provision allows producers who are forced to sell a significant amount of their breeding herds due to those factors to reduce their tax burden by deferring their income until the next tax year.
That income can be reduced if farmers pay to reacquire breeding stock.
Free entry to provincial parks this weekend
Manitobans can enter provincial parks for free over the upcoming Labour Day long weekend.
Free entry starts Friday and extends until Monday, Environment, Climate and Parks Minister Jeff Wharton announced Tuesday.
While vehicle permits won’t be required, fees still apply for provincial campgrounds.
Residents can book stays at camp sites and check availability by visiting manitobaparks.com or calling (toll-free) 1-888-482-2267.
Wharton reminded Manitobans they should do their part when visiting provincial parks to prevent the spread of invasive species.
That includes boaters, fishers and beachgoers following decontamination requirements and boaters getting inspections to avoid the spread of zebra mussels.
It also includes obtaining firewood locally and not taking it outside of the City of Winnipeg to prevent the spread of emerald ash borer.
Man charged with sexual assault
Police arrested a 35-year-old man Monday evening for allegedly grabbing the buttocks of a woman in the 800 block of Pacific Avenue.
Following the assault, the suspect started acting in a threatening manner toward other individuals in the area.
After being notified of the incident around 9 p.m., police located, arrested and lodged the 35-year-old at Brandon Police Service headquarters due to his level of intoxication.
The suspect is scheduled to appear in court in fall on charges of sexual assault.
No injuries following fire
Brandon Fire and Emergency Services responded to a residential fire on the 200 block of 11th Street East shortly after 3 a.m. Tuesday.
After extinguishing the blaze, an initial investigation determined the fire was caused by electrical issues in the backyard that spread to the home.
Nobody was injured in the fire, according to a media release from Brandon Police Service.
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