Ralph Eichler

• Longtime MLA Eichler calling it quits after 2 decades in Manitoba legislature

  Former Manitoba cabinet minister Ralph Eichler announced his decision Tuesday to step down after his current term, making him the third high-profile Tory to pack it in recently.

  Politics

  Oct 4, 2022
  
• Governments lay $1.5M into egg research at University of Manitoba

  'We look forward to the continuation of research that helps drive interest in eggs and advances the egg industry.'

  Politics

  Oct 8, 2021
  
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• Province to take stock of fisheries on lakes Manitoba, Winnipegosis

  Ralph Eichler announced the release of population progress reports for the province's second- and third-largest commercial fisheries, part of a $100-million local industry.

  Environment

  Oct 1, 2021
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• Provincial, federal programs aimed at helping Manitoba farmers recover from summer drought

  Farmers have borne "extraordinary costs" for feed and transportation during the crisis, the province said, and the new programs should help them get back on their feet.

  Environment

  Aug 31, 2021
• Province asks boaters to help prevent spread of zebra mussels in Lake Manitoba

  The province is urging Manitoba boaters to follow decontamination steps to prevent the spread of zebra mussels, after the invasive species was detected at Lake Manitoba Narrows.

  Environment

  Aug 17, 2021
• Feds, province team up for work on improving quality of Lake Winnipeg

  Building on a previous 10-year federal/provincial agreement, officials signed a new five-year memorandum of understanding Thursday to help improve Lake Winnipeg's water quality.

  Environment

  Aug 12, 2021
• Manitoba, federal governments scramble to roll out support for agriculture producers amid drought

  The Manitoba and federal governments have announced changes to agriculture insurance and stability programs as farmers continue to grapple with historic drought conditions.

  Economy

  Aug 6, 2021
• University of Manitoba says province is cutting 5% of operating budget, layoffs possible

  In a letter to faculty and staff, U of M president David Barnard said the provincial government is cutting the institution's operating grant by five per cent for the upcoming school year.

  Education

  May 13, 2020
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• Manitoba government issues new mandate letter for post-secondary schools

  The Manitoba government has given colleges and universities another signal that they will have to tighten their belts and deal with a new funding formula.

  Education

  Jan 17, 2020