A spark from a welder caused a fire near Carman, Man., last week that killed 6,000 hogs and resulted in $3 million in damage. The spark ignited the plastic flooring of a hog barn at the Rosevalley Hutterite Colony. The fire spread quickly, despite efforts of firefighters. “That was a sad one, but what can […] Read more
Stories by Gloria Vogel
Trial date set for shooting incident
WEYBURN, Sask. – A trial date has been set for a farmer who allegedly fired shots at youths stealing gas from his farm. Bruce Croal will go to trial June 4 on a charge of assault with a weapon. The 46-year-old farmer was charged last March following a shooting incident on his farm approximately 30 […] Read more
