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Threshing in the Path Head district 1903

By Manitoba Agricultural Museum July 8, 2019

The photo collection of the Manitoba Agricultural Museum contains a photo of the Thomas Hunt outfit threshing in the Path Head district of Manitoba in 1903. The Path Head district lies between MacGregor and Katrime. Thomas Hunt was born at Dunkeld, Bruce County, Ont. in 1862. In 1874, when Thomas was 12 years old, his[...]

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Preserving vanishing Prairie barns a difficult row to hoe

By Geralyn Wichers June 11, 2019

A barn sits in a barley field, gambrel roofed, stained with red iron oxide. It could be one of dozens scattered over the more than two-hour drive from Winnipeg to Wawanesa, but to Sheila and Jeff Elder, this one is special. On the peak facing the road, it says “Maplegrove Farm 1913” in big white[...]

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Sharing more than a plot of land

By Jim Timlick May 13, 2019

Canadian farmers have a reputation for being willing to lend a hand to those in need, whether it’s a neighbouring farmer or someone halfway around the world. One Manitoba farm family recently provided ample evidence of that willingness by allowing some recent immigrants to practise their potato-growing skills from their homeland. Brothers Ross and Roy[...]

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Be prepared for flooding this year

By North Dakota State University April 3, 2019

"Knowing what to do will help keep you and your family from panicking and having to make last-minute decisions,” says Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University Extension agricultural engineer and flooding expert, when referring to the threat of flooding. NDSU Extension has several resources to help you prepare for a flood. Visit the NDSU Extension’s[...]

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Miniota brothers carry on family tradition

By Darrell Nesbitt June 12, 2019

Drawing on the inspiration of a former rodeo contestant and member of the Little ‘M’ Rodeo committee, two brothers now calling Miniota home are proud to recall the livelihood of their grandfather Don Haines, even though they never got to meet him. The cowboy lifestyle for both Peyton Hawtin and his younger brother Ashten, the[...]

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New groups take up birdhouse project

By Donna Gamache June 17, 2019

Two new groups are helping to improve the survival rate of bluebirds and swallows in Manitoba. They are doing so by providing nest boxes through the Brandon-based organization, Friends of the Bluebirds. One group, the Belles, Beaux & Builders 4-H Club from Neepawa, made a presentation at the Brandon Discovery Centre at the April meeting[...]

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Pioneer canola researcher to get province’s top honour

By Geralyn Wichers May 27, 2019

Canola research pioneer Vivian Bruce will receive the province’s highest honour for her work establishing the health benefits of the oilseed. Bruce, a retired nutrition and food science professor, and 11 others will receive the Order of Manitoba, Lt.-Gov. Janice C. Filmon announced on May 12. “I was pretty honoured about it, but I’m not[...]

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Gladstone Music and Arts Festival winners

By Festival Release June 21, 2019

Young performers from the Gladstone, Plumas, MacGregor, Austin and Langruth areas shared their love of music and arts during the 89th Annual Gladstone Music and Arts Festival in April, where they received feedback from professional adjudicators. Band Awards Adjudicated by Annette Hay  School Recorder Ensemble: Plumas, Grade 3 - 5 (Gold Seal Certificate) School Recorder[...]

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When loading a producer car was a lot more work

By Alex Campbell April 10, 2019

Producer cars were popular with farmers in the early days of the grain trade. They could receive better prices by avoiding elevation charges and having grain weighed by Board of Grain Commissioners employees. However, there were downsides. Producers had to have sufficient grain of one type and grade to load a car. While they could[...]

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Binscarth pilot takes on ultimate DIY project

By Darrell Nesbitt May 21, 2019

Having the freedom to go anywhere without the limitation of roads or speed limits sparked a Binscarth business owner’s interest in becoming a pilot. Walter Thickett, owner of Thickett Engine Rebuilding, has always been fascinated by machines, so it came as no surprise when he pursued an ultralight licence in 1993, followed by a pilot’s[...]

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Threshing in the Path Head district 1903

Preserving vanishing Prairie barns a difficult row to hoe

Sharing more than a plot of land

Be prepared for flooding this year

Miniota brothers carry on family tradition

New groups take up birdhouse project

Pioneer canola researcher to get province’s top honour

Gladstone Music and Arts Festival winners

When loading a producer car was a lot more work

Binscarth pilot takes on ultimate DIY project

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