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Showing horses a family affair

By Darrell Nesbitt April 30, 2019

A love of horses runs deep at Lone Oak Percherons of Birtle. Just how deep? Three generations, to be exact. Jim and Darlene Lane got things started as pregnant mare urine (PMU) producers over 30 years ago, which presented them with a great opportunity to breed and raise their own stock. Since those early days,[...]

Country Crossroads, Other

The Great Trail: hike, bike or paddle it

By Donna Gamache April 24, 2019

Have you explored any of “the Great Trail?” Known as the Trans Canada Trail (TCT) until a name change in 2016, it is more than 24,000 km long, and seeks to connect the east, west and north coasts of Canada. A not-for-profit organization, the Trans Canada Trail was created in 1992 as part of Canada’s[...]

Country Crossroads, Other

Farmers and ranchers must have ways to manage stress

By NDSU Release April 15, 2019

Piled-up stress can lead farmers and ranchers to develop physical or mental health issues, but they can take steps to reduce stress and create healthy ways to manage it, says a North Dakota State University Extension expert. “Farm and ranch families often experience pressure, conflict and uncertainty, especially during harvesting and planting,” says Sean Brotherson,[...]

Country Crossroads, Other

The McCrindle Sawyer Massey 25-45 gas tractor

By Manitoba Agricultural Museum April 17, 2019

The Manitoba Agricultural Museum’s collection contains a Sawyer Massey 25-45 gas tractor, donated in 1960 by J.M. McCrindle of Foxwarren, Manitoba. James Marshall McCrindle was born in Nova Scotia in 1879 and later came to Winnipeg when his family moved there. McCrindle then moved to Foxwarren in 1897 to work as a clerk in Laycock’s[...]

Country Crossroads, Other

Helping hands: pilot immigration program targets rural Canada

By Lorraine Stevenson February 13, 2019

It’s no secret — finding employees to work on the farm isn’t getting any easier. Rural populations are dwindling, fewer have skills or aptitudes for farm work, or even any interest in finding out about jobs in agriculture. But a new initiative announced in late January could potentially send experienced farm managers, equipment operators, meat[...]

Beef cattle, Country Crossroads

Winter calving season has come to an end

By Darrell Nesbitt April 24, 2019

Success for a cow-calf producer is related to the ability of the producer to wean one healthy calf per cow each year; a set of twins is additional dollars in the bank. When that calving season is done varies, but the objective of any operation is to try to keep the calving interval as short[...]

Country Crossroads, Other

This Old Elevator: July 2018

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff July 30, 2018

In the 1950s, there were over 700 grain elevators in Manitoba. Today, there are fewer than 200. You can help to preserve the legacy of these disappearing “Prairie sentinels.” The Manitoba Historical Society (MHS) is gathering information about all elevators that ever stood in Manitoba, regardless of their present status. Collaborating with the Manitoba Co-operator it is supplying these[...]

Country Crossroads, Other

Building birdhouses — a good indoor winter activity

By Donna Gamache March 20, 2019

If you’re interested in birds or the outdoors, but not keen on cold-weather activities, why not spend some time inside planning and building birdhouses? Most are not too difficult to make, but they do require some preparation. First, decide what type of bird you plan to build for, as different species have different requirements and/or[...]

Country Crossroads, Other

Primulas provide pots of colour

By Albert Parsons April 12, 2019

I recently came upon a lovely display of primulas for sale. There were red and orange ones, bright-golden ones, several shades of pink and even one with white blooms. I chose the pot with the dark-purple blooms with the buds just opening, rather than one with mature blooms. When buying any flowering plant, choose one[...]

Country Crossroads, Other

This Old Elevator: October 2018

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff November 1, 2018

In the 1950s, there were over 700 grain elevators in Manitoba. Today, there are fewer than 200. You can help to preserve the legacy of these disappearing “Prairie sentinels.” The Manitoba Historical Society (MHS) is gathering information about all elevators that ever stood in Manitoba, regardless of their present status. Collaborating with the Manitoba Co-operator it is supplying these[...]

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Showing horses a family affair

The Great Trail: hike, bike or paddle it

Farmers and ranchers must have ways to manage stress

The McCrindle Sawyer Massey 25-45 gas tractor

Helping hands: pilot immigration program targets rural Canada

Winter calving season has come to an end

This Old Elevator: July 2018

Building birdhouses — a good indoor winter activity

Primulas provide pots of colour

This Old Elevator: October 2018

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