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The plank drag was an effective field tool in its day

By Alex Campbell March 5, 2019

In the recent Manitoba Agricultural Museum article on the practice of backsetting, which was sometimes carried out when breaking virgin sod, the use of a plank drag in subsequent field operations was mentioned. A plank drag was somewhat more complicated than merely dragging a plank across the field and so deserves some further explanation. Seager[...]

Country Crossroads, Local news

Killarney-area producer recognized for forage sector leadership

By Alexis Stockford January 8, 2019

Killarney’s Dave Koslowsky has been recognized with a national award for leadership in the forage sector. The nod from the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) ties off his time with the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association where he was chair. Why it matters: A Manitoba couple is helping to lead the way on forage,[...]

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Keep CALM and garden on

By Sandi Knight March 20, 2019

From the moment you step into his classroom, Stewart Akerley’s unbridled energy, passion and enthusiasm for teaching is evident. My husband and I first met this Portage la Prairie School Division elementary teacher when we volunteered for Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month (CALM) in March 2015. This was also Akerley’s first year of participating in Agriculture[...]

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What does Agriculture 3.0 look like?

By Lorraine Stevenson December 18, 2018

It’s said the best way to predict the future is to create it — and farmers do both. Even futurists struggle to stay on top of the pace of change in agriculture, said Nikolas Badminton, keynote speaker at the Farm Management Canada’s Agricultural Excellence conference in Winnipeg in late November. This was the only speech[...]

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Folk art reveals a lesser known side of Mennonite life, says Manitoba artist

By Lorraine Stevenson February 13, 2018

Like most Mennonites, Margruite Krahn knew women on southern Manitoba farms once hand-painted their homes with lively and colourful designs. But it wasn’t until the Neubergthal artist became involved with a local housebarn preservation that she began to truly see these floors for herself. That was several years ago, while serving as chair of the[...]

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New ‘heliport’ site begins operations at Portage la Prairie

By Lorraine Stevenson February 5, 2019

Every minute matters when a life is in danger, and with a new ‘heliport’ becoming operational this month at the Portage la Prairie District General Hospital, critical time will be saved during emergency response efforts. Why it matters: Cutting down transport times of critically ill or injured patients can save a life. The hospital’s newly[...]

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Tired of winter? Looking for a challenging gardening project?

By Albert Parsons February 15, 2019

Like many gardeners I heave a sigh of relief when February arrives, knowing that we are past the midway mark through winter. At this point we are also pretty tired of the season and looking for something to perk us up as we wait for spring. For some that may mean a warm holiday get-away,[...]

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‘Metal’ houseplants with mettle

By Albert Parsons January 4, 2019

Some of the most resilient and tough houseplants have a lot of mettle — they can endure inhospitable conditions and will thrive even when somewhat neglected. Is it any wonder that some of these plants have the names of metals in them? I call them “metal plants with mettle!” Aspidistra Elatior (cast iron plant)  Probably[...]

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Dreaming of gardens to come

By Albert Parsons February 8, 2019

At this time of year we begin to dream about the summer gardens, and as seed catalogues arrive in the mail, we study them, looking with interest at the new varieties. Many horticultural organizations publish annual plant pick lists, the Perennial Plant Association being one of them. For 2019 it has chosen a perennial commonly[...]

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Tips for safe cannabis consumption

By Rcmp Release December 21, 2018

Serious accidents can easily happen when you drive while impaired by a drug, regardless of the quantity or the purpose of using it. The RCMP would like to remind the public that getting behind the wheel while impaired by drugs is not only dangerous, it’s against the law. “Cannabis affects everyone differently,” says Constable Mike Hibbs,[...]

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The plank drag was an effective field tool in its day

Killarney-area producer recognized for forage sector leadership

Keep CALM and garden on

What does Agriculture 3.0 look like?

Folk art reveals a lesser known side of Mennonite life, says Manitoba artist

New ‘heliport’ site begins operations at Portage la Prairie

Tired of winter? Looking for a challenging gardening project?

‘Metal’ houseplants with mettle

Dreaming of gardens to come

Tips for safe cannabis consumption

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