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Shoal Lake woodworking business going strong for nine years

By Darrell Nesbitt June 25, 2019

It’s been nine years since John and Lynne Hogg set up a woodworking business in Shoal Lake, and while many things remain the same, there have been some interesting changes along the way. Although the mainstay of C & J Wood Works has been just that — whether it’s creating something new, refinishing a treasure[...]

Farmit Manitoba, Other

‘Milk Run’ fairs on hiatus

By Darrell Nesbitt August 26, 2020

A week-long series of one-day fairs in Westman, known colloquially for decades as the ‘Milk Run,’ promises to return better than ever after COVID. For more than 75 years the week has kicked off in Oak River, moved on to Strathclair on Tuesday, shifts a few kilometres west to Shoal Lake on Wednesday and then[...]

Local news, Other

Manitoba’s cowboy poet

By Darrell Nesbitt August 18, 2020

Cowboy poet Ed Brown draws on his diverse experience as a rodeo cowboy, trapper and artist to paint scenes of western life through poetry and song. “My performances are an expression of a lifelong love,” said Brown. “It’s a way of life that stubbornly hangs on in the face of drastic global changes.” Brown, 73,[...]

Livestock, Local news

Binscarth sheep producers take farming from hobby to full-time job

By Darrell Nesbitt July 6, 2020

The Parkland region of the province takes pride in the quality of its grains and livestock, says a Binscarth sheep producer. Graham Rannie, along with wife Janice Johnstone, raise commercial and purebred sheep which they’ve sold to producers across Canada. Up until last July, shepherding was a hobby for Rannie, who worked at the Mosaic[...]

Farmit Manitoba, Local news

The life of a working cowboy

By Darrell Nesbitt June 19, 2020

Real ranches, rodeos and cattle drives aren’t just preserving the frontier spirit, they’re actively practising it. Much the same can be said for a couple of young cowpokes, living the dream on the escarpment carved out in the western region of Manitoba. The Nykoliation family of Crandall has been cattle ranching for over 40 years,[...]

Country Crossroads, Local news, Other

Bidding farewell to the grain industry

By Darrell Nesbitt March 4, 2019

Hard work, dusty quarters, and small truckloads of grain have given way to much quicker means of moving large volumes of product from the bin to the port in recent years. And for over four decades, Brian McMullan of Shoal Lake has been a part of it all. But after 40-plus years, McMullan retired from[...]

Local news, News

Schweitzer Simmentals honoured with distinguished service award

By Darrell Nesbitt May 8, 2020

Dedication and perseverance play important roles in the cattle industry, from farm gate to association perspective. Showcasing those elements, Cam and Myrna Schweitzer of Schweitzer Simmentals, near Decker, were recognized by the Manitoba Simmental Association (MSA) at the Premium Beef Bull Sale held on March 18 in Neepawa. It was here where the couple received[...]

Farmit Manitoba, Other

Sandy Lake resident’s photography carries on a family tradition

By Darrell Nesbitt March 31, 2020

Imagination, patience, people skills and passion have lifted the art of photography to lofty heights for Deb Maluk of Sandy Lake. It must run in her blood. “I have been into photography forever. My maternal grandmother loved taking pictures, as did my mother,” said Maluk. “The image of my grand- mother with the camera around[...]

Country Crossroads, Local news, Other

Will this be the last year for Birtle’s Pasture Pickin’ weekend?

By Darrell Nesbitt July 8, 2019

After 13 years of providing down-home music in a valley setting, the future of Birtle’s Pasture Pickin’ weekend is uncertain. The current organizing committee will lose two key members this year, prompting the group of five to bow out in hopes that others will come forward to fill their shoes. “Although the present committee of[...]

Local news, News, Other

Couple's retirement hobby is for the birds

By Darrell Nesbitt November 19, 2019

A retired Strathclair couple has provided safe harbour for birds in locales as far-flung as British Columbia, Ontario and even the U.S. states of Colorado and Florida. Jim and Bev Levandosky have been building one-of-a-kind homes for their feathered friends for the past 10 years, full of character and colour. Their vast selection includes cabins,[...]

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Shoal Lake woodworking business going strong for nine years

‘Milk Run’ fairs on hiatus

Manitoba’s cowboy poet

Binscarth sheep producers take farming from hobby to full-time job

The life of a working cowboy

Bidding farewell to the grain industry

Schweitzer Simmentals honoured with distinguished service award

Sandy Lake resident’s photography carries on a family tradition

Will this be the last year for Birtle’s Pasture Pickin’ weekend?

Couple's retirement hobby is for the birds

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