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Our History: October 1985
A range of 16 Soviet-built Belarus tractors ranging from 25 to 260 hp was on offer in this ad in our Oct. 3, 1985 issue. Prices ranged from $7,581 to $70,326 ($16,834 to $151,984 in 2019 dollars) with discounts offered for cash. Stories from that issue tell of tough times for farmers that year. A […] Read more
Plus, Mushroom-Crusted Tenderloin with Mighty Mushroom Sauce
Pulled Turkey Sandwiches Ingredients 1 turkey breast (weighing around 1 pound) 2-1/2 c. vegetable stock 1 c. barbecue sauce, divided 1 bay leaf 2 garlic cloves 1 c. purple cabbage, shaved 2 tbsp. chopped cilantro (can substitute parsley) 1 tbsp. mayonnaise 1 tbsp. 2 per cent Greek yogurt 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1 avocado […] Read more
From local choices to commercial favourites, plus an Apple and Cranberry Cobbler recipe
If I had to choose a favourite fruit, I wouldn’t hesitate to say apples. Hardly a day goes by that I don’t enjoy an apple in one form or another. But if I had to choose a favourite type of apple, I’d have a much harder time selecting just one. I love that apples come […] Read more
Our History: September 1992
Our main front-page story in the Sept. 10, 1992 issue announced a “wheat war” with the U.S. Speaking while on campaign in South Dakota, President George Bush had announced another $1 billion would be authorized to subsidize 30 million tonnes under the Export Enhancement Program. Canadian Agriculture Minister Charlie Mayer called the move “stupid” and […] Read more
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 […] Read more
Plus, Carrot and Turnip Casserole
Pomegranate Feta Turkey Burger Patties 6 oz. block feta cheese 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb ground turkey 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs 1/2 tsp dried thyme Sauce 1/2 cup pomegranate juice 2 tsp cornstarch 1/2 lemon, zested and juiced 4 cardamom pods (optional) 2 tsp sugar 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds […] Read more
Our History: September 1974
The information under this photo from our Sept. 19, 1974 issue said that Canadian National’s Transcona shop was converting 30 freight cars to double-deck stock cars to handle increasing traffic for cattle, swine and sheep. That year was a difficult one for harvest in Western Canada. An October issue story reported on a shortage of […] Read more
Our History: September 1954
In 1954 many farmers were still getting used to the novelty of electricity and the Manitoba Power Commission (later Manitoba Hydro) was promoting its use. This ad in our Sept. 2 issue said that on Hydro’s “third block rate,” 200 lbs. of grain could be ground for only one cent. The year 1954 saw one […] Read more
Plus, Velvety Bean Bread
Irish Pork Stew Ingredients 1/3 c. / 80 ml all-purpose flour 1 tsp. / 5 ml salt 1/4 tsp. / 1 ml ground black pepper 2 lbs. / 1 kg pork stewing cubes, well trimmed 1 tbsp. / 15 ml canola oil 1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 c. / […] Read more
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 […] Read more
