Becoming a Loran scholar will be a life-changing experience for two Grade 12 students enrolled in the Park West School Division — Carly Sotas of Birtle and Karl Chastko of Shoal Lake. “It’s so exciting to win the award. It is opening so many doors for myself, and I can’t wait to see what it
Loran Award winners
Build a Cowboy
The Manitoba High School Rodeo Association (MHSRA) is among the groups promoting the “Build a Cowboy” program, which is geared to newcomers to the sport of rodeo, who have an interest in becoming a rough stock cowboy — bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding. Male students interested in becoming an eight-second cowboy had their opportunity
Riding high on the pro circuit
For most of their young-adult lives the Larsen brothers — Tyrel, Orin and Kane — have been involved in one sport and one sport only — rodeo. But they aren’t complaining. The heritage of the sport is close to the Inglis family’s heart and being involved in rodeo is looked at as being a great
Rossburn Elementary receives WRAPP grant
An ongoing project at the Rossburn Elementary School is definitely not for the squeamish, but it plays a very important role in waste reduction. Overseen by resource teacher Iris Furman, students in each classroom take turns doing worm chores. “Composting has been an initiative of ours in the past, but thanks to a $4,293 grant
From big city to small community
Coming from a city of 200,000 and a land of millions, the rural Manitoba farming community of Kenton may seem like a strange place for a Japanese exchange student to visit. However, 17-year-old Natsumi Yoshida, who is involved in the Global Partners Institute, says she is enjoying every minute with her host family, the community,
Rossburn school qualifies for grant
“Character — What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us!” — Ralph Waldo Emerson Those words are written on a plaque in the foyer of the Rossburn Collegiate Institute (RCI), a school that encourages students to take advantage of the education and extra-curricular opportunities provided
Breakfast of champions
The bodies and minds of students at two area communities were nourished when the famous Made in Manitoba Breakfast program was featured, connecting students to where that food came from. The breakfast and agriculture education program is one of a number run by Agriculture in the Classroom-Manitoba Inc. (AITC-M), a non-profit organization supported by individuals
Dream Being Fulfilled
Sometimes we don t realize how big the little things in life really are. Many of us have fond, childhood memories that brought us joy, but may have had a greater effect on our lives than we really know. For Kendra Sitko, a wife, mother, employee and business owner, the little things in life go
Rocking The Prairies
Understanding that captivating the audience is part of moving forward in their industry, the music group Left of Centre did just that at Rockin the Fields Minnedosa (RFM) last year by winning the Rockoff competition. With their music relationship coming together five years ago, members began to pump out music to let loose and have
Small Breeding Operation — Big Results
Madsen s Clydesdales may be a small breeding operat ion, but the quality of registered draft horses being produced has enriched the lives of Reg and Carol Madsen and their family for over 30 years, at home and at small-town or big-city shows. What s best about the draft horses is having foals and seeing
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
