How you will celebrate Canada’s 150th? Why not check out some of our nation’s historic sites? As of 2016, there were 976 National Historic Sites in Canada, with 171 of them being administered by Parks Canada. One such site is the Riding Mountain National Park (RMNP) East Gate Registration Complex at the east entrance to
Get ready for Canada’s 150th anniversary
Celebrate by visiting a Parks Canada National Historic Site
Annual hockey game becoming a tradition
The rivalry continues for its fifth year between a female team from MacGregor and Baker Hutterite Colony
The town of MacGregor is becoming known for its celebrations during Louis Riel weekend. A variety of activities takes place, including a pancake breakfast, a bannock bake, and several sports: two-person curling; minor hockey and senior hockey; cross-country skiing, with equipment available; and, this year, a short demonstration by the Carberry Syncro Skating Team. One
Bittersweet Trails — a labour of love
Located near Rossendale, Man. they were originally developed in the ’70s and are now tended by dedicated volunteers
The Bittersweet Cross-Country Trails near Rossendale, Manitoba have been a labour of love for two families: the Woodwards and the McMasters. Situated in the Assiniboine River valley, about 50 km SW of Portage la Prairie on Highway 242 between Highways 1 and 2, these trails were originally the inspiration of Margaret and Hartley Woodward. The
February is ‘I Love to Read Month’
The idea of dedicating a whole month to reading is gaining popularity across North America
In many parts of Canada and the United States, February means “I Love to Read Month,” an entire month dedicated to promoting a love of reading and being read to. This idea, started many years ago, has been gaining popularity among schools and libraries throughout North America. Parents, too, have adopted the idea of a
Get ready for winter bird feeding
Different types of feeders and what you put in them will attract different species
It’s that time of year again — time to get out the bird feeders, mix up a batch of suet and seeds, and prepare to spend some time watching the hardy winter birds enjoying a feast in your backyard. We may not look forward to the cold weather and snow, but there are some perks
Steep Rock — well worth a visit
Located along Lake Manitoba, the cliffs are possibly one of the most photographed locations in the province
If you’re looking for a different Manitoba spot to explore this year, consider Steep Rock, located in the Interlake, along Lake Manitoba. My husband and I visited there this summer and found it interesting and well worth a day or two in the area. Steep Rock, located in the municipality of Grahamdale, is best known
Former Delta Marsh Field Station
The area is one of many still dealing with the aftermath of floods
It’s the fifth anniversary since the 2011 flood along Lake Manitoba, and two years since the 2014 flood. The high water may be gone but the effects linger on and will continue to do so for many years. Cottagers and homeowners whose property was destroyed or damaged are affected, and many are still at work
Window collisions can be deadly for birds
Try some methods to help prevent this from happening
Thud! I hear a dreaded noise against my front window and know at once that a bird has flown into it. My large back window has a netting, summer and winter, to warn away birds, but up to now my front picture window has not been a problem. The only preventive methods used there are
Springtime means changes in bird behaviour
Watch for colour, diet and vocal changes in many varieties and the different ways they go about attracting a mate
With the end of winter, birders begin to clean out bird feeders and change the type of food, as spring species begin arriving. They may also be brushing out and closing up birdhouses for bluebirds, tree swallows and wrens, or putting up new ones. But it’s not just birders who prepare for spring. Birds, too,
National Volunteer Week in April
Rural areas especially require a large number of volunteers to keep things happening
Are you one of the many Manitobans who volunteer — either with time, money or gifts in kind? The percentage of tax filers in Manitoba who make charitable donations is the highest per capita of all provinces, and has been so for many years. Many of us belong to a variety of non-profit organizations. In
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