For the past four years a mourning dove has overwintered in the town of MacGregor. Presumably the same bird, it has come to feed and drink in our backyard almost every day for the past four winters. Because it was always by itself, we named it “Lonesome Dove” (from the Texan town and movie, of
Our Resident Dove: Lonesome Or Not?
Backyard Birdwatching In Winter
When winter arrives, some of us are tempted to hibernate. If you’re one of those who just don’t like cold weather, birdwatching in your own backyard can be enjoyed while staying inside. There are about a dozen birds in Manitoba that can be enticed to a feeder during the winter, and watching them out a
Western Manitoba Offers Glimpse Of History
We’ve taken this drive in late fall, but spring or summer would be equally good. Begin your trip at Shoal Lake and drive north on Highway 21 to Oakburn; then drive five miles north on PR 577 and follow the signs west (left) for about three-quarters of a mile. Here, on the shore of Patterson
Manitoba Known For It’s Giant Roadside Attractions – for Aug. 19, 2010
Manitoba has always been “big” when it comes to lakes and landscape. But in recent years it has also become the place of large roadside attractions in the form of various statues and monuments. Gladstone’s “Happy Rock” gained fame this summer with its portrayal on a Canada Post stamp, but Manitoba has about 60 more
Take A Day Trip In Southern Manitoba – for Aug. 12, 2010
If your holiday time is short, why not consider some rural day trips around our province? Recently we travelled around south-central Manitoba and found a day or two’s worth of interesting sights and activities in one small area. We began by driving south on No. 244 from Rathwell (on Highway 2). The route, past Notre
Take A Day Trip In Southern Manitoba – for Aug. 12, 2010
If your holiday time is short, why not consider some rural day trips around our province? Recently we travelled around south-central Manitoba and found a day or two’s worth of interesting sights and activities in one small area. We began by driving south on No. 244 from Rathwell (on Highway 2). The route, past Notre
What’s That Bird Saying? – for Jul. 29, 2010
“Tee-tie-toe-tiddleum!” The western meadowlark calls to me through summer – or at least that’s what he calls tome!That’s what I grew up learning was the translation for the melodious call of this beautiful yellow-throated songbird. But in recent years I’ve been surprised to discover that other people were taught different versions of the western meadowlark’s
Prisoner of war camp in RMNP
If you’re interested in Canadian history and would like somewhere different to go this summer, why not plan a trip to the site of one of Manitoba’s former prisoner of war camps? An interesting, often-forgotten part of the history of Riding Mountain National Park is the prison camp established there during the Second World War.
Even More Reason To Smile
One of Manitoba’s well-known roadside attractions is about to get much better known across Canada. Gladstone’s smiling “Happy Rock,” situated on the edge of town beside the Yellowhead Highway (No. 16), has been selected to be featured in a stamp series put out by Canada Post this summer. Four roadside statues were selected but Happy
Holidaying In The North, The Economical Way
Are the fireweed-covered slopes of the Yukon calling you? Do the glaciers and mountains of Alaska beckon? Has the lure of the North taken hold? If you are eager to visit the Yukon and Alaska but hesitate because of the cost, here’s some suggestions that might make it affordable. Last summer my husband and I
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
