Country Crossroads
Giant Canada geese are seemingly everywhere and can be fine table fare for local hunters, but 70 years ago, they were borderline extinct.
Country Crossroads
Giant Canada geese have gone wild in Manitoba
Canada geese make for fine hunting in Manitoba, but that wasn’t always the case
Nocturnal Owl Survey celebrates 30 years of counting owls
The survey began in 1991 and is now part of a nationwide owl-counting effort
This spring, the annual Manitoba Nocturnal Owl Survey will celebrate 30 years of counting owls — a remarkable achievement for an operation carried out mostly by volunteers. The Nocturnal Owl Survey began in Manitoba in 1991. It’s now part of a nationwide survey, although other provinces do not always follow the exact same format as
PHOTOS: This Old Elevator: October 2019
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
The Belarus advantage
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
Manitoba Flavours: Pulled Turkey Sandwiches
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
Manitoba Flavours: Discover your favourite apple
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
U.S. declares wheat war
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
PHOTOS: This Old Elevator: September 2019
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
Manitoba Flavours: Pomegranate Feta Turkey Burger
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
CN converts cars to handle more livestock
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
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