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The Gift Of Love

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A kiddie conference was held Re Father’s Day in June. “Let’s think about a special gift That day will be here soon. “He might enjoy a hammock For relaxing at the lake We could wash and polish up his car Ask Mom to bake a cake. “Perhaps a book on gardening Or a new seat
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Home Isn’t Where The Heart Is

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Word the province will build 150 more housing units for Manitoba’s senior population is good news, say economic development officers who know their burgeoning numbers of 55-plus need it. But they also say 150 more homes for low-to moderate-income renters will make barely a dent in what’s become a critical housing shortage in the province.
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Recipe Swap – for Jun. 9, 2011

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As I put these recipes together last week we were enduring yet another punishing rainstorm and comfort food seemed the order of the day. Here’s a couple of “rainy day” recipes in dreaded anticipation we may not yet be through with wet weather. Nonetheless, I hope on the day you read this it’s warmed up
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Community Garden A Big Success

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When a couple of keen gardeners in Killarney came up with the idea of a community garden plot last fall, they did not expect the response they got. Holding their first “work day” last month, they were overwhelmed with help, machinery, supplies, goodwill – and a great sunny day to get things done. “It’s our
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Drying Peony Blooms

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I have been interested in the craft of drying flowers for years. Even though I have vowed to give up this hobby because it is so time consuming and involves having a lot of “stuff” around, I cannot seem to give up completely this intriguing pastime. I have, however, found particular “shortcuts” and one of
Country Crossroads, Poultry

Wood Ducks: Let’s Help Their Comeback

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One of Manitoba’s most photogenic water birds, with its bright, iridescent feathers, is the wood duck. For a time this colourful duck was in decline across North America, but with a little help from humans, it is making a definite comeback. Still, its numbers in Manitoba remain relatively small, and I’m always pleased when I
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Protect Our Seniors

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In many cultures, to be a senior or elder is to be respected and revered for their wisdom. In our fast-paced North American society however, older people are not always valued and may be marginalized or suffer abuse. Last month, Isabelle Mymko organized a presentation at the Sandy Lake Seniors Drop-In Centre entitled Senior Safety:
Country Crossroads, Weather

Storm Warning

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MOVE FAST:Tornadoes like this one can travel in excess of speeds of 100 km per hour. Altona residents knew why a siren in town wailed for four minutes straight on a calm mid-afternoon May 18. It was a test of their community emergency warning siren, a specially installed system to alert residents in case of
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Recipe Swap – for Jun. 2, 2011

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Sendyourrecipesorreciperequeststo: ManitobaCo-operatorRecipe Swap Box 1794, Carman, Man. R0G 0J0 or email [email protected] Right now, my crisper is stuffed with asparagus, thanks to a stash fresh from my Mom-in-law’s garden last weekend. She bundled up at least eight pounds of the crisp green spears for us. We’ve been eating asparagus steamed, on toast, in casseroles and

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