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Now That’s A Big Melon

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This past winter, Marris and Joanne Bos of Rapid City, Man. were holidaying in the Okanagan Valley in B. C. and visited the museum in Osoyoos. There they acquired information about an unfamiliar plant and even obtained some seeds from the museum, seeds for a plant called the zucca melon (zucca Neopalitana). This melon, or
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Blue Moon Saskatoon Welcomes Guests

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Leslie and Dale Luhowy had a special treat to serve some recent visitors – freshly baked saskatoon pie made with berries from their very own orchard. The family’s saskatoon operation was a definite draw for folks participating in the province’s first Open Farm Day Sept. 19. But while they were there, visitors also learned about
Country Crossroads, Livestock

Balmoral Man Carves Works Of Art

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Having to use a cane for support can sometimes be viewed as a sign of fragility, but in the herding dog trial world, the prize of a cane is viewed as a badge of accomplishment. Here in Manitoba we are blessed with a very talented carver of horn canes – Graeme MacKendrick of Balmoral, Manitoba.
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War Bride Display Captures Their Story

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War Brides: One-Way Passage is now showing at the Portage &District Arts Centre. Artist Beverley Tosh of Calgary has created an incredible array of installations honouring 1940s war brides. Three walls of the gallery are lined with 80 beautiful portraits of these courageous women, painted on planks of rough plywood. Yes, plywood, and they are
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Turkey sales recover from setback

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anada’s turkey industry is slowly recovering after a series of disasters in the last two years knocked back consumer demand, officials say. A perfect storm hit the industry in late 2008, just as sales of processed turkey items were starting to see double-digit growth, said Phil Boyd, Turkey Farmers of Canada executive director. Feed and
Beef cattle, Country Crossroads, Poultry

Turkey Not Just For Thanksgiving Any More

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It’s a traditional holiday scene: A golden-brown roasted turkey accompanied by mashed potatoes, gravy and all the trimmings on the dining room table. But try picturing that scene at some time other than Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter. That’s the challenge facing the Turkey Farmers of Canada. The good news is that 36 per cent of
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Recipe Swap – for Oct. 7, 2010

With harvests delayed, poor or non-existent, an approaching day of Thanksgiving may seem moot this year. Yet, for many years, and certainly not all of them good ones, the second Monday of October has been the day we set aside to gather with family and friends, eat a good meal, and give gratitude for all
Country Crossroads, Other livestock

Need A Centrepiece For Thanksgiving?

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This Autumn Table Ring will bring the colours of fall indoors and make a great centrepiece for the Thanksgiving dinner table. Materials: – 12x2x2-inch Styrofoam ring – Thin knitting needle, darning needle or skewer – 30 inches of 44-inch wide orange, yellow and black cotton fabric – Glass bowl – 3 floating candles Instructions: Cut
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Open For Business

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Residents of the South Mountain area can now enjoy the Generations Tea Room located at 117 Main Street in Sandy Lake, Manitoba. Kerry and Carrie Campbell purchased land in the town in October of 2009, eventually building a house and moving from Brandon to take up residence there in June of this year. When Tommy’s
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More Questions For Reena – for Oct. 7, 2010

Dear Braxton, In a large resealable glass container combine: 1 large bunch of clean herbs such as basil or tarragon with 3 cups white wine vinegar. Store in a cool, dry place. Can be used for up to one year. This is great for vinaigrettes. Additionally, some herbs, such as parsley, chives and basil can

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