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Take a bite out of food waste by making sure you use fruits and vegetables before they spoil.
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Be a superhero by trimming food waste

Small steps can make a big impact in the 1.3 billion tons of food that’s wasted every year

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On a recent flight, I was pleasantly surprised by the built-in video screens with free movies in the seat backs. I settled in and decided on entertainment for my 2-1/2-hour flight. I tuned into an animated movie, “The Incredibles 2,” which tells the story of a superhero family. The supermom (Elastigirl) has the ability to
A heated bird bath will provide a source of water all winter.
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Winter weather doesn’t stop birders

This is one of the best times to watch for birds and the lack of foliage makes it easier to spot them

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Winter’s arrival doesn’t put a stop to birding in Manitoba, as this can actually be one of the best times for birdwatching. The variety of birds is, of course, much less, but that makes it easier to identify them. Birds may also be easier to see against the snow than hidden in grass or foliage,
Alexandra David shows the 2019 calendar she created showcasing Shoal Lake businesses.
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Young entrepreneur highlights her community

Shoal Lake teen combines photography skills, community pride in unique calendar project

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Combining an interest in photography and pride in her hometown, Alexandra David of Shoal Lake has put together a calendar featuring original photos highlighting services and businesses available within the community. It’s the second time that the 15-year-old has undertaken such a project. “My parents, Stephen and Candace David, purchased a camera for my 13th
An 1890’s Sawyer Massey threshing outfit
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An 1890’s Sawyer Massey threshing outfit

A photo of one of the earlier Manitoba threshing operations taken just years after the land was put to the plow

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Recently the Manitoba Agricultural Museum was the recipient of a collection of agricultural photos collected over the years. The donor of the photos wishes to remain anonymous at this time. Unfortunately the photographs had no further information with them. Many photos taken of pioneer agricultural activities have information written on the photos containing such information
Dead battery? Don’t panic, plug in the Muscle Man
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Dead battery? Don’t panic, plug in the Muscle Man

Our History: November 1976

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Blanchard was seeking 200 farmers to sell the Muscleman battery charger/booster along with 100 items on commission in this ad in our Nov. 25, 1976 issue. The front page reported that Manitoba’s crop yields for the year were up, but income was expected down because of lower prices. The provincial average wheat yield was 27.1
Shrub willows, on the left, planted on marginal land adjacent to a corn crop.
Did you know?, News, Other

Energy crops a benefit

If the land isn’t growing cash crops give energy options a shot, say researchers

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There’s always some section of a farm that’s perennially too wet, too dry, or just doesn’t produce. It may be time to give up and sow them down to something like shrub willow or switchgrass, perennial bioenergy crops. That’s according to a report tabled recently at the annual meeting of the Geological Society of America.
Squash provides health benefits and can be used in a variety of menus.
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Let’s play ‘name that squash’

Squash is a nutrition all-star in all its many varied forms

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When I was growing up, we usually had two types of vegetables served for our evening meal. We usually had potatoes boiled or baked in their skins and a brightly coloured side vegetable. In the winter, our favourite was squash grown in our garden. It was mashed and served with a bit of butter, salt
Boxes of apples are stored in a refrigerator.
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Storing apples for winter

There’s something really satisfying about eating a crisp homegrown apple while gazing out at the snow

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Storing apples for winter use is relatively easy, but having the appropriate space is vital. I have a refrigerator in the garage that is used almost exclusively for vegetable/fruit storage. In the summer it becomes a flower cooler as I store flowers in preparation for upcoming flower shows. A cold room works well but the
Arlene Thickett works on a piece in her studio at her rural home between Binscarth and Russell.
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After 30 years it’s on to a second career

Retired teacher feels creativity is important to mental wellness

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After a 30-year teaching career, a Binscarth-Russell wife and mother has turned to a second career focusing on art — creating and teaching pottery and children’s art classes. “There is no aspect of our lives that doesn’t involve art,” says Arlene Thickett, a member of the local art group, the Prairie Arts cARTel. “Creativity and
These two animals are both Gir cattle, but on the left is a beef animal and to the right a dairy cow.
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Gene research could beef up the herd

Brazilian researchers identify 35 genes associated with various attributes

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Most cattle-breeding programs have long concentrated on fast-growing traits in the calves. Now Brazilian researchers are targeting other traits, such as meat tenderness and the size of the rib-eye muscle area. They’re doing so by studying the genome of the Gir cattle breed, common in that country, and have identified 35 genes that are associated

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