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Colton Mackedenski (l), and Ruby Chegwin present a wheat sheaf and bread to Shari Leshchyshyn (l) and Nancy Drul.
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Vinok Ukrainian dancers carrying on tradition

Both in the community and surrounding areas, group keeps traditions alive through dance

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The Hoolobka Dance Group put Ukrainian culture and the celebration of dance at the forefront in Rossburn, and since 2007 that tradition has carried on under the banner of the Vinok Ukrainian Dance Group. Seventeen members, ranging in age from four to 18, hail from Rossburn, Vista, Shoal Lake and Solsgirth. The name Vinok aptly
Shawn Airey drives one of the Clack Museum cars (a 1924 Model 490 Coupe) in the Rivers Agricultural Fair Parade accompanied by Kate-Leigh Heapy. 
Country Crossroads, Other

Keeping the pioneer dream alive

Dedicated volunteers keep the Clack Museum going

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Clack Museum located in the RM of Oakview (formerly known as Blanshard Municipality) is kept open by a volunteer board. Tim Clack, who was born October 30, 1918, started the museum with his brother Doug, and Tim kept the museum running until his death in 2014. In 2006 Tim wrote his memoirs and with the
Tired of forking bales in the heat?
Other, Our History

Tired of forking bales in the heat?

Our History: June 1963

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Advertised in our June 13, 1963 issue, this McKee Grassland Harvester from McKee Harvesting Systems in Elm Creek offered one-man operation, saving the work of forking or slugging bales. We reported great concern about seeding progress following heavy rains over much of the province, especially east of Portage la Prairie and north of Highway 1
There are U-pick operations around the province getting ready to greet 
the season’s visitors.
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It’s fruit-picking time

Prairie Fare: Make the most of Manitoba’s short season

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We are fortunate to have an incredible variety of fruit here on the Prairies. We have apples, cherries, choke­cherries, crabapples, currants, gooseberries, grapes, has­kaps or honeyberries, melons, pears, plums, raspberries, saskatoons, strawberries and many more. It’s enough to make one’s mouth water. Our beautiful, jewel-coloured fruit is high in antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients making it
This photo from June 1981 shows a Manitoba Pool elevator at Franklin, northwest of Neepawa in the Rural Municipality of Rosedale, under renovation. The taller elevator was built in 1959 next to the shorter elevator from 1927. A balloon annex once stood to the right of the older elevator. The renovations in 1981 included a new office and larger driveshed, and installation of a metric scale. The crib annex at left, built in 1958, was moved here from Mentmore, 12 miles to the southeast. In 1991, the old elevator was demolished and replaced by three steel tanks. The 160,000-bushel elevator was closed in July 2000, following the opening by Agricore of a large, new facility at Minnedosa. The last elevator in the municipality was demolished in 2002.
Country Crossroads, Other

PHOTOS: This Old Elevator: June 2018

The Manitoba Historical Society wants to gather information about all the grain elevators in Manitoba

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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
Youth learn cooking skills at the North Dakota 4-H Camp.
Other, Recipe Swap

Rediscover cooking and baking this summer

Measuring cups and spoons, and digital temperature gauges take the guesswork out of modern cooking and baking

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I thought back in time as I drove by the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center recently. I had reached the rolling hills near Washburn, N.D., on my way to the North Dakota 4-H Camp. Captain Meriwether Lewis and Lieutenant William Clark and their crew built Fort Mandan in the Washburn area in November 1804. The
A decorative dahlia bloom.
Country Crossroads, Other

Dahlias don’t disappoint

Try this plant if you want to grow flowers in various sizes and colours

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For gardeners who appreciate the beauty of individual blooms, dahlias are the perfect plant. They produce gorgeous flowers in a variety of sizes, shapes and colours. Although no blues or violets are included in the colour spectrum, shades of white, red, pink, yellow and orange abound and some of the pinks being developed have mauve
Students Makena Lawless (Rossburn Elementary) (left) and Haley Chuchmuch (Rossburn Collegiate) helped out with the tree planting.
Country Crossroads, Other

National Tree Project Planting Day held in RMBR

Project highlighted the important role that trees play in the environment

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The Riding Mountain UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve (RMBR) held a “National Tree Project Planting Day” last month to highlight the invaluable role that trees play in our environment. The initiative stems from a collaboration between the Canadian Biosphere Reserves Association and the Government of Canada, which will see 100,000 trees planted in 14 Canadian biosphere
Tommy the Turtle at Boissevain.
Country Crossroads, Other

Roadside statues have a story to tell

Some represent history, geography or legends, others are just plain quirky

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Are you interested in exploring Manitoba’s rural areas, and want an educational summer project for your children? Why not research and visit some of the province’s many roadside statues. Often the monuments represent something important in the history of a town, such as the giant Viking at Gimli (which has the largest population of Icelanders
Pick up the phone, join the party
Other, Our History

Pick up the phone, join the party

Our History: June 1951

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You’ll have to explain this to the grandkids — this ad from our June 7, 1951 issue offered tips on party line etiquette, reminding rural subscribers with magneto telephones to ring off rather than using the push button when completing a call, as well as to replace the receiver gently so as not to disturb

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