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Mary-Lou and John Hughes were always careful to avoid mosquito bites, but say it never 
crossed their minds how serious an illness from West Nile virus could get.
Country Crossroads, Local news, Other

Roland reeve recovering from severe West Nile virus

John Hughes spent 13 months in hospital after developing the most serious form of West Nile virus in September 2016

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A Roland man who spent 13 months in hospital following a West Nile virus (WNV) infection hopes some normalcy returns to his life this year. “This year my goal is to be able to get up and onto my tractor, and mow my yard and walk around the house,” said John Hughes, husband and father
Heather Marie Gooden.
Country Crossroads, Other

Physician by day, novelist by night

Former Shoal Lake resident launching new book

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While a former Shoal Lake resident, now living in Langdon, Alberta, would one day love to be writing as a career, she will always be a physician first — a choice made upon graduating from high school in 1996. Having published two books to date, Heather Marie Gooden has written a third which will hopefully
Canadian canary seed producers have new options for their crop.
Did you know?, News

Canary seed sees human opportunities

From food to cosmetics, approval for human use is important for this crop

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Canary seed isn’t just for the birds anymore. It was approved for human consumption by Health Canada in 2016 and while few are feasting on it yet, it represents a market opportunity for Canadian growers, who produce 65 per cent of global canary seed. Elsayed Abdelaal, of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)’s Guelph Research and
Think of a healthy diet as part of your body’s preventive maintenance program.
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Keep your motor running

Prairie Fare: Men care about health and wellness issues, they just 
need better information — and a new website can help

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“Gentlemen, start your engines!” I wonder how many times I have overheard that sentence in my house. Yes, I am married to an automobile racing fan. Because the race-car drivers usually drink milk at the end, I guess racing has a nutrition connection. This long, cold winter has been a challenge for vehicles and our
Whether you use a tent or a yurt, now is the time to plan for summer camping.
Country Crossroads, Other

Time to start planning for summer camping

It seems early with snow still around but some reservations can be made this month

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Snow may still be on the ground, and camping may be far from your mind, but it’s almost time to make plans — especially if you want to make reservations for provincial cabins, yurts or group-use areas. Reservations for these spots open Monday, March 19 at 7 a.m., and the cabins and yurts fill up
The Open Kitchen at Warren is a privately owned rent-a-processing-plant and part of an expanding number of facilities in Manitoba 
towards encouraging more value-added food development, says the site’s co-owner Doug Langrell.
Country Crossroads, Other

The Open Kitchen

Manitoba’s only privately owned, rural state-of-the-art processing facility supports new food entrepreneurs

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Peter Fehr was looking to expand his sauce-making company when he discovered The Open Kitchen last spring. Now the gourmet chef and entrepreneur attributes the growth spurt of his business Gourmet Inspirations to having come here to bottle his product. “It’s been a valuable stepping stone in growing my business,” said Fehr whose finishing and
‘Operation LIFT’ to lower wheat surplus
Other, Our History

‘Operation LIFT’ to lower wheat surplus

Our History: March 1970

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This ad from our March 13, 1970 issue advised producers that they would receive information on how to participate in Operation LIFT (Lower inventories for tomorrow) for the next season. The quota for the current year was announced to be no higher than four bushels per acre. With Canada sitting on almost a three-year wheat
Karl Forrester feather reed grass is useful when establishing a xeriscape garden.
Country Crossroads, Other

Planning a theme garden

Too early to get outside in the garden but the perfect time to design and plan

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Gardeners are waiting impatiently for winter to finally give up its grip so they can begin creating their 2018 outdoor gardens. In the meantime, March is perfect for planning and designing. How about a theme garden this year? Choose a colour and make that your theme — purples and burgundy-toned flowers and foliage for a
Backyard chicken flocks are under-regulated, according to a recent U.S. study.
Did you know?, News

Backyard chicken flocks need better management

Study finds this hip trend is raising troubling human and animal health questions

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It used to be that keeping backyard chickens was a sign of economic hardship. These days however, it’s become an urban hobby and many proponents say they think it will be safer, fresher and more nutritious. A new study from the University of California-Davis is calling that view into question. It suggests local ordinances aren’t
Tea and coffee both contain caffeine but tea has some other health benefits.
Recipe Swap

Which is better for you, coffee or tea?

Both are fine beverage choices but tea contains numerous compounds with potential health benefits and even may help with weight management

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I think I started drinking coffee at about age 11, about the same time I learned how to drive a stick-shift pickup truck. I wasn’t a particularly good driver, but I could drive around a farmyard without hitting any sheds or the barn. I could make a mean cup of coffee in our percolator from

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