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A photo taken by a drone of lake 227 at IISD Experimental Lakes Area where the experiment on eutrophication has been taking place since 1969.
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Nitrogen reduction not the path

Reducing how much nitrogen enters a lake has little impact on algal blooms, IISD researchers say

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If you take the nitrogen out of the equation for lake algal blooms it turns out you really haven’t changed things at all. According to researchers at the Experimental Lakes Area, operated by Winnipeg’s International Institute for Sustainable Development, that’s because many of the algae responsible for the harmful blooms can turn around and fix
New Year Concept coffee mug
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One day at a time

Small changes and goals can all add up to a healthier year in 2018

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After the feasting and indulgence of the holiday season, it’s understandable that eating better and exercising more are two of the most common resolutions people make at this time of year. But vague, large-scale goals like these often lead to disappointing results with only 58 per cent of people sticking to them by end of
The railway ‘spaghetti’ network
Our History

The railway ‘spaghetti’ network

Our History: January 1975

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The map of the rail network in Western Canada looked a lot more like spaghetti in 1975. In our January 2 issue, we reported that the federal government had announced the basic rail network of 12,413 miles would be protected until 2000, and that 6,283 miles would be reviewed. It was later announced that would
Storyteller Ed Stozek is passionate about local history.
Country Crossroads, Other

Area historian provides look at settlers of Olha region

‘Stalwart peasant’ is focus of Ed Stozek’s new documentary

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Ed Stozek’s latest documentary, “The Time That Once Was,” delves into past generations residing in the Olha area. So it was fitting that the Dauphin man with local roots shared the story of the documentary at the Olha Hall in October. Those in attendance learned that the film was inspired by a quote from a
This photo is one of several in the Manitoba Agricultural Museum collection taken of the CPR yard in Brandon.
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Brandon CPR yard a snapshot of history

Close examination of this photo reveals much of early life in the Wheat City


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In the photo collection of the Manitoba Agricultural Museum there are several photos of the CPR’s Brandon rail yards taken around 1912. The photo of the Brandon yard you see here appears to have been taken off the First Street Bridge looking to the west. On the left side of the photo, the first building
A 28,000-bushel grain elevator at Rossendale, 18 miles southwest of Portage la Prairie, was built in 1916 by the Grain Growers’ Grain Company, predecessor of United Grain Growers. Over the years, two annexes were built to increase its capacity, a 25,000-bushel balloon annex in 1951 (demolished around 1970) and a 30,000-bushel crib annex in 1954. Closed in 1975, the elevator was demolished three years later while the crib annex was moved to the Baker Hutterite Colony. Along the way, the annex had to be hauled up a 70-foot hill under muddy conditions. This photo was one of several taken by Eddie Maendel, now living at the Airport Hutterite Colony, who helped with the move. The annex is still in use.
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PHOTOS: This Old Elevator: December 2017

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
Rescued Relish is an anything-goes condiment made from excess produce that Philabundance, a Philadelphia anti-hunger organization, can’t move. 
The relish is modelled on a Pennsylvania Dutch chow chow recipe — a tangy mix of sweet, spicy and sour flavours.
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Eating garbage

A new study shows acceptance, and even preference for, 
food made from waste

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A recent study has shown consumers won’t just accept food made from discarded ingredients — they’ll embrace it. Researchers from Philadel­phia’s Drexel Univer­sity looked at products that were made from recovered ingredients that would otherwise have been destined for the waste stream. “There is an economic, environmental and cultural argument for keeping food, when possible,
A good way to minimize food waste this Christmas is concentrating on a few family favourites that always go over well.
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Cut food waste this holiday season

Prairie Fare: The first step is minimizing leftovers with proper planning and meal preparation


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As I peered in our refrigerator the other day, I noticed some small containers with dabs of leftovers that had just reached their “time to toss” phase. I always feel guilty when we throw away food in our home. To help use any extra servings, I eat left­overs almost every day at work. Unfortunately, sometimes
During times of war, a message of courage
Other, Our History

During times of war, a message of courage

Our History: December 1943

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The image on the front page of our December 15, 1943 issue carried a Christmas message to take courage during the bleak time of the Second World War. Among the news on the front page was that Manitoba’s total Victory Bond sales had reached $99,641,400, just short of the $100-million objective and that the Manitoba
Angela Fox shares her story and advice on planning for the future with this year’s crop of Manitoba Farm Women’s Conference attendees.
Country Crossroads, Local news

Because I love you: Preparing for the worst

Angela Fox found herself running the family beef farm on her own after losing her husband in 2011. 
Now, she’s sharing some of those hard lessons

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Angela and Jay Fox thought they were well prepared for a worst-case scenario. They had braved the uncomfortable talk about last wishes — Jay wanted no part of a regular hearse. Instead, he wanted his coffin and family brought to the graveyard in an old farm truck. They had wills and life insurance. They knew

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