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A young animal may appear to be alone but likely the mother is watching nearby.
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Reminder to leave young wild animals alone

They may appear to be lost or abandoned but the mother is usually nearby

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It’s an exciting time for nature enthusiasts when young animals such as fawns, ducklings, rabbits or songbirds are around. However, it can also be a time when people forget to leave these animals alone, even if they appear helpless or lost. In the majority of cases, the animals are not abandoned or deserted, and the
Hayden Charney marked a score of 87 at Broncs & Bulls this spring at Waywayseecappo First Nation, to win the bull riding title.
Country Crossroads, Local news, Other

Student making a name for himself in bull riding

Rossburn teen thrives on the mental and physical competition

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What makes a rodeo athlete compete? For Hayden Charney, who began in the rough stock or eight-second world of the sport, there is a lot that goes into being a competitor — both mentally and physically. “The crowd, the guys behind the chute, fellow competitors and friends all make this sport hard to resist,” said
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Other, Our History

Fight weeds with proven products!

Our History: June 1977

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This Manitoba Pool ad in our June 9, 1977 issue illustrates some of the main chemicals available for weed control that year. A story in the previous issue listed new herbicides registered for the year: Stampede, Torch, Sencor, Mataven, Tordon 202C and Treflan Plus Avadex BW. Last week’s history item was from a year earlier
cartoon image of a family seated at a table
Other, The Jacksons

Calling all Mennonites, prepare the celebrations

The Jacksons from the June 13, 2019 issue of the Manitoba Co-operator

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“If anybody needs me I’ll be at the café!” Andrew Jackson opened the front door and stepped out onto the porch. He closed the door and stood for a moment, debating whether to take the truck or just walk the few blocks to the café. He glanced up at the sky which contained, for the
Colleen (r) and Lucy take a walk on her farm in Kenya.
Country Crossroads, Local news, Other

Niverville farmer featured in documentary about reducing hunger

Colleen Dyck travelled halfway around the world to meet a Kenyan farmer who is teaching agricultural skills to women in her community

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A Manitoba farmer will star in a documentary about the impact of empowering women farmers around the world. “It was quite incredible,” said Colleen Dyck, who farms with her husband and four children near Niverville. “I feel like I got this university education in like two weeks.” This spring, Dyck spent eight days with a
In rare instances, certain variations of the virus can infect people
and cause serious illness.
Did you know?, News

Edit avian flu out of chicken genes

New research suggests it could be possible to halt the bird flu virus in chickens

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Scientists have used gene-editing techniques to stop the bird flu virus from spreading in chicken cells grown in the lab. The findings raise the possibility of producing gene-edited chickens that are resistant to the disease. Researchers prevented the virus from taking hold by deleting a section of chicken DNA inside lab-grown cells. The next step
Brad Mummery (l to r), Athia Rose, Trent Tomoniko, Jonah Rose and Herb Golden (in back) at the Friends of the Bluebirds meeting in April.
Country Crossroads, Other

New groups take up birdhouse project

A 4-H group and a training centre are building to aid Friends of the Bluebirds

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Two new groups are helping to improve the survival rate of bluebirds and swallows in Manitoba. They are doing so by providing nest boxes through the Brandon-based organization, Friends of the Bluebirds. One group, the Belles, Beaux & Builders 4-H Club from Neepawa, made a presentation at the Brandon Discovery Centre at the April meeting
When buying strawberries, look for fruits that are bright red with green caps and are free from moisture or bruising.
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Enjoy seasonal strawberries

This is when strawberries are at peak quality and, usually, a lower price

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I remember the “you-pick” strawberry patches we would visit in the early summer when I was a kid. You could see the plump, red berries peeking out from under the green foliage. I thought walking down the rows in a large field of strawberries was fun. I also remember a lady in a broad-brimmed floppy
Travis Walker waters vegetable bedding plants in his greenhouse
east of Rivers.
Country Crossroads, Other

Dream of a greenhouse business takes off

Busy couple has greenhouse in Rivers and also near Holland, Manitoba

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When Travis and Kendra Walker purchased an acreage east of Rivers in 2016, it just happened to include four large greenhouse structures that the previous owner had built on his farm. “I was always interested in the greenhouse business so when the acreage we purchased came with greenhouses it seemed like a good time to
Ashten Hawtin, 15, enjoys competing in rough stock events of junior steer or bull riding.
Country Crossroads, Local news, Other

Miniota brothers carry on family tradition

Inspired by their grandfather they continue competing in rodeo

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Drawing on the inspiration of a former rodeo contestant and member of the Little ‘M’ Rodeo committee, two brothers now calling Miniota home are proud to recall the livelihood of their grandfather Don Haines, even though they never got to meet him. The cowboy lifestyle for both Peyton Hawtin and his younger brother Ashten, the

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