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The old bank vault.
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History of Pilot Mound’s ‘Old Mound’

The hill from which the town gets its name is actually two km away

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Recently, my husband and I drove to the south-central part of Manitoba to explore the mound near the town of Pilot Mound, in the municipality of Louise. This hill, from which the town takes its name, is actually about two kilometres away from the town’s present site. It is historically significant to the region and
The John Deere Model D was one of the most popular and versatile early tractors. This "spoker" model was donated to the Manitoba Agricultural Museum by early supporter Dan Campbell of Chater, Man.
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The John Deere ‘spoker’ Model D tractor

This tractor had an epic production run of nearly 30 years and is the first tractor of many farms

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The Manitoba Agricultural Museum has a number of John Deere Model D tractors in its collection ranging from a “spoker” Model D to late-model-styled Ds. John Deere built Model Ds over an astonishing production run of almost 30 years, beginning in 1924 and ending in 1953. After assembly line production had ceased, there were still
Over 1.3 billion tonnes of food waste are created globally each year. A new process promises to make converting it to fertilizer and fuel more efficient in cold climates.
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Cold-loving bacteria turns food waste into energy and fertilizer

Canada’s frigid winters have always limited 
using natural processes to convert waste

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Researchers from Montreal’s Concordia University say they’ve found a way to process waste into resources in colder climes. They’re using cold-tolerant bacteria to fuel the process. In a study published in the journal Process Safety and Environmental Protection, authors Rajinikanth Rajagopal, David Bellavance and Mohammad Saifur Rahaman demonstrate the viability of using anaerobic digestion in
Sleep is dependent on many factors, including good dietary choices.
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Does sleep evade you on some nights?

One out of three people experiences sleep issues at least on occasion

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I opened the hotel room door and glanced around the room. I rolled my suitcase in and parked it by the window. Then I took some things out of the suitcase to bring to the bathroom. On the way, I noticed an empty water bottle lying on the floor. Oh, the maid missed it, I
VIDEO: The man who fixes elevators
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VIDEO: The man who fixes elevators

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George Payette has a long history of working in the grain elevator business, and he calls his current work “a joy to do.” He helps farmers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan keep some of the few remaining country grain elevators in good working condition. Read more about Payette’s story in an upcoming issue of the Manitoba Co-operator.
Some 100 years after it was constructed and 80 years after it was abandoned, the Bergen Cut-Off rail bridge remains spanning the Red River. The photo shows clearly the swing portion of the bridge which has been left in the open position so as to allow vessels on the river to move through. However, it has been a number of years since any vessels big enough to warrant the bridge being open have operated in this area of the Red River. Given it has been probably decades since the bridge saw any maintenance, 
it appears to be in good condition and is a tribute to the contractors who built the structure.
Country Crossroads

The Bergen Cut-Off

A long-abandoned rail bridge is one of the few remaining artifacts of a forgotten grain line

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While crossing over the Kildonan Settlers Bridge in Winnipeg, if you look south, you catch a glimpse of a disused railway swing bridge perched on its pier in the middle of the Red River. At this point, many readers will be thinking, “My sainted aunt! Writing an article about an abandoned bridge in Winnipeg! How
Kally Bodin is a four-event high school rodeo competitor.
Country Crossroads, Local news

Closeness of families spurs on interest in rodeo

Hartney teenager says cowgirl lifestyle is everything to love

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Inspired by Rachelle Boyes, who not only excelled at high school rodeo but also at professional barrel racing aboard her horse Chico, it wasn’t hard for a fellow Deleau family to get interested in rodeo. “Growing up close to Rachelle it wasn’t hard to fall in love with riding and of course, barrel racing,” said
A happier hen lays better-tasting eggs, say consumers.
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Consumers view free-range eggs as better tasting

Egg buyers appear to have linked taste with the ‘happiness’ of the hens

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It seems most people buying free-range or cage-free eggs are doing so because they think the eggs are better, according to a recent study. While they understand animal welfare issues, consumers appear to have linked welfare and product quality, feeling that “happier” chickens produce a better-tasting egg. In a study, conducted by researchers at the
cartoon image of a family seated at a table
The Jacksons

The good old days of bottled soda

The Jacksons from the June 1, 2017 issue of the Manitoba Co-operator

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Rose Jackson pulled the brim of her hat down to shield her eyes from the bright morning sun. Out of the corner of her eye she saw the bright-orange flash of an oriole flitting from tree to tree in the neighbour’s yard as she walked by. Something glinted on the sidewalk by her feet and

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