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Mexican false heather (Cuphea hissopifolia) is covered with flowers.
Country Crossroads, Other

Cuphea has been hybridized to be used outdoors

Once grown only as houseplants there are now more vigorous varieties that do well outside

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As plant hybridizers are creating new varieties, more and more plants that were once grown solely as houseplants are making their way outdoors. One such plant family is the Cuphea genus. There are over 100 varieties of Cuphea, including a couple of species varieties that are useful outdoors as well as some hybrid varieties perfectly
View from Fort Ellice site.
Country Crossroads, Local news, Other

Visit the site of old Fort Ellice

A good destination for birdwatchers and those interested in history

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For history buffs and keen birders, an interesting spot to visit is the site of old Fort Ellice, southwest of St. Lazare, Manitoba. This area is also part of the Ellice-Archie and Spy Hill Community Pasture, formerly PFRA (Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration), that straddles the Manitoba-Saskatchewan border. It was recently included as part of Manitoba’s
Choir members were billeted in Rossburn as part of hosting the touring group.
Country Crossroads, Local news, Other

Watoto Children’s Choir presents concert in Rossburn

Group shares passion for music and message of hope for the future

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The smiles, exuberance, and the heartfelt message, was an extraordinary experience presented by the Watoto Children’s Choir in Rossburn last month. The choir consisted of 17 youth and three adult singers/message presenters, and three band members. Up against some major events including the Brier, audience numbers were relatively low, but that didn’t bother the choir’s
Exotic sheep see little interest
Livestock, Livestock Markets

Exotic sheep see little interest

Quality and age of animals were the key to bidding

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The Oct. 4 sheep and goat sale at Winnipeg Livestock Auction saw 258 sheep and goats delivered. The buyers present were not interested in exotic sheep or lambs, but instead paid close attention to age and quality. During the sheep sale, all ewes saw major interest from buyers, with no evident price difference between wool
A pygmy goat and duck own the farmyard during a yoga session at 10 Acre Woods in Anola.
Country Crossroads

Goat yoga makes Manitoba debut

Yoga moves out of the studio and into the farmyard as enthusiasts flock to goat yoga

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Move over Vancouver and look out New York, goat yoga is taking Anola by storm — but there is a Manitoba twist to the growing fitness trend. “It’s goat yoga, but it’s also more than that,” said Tara McKean, owner of 10 Acre Woods near Anola, which recently added yoga sessions to its roster. “It’s
Jamie Moran of Shale Creek Bison Ranch near Russell, Man., poses with the 2017 Bill Lenton Memorial Award.
Livestock, Local news

Manitoba Bison Association awards industry leader honour

Jamie Moran has been named this year’s Bill Lenton Memorial Award winner by the Manitoba Bison Association

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Jamie “Malone” Moran is the latest recipient of the Bill Lenton Memorial Award from the Manitoba Bison Association. The Russell-area bison producer, fittingly, entered the business 20 years ago by purchasing his first animal from Lenton himself. He currently keeps 60 breeding cows and 50 yearling heifers on his ranch, and he says the tough
VIDEO: A message for Canadian agriculture
Local news

VIDEO: A message for Canadian agriculture

Meet misinformation with storytelling, says CBC Radio's Terry O'Reilly

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Terry O’Reilly, veteran ad man and host of the popular CBC Radio show “Under the Influence” told an Ag Days audience in Brandon, Man., on Jan. 18 that telling an emotional story is a better way to influence opinion than repeating facts and figures. Manitoba Co-operator reporter Allan Dawson met with O’Reilly after his presentation
Ernestine Sepke holds up the tiny orange trees she’s started from seed from a Sunkist orange. The retired Glenboro farmer’s bright sunroom has many more tropical fruits growing in it.
Country Crossroads, Local news

Glenboro woman tends tiny tropical garden in her home

A south-facing sunroom on a Glenboro-area farm home sees a tropical plant oasis in rural Manitoba

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Ernestine Sepke doesn’t need to travel south in winter to be surrounded by orange, avocado and banana trees. They’re growing in her sunroom on the side of her Glenboro farm home. Some are so tall they’re brushing the ceiling. All were started from local seed — fruit bought at Glenboro Co-op. “I just stick them
Local news

History preservation awards on offer

The provincial efforts aim to recognize individuals who preserve provincial heritage

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If you know anyone who’s put in the time and effort to save or promote Manitoba’s history, now’s the time to nominate them for a provincial award. The province, in consultation with the Manitoba Historical Society, wants to recognize prolonged and meritorious service for heritage preservation Lt.-Gov. Janice Filmon says. “As we celebrate 150 years
Local news

Order of Manitoba nominees sought

Annual nomination deadline is Jan. 31

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You have until Jan. 31 to nominate a friend or neighbour for induction into the Order of Manitoba. The province’s highest honour, the awards annually recognize up to 12 deserving individuals. The awards are open to Manitoba citizens or former residents of the province who have demonstrated excellence and achievement leading to the improvement of

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