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rescuing a horse from an overturned trailer

Do you know what to do when faced with a livestock emergency?

It’s all about making it real and keeping rescue efforts simple,  American expert says of upcoming Olds workshop

By Alexis Kienlen June 17, 2015

When a truck carrying livestock flips, or there’s a need to rescue horses or cattle during a flood, most people don’t know what to do. That’s where Rebecca Gimenez comes in. Gimenez, who hails from Macon, Georgia, will be teaching a workshop on animal rescue and emergency preparedness in Olds on June 25 and 26.

Country Crossroads, The Jacksons

Sibling rivalry, sharing a beer and childhood secrets

The Jacksons: From the June 4 issue of the Manitoba Co-operator

By Rollin Penner June 5, 2015

Jennifer Jackson stepped out of the front door of the Jackson house and stood on the porch, gazing out at the world around her. An oriole burst into song from somewhere in the leafy depths of the gigantic elm tree on the front lawn and in the distance she could could hear the faint echo

Red River Exhibition’s 2015 Farm Family of the Year

Dairy cattle, Local news

Red River Ex selects Farm Family of the Year

The Friesen family has welcomed many visitors to help bring public awareness of dairy farming

By Rrea Release May 15, 2015

The Red River Exhibition Association (RREA) has officially named the Friesen family of Kleefeld, Manitoba, owner/operators of Friecrest Holsteins, as the 2015 Farm Family of the Year. Ed and Kathy Friesen along with their four daughters Alyssa, Loralie, Janelle and Jocelyn have joined a distinguished list of 49 other families who have been honoured with

Livestock

What if my horse needs colic surgery?

Horse Health: Surgery is sometimes necessary to save a horse’s life

By Carol Shwetz May 12, 2015

The chance that your horse might require surgery for colic is low, very low, yet mentally entertaining the possibility and having a game plan could make a difference for you and your horse. The reason for this is simply because a successful outcome to colic surgery is time sensitive. While deciding to do colic surgery

The Jacksons

Small town protest life and Fifty Grades of Grain

The Jacksons: From the May 7 issue of the Manitoba Co-operator

By Rollin Penner May 8, 2015

Andrew Jackson leaned back in his chair and took a sip of the coffee that the dark-haired young server with the silver nose ring had just poured for him. He set his cup down on the table before he spoke. “I’m looking across the street,” he said, peering out of the window, “and there appears

The Jacksons

On the educational value of Sesame Street

The Jacksons, from the Mar. 13, 2015 issue of the Manitoba Co-operator

By Rollin Penner March 13, 2015

What’cha makin’ there Allie?” Jennifer Jackson pulled a chair away from the table and sat down as she spoke, smoothing her tousled hair with her right hand and smothering a yawn with her left. Her niece Allison looked up from the bowl in which she was vigorously mixing her imaginary ingredients. “I’m making veggie half-burgers,”

Did you know?

Star power advertising, but not for junk food

Entertainment and sports celebrities promote the ‘FNV’ brand

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff March 5, 2015

A U.S. organization that promotes healthy eating is taking a page from the playbook of its junk food competitors. It’s launched FNV — a brand focused on increasing consumption and sales of fruits and vegetables among teens and moms. Last week it announced a campaign to promote FNV using entertainment and sports celebrities such as

Did you know?, Local news

MLA attempts to make Bruce the Mosasaur a Manitoba icon

The renowned Manitoba mosasaur species  should become provincial emblem, Cameron Friesen says

By Manitoba Pc Release December 4, 2014

Manitoba’s most famous archeological gem, Bruce the Mosasaur, would become the marine reptile fossil emblem for Manitoba under a private member’s bill brought forward by PC MLA Cameron Friesen. Bill 200, which received first reading in the Manitoba legislature Nov. 26 recognizes the mosasaur Tylosaurus pembinensis as Manitoba’s official marine reptile fossil emblem. The 13-metre

Opinion

Editorial: Remembering the fallen

By Laura Rance-Unger November 10, 2014

Remembrance Day came early for Canadians this year. A full century since the start of the First World War, the events of Oct. 20 and 22 which claimed the lives of Canadian servicemen Patrice Vincent and Nathan Cirillo became painful reminders that war is not something we can relegate to our society’s fading collective memory.

Olympic curler, Jennifer Jones speaking at conference

Country Crossroads, Local news

Olympic curler inspires rural entrepreneurs to ‘Take the Leap’

The annual conference in Dauphin connects successful and budding entrepreneurs

By Meghan Mast October 31, 2014

An awed silence fell over the room, even quieting a gaggle of teenage girls, as Olympian gold medal curler Jennifer Jones took the stage to address the recent Take the Leap conference in Dauphin. “I want to talk to you about having a gold medal performance in life,” said the Olympic gold medal curler and

Daily Network News

Huge crops in South America says analyst

U.S. livestock: ‘Cattle on feed’ report supports prices

U.S. grains: Wheat trades near contract lows under ample global supply

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