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Corinne Newton, formerly of Strathclair, released the album ‘Real Life Reality’ in March.
Farmit Manitoba, Other

Strathclair singer finds inspiration in ‘Real Life Reality’

Corinne Newton’s music is authentically Canadian and tells the stories of country folk through the ages

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Farming and rural living are the driving forces behind singer-songwriter Corinne Newton. “The Prairies and rural life in general are what drives my inspiration for songs,” said Newton. “With only a few exceptions, my songs have al- ways been about something I’ve lived. Most of my life has been spent on the Prairies so that’s
Country Crossroads, Local news, Other

Gladstone Music and Arts Festival winners

Young performers share their love of music and the arts at the annual festival

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Young performers from the Gladstone, Plumas, MacGregor, Austin and Langruth areas shared their love of music and arts during the 89th Annual Gladstone Music and Arts Festival in April, where they received feedback from professional adjudicators. Band Awards Adjudicated by Annette Hay School Recorder Ensemble: Plumas, Grade 3 – 5 (Gold Seal Certificate) School Recorder
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
The Young Pixels — Danny and Tricia Turner — of Kenton.
Country Crossroads, Local news, Other

Balancing the lifestyle of family, farming and fun

Recording duo wants to pursue artistic side while raising a family and farming

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Family farming roots, and following one’s dreams are the background of rural Manitoba’s rock ’n rollers known as The Young Pixels, a husband and wife duo from Kenton, Manitoba. Danny and Tricia Turner released their fifth record last month followed by a small tour taking them to Brandon, Winnipeg, and Kenton, before crossing the border
The band (l to r): Joseph Thiessen, Curtis Szakács, Robert Thiessen, Russell Thiessen, and Michael Thiessen.
Country Crossroads, Other

Prairie Joe making its mark in Canada’s gospel music industry

Oak Lake-area family band recognized at GMA awards ceremony

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Since releasing their debut album “The Good Life” in the spring of 2017, the five-piece group Prairie Joe, based in Oak Lake, is making a mark in Canada’s gospel music industry. The band consists of four brothers and a brother-in-law: Robert Thiessen (lead singer, guitarist), Joseph Thiessen (mandolin), Russell Thiessen (vocalist, percussion), Michael Thiessen (bass)
Diane Twerdun demonstrates the playing of a tsymbaly.
Country Crossroads, Other

Keeping a piece of Ukrainian culture alive

Passion for sharing music led to crafting 
the tsymbaly, playing it and giving lessons

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The tsymbaly has played a big role in the life of Rossburn, Manitoba resident Diane Twerdun and her late husband, Harry. From crafting the instrument, to playing it and giving lessons, the Twerduns kept this piece of Ukrainian culture alive locally, and across the country. Twerdun has been passionate about sharing her enjoyment of music
Nicholas Nowosad enjoys performing.

Country Crossroads

Oakburn farm boy loves to play his fiddle

Youngest of three opts for music and dance versus hockey

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Adamant he didn’t want to play hockey like his two older brothers, Nicholas Nowosad of Oakburn surprised his parents when he declared he wanted to learn to play the violin instead. And several years later, the eight-year-old fiddled his way to second place in his age category at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair in 2016.
Mature man lying on couch listening to music
Country Crossroads

Music is good for your health

Prairie Fare: Black Bean Brownies and Pumpkin Waffles with Cinnamon Yogurt Sauce

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I heard a high-pitched “beep beep beep” sound one day while I read the newspaper. I could tell the sound did not emanate from the smoke detector, the timer on our oven or the alarm on our refrigerator door. What was beeping? I didn’t smell smoke, so I didn’t rise from my chair. As I
family of musicians
Country Crossroads

Lazy Creek Express

Family from Kenton shares passion for music

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Rehearsals at home are a whole lot of fun for the Dyck family, who enjoy sharing their passion for bluegrass, gospel, and traditional music, with appreciative audiences. Going by the name of Lazy Creek Express, this family from Kenton has been singing together for 11 years. The group is comprised of father Dave, along with
Ranchers from the Oak Lake area attend the recent Manitoba Beef Producers District 6 meeting at the 
Legion Hall.  photo: Daniel Winters
Beef cattle, Livestock

Ranchers hear good and bad news on trade front

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Checkoff increase proposal approved at Manitoba Beef Producers district meeting as organization deals with decline in checkoffs from shrinking cattle herd

The Lord works in mysterious ways. Imports of communion wafers are apparently one of the Canadian beef industry’s trump cards in its ongoing battle to overturn Washington’s country-of-origin labelling Law (COOL). “It’s not that the government of Canada doesn’t like Catholics,” Manitoba Beef Producers general manager Cam Dahl said at the recent District 6 meeting.

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