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More than 500 students took part in the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba’s ag education events on October 26 and 27.
Livestock, Local news

Showing off the industry to tomorrow’s consumers

The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba strives to include agriculture education programs at all of its events, including Ag Ex

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The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba seized the opportunity to spread some agriculture knowledge to Manitoba youth during its annual Ag Ex event. “At all of our events we like to put a focus on ag education,” said Ron Kristjansson, general manager of the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba. “Having the students come out to our events
Stan Cochrane is the chair of the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba, 
which is restoring the Dominion Exhibition Building.
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Reviving a symbol of Canada’s agricultural past

Built in 1912, the Dominion Exhibition Building No. II is being 
refurbished to resume its place as a host for community events

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Once a hub of agricultural activity, in recent years Brandon’s Dominion Exhibition Building No. II has been left idle and close to disrepair. Fearing loss of the valued landmark, in 2009 the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba took on the challenge of restoring the building to its former glory. “As both an organization and a community
Zane Pickering prepares his heavy horses for their time in the show ring at last week’s Royal Manitoba Winter Fair.
Livestock, Local news

Town meets country at the winter fair

The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair might be an equestrian show, but it 
still attracts an audience of urbanites interested in agriculture

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With his two Belgian horses hovering over him, Zane Pickering entertained questions from passersby. “These horses are pretty majestic, so I guess that attracts people,” said Pickering, as he prepared them for their time in the show ring at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair (RMWF) “We have so many people stopping to look at them
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Festivals – for Oct. 28, 2010

Contact us with your event, dates, location and contact information at [email protected]. Nov. 4-7:Manitoba Livestock Expo, Keystone Centre, Brandon. Contact Karen Oliver at 204-726-3590 or visit www.brandonfairs.com.
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Restoration Backed For Farm Fair Landmark

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The landmark domed farm fair building in Brandon is $500,000 in public funds closer to restoration. Premier Greg Selinger pledged the funding Thursday while attending the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair at the Keystone Centre. The domed building, a. k. a. “Display Building 2” on the Keystone Centre grounds, was built in 1913 as part of
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In Brief… – for Apr. 9, 2009

Fair gets its grant: The Manitoba government has given the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair a $100,000 grant as part of a five-year commitment, said Rosann Wowchuk, minister of agriculture, food and rural initiatives. The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair is the only fair in Western Canada designated as royal. Attendance in 2008 exceeded 118,000 visitors. The

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