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Jewles Smyth of Roblin managed to successfully get the tie rope off a calf after running the full length of the arena during one of two calf scrambles, where 20 teens try to catch 10 frisky calves.

PHOTOS: Winter Fair attracts youth

Spring break meant hitting the Manitoba Royal Winter Fair for many students

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff April 9, 2018

Brandon’s Keystone Centre was recently once again the scene of the 111th Royal Manitoba Winter Fair. Once again the event educated and entertained attendees and participants during the week-long event. The event drew young people both as patrons and participants, coinciding as it did with spring break for many of the province’s youth. Freelance photographer

Wendy Gilbert-Armstrong drives Lovie Smith to first in the single pony pleasure driving  championship during the 2017 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair.

Country Crossroads, Local news

Gilbert Farm still at the reins after 60 years at Royal Manitoba Winter Fair

Gilbert Farm near Brandon, well known in Hackney pony-showing circles,  marked its 60th anniversary at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair in 2017

By Alexis Stockford April 18, 2017

The first time Fred Gilbert walked into the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, Elvis was an exciting and controversial young performer and the baby boomers were in their teen years. He has warmed horses up for the evening show by car headlights, next to the now demolished Wheat City Arena, competed in rubber boots at the

Clinic participants take an in-depth look at clipping best practices March 28.

Beef cattle, Livestock, Local news

Cattle show clinic reveals tricks of the trade

Kirk Stierwalt returned to Brandon for a three-day chute clinic March 27-29  before the start of the annual winter fair cattle show

By Alexis Stockford April 11, 2017

Young cattle showers were looking to jump-start their skills with a three-day chute clinic March 27-29, before hitting the ring at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair. Shannon Carvey, cattle show committee co-chair, said 2017 was the latest in a line of Brandon winter fairs to host clinician Kirk Stierwalt. The clinic launched the cattle portion

Orianna Hyndman of Hamiota shows in the Don Mitchell Memorial Showmanship competition March 30, taking third in her age bracket.

Beef cattle, Livestock, Local news

Twice the beef at Brandon winter fair

The youth-focused show drew a record number of competitors from both Manitoba and Saskatchewan

By Alexis Stockford April 11, 2017

Cattle show numbers doubled in 2017 at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair. Shannon Carvey, cattle show committee co-chair, says about 100 head entered the ring from March 27 to April 1, up from the 50-60 head and 20-30 entrants the show normally claims. “We are about twice our numbers that we have been for the

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

By Jennifer Paige April 7, 2016

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

Country Crossroads, Local news

PHOTOS: 108th Royal Manitoba Winter Fair

Event continues until Saturday, April 4

By Jennifer Paige April 2, 2015

The 108th Royal Manitoba Winter Fair at the Westman Communications Place in Brandon is open from March 30th to April 4th. The week-long event showcases exhibitors and competitors from across the province, featuring show jumping, heavy horse competitions, barrel racing, livestock sales and displays, many entertainment items and a hands-on agricultural exhibit.

Our History

Selling wheat below $1.68 per bushel

Our History: March 1968

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff March 17, 2015

You could send a cheque or money order for $1.75 to reserve tickets for the Leroy Van Dyke performance at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair advertised in our March 20, 1968 issue. You could also pick up tickets at Eaton’s in Brandon. On our front page we reported that Trade Minister Jean-Luc Pepin had told

News

Restoration Backed For Farm Fair Landmark

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff April 8, 2010

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

Beef cattle, News

In Brief… – for Apr. 9, 2009

April 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

Beef cattle, News

Please Forward Your Agricultural Events To [email protected]

April 2, 2009

March 30 -April 4 – Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, Keystone Centre, Brandon. For more info visit www.brandonfairs.com. April 1-5 – Holstein Canada national convention, Hyatt Regency, 655 Burrard St., Vancouver. For more info visit www.holstein.ca April 4 – Rare Breeds Canada annual general meeting, 9 a. m., Canad Inns, 1125 18th St., Brandon. Banquet on

Daily Network News

JBS reaches deal with U.S. meatpacking workers who went on strike

Public consultation open on national beef code of practice

Pulse weekly: Indian forecasters predict below-normal monsoon

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