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Spring Delights.
I am a Sydneysider who has survived living 36 years, in the opposite climate here, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. I have been growing Lilies, mostly cold-hardy Asiatics and Martagons, since 1984. I now have over 1000 different ones, in my about 1 acre of gardens, on Lake Winnipeg.
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What to Do at Grand Beach on Lake Winnipeg
Manitoba, Canada's gateway province to the west, is known for it bright sunshine and many lakes, and especially the beaches on Lake Winnipeg.
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Guardian of a Sacred Trust
The Natives on the shores of Lake Winnipeg knew of the secret magical healing powers of wet clay. It is the only sure cure for poison ivy, but my experiments have shown it to be effective in many other situations.
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Spring Delights - Part 2
Part 2 covers liliums, Nature and changing climates and fires. Most of our fires come from human stupidity, a largely incurable handicap!
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Trading Partners and Aboriginal Country Wives
The fates of women referred to as 'country wives' were determined by men who could abandon them, stay with them, take them to home countries or arrange a turning off.
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David Thompson, Explorer and Mapmaker (Part 1)
Not well known in the United States, David Thompson was actually one of the first men to explore the western U.S. After Lewis and Clark who explored the lower Columbia, he and his party were the first to explore the upper Columbia. He also established the first fur trading posts in British Columbia, Montana, Idaho, and Washington.
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A Look at the Provinces, Part IV: Manitoba
This is the fourth article in the series. Manitoba is the most eastern of the prairie Provinces.
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Explorers of Canada, Part XVIII: Henry Kelsey
He discovered the Prairies.
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Explorers of Canada, Part XX: Pierre de La Verendrye
Explorer of the Canadian West
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The Red River North is Rising and Threatening
As residents and volunteers have continued to work hard at first sandbagging and most recently at evacuations, the collective hope is that the make-shift dykes hold.
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Camping at Grand Beach Provincial Park in Canada
Grand Beach Provincial Park offers a campground with a family-friendly atmosphere and lots of varying activities throughout and near the park, to keep all ages busy.
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Getting to Know Channel Catfish
Learn where to catch channel catfish, their numerous health benefits, and other fun facts about this unique member of the catfish family.
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Water in Canada
Water... Canada has a lot of it.
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Athlete's Foot and Other Fungus Infections
Fungus infections, on plants and on people, are caused by insufficient airflow and moisture. Fungi thrive at certain pH levels. The infections are therefore easily cured by a change in pH.
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Charlotte Small Travels with David Thompson
From 1807-1812, Charlotte Small travelled with her husband David Thompson or remained behind at a fur trade forts with their children while he explored the Rockies.
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Fruit for Frigid Climates
Growing fruit in the cold climate of the Canadian prairies is a challenge, but the Canadian government has developed varieties in their research station in Morden, Manitoba, which will thrive as far north as zone 2.
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No Mosquitoes for Me, Thank You!
You do not have to suffer from mosquito stings. If you correct the underlying nutritional deficiency, the little pests won't come near you.
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Sacred Trust Family Remedies Contest
This article on sweetgrass smudging introduced the fourth annual Natural Health contest. The prize is a homemade braid of sweetgrass.
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Canada - Journey into Winter cont....
Canada..Journey into Winter Part 2 The prairies Part of a Journey from sea to sea.
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First Aid Naturally
Natural remedies are more effective for me than any commercial first aid kit. Read about the Manitoba Natives' sure-fire remedy for poison ivy and other serious poisonings, infections, and burns.
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First Nations and Inuit of Canada
In 1996, Former Governor General Romeo Leblanc proclaimed June 21st of every year as the National Aboriginal Day. It is the day we celebrate the contribution of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis (mixed blood) peoples to Canada.
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The Battle of Seven Oaks
On June 19th, 1816 armed Métis and Scottish Settlers met at a place called Seven Oaks. The battle lasted less than fifteen minutes.
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