Manitoba Landmarks

Meghan Kjartanson
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Hey! I spent the summer traveling around my province - searching for the story behind the statue. So, come explore with me as I witness the migration of an endangered species, stand in a snake pit, hear tall prospecting tales, and touch woolly mammoth hair.

Episodes

  1. Glenboro - a story about an unlikely pair

    28/03/2018

    Glenboro - a story about an unlikely pair

    I head to Glenboro to meet up with a prairie camel. Glenboro sits on the outskirts of Spruce Woods Provincial Park, and our own "desert". In this episode, we are talking about sand, spirits, and skinks. I head to Glenboro to meet up with a prairie camel. Glenboro sits on the outskirts of Spruce Woods Provincial Park, and our own "desert". In this episode, we are talking about sand, spirits, and skinks.

    23 min
  2. Selkirk - a story about a family

    16/02/2018

    Selkirk - a story about a family

    This episode I take you to Selkirk, Manitoba where I talk to two brothers about Chuck the channel catfish and how they are connected to this iconic statue. I also cook catfish and talk about the fishing industry in Manitoba. Warning: episode contains some profanity

    16 min
  3. Flin Flon - a story about stories

    01/02/2018

    Flin Flon - a story about stories

    Flin Flon is full of stories and characters - from abandoned brothels, dynamite attached to a dog, to the town being named after a sci-fi character. This episode takes you on a northern adventure you won't soon forget.

    15 min
  4. Morden - a story about sea creatures

    23/01/2018

    Morden - a story about sea creatures

    This week I'm taking you to Morden to talk about sea creatures, dinosaurs, and wooly mammoths. While you're listening, look around you, then close your eyes and try to imagine that Manitoba was once underwater. Enjoy!

    36 min
  5. Pinawa - a story about time

    11/01/2018

    Pinawa - a story about time

    Time is complicated, rushed, and often wasted. Come along with me as I visit the Pinawa sundial. In this episode, I learn about our relationship with the sun and reflect on how we view time.

    10 min
  6. Boissevain - a story about racing, turtles, and a storyteller

    14/12/2017

    Boissevain - a story about racing, turtles, and a storyteller

    I head to Boissevain during the hottest weeks of summer to meet Ivan. Boissevain is home to Tommy Turtle and was once home to the International Turtle Derby.

    18 min
  7. Altona - a story about art and ideas

    30/11/2017

    Altona - a story about art and ideas

    I head to Altona to meet artist Cameron Cross. He created the Van Gogh project and is painting Van Gogh sunflowers across the world.

    19 min
  8. Treherne - a love story preserved in glass

    01/11/2017

    Treherne - a love story preserved in glass

    Join me as I take a unexpected stop in Treherne and explore glowing houses made of glass.

    8 min
  9. Welcome to Manitoba Landmarks

    28/10/2017

    Welcome to Manitoba Landmarks

    Welcome to my podcast! I can't wait to share my project on giant statues with you. Stay tuned for some big stories from small towns accross Manitoba.

    1 min
  10. Gimli - a tale of trolls, elves, and hidden people

    27/10/2017

    Gimli - a tale of trolls, elves, and hidden people

    I head to Gimli to visit their Viking and learn all about trolls and hidden people.

    11 min
  11. Lundar - a tale about saving a species

    26/10/2017

    Lundar - a tale about saving a species

    Lundar is a small town in rural Manitoba and is home to a giant goose statue. Come along and learn how this town saved a species.

    21 min
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About

Hey! I spent the summer traveling around my province - searching for the story behind the statue. So, come explore with me as I witness the migration of an endangered species, stand in a snake pit, hear tall prospecting tales, and touch woolly mammoth hair.

Information

  • Creator
    Meghan Kjartanson
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2018
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Manitoba Landmarks