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.

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

11 Episodes

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.

Creator

Meghan Kjartanson
Years Active

2017 - 2018
Episodes

11
Rating

Clean
Show Website

Manitoba Landmarks

Manitoba Landmarks

Episodes

Glenboro - a story about an unlikely pair

Selkirk - a story about a family

Flin Flon - a story about stories

Morden - a story about sea creatures

Pinawa - a story about time

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

Altona - a story about art and ideas

Treherne - a love story preserved in glass

Welcome to Manitoba Landmarks

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

Lundar - a tale about saving a species

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