Manitoba Landmarks Meghan Kjartanson
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- Society & Culture
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.
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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. -
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 -
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.
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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!
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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.
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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.