Conversations in Time

St. Andrews Heritage Centre
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Explore the history of St. Andrews, Manitoba from those who know it best - the ones that lived it. Sit down with residents from St. Andrews and hear their stories about growing up in, influencing, and cultivating the ever evolving Red River area.

  1. 21/03/2021

    Don Forfar

    In this week’s episode we meet Don Forfar, a former reeve of St. Andrews who tells us about going to an all-boys school, the beginning of his political career, and how he won his election. He also shared some of the issues his council and the R.M. faced during his terms with us. Visit our website: www.standrewsrectory.ca Visit our Instagram: @starectory Music: “Jig of Slurs. Dublin Reel - Merry Blacksmith. The Mountain Road” by Sláinte From Free Music Archive CC BY SA

    22 min

  2. 14/03/2021

    Elmer Keryluk

    In this episode we talk to Elmer Keryluk, who at 17 became a teacher and worked his way up to assistant superintendent of the Lord Selkirk School Division. He tells us about the change from one-room schools to today’s education system and about his roles in the development of the community. Visit our website: www.standrewsrectory.ca Visit our Instagram: @starectory Music: “Jig of Slurs. Dublin Reel - Merry Blacksmith. The Mountain Road” by Sláinte From Free Music Archive CC BY SA

    1 hr

  3. 07/03/2021

    George Pike

    In this week’s episode we meet George Pike, a former reeve of St. Andrews who fondly recalls his memories of growing up in this community. From biking with friends to visiting drive-in theatres, we find out what it was like to be young in the St. Andrews of the past. Visit our website: www.standrewsrectory.ca Visit our Instagram: @starectory Music: “Jig of Slurs. Dublin Reel - Merry Blacksmith. The Mountain Road” by Sláinte From Free Music Archive CC BY SA

    22 min

  4. 28/02/2021

    Laurie Hunt

    This episode, we talk to Laurie Hunt, a St. Andrews council member, who spent some time in the business of bee farming and who also has a passion for collecting antiques for his private museum. We discuss the history of the old fire hall that now holds his extensive collection and how his items have even caught the attention from the television show Canadian Pickers. Visit our website: www.standrewsrectory.ca Visit our Instagram: @starectory Music: “Jig of Slurs. Dublin Reel - Merry Blacksmith. The Mountain Road” by Sláinte From Free Music Archive CC BY SA

    49 min

  5. 21/02/2021

    Martin Zelych

    In this week’s episode we talk to Martin Zelych, who grew up on a farm in St. Andrews, witnessing the changes in agriculture over time. He also tells us about being the reeve of St. Andrews, what school was like when he was a kid, and how much local social life has evolved. Visit our website: www.standrewsrectory.ca Visit our Instagram: @starectory Music: “Jig of Slurs. Dublin Reel - Merry Blacksmith. The Mountain Road” by Sláinte From Free Music Archive CC BY SA

    30 min

  6. 14/02/2021

    Al Ostermann

    In this episode we talk to Al Ostermann, who has been everything from a farmer, a tradesman, a teacher with three degrees, to reeve of St. Andrews. With his work ethic instilled in him from his father, Al shares how he firmly believes in working hard for what you want, education, and motivating others to be successful. Visit our website: www.standrewsrectory.ca Visit our Instagram: @starectory Music: “Jig of Slurs. Dublin Reel - Merry Blacksmith. The Mountain Road” by Sláinte From Free Music Archive CC BY SA

    1hr 29min

  7. 07/02/2021

    Ken & Shirley Dawson

    In this episode we meet Ken and Shirley Dawson. “You can take a boy from the farm, but you can’t take the farm from the boy,” Ken tells us about growing up. Married for 57 years, Ken and Shirley have lived in St. Andrews for their whole lives. They share with us how they met, about starting out and returning to farming as a profession, and the challenges of the job. Visit our website: www.standrewsrectory.ca Visit our Instagram: @starectory Music: “Jig of Slurs. Dublin Reel - Merry Blacksmith. The Mountain Road” by Sláinte From Free Music Archive CC BY SA

    27 min

  8. 31/01/2021

    Gord Holmes

    This week we meet Gord Holmes, who followed in his father’s footsteps to become a mechanic. He shares his family history with us, his experiences, and the lessons he learned growing up that lead to his extensive knowledge of the area and people that have lived here. Visit our website: www.standrewsrectory.ca Visit our Instagram: @starectory Music: “Jig of Slurs. Dublin Reel - Merry Blacksmith. The Mountain Road” by Sláinte From Free Music Archive CC BY SA

    1hr 34min
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Explore the history of St. Andrews, Manitoba from those who know it best - the ones that lived it. Sit down with residents from St. Andrews and hear their stories about growing up in, influencing, and cultivating the ever evolving Red River area.

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  • Creator
    St. Andrews Heritage Centre
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © St. Andrews Heritage Centre
  • Show Website
    Conversations in Time