13 episodes
Conversations in Time St. Andrews Heritage Centre
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- History
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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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.
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Music: “Jig of Slurs. Dublin Reel - Merry Blacksmith. The Mountain Road” by Sláinte
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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.
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Music: “Jig of Slurs. Dublin Reel - Merry Blacksmith. The Mountain Road” by Sláinte
From Free Music Archive
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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.
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Music: “Jig of Slurs. Dublin Reel - Merry Blacksmith. The Mountain Road” by Sláinte
From Free Music Archive
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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.
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Visit our Instagram: @starectory
Music: “Jig of Slurs. Dublin Reel - Merry Blacksmith. The Mountain Road” by Sláinte
From Free Music Archive
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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.
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Visit our Instagram: @starectory
Music: “Jig of Slurs. Dublin Reel - Merry Blacksmith. The Mountain Road” by Sláinte
From Free Music Archive
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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