Archive : February 2011

Perilous ice jams

Ice jams on the Red River have been a common problem for decades. Some years the ice fails to wreak havoc. While in other years, such as in 2009, the ice can pile up to cause extensive flooding and damage to homes and infrastructure along the...

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One great fort

Manitoba is blessed with many national historically significant sites, including Winnipeg’s Exchange District and the Inglis elevator row, but topping the list is Lower Fort Garry, according to Canada’s History magazine (formerly ...

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Foundation supports shelter-related charities

REALTORS® in Manitoba are understandably proud to support the Manitoba Real Estate Association Shelter Foundation. In fact, a fund raiser is being held next month in Winnipeg with all the proceeds going to the foundation. by J...

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Pests from hell

“Good night, sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite.” As a youth, I was baffled by this expression, having never seen a bedbug. But I ignored this fact and considered it simply as something all mothers said when they tucked...

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