by Bruce Cherney (part 1)
“The soul-thrilling cry of Fire!” was heard throughout southern Manitoba farming communities on October 2, 1897. While today the odd hazy day is experienced during stubble-burning season, Manit...
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Manitobans are being asked for their input on proposed provincial legislation that would provide warranty protection addressing defects and construction problems on new homes.
“A new home is the largest single expendit...
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As if proof were needed that English is a strange language, consider the following:
• The bandage was wound around the wound.
• The farm was used to produce produce.
• The dump was so full th...
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Whether we realize it or not, we’re well-informed about Greek and Roman mythology, but many of us are oblivious re the stories of ancient Teutons. Ask anyone to name a Norse god. The answer will probably be Thor, god of thunder. Request...
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“What place is this?” asked Jacques Cartier.
“Kanata,” was the reply from two native youth.
A mistake in translation and the name of a village became the name of a nation.
The two nativ...
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(It was a delight to read the story below about WinnipegREALTORS® painting its third home in support of Take Pride Winnipeg’s Brush-up Winnipeg. Two of the three featured homeowners in the article, Celia Wilson and Diane Forrest, h...
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by Bruce Cherney (part 2 of 2)
While under construction, the St. Andrews dam and locks became a popular destination for excursionists, who paid 45-cents from Winnipeg and return for a two-hour stay to view the progress made on what...
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In 1981, Pierre Trudeau was prime minister, the NHL Jets were still in Winnipeg and that year drafted future Hall of Fame player Dale Hawerchuk. Also, the Canadarm made its first flight into space aboard the space shuttle Columbia, and Terry ...
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It’s that time of year again — time to select a random word and then write a column about it. This year, my finger landed on gamble.
Gamble can be either a verb or a noun, although its original use was as a verb.
...
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Once again and in spite of almost no demand, the “Answer Man" returns to completely confuse the issue ... er ...I mean to clarify and elucidate and all that kind of stuff.
So, let's begin with the first question and see if th...
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