Miscellaneous

The first ever celebration of local fibre – Borderland Fibre Shindig – was a great success. This event took place on January 31 at the Tolstoi Community Centre and was organized by the Stuartburn Emerson-Franklin Local Food Initiative. Featuring loc...

Let’s gather together to celebrate all the fibre that is produced and crafted in our region! On Saturday January 31, the Stuartburn Emerson-Franklin Local Food Initiative is planning a full day of fibre-based demonstrations, workshops and a market w...

After moving from my farm in Woodmore in 2021, Bridgehill Pottery Shop re located to Emerson. This quaint little shop, also known as “The Pottery and Gift Shop,” showcases lovely Manitoba-made handcrafted gifts from local artisans.After many years wo...

I was invited to experience a hands-on afternoon working with wool on the busy farm treasured and stewarded by Leah and Guy Bouchard. After crossing the landmark, century-old timber truss bridge east of Gardenton, I found Green Pastures Farm on the s...

 On September 25th the staff and owners of Reimer Concrete and Building Supplies pulled out all the stops in their official opening of Artisan Hall. With colourful balloons and a festive atmosphere, owners Matt and Perla Reimer and their family serve...

As the winter wears on, many of us itch to start our garden plants and get our hands back in the soil. Unfortunately, job and supply chain disruptions over the past two growing seasons have made certain seeds harder to come by. Paper shortages have l...