The Manitoba Agricultural Museum will bring visitors old-fashioned holiday cheer during weekends in December
Tis the season for community tree lighting ceremonies, winter festivals and Santa Claus parades. The Manitoba Agricultural Museum near Austin is likewise in the holiday spirit. The facility in central Manitoba is getting ready to welcome visitors for two weekends of night-time programming. Winter Wonderland evenings will run Dec. 6-8 and Dec. 13-15 from 5-8 […] Read moreTag Archives Manitoba Agricultural Museum
Steam engines no dying breed on the Prairies
The next generation is introduced to the puffing dragons that once played a major role in western Canadian agriculture
Glacier FarmMedia – Max, age 8, (almost 9, he emphasized) cranked the steering wheel of the black, green and red Case steam engine and leaned back over the metal-cleated wheel that revolved slowly over the turf in Austin, Man. Andy MacMillan stood at the throttle, supervising the overall-clad, soot-streaked youngster. “Does he have a licence […] Read more
