Roblin Rodeo to Join Fair Amid Growing Interest
The Roblin rodeo debuts as fairs face lagging attendance and activists threaten disruption. Rodeos in the province rose from six to thirteen this season, signaling a shift in summer entertainment. Organizers plan to run fair and rodeo together next year, aiming to capitalize on tourist dollars while weighing local receptivity.
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Roblins
Leigh Waggoner
Roblin
Andrews brothers invest in pellet heating for greenhouse
Bruce and Barbara Andrews of Lac du Bonnet embraced pellet burners after constant winter alarms in their 30 foot greenhouse. They evaluated pellet types by ash content, finding sawdust pellets with 0.29 percent ash best suited for bottom feeding stoves, enabling a hopper fed furnace upgrade.
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Bruce Andrews
Bruce
Barbara
Lac du Bonnet
Pellet Burns Inc Emerges In Pellet Stove Market
Bruce and Michael Andrews of Lac du Bonnet expand into the pellet heat business. Pellet Burns Inc sells in house stoves from 2400 to 2600 dollars and backyard furnaces at up to 5000 dollars. Sunflower pellets can cost as little as 25 dollars per tonne. Michael builds pelletizing gear from used parts and highlights sawdust and alfalfa as top pellets with wheat and canola straw tied for third. He markets 40 pound sacks and bulk loads while offering custom pelletizing for farmers. High hydro rates boost demand and phone inquiries.
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Pellet Burns Inc
Bruce
Michael Andrews
Lac du Bonnet
Riverlane Pellets
Michael
Andrews Brothers
Photo shortfall at the Review due to film loss
The Review explains fewer images than usual after film sent to Dauphin was destroyed in the dark room. Attempts to obtain community shots failed due to time constraints, with plans to publish rodeo photos next week.
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