Perennial wheat tale echoes in Roblin nostalgia
A 1944 Roblin Review note on a Russian perennial wheat promises fourfold yields and drought tolerance, amid debate over its reality and propaganda. The piece muses about farming’s golden past in rural Manitoba, grain prices and future prospects for perennial cereals in light of DNA tech.
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Roblin Review
Russia
Searle Grain Company
Canada
Alberta
Manitoba
Roblin
Manitoba Passion Play Draws Thousands to Outdoor Stage
In Manitoba, the Passion Play staged by Oak Valley in LaRiviere attracts about 16 000 spectators over a two week run. Since it began nine years ago the production has grown to more than 200 actors and 1000 volunteers with two professional actors portraying Jesus.
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Manitou
Manitoba
Prairie Provinces
Jesus Christ
Israel
Jesus
Oak Valley
LaRiviere
Passion Play brings Bible story to life in Saskatchewan amphitheatre
Louise and Maurice Branger launched Mission Hill Productions transforming an old ski resort into an outdoor Passi on Play venue. Thirty two Saskatchewan actors performed with live sheep a pool and crosses on a hillside drawing over three thousand five hundred visitors over ten days. Volunteer roles ranged from ticketing to makeup lighting and backstage work while fire departments church groups and diverse faiths collaborated to present the show.
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Saskatchewan
Louise Branger
Maurice
Mission Hill Productions