Cucumbers through the ages and a columnist note
Fred McGuinness reflects on cucumbers as a lens to storytelling in journalism and household life. He links the plant to Roman winter gardens, biblical times, explorers, and Isabella Beeton, tracing a global, historic thread from ancient Egypt to 19th century cookbooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudius Tiberius
Tiberius
Rome
B.C
A.D
Robert Fulford
CCNA
Canadian Community Newspaper Association
Fulford
Catherine of Aragon
Henry VIII
Henry
Flanders
India
Egypt
Himalayas
Mediterranean
Isabella
Columbus
Haiti
deSoto
Florida
Jacques Cartier
Isabella Beeton
Fred McGuinness
Brandon
Community Calendar for Rossburn and area events
A list of local events with dates times and venues from Aug 21 to Sept 30 including Aging Graceful TOPS meetings Bingo Music With Lunch Grandmas Moms and Tots Fun Day Terry Fox Run and Ukrainian community events. Community notices note free listings for non profit groups and suggest ads on classified page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Rossburn Hospital
Rossburn Lions Park
Rossburn Chamber of Commerce
Choy’s
R.M
TOPS
Rossburn Lions Club
Rossburn Community Hall
Terry Fox
Oakburn
Oakburn Community Hall
Anniversary celebration for James and Helen Her chak
James and Helen Herchak recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Mayor Shirley Kalyniuk attended and presented a plaque on behalf of the Town and Rural Municipality of Rossburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Helen Herchak
Shirley Kalyniuk
Rossburn
Third Annual Barn Dance Draws Foxwarren Crowd
Over 100 friends gathered on August 11 for the Third Annual Barn Dance at Scott and Lesia Falloon’s farm near Foxwarren. Local talent from Scott Falloon to four groups provided drums, vocals, and guitar, with a jam session finale that boosted local entertainment and church fundraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Lesia Falloon
Foxwarren
Foxwarren United Church
Brent
Trent Snyder
Janelle Carr
Brad Mazur
Fred Didych
Rossburn
Hi Jack
Morgan Ashcroft
Birtle
Corinne Mervin
Strathclair
Chris Nakonechny
Elphinstone
Danny Voth
Shoal Lake
Also Mentioned on This Page
Manitoba Community Newspapers Association
Government of Canada
The
Rossburn Review
Nesbitt Publishing Ltd
Manitoba
ROJ
Canada
U.S.A
Gregory Nesbitt
Michelle Gensiorek
Connie Kay
Judy Nesbitt - Graphic Design
Darrell Nesbitt
Eeeeeees
Shirley Kalyniuk Photo
Nashville
Manitoba Emergency Management Organization
Winnipeg
Broadway
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