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A peek into the past with old-time threshing bee on Griffin farm

A peek into the past with old-time threshing bee on Griffin farm

The past came alive on the Glen and Suzanne Stomp farm at Griffin on Sunday afternoon, as they opened their mini-heritage village and held an old-time threshing bee. They had many displays of historical items in the village, including blacksmithing and rope-making demos, and in the field adjacent, a horse-drawn hay rack picked up stooks of wheat sheaves, and had them put through an old threshing machine powered by a belt to an antique tractor.
Column: Many factors to consider in harvesting and storage

Column: Many factors to consider in harvesting and storage

Carefully pick to ensure the harvest is free of nicks, bruises and other damage.
Farmers packed prized wheat on trip to their new home

Farmers packed prized wheat on trip to their new home

Mennonite families often brought trunks full of Turkey Red wheat with them when they emigrated to North America.
The Meeple Guild: many fine 'crossing' games to explore

The Meeple Guild: many fine 'crossing' games to explore

In this case we are only looking at ‘crossing’ games which can be played on simply created square grids with the playing pieces being a collection of checkers or backgammon stones.
Space Trivia: How well do you know the universe?

Space Trivia: How well do you know the universe?

Outer space contains a planet made of water, billions of stars, and matter no one can see. From dark energy to gravitational waves, see how well you know the universe.
10 kid-friendly chores that can help teach new skills

10 kid-friendly chores that can help teach new skills

Chores help connect each child to the greater family unit — even if they don't see it.
Photos: Roughrider Fan Day a hit with fans at Mosaic Stadium

Photos: Roughrider Fan Day a hit with fans at Mosaic Stadium

Popular event returns to Mosaic Stadium on the weekend of the Labour Day Classic
Chainsaw art evolves into life altering career

Chainsaw art evolves into life altering career

Creative artist passionate about wood art.
Gardener's Notebook: 2022 growing season as one of challenge

Gardener's Notebook: 2022 growing season as one of challenge

Yorkton and District Horticultural Society regular meetings are happening again after the summer break; the first one will be on Wednesday, Sept. 21.
Incredible NASA photos of the sun

Incredible NASA photos of the sun

Over the last 100 years alone, the agency has taken thousands of photographs of the star.
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