A bold play or fool’s errand: Tile-drainage demonstration aims to set record straight on Manitoba’s misunderstood clay soils

Can tile drainage unlock the potential of Manitoba’s clay soils? Dig Day puts the theory to the test

If rumours are to be believed, what Precision Land Solutions (PLS) did on August 7 was a fool’s errand. On that day – a day they called Dig Day – they brought their heavy equipment, their staff, and gallons of fresh coffee and pastries to a field on the west side of Highway 75, where they ploughed tile-drainage pipe into heavy clay soil for free.

How you can help Legion House build community

“Community is huge. Older people need community. They don't all have families close by who can come and visit, so we work at building community. We work at improving the buildings, and that's where the fundraising comes in. It's affordable living for people who are 55-plus, and we’re providing community. So, with that, funds do need to be raised to make sure it all continues.” 

BSO’s 43rd Annual Fundraising Dinner- coming soon!

Whether it’s become tradition to attend every year or it’s your very first time, all are welcome to attend Blue Sky Opportunities’ 43rd Annual Fundraising Dinner, coming up in early November.

Ryan Potter, Executive Director at Blue Sky Opportunities, has spent the last few months organizing the event with his team, and is looking forward to providing their community with an evening of wild laughter, delicious dishes, and cool prizes.

South East Helping Hands raising funds with a barbecue, live music, and a ribbon cutting

Save your canned goods for now, and bring out the cash! While they do appreciate all donations, South East Helping Hands in Steinbach is currently looking for financial support for the coming months.  

“We’re asking for cash this time, because we need to pay for other stuff,” operations manager Ken Dyck explains. 

Show your support by attending their upcoming Barbecue Fundraiser, Wednesday, September 25th from 11:00am to 3:00pm.  

SPONSORED: Great escapes await families, friends and colleagues at Breakout in Saskatoon

Escape room enthusiasts know they’ll always receive a one-of-a-kind experience at Saskatoon’s Breakout Escape Rooms & Board Game Lounge. And the reason is simple.

“Every one of our games is built, designed and written right here, by us,” explains Roberta Alton. “We have seven escape rooms to choose from, ranging from family-friendly to super scary.”

Experience agriculture with Kroeker Farms

He started as a harvest truck driver for a six-week stint. From there, his career progressed year over year as he gradually took on different roles and more responsibility.

Sixteen years later, Richard Klassen is the Director of Table Potato Production at Kroeker Farms.

Klassen says when he started with the company, there were approximately 100 employees at that time.