Hey! I spent the summer traveling around my province - searching for the story behind the statue. So, come explore with me as I witness the migration of an endangered species, stand in a snake pit, hear tall prospecting tales, and touch woolly mammoth hair.
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Glenboro - a story about an unlikely pair
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I head to Glenboro to meet up with a prairie camel. Glenboro sits on the outskirts of Spruce Woods Provincial Park, and our own "desert". In this episode, we are talking about sand, spirits, and skinks. I head to Glenboro to meet up with a prairie camel. Glenboro sits on the outskirts of Spruce Woods Provincial Park, and our own "desert". In this e…
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Selkirk - a story about a family
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This episode I take you to Selkirk, Manitoba where I talk to two brothers about Chuck the channel catfish and how they are connected to this iconic statue. I also cook catfish and talk about the fishing industry in Manitoba.Warning: episode contains some profanityPar Meghan Kjartanson
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Flin Flon - a story about stories
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Flin Flon is full of stories and characters - from abandoned brothels, dynamite attached to a dog, to the town being named after a sci-fi character. This episode takes you on a northern adventure you won't soon forget.Par Meghan Kjartanson
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Morden - a story about sea creatures
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This week I'm taking you to Morden to talk about sea creatures, dinosaurs, and wooly mammoths. While you're listening, look around you, then close your eyes and try to imagine that Manitoba was once underwater. Enjoy!Par Meghan Kjartanson
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Time is complicated, rushed, and often wasted. Come along with me as I visit the Pinawa sundial. In this episode, I learn about our relationship with the sun and reflect on how we view time.Par Meghan Kjartanson
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Boissevain - a story about racing, turtles, and a storyteller
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I head to Boissevain during the hottest weeks of summer to meet Ivan. Boissevain is home to Tommy Turtle and was once home to the International Turtle Derby.Par Meghan Kjartanson
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Altona - a story about art and ideas
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I head to Altona to meet artist Cameron Cross. He created the Van Gogh project and is painting Van Gogh sunflowers across the world.Par Meghan Kjartanson
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Join me as I take a unexpected stop in Treherne and explore glowing houses made of glass.Par Meghan Kjartanson
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Welcome to my podcast! I can't wait to share my project on giant statues with you. Stay tuned for some big stories from small towns accross Manitoba.Par Meghan Kjartanson
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Gimli - a tale of trolls, elves, and hidden people
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I head to Gimli to visit their Viking and learn all about trolls and hidden people.Par Meghan Kjartanson
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Lundar - a tale about saving a species
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Lundar is a small town in rural Manitoba and is home to a giant goose statue. Come along and learn how this town saved a species.Par Meghan Kjartanson
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