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Comforting stew for a cold winter's day
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The tuba in the spotlight!
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THE PAS
The Pas Trappers Festival celebrates our history and community
Gabrielle Swan
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Les Verts Living: growing a sustainable future, one leaf at a time
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or the Town of The Pas and the Tri-Community area, the Northern Manitoba Trappers Festival is more than just a good time for locals and tourists each February. The Festival represents a way of life in our communities and is a nod to our history and those trappers making a living off the land. If you have never attended a Trappers Festival, there are over 20 different events, many of them competitions for the title of King and Queen Trapper. The festival also boasts the World Championship Dog Race, where mushers and their dogs from around the world converge in our community to race the 105 miles. For Mayor Andre Murphy, dog sled racing has always been a highlight. “The Northern Manitoba Trappers Festival is a time when our communities come together to celebrate the rich history and traditions of our area. It also showcases the incredible volunteers, sponsors, and community members who make our Tri-Community such a remarkable place to call home,” says Andre. You might be asking yourself, why on earth would the folks in Northern Manitoba plan what is the longest-run-
Chris and Colin Perchulak, the 2024 King trapper winners. Photo courtesy of The Perchaluks. ning outdoor festival at the absolute coldest time of year? “It all came down to when it was best for the trappers,” explains Chris Perchulak, a 6-time King Trapper winner. Chris Perchulak, a local trapper, and his 16-year-old u 2 ‘Trappers Festival’
Eye hygiene is critical to eye health Dr. Romie Dhaliwal
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ith all the events, parties, and dinners we are attending during this busy holiday season, we can’t forget about our daily eye hygiene. Keeping our lids and lashes clean is so important in preventing conditions like blepharitis (eyelid inflammation), dry eye disease, and eye infections in general. Blepharitis can be caused by seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff
Beauty doesn't have to be toxic. of the scalp and eyebrows), eyelash mites or lice, a blocked oil gland on the eyelid, rosacea, or allergies. Women are more
prone to these eye conditions because of their makeup. If makeup is not removed properly, it can clog the oil glands and inhibit proper oil production. Makeup buildup in the meibomian glands can lead to problems like styes, eyelid skin problems, demodex mite infections, chronic pink eye, and eyelash growth problems. Eyelash extensions are another popular trend and are one of the leading causes of blepharitis. The eyelids can become red, u 15 ‘Eye hygiene’
Shauna Dobbie
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here’s a small hydroponics business in Winnipeg that is making a big impact, turning the dream of fresh, sustainable produce into reality for schools, seniors' residences and homes. Les Verts Living, co-founded by Rachel Green, her father Kerry and former colleague Jennifer Bailes, offers innovative indoor gardening systems designed to empower anyone to grow their own fresh, gourmet leafy greens at any time of the year. The name Les Verts (French for "the greens") reflects the company’s focus on fresh, vibrant produce and their commitment to sustainable living. Rachel and Kerry worked at a plant nutrition company when they became deeply enthralled by food science and horticulture. The company was sold and moved but they continu 2 ‘La Verts Living'