Category: Countries
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Reminiscences of a Winnipeg Musician Part 1: Venues Still Operational
Recently, over a few beers with a high school friend, he mentioned that his younger brothers were going into the studio to record their first album. They would be recording with a man named John Turner at his new studio. Now, more than likely none of you know John Turner, but I’ve known him for…
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A Day and Night in Dauphin, Manitoba
…followed by a Halloween in Grandview, Home to the Country Music Festival the Canadian National Ukrainian Festival, I’ve been visiting Dauphin ever since I was born, mainly to visit my grandmother and cousins. It was only recently, however, that was able to experience the city for an extended period of time on my own. I’ve…
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My Life on the Farm
I recently returned from a five week stint as a farm hand. Located just outside of Dauphin, Manitoba, it’s one of those towns where everybody knows everybody. It’s also a farming community. The main purpose of my visit was to work on my uncle’s farm and maybe to learn about farming, which just so happens…
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On Being Ukrainian
My recent travels through Asia have made me more aware of my heritage, both its traditions and language. But my Ukrainian cultural identity crisis all started with a Polish girl, was challenged by family and friends here in Canada, and then finally challenged by an old man in a Tim Horton’s in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Last…