Manitoba Landmarks
Manitoba Landmarks
Meghan Kjartanson
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.
Glenboro - a story about an unlikely pair
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 episode, we are talking about sand, spirits, and skinks.
Mar 28, 2018
23 min
Selkirk - a story about a family
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 profanity
Feb 16, 2018
16 min
Flin Flon - a story about stories
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.
Feb 1, 2018
15 min
Morden - a story about sea creatures
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!
Jan 23, 2018
35 min
Pinawa - a story about time
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.
Jan 11, 2018
9 min
Boissevain - a story about racing, turtles, and a storyteller
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.
Dec 14, 2017
17 min
Altona - a story about art and ideas
I head to Altona to meet artist Cameron Cross. He created the Van Gogh project and is painting Van Gogh sunflowers across the world.
Nov 30, 2017
18 min
Treherne - a love story preserved in glass
Join me as I take a unexpected stop in Treherne and explore glowing houses made of glass.
Nov 1, 2017
8 min
Welcome to Manitoba Landmarks
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.
Oct 28, 2017
1 min
Gimli - a tale of trolls, elves, and hidden people
I head to Gimli to visit their Viking and learn all about trolls and hidden people.
Oct 27, 2017
11 min
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