Willpower and Optimism with Alex Lytwyn
Today on the show I have Alex Lytwyn of Willpower Media. We are in Winnipegosis, MB where Alex is sharing his story of extraordinary willpower and optimism while advocating for people with a disability.
Making history with Coop’s contribution to the Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund, and a conversation
Today we have a series of short special interviews for the Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund, with the Dauphin Consumers Co-op, discussing their contribution and the impact it has on our community. We also meet some of our new immigrant families through the Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund: Natalia, Yanna and Sophie, as they share some stories with us with Father Brent Kuzyk.
Rye, Wheat and Flax with Farmer John
Today I have farmer John back with me on the show, and we are taking a look at the different stages and expectations of some of his seeded crops this year!
Possessions and Acquisitions License in the Parkland: The Risks verses Instructional Safety
Today we meet with Certified Firearms Safety Instructor Henrik Langer, to discover more on the discussion of ignorance, and instructional safety for the licensing requirements of restricted firearms in Canada.
Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival Kick Off Street Party with Nick and Kayla
Join me for a canadid and intimate ‘riehl conversations’ podcast with the President Of Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival Kayla Gillis and Vice-president Nick Yakekmishen. We discuss the Kick Off party last weekend, we stop into Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival office to meet Meagan Pitura CAO, and chat about community, the challenges of the last 2 years, and welcome all the upcoming excitement with this year’s Festival. This year the CNUF is offering volunteer opportunities rewarded with day or weekend passes! Roll up your sleeves Parkland, our community Festival needs you more than ever!…Also this week, I learn the humbling value of tripods.
On the Range with Tamara Michèle for National Range Day
Today we film from Gilbert Plains, Manitoba. I have the opportunity to spend the afternoon with the Intermountain Gun Club and the Dauphin Handgun Club, to celebrate National Range Day. How do the new proposed gun laws adversely affect Rural dwellers and farming communities in the Parkland? A discussion with Inky Mark, President of the Dauphin Handgun Club, and former Member of Parliament. And, an experience trying my hand at unfamiliar rifles and handguns with safe supervision!
Tractors, Corn Plan’tn, and Dusty Trails with Rob Brunel
What a wet Spring it’s been. If you’re curious how it’s been affecting our local Parkland farmers, look no further. Today I interview Rob Brunel of Ste. Rose, Mb in his office, AKA his tractor. He takes me corn planting, answers my many curious questions, and gives me a turn at the wheel!!
Farmer John, the open Manitoba wild and me
What an adventure to be had!! Today Farmer John of Crooked Creek Farms takes me touring all over the farm, to take a look at his fall rye and winter wheat fields, and to learn about soil degradation after the rains. Then he teaches me to drive ‘little fergie’ one of the family farm’s original tractors!
Riehl and Michèle talk about Mayorship Candidacy
On ‘riehl conversations’ Podcast today I invite Kerri Riehl back to the show where she reveals that she is running for mayorship of Dauphin in the October election this year. We discuss her platform, her vision for the community, and how she believes in engaging the public.
S’enough is CNUF… And back to Festival with Kayla Gillis
Kayla Gillis of Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival joins ‘riehl conversations’ podcast and shares all about Festival plans, the infamous Zabavas, the upcoming Kick Off Party, and how you can het involved as a community, to support the festival this year (and earn your own weekend pass in the process!).