Your grandma would love this Manitoba documentary
Good morning from the Parkland — here's what matters in Dauphin today.
You know, sometimes the stories that really stick with you aren't the big headlines, but the quiet ones. This week, an award-winning documentary called *Agatha's Almanac* caught my eye. It's about Amalie Atkins's 92-year-old aunt, Agatha Bock, and her life working an ancestral farm in southern Manitoba. Now, I know that's not exactly on Main Street Dauphin, but the spirit of it? That's pure Parkland, through and through.
### Why This Matters for Us
This documentary really speaks to the heart of what life is like out here, especially for our older generations. It’s about the hard work, the connection to the land, and the deep roots that many of our families, especially those with Ukrainian heritage like mine, have in this soil. It makes me think of the folks tending their gardens out near Vermillion Park, or the steadfastness you see in our farmers, rain or shine, canola or cattle.
* **Generational Ties:** It highlights the wisdom and resilience passed down through families. * **Agricultural Roots:** A beautiful portrayal of farm life, which is the backbone of our regional economy. * **Preserving History:** Captures a way of life that's changing, but whose values still anchor communities like ours.
It’s a reminder that even as things change, the core of what makes the Parkland special — the people, their connection to the land, and that quiet, determined strength — it’s all still here. You see that same spirit in the folks who make Canada's National Ukrainian Festival happen every year, or the dedication at the Dauphin Clinics. This film, even from southern Manitoba, feels like it could be about a neighbour.
Tanya Kovalenko, MiTL Sports Desk, Dauphin.
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