The St. Norbert market

I was at the St. Norbert market today, looking for some tasty items for a reception we are holding this week. There were crowds of people, and lots of fresh produce. The variety of goods is remarkable. John Epp showed me all the wooden toys he produces (top photo). I also met Randy Eros with the woolen outfits he and his wife Solange have made from the wool from their sheep (bottom photo). It has not been easy the last two years, for sheep like cattle were caught up in the BSE problem. The U.S. was a major market for live Manitoba sheep, and when BSE hit, all of a sudden no sheep could be exported. But Randy and Solange have turned to local marketing as the Seine River Shepherds. They have expanded the line of products they produce, and they have survived. Well done Randy and Solange!