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A great start to the season

It is hard to believe that this is only the first week of May. With such an early start to camping it seems like it should be much later. But, don’t get me wrong I am certainly not complaining. We … Continue reading

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Only at the Duck

I have unconfirmed reports that Rubber Ducky Resort is the only campground in Manitoba with a heated pool now open.  Today is the day that swimming season officially begins. The pool temperature is sitting at 80F right now and it … Continue reading

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DuckyFest 2012

It’s that time of year to start planning ahead for our annual Duckyfest fundraiser. We have decided to make a significant change to the event this year. In the past we have raised funds for the Children’s Wish Foundation; while … Continue reading

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A Record Breaker

Today we are breaking a Rubber Ducky Record – SMASHING it in fact.  It is March 29 and  we are starting Operation Pool.  Our tentative pool opening date has been set as Friday April 20.  And yes I know what some are you … Continue reading

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Yep it’s a dreary day this morning. Lots of clouds and a little rain when most of us were hoping for a sunny start to spring break. It is human nature to quickly forget just how bad it could really … Continue reading

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Another Polar Bear Swim

It was a Polar Bear Swim of the traditional kind yesterday and it brought a smile to the faces of a lot of local school kids. Let me start at the beginning with a little background. Each February our local … Continue reading

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The Polar Duck Swim

Today was a happy day if you were a duck. After a long winter of hiding from the cold and snow the ducks were sent back to their pond. They have spent the afternoon happily splashing and having a long … Continue reading

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Is spring springing?

It’s that time of year to start dreaming of camping days to come.  This weekend is when we ‘spring ahead’, the first day of spring is only a couple weeks away and the RV show is on at the convention … Continue reading

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A Traveller’s Friend

If you are planning a road trip you may want to take a few moments to check out this website – Gas Buddy. You can find out the current gas prices in Canada and the US. Map your route, check … Continue reading

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Glad to be wrong

Back in October I went out on a limb and made my predictions for winter. Boy was I ever wrong. I said that we would get our first snowfall just before Christmas and that it would be a cold, cold … Continue reading

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