This short documentary from The Grasslands Project depicts the annual celebrations that take place in countless small communities across the Prairies. These small-town gatherings are a major force in keeping rural communities vibrant. In Magrath, Alberta, this is the weekend when everybody comes home to participate in chicken chases, family reunions and massive community barbecues. We follow the celebrations through the actions of key volunteers, who are the cornerstone of these events.
This short documentary from The Grasslands Project depicts the annual celebrations that take place in countless small communities across the Prairies. These small-town gatherings are a major force in keeping rural communities vibrant. In Magrath, Alberta, this is the weekend when everybody comes home to participate in chicken chases, family reunions and massive community barbecues. We follow the celebrations through the actions of key volunteers, who are the cornerstone of these events.
Ce court métrage de la série documentaire Au beau milieu de la plaine porte sur la célébration annuelle du retour au bercail dans la petite ville de Magrath, en Alberta. Ce film se veut un instantané de la vie dans une petite ville. Il est utile pour susciter des discussions en classe sur la vie dans les communautés agricoles et rurales. Quelles sont les différences visibles entre le style de vie de la grande ville et celui de la campagne? Si vous faisiez partie des jeunes de cette communauté, quels seraient vos loisirs?