While in Ashern, be sure to take a picture next to the giant statue of a sharptail grouse that stands at 5 meters tall.
The statue celebrates “The Land of the Sharptail Grouse” representing the large population of the birds in the region.
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While in Ashern, be sure to take a picture next to the giant statue of a sharptail grouse that stands at 5 meters tall.
The statue celebrates “The Land of the Sharptail Grouse” representing the large population of the birds in the region.
Be sure to stop by at the Ashern Pioneer Museum for a history lesson about the Ashern area.
The museum includes Ashern’s first church, Darin school, Hoffman log house, a post office, and Siglunes municipal building. The museum also hosts a mini Threshermen’s Reunion in September.
Be sure to stop by at the right time as tours are only in June and September.
Labour Day weekend
Be sure to visit Ashern on Labour Day for the annual Ashern Rodeo where you will see a street dance, fireworks, parade, social and The Ashen Horse Show.
Also, be sure to buy your tickets for the Ashern Rodeo Beef Draw.
Photo: Ashern Rodeo
Adam Beach was born in Ashern, the son of Sally and Dennis Beach, and was raised on the Dog Creek First Nations Reserve, with his two brothers.
Adam is best known for his roles as Victor in Smoke Signals. He has roles in The New Mutants, Joe Dirt, and Suicide Squad.
In 1982 the National Board film The Pedlar was shot in Ashern.
The Pedlar is a dramatic film based on the short story by W.D. Valgardson, A Place of One’s Own. Tired of the rootless, lonely existence of a travelling merchant, a man searches for a place to settle down, and someone to share his life.
You can watch The Pedlar here.
Former NHL player Chuck Arnason grew up in Ashern in the 1950s.
As a right-winger, he played from 1968 to 1980 on several teams such as The Montreal Canadians, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Minnesota North Stars.
He is a Member of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame.
Discover the natural beauty of rural Manitoba at Narrows Sunset Lodge.
The lodge is located at the historic Lake Manitoba Narrows. It offers visitors a small town, close-knit community feeling with all the amenities of big city lodging.