Master Carpenter John Burton of Balfour sizes up the correct wood for the Doukhobor Discovery Heritage Plough Restoration project. This archival plough dates back to the Doukhobor settlement in Assiniboia Territory in 1900 when the women pulled the plough to break sod for gardens. This restoration is funded through the Canadian Department of Heritage, one of seven grants given out across Canada in 2009. Paul Nedelec and the local carpenters’ union is providing volunteer labour and transportation. Mr. Burton and his wood working skills are well known among those who require specialty repairs and construction. This plough will be presented at the Doukhobor Discovery season opening on April 25th.