VITA, MB

As temperatures rise and roads are looking treacherous, it appears that soup has come to the rescue, as dozens of ice cream pails of Baba’s delicious beet borscht are being ladled onto provincial highways to melt the ice.

“I’m not sure the science behind it,” said Manitoba Premier Heather Stephenson, “but I’ve heard that a combination of beet juice, a little dill, and a generous portion of sour cream really do wonders on an icy road.”

The use of beet borscht on icy roads has meant a shortage of soup in southern Manitoba, with many having to make do with other varieties instead.

“Looks like we’re stuck with somma borscht,” said Mr. Sawatzky of Vita. “You’d think they’d at least leave a little beet borscht behind for us but, no, typical government, always taking the very best an

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