prairies

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Abel, originally from the Canadian Prairies, in many ways embodies Buffett’s Midwestern charm and reputation as a folksy peacemaker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

“Canadian wildfire smoke will remain in the picture through Tuesday as northwesterly winds aloft that originate out of the Canadian Prairies continues to direct more smoke into the Lower 48,” the Weather Service said.

From New York Times • Jul. 17, 2023

In summer, supermarkets in France started to run out of Dijon mustard - a problem that could be traced to bad weather in the Canadian Prairies, where most of world's mustard seeds are grown.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2022

There are more than 11,000 Certified Wildlife Habitats in Washington, according to Courtney Sullivan, NWF’s director of regional education programs for the Northern Rockies, Prairies and Pacific Region.

From Seattle Times • May 26, 2022

The Prairie la Crosse, the Prairie du Chien, and the Couteau des Prairies on the Mississippi, with the prairies on the Missouri, all have some points of attraction.

From History, Manners, and Customs of the North American Indians by Summers, Thomas O. (Thomas Osmond)