Prairie parlance

Prairie regionalisms are words or expressions that originate and are used in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. For example, a "meat shoulder" is not just a cut of meat; it's a game played at a Manitoban social gathering where one person pats a piece of meat on another's shoulder!

Are you well versed in Prairie talk? To find out, fill in the blanks in the sentences below with the correct Prairie word or expression.

1. Francine's foot sank in snow up to her knees, and she ended up with a .

wetter

booter

soaker

2. When Derek opened the front door, two little boys dressed as Minions shouted "!"

Halloween apples

Happy Halloween

Halloween candy

3. Chris and Carl held a to help them pay for their wedding reception.

buck and doe

social

fundraiser

4. Saroosh ordered a coffee and a , his favourite doughnut.

Burlington bun

marmanut

jambuster

5. It was a cold August night; everyone wore a around the campfire.

bunnyhug

popover

cuddlecoat

6. Coffee, tea and were served in the main lobby following the concert.

lovelies

dainties

delights

7. Marjorie heard all the details of the incident over her morning espresso at .

java junction

the local mudhole

coffee row

8. The recipe for traditional includes chopped dates, oats, butter and brown sugar.

Battenberg cake

matrimonial cake

Queen Anne squares

9. is a hockey-like sport that originated in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Spongee

Shinny

Bandy

10. After dancing for hours, guests were treated to a delicious .

night snack

midnight feast

late lunch