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What’s the difference between using a search: parameter to limit my results:

search:region="canada"

..and using a conditional instead?:

{if region == 'canada'}

Consider this:

{exp:weblog:entries weblog="foo" limit="10" search:region="canada" ...}

vs.

{exp:weblog:entries weblog="foo" limit="10"}
{if region == 'canada'} ... {/if}
{/exp:weblog:entries}

In the first case you’re getting 10 entries where region=canada, in the latter 10 entries, throwing away the ones that don’t match.

I see.  So if I don’t have a limit set, there’s no difference?

Actually, there are. If it’s part of the initial tag EE will modify the query and only pull appropriate entries. Otherwise all entries are pulled, with the conditional determining which ones to show resulting in a heavier load than strictly necessary.

Okay, that’s what I figured. 
Thanks Ingmar.

Glad Ingmar was able to help. Feel free to start a new thread if you have any more questions.