The Weekly Bean - November 16, 2023

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STOLEN VEHICLE

During the early morning hours of November 12th thieve(s) stole a white 4 door 2023 Ford F350 from the West Central Event Centre parking lot in Kindersley. e truck remains outstanding and has a Saskatchewan licence plate bearing 498IRG on it.

‘ e Kindersley RCMP are requesting that if anyone sees the vehicle to report it immediately to police.’ stated Sta Sergeant Kevin Peterson. ‘If anyone has information about the two people we have on surveillance camera related to this the they are of interest to the investigation and we ask that you contact the Kindersley RCMP or there is always the option to call Crime Stoppers.’ Peterson went on to say.

In addition to the truck the Kindersley RCMP responded to a further 40 calls for service from November 6th to November 12th which included, but was not limited to, two tra c collisions, one assault call and three mental health act concerns calls for service.

If you need to report any suspicious activity in your community, please contact the Kindersley RCMP detachment by calling 306-463-4642 or their local police service. Information can also be provided anonymously through Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers by calling 1800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitting a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers. com.

So you think you know your music trivia ...

1. What singer has had a Billboard No. 1 hit in each of the last four decades?

2. What was Freddie Mercury’s real name?

3. Who was the very rst American Idol winner?

4. Which member of the Avengers had a brief stint as a pop star?

5. What pop star wrote songs for Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, Britney Spears and Alice Cooper?

6. Before Bleachers and fun., Jack Antono fronted what band?

7. Before Miley Cyrus recorded “Wrecking Ball,” it was o ered to which singer?

8. Which artist’s entire 1985 Live Aid set consisted of just a single cover song?

9. What rock icon was the founder of e Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Long-haired Men?

10. Keith Moon and John Entwistle of e Who are said to have inspired the name of which other classic rock band?

11. In e Big Lebowski, e Dude can’t stand which band?

12. Who founded Motown Records?

13. Before Phil Collins, who was the lead singer of Genesis?

14. What was Madonna’s rst top 10 hit?

15. What rock star moonlights as a horror movie writer and director?

16. What lm did e Clash’s Joe Strummer direct starring some of his bandmates?

17. Eminem’s 8 Mile is named a er a road in which city? 18. Who was Marvin Gaye’s duet partner? 19. Paul McCartney credits which artist with teaching him everything he knows?

20. What artists made up the supergroup e Traveling Wilburys?

“Holiday”15. Rob Zombie 16. Cops and Robbers 17. Detroit 18. Tammi Terrell 19. Little Richard 20. George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Je Lynne, Tom Petty and Bob Dylan

Answers: 1. Mariah Carey 2. Farrokh Bulsara 3. Kelly Clarkson4. Brie Larson 5. Kesha 6. Steel Train 7. Beyoncé 8. Elvis Costello 9. David Bowie 10. Led Zeppelin 11. e Eagles 12. Berry Gordy 13. Peter Gabriel 14.

Q:

I thought Tom Brady was going to become a football commentator after he retired. Who is he working for now? — P.T.

A:The seven-time NFL-SuperBowl-winning quarterback signed a huge deal with Fox before he retired earlier this year. However, he’s not expected to take the mic away from current co-analyst Greg Olsen (with Kevin Burkhardt) until the 2024 NFL season begins. Brady has stated that “decompression is important,” explaining that he wants to excel at commentating and avoid jumping into the role immediately.

As for Olsen, his contract with Fox doesn’t end until the 2026 season concludes, so where that will leave him once Brady joins the booth is still uncertain.

Q:I started watching cable TV again and wonder if I’ll still be able to watch my favorite classic Christmas movies this season. Is “It’s a Wonderful Life” on cable? What about other classics? — K.J.

A:With so much programming to choose from on network and cable TV as well as a plethora of streaming services, you could probably find holiday entertainment on your screen 24 hours a day. Fortunately, the old classics are still around.

at www.tvline.com/lists/christmas-tv -movies-2023-schedule-netflixhallmark-lifetime/. ***

Q:How is Marcia Cross doing since her cancer diagnosis a few years ago? I haven’t seen her since “Desperate Housewives,” so I hope she’s doing well. — C.D.

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TAX TIPS

“It’s a Wonderful Life,” which was first released in 1946 and stars James Stewart and Donna Reed, will air on NBC on Dec. 24 at 8 p.m. ET. Prime Video, Roku, FuboTV and DirecTV Stream will also carry the movie in December, if not sooner. Two versions of “A Christmas Carol” (1984 with George C. Scott and 1999 with Patrick Stewart) are also available. Scott’s will air on TCM on Dec. 18, as well as on Starz, Tubi and Roku, while Stewart’s will air on TNT on Dec. 14 and on DirecTV Stream.

TNT is also continuing its tradition of airing “A Christmas Story” marathon-style on Dec. 24 at 8 p.m. for 24 hours straight. It’ll also be available on that same channel during other times in November and December, so be sure to check your cable guides.

TVLine.com has a wonderful comprehensive guide online of over 100 old and new holiday films and specials. Search for your favorites and discover new ones

A:Marcia Cross, who first made a name for herself in the 1990s as Dr. Kimberly Shaw on “Melrose Place,” became even more of a household name as Bree Van De Kamp on another hit show, “Desperate Housewives.” Unfortunately, five years after that show concluded, Cross faced a battle she didn’t expect — a cancer diagnosis. During a routine exam, her doctor discovered an abnormality that, after further testing, was discovered to be anal cancer. Cross underwent chemotherapy and radiation, and has since been in remission. She’s also still acting, most recently in the Netflix series “You” and the Fox series “Monarch,” the latter of which was unfortunately canceled. However, once the SAG-AFTRA actors’ strike is over, I’m sure that Cross will be back on our screens posthaste.

Send me your questions at NewCelebrityExtra@gmail.com, or write me at KFWS, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You often let others complete projects that you’ve started, but you’d be wise to stick with this one if you hope to make that important professional impression.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) As you begin to shop for holiday presents, be sure to put yourself on your list for a well-earned special gift. (Perhaps that trip you’ve been putting off for so long?)

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It’s decision-making time in the workplace. Use your communication talents to put your case for a promotion in the best light. In addition, a family member has news.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You continue to see progress in both your personal and professional aspects. But be careful not to allow holiday pressures to erupt and cause new problems.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You relish being surrounded by the bright lights of the holiday season, but be careful that they don’t blind you from seeing the true motives behind a friend’s recent behavior.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) “Flexibility” remains your watchword at this time. Expect more changes in your plans. But stay the course, and you’ll soon enjoy smooth sailing.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Recent family problems have simmered down for the holidays, but they’re still boiling beneath the surface. Expect new support in your search for a resolution.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Holiday plans could include long-delayed reunions with people you loved in the past and still keep close to your heart. Reach out to them.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Opposites attract in physics, but not necessarily between humans. Be wary of a relationship with which you don’t feel comfortable.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) That business decision finally can be made now that you have the facts to back it up. You could also get a surprise offer to do some holiday traveling.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your circle of friends widens as new people come into your life. An old friend urges you to reconsider travel plans that you once put aside.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You have a warm and generous nature, but be careful that it doesn’t get out of control during these holiday times. Make careful decisions and stick to them.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for seeing beyond the obvious. You also have a sense of curiosity that makes you want to discover hidden places.

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Greg Dionne presented a donation of $3500 on behalf of Whitecap Resources for Westberry School’s outdoor classroom project. Principal Katilyn Gibbons and Celene Longmire gratefully accepted the generous donation.

Westberry is raising funds for outdoor classroom

Westberry Elementary School SCC has been fundraising for a number of years with the goal of starting construction of an outdoor classroom. “We have a very generous community!” Principal Katilyn Gibbons said. “Everyone who has purchased from our fundraising initiatives has helped to support this project.”

A recent donation of $3500 from Whitecap Resources will help with building costs, as well as an earlier donation of $1000 received from Vermillion Energy to pay for raised planters. It’s hoped construction will begin in the spring. “We will have to build in phases, as we can a ord to

do so,” Katilyn explained.

e outdoor classroom will be located on the north side of the school between the soccer eld and the school. It will include a concrete pad, permanent roof, picnic tables, raised garden planters, and a learning circle area.

e addition of an outdoor classroom will provide opportunities for outdoor, hands-on learning connected to curriculum, Katilyn said. “ is will also be a space that we can use to build relationships between school and home by scheduling outdoor meetings or hosting family engagement activities.”

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sumption records during the cold snap of last week of December, we also set two consecutive natural gas consumption records, too.

treme cold weather across Saskatchewan this week re sulted in record-breaking natural gas demand in the province. On December 28 and 29, natural gas con sumption surpassed the previous daily record of 1.57 petajoules (PJ) which was set in February 2021.

28 and broken again on December 29 with total system delivery of 1.64 PJ. Delivery numbers for December 30 and 31 are not yet finalized, but are also expected to exceed 1.6 PJ.”

er consumption. On Dec. 29, SaskPower set another record in power consumption for Saskatchewan. At 5:27 p.m. on Dec. 29, 2021, Saskatchewan homes and businesses reached 3,868 megawatts (MW) in power use, according to the Crown corporation. The previous record of 3,792 MW was reached four years ago to the day, on Dec. 29, 2017.

plant, very similar to Chinook, is under construction

tion has, in turn, driven higher usage of natural gas

The Crown noted that increased demand from SaskEnergy’s industrial customers, including natural gas use for power production, was the main driver of

sumption for the 24-hour period from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. A PJ is a unit of measurement equivalent to onekatchewan home consumes about 100 GJ of natural

commodate additional capacity to manage increased

out the year, SaskEnergy employees inspect, maintain and enhance the system to support safe and reliable natural gas delivery in all weather conditions. In addition, employees monitor the system 24 hours a day to ensure sufficient system capacity to meet customer demand across the province.”

This province is now largely dependent on neighbouring Alberta to fulfill roughly two-thirds of our natural gas needs.

CALGARY – Even though the past year has seen relatively decent oil prices, as high as US$94 per barrel a few weeks ago, Saskatchewan has not seen a related increase in drilling activity.

Saskatchewan’s power production has increasingly shifted from coal to natural gas as a fuel source. In December, Boundary Dam Unit 4, a coal-fired generating unit, was retired, reducing the Boundary Dam Power Station to 672 megawatts capacity. On the natural gas side, Saskatchewan has seen the construction of several new natural gas-fired power plants. They include the baseload North Battleford Power Station (289 megawatts), Yellowhead Power Station peaking plant (also at North Battleford, 135 megawatts), the baseload Chinook Power Station at Swift Current (353 megawatts) and peaking plant Spy Hill Power Station (89 megawatts). Another 353 megawatt baseload

Indeed, the pronounced lack of a pickup in activity in Saskatchewan was directly cited as a reason why the Day Group of Companies decided to move their Cara Dawn (2019) heavy haul trucking business to North Dakota, to

operate under a new name.

When natural gas prices took a tumble roughly 14 years ago, Saskatchewan’s domestic gas production fell off a cliff. Targeted gas drilling went essentially extinct, with next to no gas-specific wells being drilled in this province for most of the past decade. Our domestic gas production is now largely based on associated gas production that comes with oil production. As a result, Saskatchewan went from being a net gas exporter for the period of 1988 to 2009 to a net importer that year.

On Nov. 14, there were only 27 drilling rigs making hole in Saskatchewan according to RiggerTalk.com, and two of those were drilling for helium and one was working on potash.

So with oil prices still pretty decent, at US$78 per barrel on Nov. 14, just what is going on?

Pipeline Online asked Mark Scholz, president of the Canadian Association of

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Energy Contractors (CAOEC) about this on Nov. 10. Scholz was in Saskatchewan a few days earlier, taking part in a CAOEC get together with MLAs at the Saskatchewan Legislature.

Scholz said, “I think there’s a lot of di erent issues at play here.

“A lot of that’s outside of our control, right? e pace of activity is based on the appetite of our customer, which is the producer. So there are a number of reasons why.

He continued, “At the end of the day, we’ve got 200 rigs working. It’s not just in Saskatchewan, that we’re seeing this anomaly. ere are 200 rigs working today across western Canada, at US$85 a barrel. Gas is a little bit di erent story. But if this were back in, let’s say, 20142015, there would be 400 to 450 rigs working.

“So it’s an issue that’s taking place across the basin, and it’s not just unique in Saskatchewan. And part of that is the insane amount of capital discipline, and I would say constraints from producers, that are being incentivized by the market to send money back to shareholders as opposed to putting it back into the ground.

“And any time that companies, our customers, announce an increase in their capital spend, the market hammers them. ey get penalized in the market.”

“And I don’t know how long that this type of environment is going to last. My assumption is, at some point, there is going to be a pivot. When that’s going to happen? I don’t know. But I would say in many cases, the market is looking for very short-term returns, and they’re not thinking very long term.

“And this is, I think, systemic across, really, the globe, when it comes to the oil and gas industry. Some of it has to do with public policy, you know, when we still don’t know where the federal government is going to go on things like emission caps and additional regulations that could potentially harm the industry.”

Scholz pointed out recent mergers and acquisition activity taking place with the oil companies. He said there’s only so much that a company can focus on, and if they’re working on mergers and acquisitions, that can distract from their drilling programs.

Also, an oil producer can grow its production through mergers and acquisitions instead of the drill bit. And when that happens, there’s fewer rigs working.

“I think it’s we’re still going to see probably some more deals,” he said. “ at’s just this weird environment that we’re in. Yeah, it’s hard on the energy services sector. Growing through acquisitions does not help the energy services sector.”

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Halloween Fun

It could only happen in Utah: City officials in Grantsville took to Facebook on Oct. 18 to demand that a Halloween display centered on a street sign be removed, Fox13Now-TV reported. The tableau featured a skeleton pole-dancing while two other skeletons sat in folding chairs with dollar bills in their hands. “Displays like this are not acceptable as it is against city code to attach anything to a street sign,” the city wrote. And the pranksters complied: They moved the display to a front yard, with a new lighted pole, lights on the ground to make a “stage,” and a tip jar. One commenter on the city’s page gushed, “I salute the Halloween Decoration WIZARD that created this MASTERPIECE.”

Awwwww!

While Amir Khan and Kat Warren of Washington, D.C., were visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Oct. 19, they became stranded along with other tourists at the top when a man was discovered climbing the structure. On hand with the couple was Associated Press reporter Pat Eaton-Robb, who was also visiting. Lucky for them, Eaton-Robb caught the moment when Khan decided to propose. He had been planning to do so later that evening at a restaurant, but “she always wanted to be proposed to on or under the Eiffel Tower. So I figured, ‘This is it, this is the moment,’” Khan said. While romance was in the air atop the tower, police were arresting the climber, who was inexplicably carrying a banner that said something about singer-songwriter Billie Eilish.

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Monday: Kindersley AA Meeting

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Tuesday: Brock AA Meeting

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Tuesday: Leader AA Meeting

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Wednesday: Eston AA Meeting

8 PM, St. Andrew’s United Church, 1st St. W.

Friday: Kindersley AA Meeting

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EPIC Presents

The Case of the Conceited Choir

A musical mystery in three acts

Eston Legion Hall NOVEMBER 25 & 26

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Tickets Available at the RM of Snipe Lake Office

Trivial things ....

1. Name the jockey who won the Kentucky Derby in consecutive years riding Gato Del Sol in 1982 and Sunny’s Halo in 1983.

2. What auto race, founded in 1906, was initially contested over 276 miles through the mountains of Sicily near Palermo, Italy?

3. What 2023 film, directed by George Clooney and based on the book by Daniel James Brown, is the story of the University of Washington rowing team that won the gold medal at the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics?

4. What New Orleans Saints offensive lineman threw New York Jets safety Damien Robinson’s helmet during an on-field altercation in November 2001?

5. What member of the Baltimore Orioles was suspended 10 days for a positive steroid test less than three weeks after recording his 3,000th career hit in 2005?

6. Name the Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers who appeared in a 1979 Coca-Cola commercial called “Hey Kid, Catch!”

7. What French Formula One driver was killed in a gruesome crash during a qualifying session at the 1973 United States Grand Prix?

Answers

1. Eddie Delahoussaye.

2. Targa Florio.

3. “The Boys in the Boat.”

4. Kyle Turley.

5. Rafael Palmeiro.

6. “Mean” Joe Greene.

7. Francois Cevert.

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1. LITERATURE: What is Dorothy’s last name in “The Wizard of Oz”?

2. GEOGRAPHY: Which U.S. states share a border with Mexico?

3. MOVIES: What are Indiana Jones and his father searching for in “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”?

4. TELEVISION: Which TV dramedy is set on Wisteria Lane?

5. LANGUAGE: What is a common Latin phrase meaning “something for something”?

6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the fastest fish?

7. INVENTIONS: Where was the first compass invented?

8. SCIENCE: How long does it take for the sun’s light to reach Earth?

9. U.S. STATES: Which state is the smallest in land size?

10. MEDICAL: What is a common name for aphthous stomatitis? Answers

1. Gale.

2. Four: California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.

3. The Holy Grail.

4. “Desperate Housewives.”

5. Quid pro quo.

6. Sailfish.

7. China.

8. Eight minutes.

9. Rhode Island.

10. Canker sore. © 2023 King

• Rod Stewart hosted the world’s largest free concert—his 1994 New Year’s Eve concert on Copacabana Beach in Brazil. An estimated 4.2 million people attended the performance.

• Singing in a group benefits participants both physically and emotionally. When you sing with others, the body releases happy hormones, such as oxytocin, and reduces stress-causing hormones, such as cortisol

• Listening to music can enhance physical performance and helps people train more efficiently.

• The most expensive musical instrument sold at auction was the “Lady Blunt” Stradivarius violin, at over $15 million.

• The top three “ear worms” are 1) “We Will Rock You” by Queen, 2) “Happy” by Will Pharrell, and 3) “We are the Champions” by Queen.

• The country with the most metal bands per capita is Finland. It has 53.5 metal bands per 100,000 people. Sweden and Norway round out the top three.

• Loud music in bars motivates patrons to drink more alcohol in less time.

• The U.S. rock band Metallica was the first band to play on all seven of Earth’s continents.

• Scholars are unsure whether music is a type of proto-language, if it is a result of language, or if music and language have a common ancestor.

• Famous musicians who didn’t know how to read music are Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Aretha Franklin, Eric Clapton, and Elvis Presley.

• The oldest musical composition in the world is the Seikilos Epitaph, a first-century AD Greek tune.

• Because our brains develop rapidly between the ages of 12 and 22, if we make a connection with a song during that time, it’s a strong neurological connection.

• Three flutes found at the Geisenklosterle Cave archeological site are the oldest instruments in the world. Two of the flutes are made of the bones of mute swans, and one is made from mammoth ivory. Researchers believe they are between 42,000 and 43,000 years old.

• Modern musicians have a shorter lifespan than the general population, by 25 years.

1. Five Nights at Freddy’s (PG-13) Josh Hutcherson, Piper Rubio

2. Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (PG-13) Taylor Swift, Amanda Balen

3. Killers of the Flower Moon (R) Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone

4. Priscilla (R) Cailee Spaeny, Jacob Elordi

5. Radical (PG-13) Eugenio Derbez, Daniel Haddad

6. The Exorcist: Believer (R) Linda Blair, Ellen Burstyn

7. PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (PG) Mckenna Grace, Taraji P. Henson

8. After Death (PG-13) Dale Black, Dean Braxton

9. What Happens Later (R) Meg Ryan, David Duchovny

10. Freelance (R) Alison Brie, Alice Eve

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The Magic of the Mash: Crafting the Perfect

Mashed Potatoes

There’s something undeniably comforting about a bowl of mashed potatoes. It’s that warm, creamy, buttery, perfect-vehicle-for-gravy-on-Thanksgiving dish. But why reserve that pleasure for just once a year? Mashed potatoes are so affordable they can make any meal extraordinary. Here’s the ultimate guide to creating the fluffiest, creamiest mashed potatoes you’ll ever taste.

Avoid These Common Mistakes

Choosing the wrong potato: For the fluffiest texture, opt for potatoes with thicker skins like russets. For the creamiest mashed potatoes, use Yukon Gold potatoes. My personal preference is to use some of each. Avoid using redskinned potatoes, as their waxy texture easily becomes sticky when over-mashed.

Adding Potatoes to Boiling

before mashing. Return the drained potatoes to the pot you cooked them in to let some steam escape. If not drained properly, they will absorb water rather than your flavorful butter and milk.

Mashing in Cold Butter and Cream: Adding cold mix-ins lowers the dish’s temperature and hinders absorption. Ensure the butter is at room temperature, or melted, and gently warm the milk or cream before adding to the potatoes.

Overworking the Potatoes: Too much mashing, especially with a food processor, blender or mixer, can release too much starch and make the potatoes gummy and gluey. Opt for an old-fashioned masher, ricer or food mill to avoid this pitfall. If it’s too late, turn pasty potatoes into a delectable casserole with lots of melted butter, cheese and breadcrumbs. That covers what not to do. Here’s how to do it right.

1/2 cup salted butter

Salt and pepper to taste

Peel the russet and Yukon Gold potatoes and cut them into 1-inch chunks. Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add 2 teaspoons table salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. As soon as they boil, reduce the heat and maintain a simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until fork tender. This ensures even cooking.

While the potatoes are cooking, heat the milk and butter in the microwave or a small saucepan over low heat. You don’t want it to boil, just warm it gently.

Once the potatoes are tender, drain them thoroughly in a colander. Return them to the same pot on the stovetop over very low heat to release some steam. Mash them using a potato masher or ricer. Make sure to do this while the potatoes are still hot to create a smoother texture.

Water: Starting potatoes in boiling water leads to uneven cooking, as the outside of the potatoes will overcook before the inside gets tender. Begin with cold water, bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer.

Forgetting to Salt the Water: Just like when cooking pasta, generously season the water to enhance flavor. If you forgot, season the drained potatoes generously.

Not Draining the Potatoes

Enough: Remember to drain and dry the cooked potatoes thoroughly

THE ULTIMATE MASHED POTATOES

Yield: 8 servings

Total Time: 40 minutes

2 pounds of russet potatoes

2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes

2 teaspoons table salt

1 cup of whole milk or half-and-half

Add the milk and butter mixture to the mashed potatoes. Gently stir until well incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Be sure to taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. Transfer the creamy mashed potatoes to a serving dish.

As we gather at the table for Thanksgiving, remember that the magic of perfect mashed potatoes isn’t confined to holidays. Let these inexpensive, creamy, fluffy spuds elevate any meal, and savor the comfort they bring year-round. Happy Thanksgiving!

Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the penny-pinching, party-planning, recipe developer and content creator of the website Divas On A Dime — Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous! Visit Patti at www.divasonadime.com and join the conversation on Facebook at DivasOnADimeDotCom. Email Patti at divapatti@divasonadime.com © 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18

• Brock Rink Fundraiser “Banger Bingo” at the Brock Community Hall. Doors open at 5:00 PM. Steak Supper: 6:00 PM. Bingo: 8:00 PM. $50/ticket. Silent Auction. Call Cody 306-460-9076 or Corbin 306-460-7341.

EATONIA

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27

• Monday Bingo starts at 1:30 PM at TJ’s Pub & Grub. presented by St. Paul’s United Church - Senior’s Quilting Club. For more info call 306-460-8975. Bingo will be held December 11.

ESTON

* Eston Wheatland Centre Chase the AceDraws every Wednesday at the Centre. Ticket sales 4-7 PM. Draw at 7:30 PM. See our Facebook page for details. Lic#LR23-0068.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18

• Prairie West Historical Society 14th annual Christmas in November. Silent auction, fashion show by LaBelle Boutique. Local artist Christine Code will be working on a painting throughout the evening which will become part of the silent auction. Tickets $50 at the Town of Eston office.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, NOV. 25 & 26

• The Case of the Conceited Choir dinner theatre (Saturday) and matinee with dessert and coffee on November 26. All proceeds to the Dr. David S. Mulder Eston District Health Foundation. Tickets at the R.M.of Snipe Lake office in Eston. $80 for the dinner theatre $40 for the Sunday matinee.

* Wheatland Centre Potluck Supper fourth Friday of each month 6:00 PM. $5.00. Bring your own utensils. Coffee & tea provided.

* Wheatland Centre Bingo - 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month 7:00 PM. Regular Bingo plus Bonanza, 50/50 Draw. Must be 14 years of age. Call 306-962-7117 (ask for Linda) for more info.

KERROBERT

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18

• Girls Hockey Day in Kerrobert

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25

• Kerrobert Winter Market 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

• Kerrobert Sr. Tigers vs Luseland 7:30 PM

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29

• Kerrobert Sr. Tigers vs Dodsland 7:30 PM

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7

* Storytime at the Kerrobert Library the first and third Thursday of every month at 10:30 AM.

KINDERSLEY

NOVEMBER 13 -19

• Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign at Tim’s. 100% of proceeds support local charities, community groups and Tim’s Camps.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 & 18

• Kindersley Curling Club Grey Cup Weekend Kickoff Bonspiel $160/team. Tailgate supper Saturday night. Wear your favourite football jersey. Text/call Jacquie at 306-0237 to register or sign up at the Curling Club.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17-19

• U-15 Tournament hosted by the Full Tilt Klippers Team 1 & 2 at the WCEC. Skills competition Saturday, November 18 at 6:30 PM.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18

• Kindersley St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Fall Fundraiser 8:30 - 11:30 AM. Selling Hot Breakfast, Frozen Cabbage Rolls, Perogies and Spring Rolls, Garage Sale Household Items, Bake Sale. Also accepting donations of gently used winter coats, scarves, toques, mitts and boots.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25

• The Kindersley Rotary Club is hosting ‘Uncork the Fun’ - a Food and Wine Extravaganza 6:30 PM at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre.4 course meal and wine pairing. Tickets $80 and are available at the Garden Gallery, from any Rotary member or by email at kindersleyrotary@outlook.com. Proceeds to Kindercollege and other local projects.

• Downtown Kindersley Association Kick-Off to Christmas! Free Movie at the Sunset Theatre 1:00 PM; Santa Photos at the Masonic Lodge 12-5 PM; Tractor & Wagon Rides 12-4 PM; Hot Chocolate 12-5 PM; Ongoing Black Friday Sales! Main Street Kindersley!

* Youth Curling hosted by the Kindersley Curling Club (Grades 4-12 welcome). Beginning November 1 at 5:30 PM on a weekly basis until March. No fee! More info contact Lexie at 306831-5330.

* Parkinson’s Support Group Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month 2:00 PM at the Kindersley Hospital. Everyone is welcome! For more info call Nancy at 306-463-4514.

* Monday Night Jam Sessions at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre. Doors open at 6:30 to set-up, then the fun begins at 7-11 PM. Call Keith 306-460-8633.

* Interested in a support group for weight management? TOPS meetings; every Monday at 6:00 PM in the Kindersley Senior Centre OR contact Jill at 306-463-4210.

* PickleBall every Sunday & Wednesday 7:009:00 PM at Elizabeth School $50 per season or $5 drop in. More info call 306-460-8356.

* Prairie Crocus Quilt Guild meet the second Tuesday of the month (September to May) at the Pensioners Hall (3rd Ave. E., Kindersley) at 7:00 PM. For more info contact Donna at 306-4634785.

LEADER

* Adult Volleyball every Monday evening starting November 27 7:30 PM at LCS Gymnasium (student parking lot door). Participants must be Grade 10 or older. Call Shelley 306-6287643 for more information.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18

• Auction & Supper to raise funds for a new Charity for the Leader & District Integrated Health Care Facility. $50 each Roast Beef Supper, Live & Silent Auction items. Tickets available at Town of Leader, Leader Pharmacy and Leader Liquor Market.

AUCTION SUPPER

Proceeds go to the Trust Advisory Committee to assist with improving healthcare for all municipalities serviced by the Leader & District Integrated Healthcare Facility. Watch for auction item updates on our Facebook page.

NEED FUNDS FOR: SATURDAY TICKETS ON SALE NOW 18 NOVEMBER, 2023

Starting a new Charity for the Leader & District Integrated Health Care Facility

Keeping local donations locally and under the control of our Trust Advisory Committee

Purchasing equipment and furnishings for the L&DIHF

Tickets available at: $50 each

Live & Silent Auction Items

Many opportunities to go home a winner Roast Beef Supper

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