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By Joan Janzen

e kids at Kindersley Playschool were displaying their excitement about Christmas last week when they came to their class. Tuesday and Wednesday, December 12th and 13th were designated as Christmas Sweater Day for each class, and the children were happy to wear their fuzzy holiday sweaters for everyone to see. eir teacher Roxanne Atkinson joined in the fun, because everyone needs a Christmas sweater! e playschool kids are also getting ready for their Christmas concert on December 20th when they’ll perform for all their family and friends. During the week there are also plans for Christmas cookie decorating and a pyjama day, which will add to the holiday fun.

The Wednesday morning Kindersley Playschool class was happy to show oﬀ their Christmas sweaters which they all wore in honour of Christmas Sweater Day at playschool.

PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN

• On Dec. 25, 1868, President Andrew Johnson offered amnesty to all Confederate soldiers with Proclamation 179. It was the fourth order of its kind, with earlier agreements reestablishing legal rights to Confederate soldiers if they signed oaths of loyalty to the United States.

• On Dec. 26, 1991, Jack Ruby’s 38-caliber Colt Cobra revolver, which the nightclub owner used to kill J.F.K. assassin Lee Harvey Oswald, sold for $220,000 in a Las Vegas auction. The original asking price was $1 million.

• On Dec. 27, 2019, Valerie Sneade and Jason Roy got married at their local Dunkin’ Donuts in Worcester, Massachusetts, after ending their relationship at the same shop nearly three decades earlier. The reunited couple attributed their long separation to misunderstandings and “words that didn’t come out right.”

• On Dec. 28, 1967, American businesswoman Muriel “Mickie” Siebert became the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange. She also became the first female superintendent of banking for New York State. And after her death, the New York Stock Exchange named Siebert Hall for her, marking the first time a room at the stock exchange was named for a person.

• On Dec. 29, 1852, Emma Snodgrass was arrested in Boston for the crime of … wearing pants. Mocked by one newspaper as “the foolish girl who goes around in virile toggery,” she was sent home to her police officer father in New York but went on to repeat the act a number of times.

• On Dec. 30, 1940, California’s first freeway, Arroyo Seco Parkway, also known as the Pasadena Freeway, officially opened to traffic. Now considered narrow and outdated, though still in use, it was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.

• On Dec. 31, 1970, Paul McCartney, after struggling through the summer of that year with the idea of having to bring legal action against his bandmates in order to be released from Apple Records and business manager Allen Klein, filed a lawsuit in London’s High Court of Justice to dissolve the Beatles.

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* The world’s most expensive perfume, Clive Christian No. 1 Passant Guardant, will set you back a cool $143,000 for a 30 ml bottle. Of course, it does come in a ﬂask studded with 2,000 diamonds.

* A 2018 psychology study found that millionaires who earned their wealth are moderately happier than those who inherited it.

* George Washington moved his slaves in and out of Pennsylvania every six months to avoid their taking advantage of a law whereby slaves residing in the state for longer periods could claim their freedom.

* One billion hours of video are watched on YouTube every day.

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* When Peter Benchley had trouble coming up with a title for his novel “Jaws,” his dad suggested “What’s That Noshin’ on My Leg.”

* Bored with your limited supply of cuss words? Try learning Latin, which contains about 800 obscenities to English’s approximately 20 (depending on how we deﬁ ne the latter).

* In 1924, half of the world’s cars were made by Ford.

* Folks who have diﬃculty recalling someone else’s name shortly after they’ve met can blame it on the “next-in-line-eﬀect,” or having too much anxiety about themselves and what they’ll say next to focus on the name of someone to whom they were just introduced.

* A cyberchondriac is someone who scours the internet looking for details about their illnesses.

* Actor Frankie Muniz, who starred as the titular character in the TV series “Malcolm in the Middle,” doesn’t recall his time on the show, due to multiple concussions and TIAs (transient ischemic attacks).

* Fyodor Dostoevsky wrote “The Gambler” to pay oﬀ his gambling debts.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) At this time, you might want to resist that otherwise admirable Aries penchant for getting to the heart of a matter quickly. Keep in mind that a delicate situation calls for patience.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your aspects favor more diplomacy and fewer direct confrontations when dealing with a relationship problem. Avoiding hurt feelings can help in your search for the truth.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Positive aspects are strong this week. Although you still might have to deal with some problems caused by a recent period of turmoil, you are making progress, and that’s what counts.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A family matter could benefit from your counsel. But don’t bring yourself into it unless you’re invited, and don’t stay if you feel uneasy. Just remember to reassure one and all that you’ll be there for them.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) As the truth about an ongoing situation emerges, you could find that you were right to defer judgment before you had all the facts. Now would be a good time to move on to other matters.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your plans to take control of a personal situation because you feel the most qualified could create resentment. It’s best to hear what everyone else involved in the matter has to say about it first.

LIBRA (September 23 to Octo-

ber 22) Uncovering some surprising background facts about that ongoing personal matter could make you reconsider the extent of your involvement. A neutral family member offers advice.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Religious or spiritual themes start to dominate your aspect this week. This can serve as a counterweight to the mounting effects of the season’s growing commercialization.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Taking on that recent challenge impressed a lot of important decision-makers. Meanwhile, proceed with your holiday plans, and don’t forget to include you-know-who in them.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Disagreeing with an opinion that you can’t accept could be dicey, and your motives might be questioned. It’s better to wait to mount a challenge until you have support for your position.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Getting involved in helping others during this increasingly hectic period makes the generous Aquarian feel good. You could also gain a more substantive benefit from your actions.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) The Piscean way of thinking clearly and objectively helps you resolve a complex situation without creating any ill will. Don’t be surprised if your counsel is requested on another matter.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of persuading people to look at the positive possibilities that make up for any hard choices they might face.

Thought for the Day

“Don’t confuse your path with your destination. Just because it’s stormy now doesn’t mean you aren’t headed for sunshine later. Don’t lose faith.”

- Trent Shelton

Fuss-Free Festivities: 3

No-Bake Peanut Butter Delights for the Holidays

As the holidays approach, there’s a certain magic in the air — the warmth of twinkling lights, the aroma of cookies baking and the joy of creating sweet moments in the kitchen. Among the countless options for holiday recipes, there’s a classic duo that is always popular: peanut butter and chocolate.

We’re going to give the oven a break today as we craft three delightful and affordable no-bake wonders. These easy recipes are perfect for getting the whole family involved. Including children in holiday baking creates lasting memories and teaches valuable skills, making the kitchen a place for sharing time together and learning. These recipes bring bliss to your taste buds without breaking the bank. Whether you choose to indulge in high-end nut butters and imported chocolate or opt for budget-friendly store-brand peanut butter and candy coating, the magic lies in the simplicity of each delectable treat.

THE EASIEST PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE

Yield: 40 pieces

Total Time: 1 hour

4 cups granulated sugar

1 cup milk

2 cups peanut butter

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

heavy bottomed saucepan, set over medium heat, slowly bring milk and sugar to a boil. Boil for exactly 4 minutes, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar into the milk. Over cooking leads to crumbly fudge. Remove from heat, stir in peanut butter, butter and vanilla until well incorporated and smooth. Pour into your prepared pan, let cool completely, then cut into delicious squares.

The following recipes require melted chocolate. Melting chocolate in the microwave is a quick and easy process. Break your chocolate into small, uniform pieces to ensure even melting. Place them in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval. This prevents overheating and maintains a smooth texture. Typically, it takes around 1 to 2 minutes, depending on the quantity and type of chocolate. Just be patient, stir well, and you’ll be rewarded with silky smooth chocolate.

Mix powdered sugar, peanut butter, butter, vanilla and salt until well combined. Shape into 1-inch balls, placing them on waxed or parchment paper. Let balls stand for 20 minutes until firm. Melt chocolate according to directions. Using a fork or skewer, dip each ball in the chocolate and let them dry. Store covered in a cool, dry place.

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

Yield: 30 sandwich cookies

Total Time: 1 hour, 30 min

1 cup peanut butter

60 buttery crackers (such as Ritz, 2 sleeves)

2 1/2 cups chocolate chips or chocolate candy coating

www.JasonCoblentz.com The delectable duo of peanut butter and chocolate made easy.

PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLES

Yield: 90 pieces

Total Time: 1 hour

3 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar

1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter

8 tablespoons butter, softened

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon table salt

Line a 9-by-13 baking pan with parchment paper and set aside. In a

2 1/2 cups chocolate chips or chocolate candy coating

Line a baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper. Spread a generous 1 teaspoon peanut butter onto half of the crackers, then top with the remaining crackers. Put them on your prepared baking sheet and refrigerate until firm (20-30 minutes). Melt chocolate according to directions. Dip each sandwich into chocolate to coat, and refrigerate until firm (about 30 minutes). Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Whether you’re gifting these delights or savoring them with loved ones, remember that the joy of the holidays doesn’t need to come with a hefty price tag. Wishing you Happy Holidays, and may your celebrations be both frugal and fabulous! ***

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

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Brian Crossman: Climate hysteria, teachers, kids and the end of the world

Twice last week, SaskEnergy set new daily natural gas usage records, and we can thank Alberta

BY BRIAN CROSSMAN

BY BRIAN ZINCHUK brian.zinchuk@pipelineonline.ca

Not only was Saskatchewan setting electrical consumption records during the cold snap of last week of December, we also set two consecutive natural gas consumption records, too.

According to SaskEnergy in a Dec. 31 release, “Extreme cold weather across Saskatchewan this week resulted in record-breaking natural gas demand in the province. On December 28 and 29, natural gas consumption surpassed the previous daily record of 1.57 petajoules (PJ) which was set in February 2021.

“A new daily record of 1.62 PJ was set on December 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.”

The natural gas records coincided with record power 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.

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

e world is coming to an end. Always has been, as a matter of fact. Well, really, we don’t know that for sure, but logic and common sense says that it will indeed cease to exist as we know it. But being humans with a very limited life span, we can see the nality of it all. Plants die, pets die, our ancestors die and so will we. Human beings are hardwired to see that there will be an end. at’s fair. It helps us to accomplish as much as we can while we are breathing air. So why then, if, as a species, we are so smart, we say, do and predict the most insane things? A very good friend of mine told me something a while back, while not surprising these days, deeply troubled me. We were having a great conversation about work, the energy industry and family life. He told me that his eleven-yearold daughter came home from school and said to him, “Daddy, we need to talk about the industry you work in.” She continued with, “Teacher said that if we don’t quit using fossil fuels, we will all be dead in ten years.” He was taken aback by this, especially since this is in Calgary. e same Calgary that is the center of the Alberta oil patch. Apparently, there is a portion of people living in Calgary that are intent on using scare tactics on young children to create a culture of fear and panic in school. My friend is a very successful engineer with a well-respected oil and gas company, as well as a great husband and parent. He is a thoughtful, intelligent young man who cares about everyone and everything around him.

plant, very similar to Chinook, is under construction at Moose Jaw.

All of this added natural gas-fired power generation has, in turn, driven higher usage of natural gas during times of high electrical consumption.

The Crown noted that increased demand from SaskEnergy’s industrial customers, including natural gas use for power production, was the main driver of this week’s record-setting consumption.

SaskEnergy said it measures daily natural gas consumption for the 24-hour period from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. A PJ is a unit of measurement equivalent to one million gigajoules (GJ) of natural gas. An average Saskatchewan home consumes about 100 GJ of natural gas each year.

As you can imagine, this was hard for him to take. It was for me as well, thinking about the day that one of my own beautiful grandchildren might say similar things to me. I have thought about this at length, and thinking back throughout my life, I remember the “end of the world” scenarios that have come and gone over the centuries. I remember when I was in grade school reading a “Popular Science” article describing how the planet was potentially cooling, and another ice age was on the way. We all thought, “Great!” “We can ride our snowmobiles all year round!” (we didn’t understand geological time apparently)

“SaskEnergy’s natural gas system design can accommodate additional capacity to manage increased consumption even on peak days,” SaskEnergy president and CEO Ken From said in a release. “Throughout 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.

But really, this goes back to ancient times, with our ancestors performing ritual sacri ce to appease the gods and in so doing, saved the planet. Mix that in with seers, prophets and Nostradamus, you have the beginning of a never-ending cycle of panic for the masses. As a species, we have been predicting (almost hopefully it seems) the end times. Even the Mayan Calendar foretold the end of the world was going to occur on December 12, 2012. (Clearly that didn’t happen.)

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.

But nowadays we are sooooo smart. You would think that being as well-educated as we are these days, we would have the good sense not to panic. Oh no, not us. We go out of our way to create panic and mass hysteria in as many ways as we can think of. e threat of climate change certainly has taken front and centre over the past thirty years. We’ve had all the usual suspects doing their level best to scare the crap out of us. Al Gore, David Suzuki,

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John Kerry, a multitude of Hollywood actors and billionaire businessmen continue every day to whip the population into a frenzy of panic and fear. (Note: the people in that sentence have wealth beyond measure)

Why is this? ey don’t ask us to change our lifestyles to save the climate, they all but order it. ey terrify us all into submission while they turn around and get on private jets and y o to work, play and oh yes, attend climate change summits. (70,000 people at COP28 in the UAE as I write this) It is at these summits the elite decide on who gets pays to save the world from climate disaster; spoiler alert, it’s not them, it’s us.

But I digress, and if you are reading this, you already know about that. Back to my point, “Why must we continue to predict the end of the world?” As I noted earlier, we have been hearing about the end of the world throughout history. But now, we have another looming disaster. Climate change. Again, one on one, we are very intelligent. Sadly, as a population, we do love a good panic. In a very short time span, we have gone from newspapers, to radio, movies, television, then twenty-four-hour news cycles, and now the internet and social media. So, we are constantly bombarded with media, some useful, informative and entertaining, but the lion’s share is panic-inducing propaganda about how if we don’t change our ways will all be dead. (In ten years, according many, including some schoolteachers.) About that, on top of all the media hysteria, we have many schoolteachers scaring the living daylights out of our young ones. Turns out there ar-

en’t any monsters under the bed, they are lurking in the skies above. And we wonder why young people have a higher and higher incidence of depression in recent years. ( is comes from the CDC) We are so busy trying to frighten our kids, we are forgetting to just let them be kids.

It’s time to get back to my friend’s dilemma. Being the kind of person he is, he will present correct information in a way that makes sense and won’t instill panic in his daughter. She will come away from the experience feeling better about the future and more well-informed than her teacher. I am con dent of that. As I’ve always said, we can always do better. And we will. But using fearmongering, scare tactics and outright panic will not give people hope for the future, nor will it instill calm in our young people. People, especially children are easily scared without making up highly unlikely horror stories about how we will all die soon. A friend of mine always says, “ e main thing is to remain calm.” Let’s try being supportive of each other and make better use of the resources at hand to build a clean, worry-free future. Maybe we can “teach” this to our future leaders. You know the ones, the eleven-year-old girls and boys in school today.

Brian Crossman is a partner at Independent Well Servicing based in Estevan. He is starting to think all the other doomsday scenarios are starting to feel le out. You know, super-volcanoes, nuclear war and of course the good-old-fashioned asteroid. But if Bruce Willis & Ben A eck taught us anything in “Armageddon”, roughnecks can save the world. Damn right we can.

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Posting Date December 11, 2023

By Dana Jackson

Extra

Q:Whatever happened to the guy who was pranked on the show “Jury Duty”? He seems like such a nice person. I hope he’s doing well. — D.D.

A:Ronald Gladden worked at Home Depot before he volunteered for jury duty that was being filmed for a documentary. (Or so it seemed.) Instead, he was surrounded by actors, including movie star James Marsden who played an egotistical version of himself. When it was revealed that it was a prank, the good-natured Gladden took it in stride. He went on a whirlwind of a press tour after “Jury Duty” aired on Freevee. Once the wonderful craziness died down, it was announced that he struck a development deal with Amazon MGM Studios. Producer Ronald Gladden is very likely to replace Home Depot on his resume from here on out.

I loved seeing Candice Bergen on “Saturday Night Live” recently. Is there any chance she’ll star in her own TV series again? I miss “Murphy Brown.” — J.W.

A:Candice

“Supernatural” had a heart attack. Who was it, and did he survive? — K.G.

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Bergen recently appeared on stage at “SNL” when Emma Stone was recognized for hosting the iconic NBC sketch comedy show for the fifth time. Bergen is listed as a five-timer host herself, with her last time hosting being 1990. She was the first woman to host “SNL” back in 1975 and was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar five years later for her role opposite Burt Reynolds in “Starting Over.”

A:“Supernatural,” starring Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles, ran from 2005-2020. Neither of the leading actors suffered a health emergency, but 59-year-old Mark Sheppard, who played Crowley on the show from 2009-2017, just had a miraculous recovery after his heart stopped. He recently posted on Instagram that he collapsed after suffering the first of six — yes, six! — heart attacks and was “brought back from the dead” four times.

She’s also been able to line her mantle with Emmy Awards, a total of five for her titular role on the CBS sitcom “Murphy Brown.” The show was a big hit for 10 seasons on CBS during its initial run. It was brought back for a reboot in 2018, but only lasted one season due to lackluster ratings.

As for Bergen’s career following “Murphy Brown,” she’s been keeping busy, having recently starred in “Book Club: The Next Chapter,” an ensemble comedy film with Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton and Mary Steenburgen.

Q:I read that one of the actors from the TV show

It turns out he had a 100% blockage in the artery nicknamed the widow-maker. He went on to thank his wife, the Los Angeles Fire Department and the Providence Saint Joseph medical staff for saving his life. He didn’t mention whether he has to undergo any surgery, but at the time of his post, he said that he expected to be discharged home the next day. Hopefully, we’ll be seeing a healthier Sheppard back on our screens soon. Post-“Supernatural,” he was a regular on two series, “Walker: Independence” and “Doom Patrol,” but both have been canceled.

Ronald Gladden (“Jury Duty”)

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Photo Caption: Ronald Gladden (“Jury Duty”)

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1. Who sang the theme song for the TV series “Secret Agent Man” in the 1960s?

2. What was the Hully Gully?

3. Who released “Blue Suede Shoes” before Elvis Presley did?

4. Name Patti LaBelle’s first No. 1 single.

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Late at night I’m still listening, Don’t waste my time chasing sleep.”

Answers

Christmas in Norway: Norwegians believe evil witches and spirits emerge on Christmas Eve and steal brooms so they can ride in the sky. To stop them, all brooms and cleaning agents are hidden Christmas Eve and sometimes men re shotguns to scare the evil witches and spirits away.

1. Johnny Rivers. The show was the American version of the British “Danger Man” series.

2. A dance that started in Florida in 1959. It was a line dance with the steps being called out. The dance has been seen several times, including in “The Blues Brothers” film and a “Roseanne” episode.

3. Carl Perkins, who both wrote and released the song in 1956. His version went to No. 1 on the charts. Presley’s did not even hit the Top 10.

4. “If Only You Knew,” in 1983, on the R&B charts. It only hit No. 46 on the Hot 100 chart.

5. “Pilot of the Airwaves,” by Charlie Dore in 1979. This was the final song played in 1990 by Radio Caroline, an unlicensed, illegal radio station that broadcast from the open seas. It was named for Caroline Kennedy, daughter of President John F. Kennedy.

Christmas in Ireland

While American children famously leave milk and cookies for Santa Claus, Irish kids put out mince pies and a bottle of Guinness.

ALSASK

SUNDAY, JANUARY 14

• 2nd Annual Ukrainian New Year Feast 4:00-8:00 PM at the Alsask Drop-Inn Centre. All-you-can-eat sausage, perhogy and ﬁxings for $25 / person or $10 for children under 12 years-old. Under 5 are free. Come out and support this seniors’ fundraiser. For more info or to help out, call Dave 306-4630169.

COLEVILLE

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21

• Rossville School Christmas Concert 6:00 PM. All community members are welcome.

EATONIA

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31

• New Years Eve Dance at the Eatonia Community Hall. Live Entertainment, DJ, Sound & Lights by David Jukebox Leigh from Edmonton. Call Betty-Lou at 306-967-2227 Monday-Friday after 3:00 PM if you have any questions about tickets for this event.

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* 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.

* 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.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16

• Rambler Alumni Game 4:30 PM at the Eston AGT Community Centre.

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

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16

• Kerrobert Minor Hockey Day at the Memorial Arena.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22

• Kerrobert Tigers vs Dodsland Stars 7:30 PM at the Memorial Arena. Calcutta & Midnight Lunch after the game. Frisbee Toss with proceeds going to the new pool committee.

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FRIDAY & SATURDAY, DEC. 15 & 16

• Kindersley & District Plains Museum “Museum of Lights” Fridays are drive-thru only. Saturdays are walk-thru and indoor events.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17

• Kindersley Community Choir Christmas Cantata “Love! A Gospel Christmas Celebration 7:00 PM at St. Paul’s United Church. Everyone welcome.

* Youth Curling hosted by the Kindersley Curling Club (Grades 4-12 welcome). 5:30 PM on a weekly basis until March. No fee! More info contact Lexie at 306-831-5330.

* 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 7:00-9:00 PM at Elizabeth School $50 per

season or $5 drop in. More info call 306460-8356.

* 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 306-463-4785.

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* Adult Volleyball every Tuesday 7:30 PM at LCS Gymnasium (student parking lot door). Participants must be Grade 10 or older. Call Shelley 306-628-7643 for more information.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 6

• Leader & District Arts Council: Leader Community Centre Stage Upgrade Fundraiser featuring Magician & Illusionist Citric James 7:00 PM at the Leader Community Centre.

LUSELAND

Recurring events at The Luseland Pioneers Club:

* Third Friday of every month; Birthday Lunch noon

* Last Monday of every month; Pie-n-Ice Cream

* Every Monday afternoon; Coffee open to the public. 2:00 - 4:00

* Members only: coffee, pool, cards; MonSat 8:30 - 12:00

* Members only: Tuesday evening games night 7:00 - 9 or 10

* Members only: Wednesday afternoon cards 1 - 4

* Members only: Thursday afternoon Ladies cards 1 - 4

MAJOR

FRIDAY, DEC. 15 - SUNDAY, DEC.17

• Major Christmas Light Tour. Decorate your farm, get neighbours to tour around and win a few prizes!

Thank you for continuing to choose us as your source for both local news and for advertising your business. In the coming year, we’ll continue to work hard to create a paper that caters to the community as a whole while also meeting each of your individual needs.

Our whole team wishes you a wonderful holiday season, ﬁlled with laughter, love and special moments as well as a healthy and prosperous new year.

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