Christmas is a season of love, joy and giving. What better way to embrace its spirit than by spreading kindness to others? Here are five random acts of kindness to make this holiday season truly meaningful.
1. Gift of warmth. As the winter chill sets in, consider donating blankets, coats or warm clothing to local shelters or organizations supporting people in need.
2. Surprise treats. Prepare a batch of homemade cookies or treats and share them with your neighbours, co-workers or even strangers you encounter during your day.
3. Help the elderly. Reach out to senior citizens in your community who may be spending Christmas alone. Offer to run
errands, decorate their homes or simply spend quality time with them.
4. Secret Santa for a cause. Organize a Secret Santa gift exchange among friends or colleagues, but with a twist. Instead of gifts, each participant donates to a charity.
5. Spread positivity. Write heartfelt letters or cards expressing gratitude and love to individuals who have made a difference in your life. Whether it’s a mentor, friend or family member, your words of appreciation will brighten their day and strengthen the bond you share.
By performing these random acts of kindness, you can create cherished memories and inspire others to do the same.
5 must-watch movies for the festive season
The festive season is here, and it’s the perfect time to indulge in heartwarming and magical movies that capture the spirit of the holidays. Here are five must-watch holiday movies to add joy and cheer to your celebrations.
1. Home Alone (1990). Join young Kevin McCallister as he defends his home from bumbling burglars in this timeless Christmas comedy.
2. It’s a Wonderful Life (1946). In this heartwarming tale that reminds you of the true meaning of Christmas, an angel shows a despairing man the impact of his life on others.
3. Elf (2003). Follow Buddy the Elf on his hilarious journey from the North Pole to New York City as he discovers the true meaning of family and Christmas spirit.
4. The Polar Express (2004). Embark on a magical train ride to the North Pole with a young boy who rediscovers his belief in Santa Claus and the magic of Christmas.
5. Love Actually (2003). An ensemble cast weaves interconnected love stories during the holiday season, reminding you of the power of love and connection during Christmas.
Grab some popcorn and cocoa, snuggle up and let the magic of these films fill your home with joy and laughter this holiday season.
15 handmade gift ideas
Are you currently trying to figure out what presents to give your loved ones this Christmas? Handmade gifts are becoming increasingly popular! In an age when you can order a gift online with the click of a mouse, taking the time to make a handmade gift is a meaningful gesture. A gift that you make yourself reflects the love and care you have for the person receiving it.
Whether you’re skilled in crafts or cooking, here’s a list of 15 thoughtful gift ideas you can make for your loved ones:
1. Knitted accessories, like a throw, scarf or pair of slippers
2. Alcohol, such as gin, beer or wine
3. Jewelry, like a bracelet, ring or necklace
4. Bath bombs
5. Scented candles
6. Picture frames
7. Jams or spreads
8. Christmas decorations, such as wreaths or baubles
9. Marinades
10. Spice mixes
11. Clay pots
12. Potpourri
13. Fancy soaps
14. Body care products, such as creams or exfoliants
15. Cork drink coasters
Buy all the materials you need to make great gifts in your local shops!
3 DIY Christmas ornaments and decorations
Crafting your own Christmas ornaments and decorations adds a personal touch to your home decor and brings a sense of warmth and nostalgia to the festivities. Here are three easy DIY Christmas decorations you can make with your family.
1. Hand-painted wooden ornaments. Gather some wooden craft ornaments, acrylic paints and brushes
and let your creativity run wild. Paint festive designs like snowflakes, holly, reindeer or Santa Claus. Personalize them with your family members’ names for an extra special touch.
2. Festive Mason jar lanterns. Coat the exterior of simple Mason jars with a layer of glue, then sprinkle glitter all over to create a magical snowy effect. Place a small LED candle or string lights inside each jar to emit a warm, twinkling glow from your mantle, dining table or any cozy nook in your home.
3. Felted snowflake garland. Cut snowflake shapes from white and light blue felt and stitch them together with a needle and thread. Add a touch of sparkle with silver beads or sequins. Hang the garland along banisters, walls or above doorways to add a festive vibe to your home.
Ready to start crafting your own Christmas ornaments and decorations? Visit your local craft stores today to pick up all the supplies you need to bring these festive creations to life.
Give the gift of luxury
The festive season is all about dazzling ornaments and shimmering outfits. That makes it the perfect time to give gifts that elicit a “wow!” from your nearest and dearest. What better way to dazzle your loved ones than by giving luxury goods? If your budget permits, go ahead and indulge someone special, be it your partner, father, mother or child, with high-quality items they can cherish forever.
PRESTIGE AND QUALITY
Luxury is synonymous with high-end brands and exceptional quality, both of which justify the high price tag. Look for items the discerning recipient will recognize at a glance.
To inspire you, here are a few gift ideas for exclusive or top-of-the-range products:
• Watches
• Jewelry
• Handbags
• Lighters
• Sunglasses
• Kitchen knives
• Perfume
• Spirits
• Coffee machines
• Works of art
• Pens
To make the most of your prestigious gifts, wrap them in chic materials, like wrapping paper with elegant prints, lustrous fabric ribbons, or pretty, reusable wooden boxes.
A genuine pearl necklace, 25-year-old Scotch, designer perfume; what luxury gift will you give this Christmas?
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The start of the New Year is always an exciting time filled with resolutions to live healthier and happier for the next 12 months. One surefire way to do that is cleaning up and decluttering your home, as clutter takes up physical space, drains mental energy, and causes a ton of stress and anxiety. Eliminating clutter in each room is an impactful way to make a living space really feel like a calming sanctuary.
1. Before Starting, Ask Yourself 2
Questions
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There are two questions to ask yourself: do you have too much stuff or not enough space? If you do not have enough space, there are a few solutions. First, create a new closet system. Oftentimes, our spaces are completely underutilized and simply not designed properly. Many times we have more space than we think. This does not mean you have to make a huge investment or start an intimidating construction project. For example, just by changing your single rod closet to double hanging, you instantly double the space. The most transformative thing you can do to organize when you do not have a lot of space is to redesign the system. Modular Closets is just one highly effective system that is easy to design yourself or with their team and instantly transforms your space! Also, always utilize your walls when you do not have a lot of space — hooks are a great way to organize things such as hats, purses and necklaces.
If you do not have a lot of space, you have to honor and accept the space you have. You may need to simplify things a bit more and work on practicing the process of letting go of some more of your items. Things are not bad, as they create our environment and add purpose and meaning to our home. However, we have to honor the space we have and allow things into our space that don’t create clutter.
2.
Turn Decluttering Your Clothes Into a Game
Who doesn’t love a fun game?! If you want to quickly declutter your clothes, turn it into a game by committing to accomplishing the task in one day no matter what. By setting the goal to finish the decluttering process in 24 hours, you will feel energized and inspired to get it done. On a practical level, the best way to ensure you get it done fast is by creating piles and categories. This is going to make it much easier to declutter and decide what you do not want anymore. In my own experience, this is the #1 way to declutter fast.
Another idea is to have a friend or family member help! Decluttering can be emotionally tiring physically and mentally, so it is always great to have support. Your friend may also want to keep some of the items you are looking to give away, so it’s a win-win for both of you!
3. Take a Break if You Feel Overwhelmed
If you are feeling stressed out and overwhelmed while decluttering, pause and hit the reset button. Decluttering is both physical and emotional so there may be moments where you feel overwhelmed, and this is completely natural and okay. So first and foremost, please know it is okay to feel that way! If you put too much pressure on yourself to get it all done at once, you can easily burn out and take even longer to declutter your home.
Second, pause and step away for a moment. Sometimes all you need is a breather, a glass of water, and to step away from the clutter. Third, if you find the process overwhelming, set the timer for 15 minute increments so you can work within an allocated amount of time.
We should all be so lucky as to have vision like that of the mantis shrimp: Not only do its eyes possess four times as many color receptors as a human’s, it can see UV, visible and polarized light as well.
The rise in global temperatures has led to flowers emitting less scent.
Lightning hasn’t brought down an airplane since 1963, thanks to engineering that allows a bolt’s electric charge to run through and out of the aircraft.
Spinraza, a drug prescribed for spinal muscular dystrophy, has a list price of $750,000.
By 2018, more than 100 people living in the U.S. owed at least $1 million in federal student loans.
A one-euro breakfast featured at an IKEA store in the Netherlands proved so popular that it had to be canceled after it attracted too many customers and even led to highway traffic jams.
Kellogg’s All-Bran cereal is actually 87% bran.
Heading for the gym in the new year? Be sure to take some hand sanitizer! A report found that a typical gym’s free weights boast 362 times as much bacteria as a toilet seat.
During the Cold War, President Ronald Reagan and Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev agreed to put aside their political differences if Earth was ever invaded by aliens from outer space.
Nicaraguan Catholics who abstain from meat during Lent include iguanas and armadillos in their diet.
In 1978, Equatorial Guinea’s President Francisco Macias Nguema, widely considered one of history’s most brutal, possibly even insane dictators, tempted fate by changing his country’s national motto to “There is no other God than Macias Nguema.”
More than four tons of old American paper money is mulched into compost every day.
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22) The holiday season brings family and friends together to help you repair a very special relationship that recently underwent a serious test of commitment.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The holidays allow you to let your usually downplayed soft side really glow. Don’t be surprised to find a Scorpio looking to share the light.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Dress up in your party best and enjoy the compliments that come your way. You’ll have a great time reconnecting with old friends and making new ones.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Holiday galas give you many chances to do what you’re so good at — namely, being the life of the party. Indulge yourself in the good times. You earned it!
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Get out and experience the holiday fun. And remember, while you’re a traditionalist with most things, open your mind to how others like to celebrate.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) This is a good time to fill the family den with the love and warmth that you lucky Leos and Leonas exude. Invite friends to share in your happy celebrations.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Indulge yourself in the holiday festivities with family and friends, and forget about those small details that often keep you from enjoying the moment to its maximum.
LIBRA (September 23 to October
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Set aside those workaday woes, and enjoy the holidays with family and friends. You’ll learn soon enough the cause behind those workplace problems.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Aim for a happy, festive time with family and friends. Reach out to friends from the past and restore or reconnect those once-strong ties.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A family member pays you a surprise visit to help you celebrate the holidays. Meanwhile, that workplace problem is closer to getting resolved.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your holiday plans are working out as you had hoped they would. Congratulations! Also, expect news about a long-needed change in the workplace.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your holiday plans could suddenly change, but rest assured, it’s for the better. Be ready to go with the flow and accept the unexpected.
Enbridge sells Alliance Pipeline, Aux Sable to Pembina Pipeline
Twice last week, SaskEnergy set new daily natural gas usage records, and we can thank Alberta for most of our supply
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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.
– In 1999-2000, the Alliance Pipeline was built from Fort St. John to the outskirts of Chicago, cutting right across Saskatchewan along the way. It was to be a game-changer for natural gas from northeast Alberta and northwest British Columbia, allowing otherwise largely stranded gas access to mid-continental markets and ultimately allowing for the more recent growth in the Montney gas play.
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.
It was also arguably one of the last major pipelines built in Western Canada that did not result in major protests blocking its construction.
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portfolio, enhancing our industry leading cash flow profile by reducing commodity price exposure, bolstering our financial flexibility, and maintaining a strong balance sheet.”
As part of the transaction, Pembina, a long-standing partner on Alliance and the current operator of Aux Sable, will also assume operatorship of Alliance. Enbridge will work closely with Pembina to ensure a safe and orderly transition.
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.
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“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 name “Alliance” had a lot to do with the fact that it was initially an alliance of numerous energy companies working together to build it. But as the run-up to actual construction taking place, Enbridge bought out most of the junior partners to the point where it was half-owner of the company and project.
“The Alliance and Aux Sable system has been a reliable and profitable asset for Enbridge for many years. We would like to thank our high-quality team for their commitment to safety and reliability,” said Cynthia Hansen, EVP and President, Gas Transmission and Midstream.
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.
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.
And on Dec. 13, after 23 years in operation, Enbridge sold its stake to the other owner – Pembina Pipeline, for $3.1 billion.
The two companies “entered into a definitive agreement to sell its 50.0 per cent interest in Alliance Pipeline and its 42.7 per cent interest in Aux Sable to Pembina Pipeline Corporation (PPL: TSX) (NYSE: PBA) for a purchase price of $3.1 billion, including non-recourse debt at Alliance of approximately $0.3 billion, and subject to customary closing adjustments,” according to Enbridge.
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
The sale price represents an attractive valuation of approximately 11 times projected 2024 EBITDA for Alliance and approximately 7 times for Aux Sable, which is in line with other commodity exposed businesses, Enbridge said.
“We are pleased to continue our strong track record of surfacing value for shareholders through an ongoing capital recycling program. With this divestiture, we will have raised ~$14 billion since 2018 at attractive valuations,” said Pat Murray, EVP and Chief Financial Officer. “Today’s transaction reinforces our disciplined approach to capital allocation. We remain committed to optimizing our
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“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.”
The divestiture represents an important element of Enbridge’s financing plan, the company said. The sales proceeds will fund a portion of the strategic U.S. gas utilities acquisitions and be used for debt reduction. Any remaining acquisitions funding will be satisfied through utilizing any, or all, of the following financing programs available to Enbridge including its ongoing capital recycling program, issuance of further hybrid securities and bonds, reinstatement of its DRIP Program, or atthe-market equity issuances.
This province is now largely dependent on neighbouring Alberta to fulfill roughly two-thirds of our natural gas needs.
The effective date of the transaction is January 1, 2024, with closing expected to occur in the first half of 2024, subject to the receipt of regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. Enbridge’s 2024 financial guidance and near-term growth outlook through 2025 remain unchanged as a result of this announcement.
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.
Pembina said, “The cash portion of the acquisition will be funded through a combination of: (i) the net proceeds of a $1.1 billion bought deal offering of subscription receipts; and (ii) amounts drawn under Pembina’s existing credit facilities and cash on hand.”
“Pembina’s business is built around integrated, difficult-to-replicate assets that provide an enduring competitive advantage and unequaled market access for customers. Alliance and Aux Sable are world-class energy infrastructure assets
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and increasing our ownership in them will further strengthen our growing franchise,” said Scott Burrows, Pembina’s president and chief executive officer. “This is a rare opportunity to consolidate interests in these assets at an attractive valuation multiple, with cash flow accretion and significant synergy potential. Aligning with Pembina’s strategy, the acquisition grows and strengthens our existing franchise and provides greater exposure to resilient end-use markets.
“Pembina is well positioned to benefit from growing volumes in the WCSB driven by near term catalysts, including new West Coast LNG export capacity, expanded crude oil export capacity, as well as developments in the Alberta petrochemical industry. The funding plan for the acquisition ensures Pembina’s continued financial flexibility and ability to fund future projects that respond to growing demand, while maintaining leverage within targeted ranges.”
“Pembina has enjoyed a strong relationship with Enbridge throughout our six years as partners in Alliance and Aux Sable,” said Jaret Sprott, Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer. “Enbridge is a world-class company, with similar values focused on safety, people, customers, and the communities in which we operate. With this acquisition, I look forward to welcoming Enbridge employees to Pembina, enhancing our relationship with Williams and strengthening our growing franchise and integrated service offering.”
Details on Alliance
Alliance’s webpage notes, “The Alliance Pipeline system consists of a 3,848-kilometre (2,391mile) integrated Canadian and U.S. natural gas transmission pipeline system, delivering rich natural gas from the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and the Willis ton Basin to the Chicago market hub. The United States portion of the system consists of approximately 967 miles of infrastructure including the 80-mile Tioga Lateral in North Dakota. The system has been in commercial service since December 2000 and, through an inno-
vative suite of customer-focused services, delivers an average of 1.6 billion standard cubic feet (or 45.3 million standard cubic metres) of natural gas per day.”
The project was different than most major gas pipelines, in that instead of shipping dry gas (methane), it shipped liquid-rich natural gas. Usually the liquids – ethane, butane, propane, etc., would be processed out of the gas stream before hitting the mainline. In Alliance’s case, those liquids are extracted at the far end of the pipeline, at a massive processing facility integral to the entire system known as Aux Sable. Located on the outskirts of Chicago, Aux Sable is also part of the deal.
The pipeline runs right past North Dakota’s Bakken oil region which produces so much surplus associated gas, the flaring is easily visible from space at night. Thus, in 2013, Alliance added a lateral to Tioga, North Dakota to take up some of that surplus gas.
According to archives from the Canadian Energy Regulator, the project was approved in 1998, and that approval noted that it was scheduled to be in service in the second half of 2000. In stark contrast to what has happened since in major mainline pipeline construction in this country, it was indeed complete and operating by December of 2000. In 1998, the project was expected to coast $3.7 billion Canadian, of which $2 billion would be on the Canadian portion.
There are seven mainline compressor stations in Canada, and another seven in the U.S. Four of those compressors are in Saskatchewan – at Kerrobert, Loreburn, Estlin (south of Regina) and Alameda – the last station before crossing the U.S. border south of Carnduff. Several years ago, Alliance affiliate NRGreen installed organic Rankine cycle power generation systems at its compressor stations, with each one producing a net 5 megawatts to the grid by recovering waste heat and turning it into electricity.
NRGreen is also part of the deal.
Christmas tree bites
These hors d’oeuvres are so pretty that they should be photographed before they magically disappear!
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 12
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and halved
• 1 cup fresh Italian parsley
• 150 grams spreadable cheese, such as Boursin
• 12 savoury tart shells
• 1 English cucumber, cut lengthways with a mandolin into 2-millimetre-thick slices
• Salt and pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. Finely dice half the red bell pepper. Set aside. Cut the other half into small stars using a cookie cutter. Set aside.
2. Finely chop the parsley, reserving a few whole leaves. In a bowl, combine the chopped parsley, diced pepper and cheese spread. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture into each tart shell.
3. Spear a star on one end of a toothpick. At the other end, thread a strip of cucumber in a zigzag pattern to create a Christmas tree form. Repeat this step for the other bites.
4. Attach a Christmas tree to each tart. Garnish with fresh parsley leaves and serve on a pretty plate.
1 ounce = 30 millilitres
Aperol spritz with rosemary
This classic cocktail becomes even more festive with the addition of rosemary. Give it a try!
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 1
• A few ice cubes
• 2 orange segments
• 2 ounces sparkling wine
• 1.5 ounces Aperol
• 0.5 ounce rosemary simple syrup
• Club soda
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary
DIRECTIONS
1. Place a few ice cubes and the orange segments in a pretty glass. Pour in the sparkling wine, Aperol and simple syrup. Top up with club soda.
2. Stir gently with a cocktail spoon and garnish with the rosemary sprig.
ROSEMARY SIMPLE SYRUP
Pour 1 cup of white sugar and 1 cup of water into a saucepan. Heat until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from the heat and add 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary. When the mixture has cooled, pour into an airtight container and store in the fridge to use in your favourite cocktails.
Champagnecocktail
Celebrations mean bubbles! Add a touch of effervescence to your evening with this elegant cocktail.
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 1
• 1 sugar cube
• A few drops of Angostura
• Champagne or sparkling wine
• 1 lemon peel spiral
DIRECTIONS
1. Place the sugar cube in a champagne flute and pour the Angostura over it.
2. Fill the flute with champagne or sparkling wine, and garnish with the lemon peel spiral.
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I was sorry to hear about the death of Ryan O’Neal. “Paper Moon” is one of my all-time favorite movies. How is his daughter Tatum doing? — H.G.
A:Tatum O’Neal wrote in her 2004 autobiography, “A Paper Life,” that she and her father did not speak for two decades. According to Entertainment Weekly, they started to repair their relationship in the months before his longtime love, Farrah Fawcett, died after her cancer battle in 2009. The father and daughter duo, who starred in the classic film “Paper Moon,” reunited on-screen in 2011 for their own reality show, “Ryan & Tatum: The O’Neals.”
Their bond continued to grow until his passing on Dec. 8 at the age of 82. In a statement to People magazine, Tatum stated that her dad “meant the world to me. … I’ll miss him forever, and I feel very lucky that we ended on such good terms.”
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I know most of the new shows are starting later this season, but when is my favorite, “Station 19,” returning? — K.L.
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A:“Station 19” is a spin-off of “Grey’s Anatomy,” one of the longest-lasting drama series ever, but unfortunately “Station’s” time is coming to an end, as ABC recently announced that the upcoming seventh season will be its last. The show boasts six cast members who have been there since the beginning — Jaina Lee Ortiz (Andy), Jason George (Ben), Grey Damon (Jack), Barrett Doss (Vic), Jay Hayden (Travis) and Danielle Savre (Maya).
Due to the writers’ and actors’ strikes in Hollywood, which have fortunately ended, the fall TV season was pushed to 2024 and will air much fewer episodes.
“Station 19” will premiere its final season on March 14 at 10 p.m. ET., the first of just 10 episodes.
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Q:What happened to the show “Big Sky”? A friend told me it was canceled. This surprises me. I thought it was great and was looking forward to more. — B.F.
A:“Big Sky” was a very promising series created by David E. Kelley. If that name sounds familiar, it’s because Kelley has created and/or produced many highly successful shows like “L.A. Law,” “Ally McBeal,” “The Practice,” “Big Little Lies” and “The Lincoln Lawyer.” In between these notable hits have been some misses (“Big Shot” for one). “Big Sky,” however, probably sits somewhere in the middle. It lasted only three seasons, but with its beautiful scenery (set in Montana) and compelling storyline, it seemed to have the makings of a hit.
It starred Katheryn Winnick (“Vikings”), Kylie Bunbury (“Pitch”) and Dedee Pfeiffer (“Cybill”). Pfeiffer is actually the sister of Kelley’s wife, actress Michelle Pfeiffer. When the show wasn’t generating its desired ratings, the name of it was changed to “Big Sky: Deadly Trails,” and two stars were added to the cast — Reba McEntire (“The Voice”) and Jensen Ackles (“Supernatural”). Alas, it wasn’t enough, and the series was canceled back in May.
Photo Caption: Ryan and Tatum O’Neal in “Paper Moon” (1973)
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• 2nd Annual Ukrainian New Year Feast 4:00-8:00 PM at the Alsask Drop-Inn Centre. Allyou-can-eat sausage, perhogy and fixings for $25 / person or $10 for children under 12 yearsold. Under 5 are free. Come out and support this seniors’ fundraiser. For more info or to help out, call Dave 306-463-0169.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21
• Rossville School Christmas Concert 6:00 PM. All community members are welcome.
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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.
ESTON
* Eston Wheatland Centre Chase the Ace - Draws 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 306-9627117 (ask for Linda) for more info.
KERROBERT
* Storytime at the Kerrobert Library the first and third Thursday of every month at 10:30 AM.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22
• Kerrobert Tigers vs Dodsland Stars 7:30 PM at the Memori -
al Arena. Calcutta & Midnight Lunch after the game. Frisbee Toss with proceeds going to the new pool committee.
KINDERSLEY
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, DEC.
22 & 23
• Kindersley & District Plains Museum “Museum of Lights” Fridays are drive-thru only. Saturdays are walk-thru and indoor events.
* 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. Everyone is welcome! For more info call Nancy at 306-4634514.
* 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 306-4608633.
* 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 306463-4210.
* PickleBall every Sunday & Wednesday 7:00-9:00 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 306-463-4785.
LEADER
* Adult Volleyball every Tuesday 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, 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. 2:004:00
* Members only: coffee, pool, cards; Mon - Sat 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
We’re grateful to have you as customers.
Happy Holidays from our family to yours!
306-463-2005
500 - 12th Ave. E., Kindersley
We’re grateful to have you as customers.
Happy Holidays from our family to yours!
306-463-2005
500 - 12th Ave. E. Kindersley
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.
