The Weekly Bean - January 18, 2024 by yourwestcentral

Celebrity Extra

Is “Animal Control” with Joel McHale returning soon, or did it get canceled? Also, what’s the latest on the “Community” movie? — F.L.

A:Joel McHale has had no trouble finding employment since he first appeared on screens two decades ago to host the weekly TV clip show

“The Soup” on E! He’s easily alternated between hosting duties, acting in sitcoms, and appearing as a judge on competitive reality shows. His quick wit has served him well, especially in his latest comedy series “Animal Control,” which returns to Fox for its second season on March 6.

“Community,” the critically acclaimed series created by Dan Harmon, introduced “Soup” fans to McHale, the actor. Never a big ratings hit, it was wildly original and amassed a cult following. A movie was in the preproduction stage before the writers’ and actors’ strikes, but now Harmon is worried that they won’t be able to coordinate all of the actors’ schedules. If and when it does happen, “Community” the movie will air on the Peacock streaming service, although a short run at local theaters isn’t out of the question.

Q:Whatever happened to Michael Bolton? I haven’t heard any new music from him in years. Did he retire? — K.W.

Joel McHale (“Animal Control”and “Community”)

Last July, he released “Spark of Light,” his first album of original songs in 14 years, and also appeared on “The Masked Singer.”

Is Snoop Dogg really going to be one of the commentators for the Summer Olympics? Will his friend Martha Stewart join him? — S.S.

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West Central Crisis & Family Support Centre Inc.

A:Michael Bolton had two No. 1 Billboard singles in the early 1990s — “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You” and “When a Man Loves a Woman.” Those two big power ballads, along with five other Top 10 hits, made him a household name, but he hasn’t topped the charts in quite some time. However, he had been touring as recently as last year, until he had to suspend future dates due to a health issue.

We now have established Satellite Offices in two surrounding communities. On Tuesday, there is a counsellor in Kerrobert and on Wednesday, there is a counsellor in Eston.

At the age of 70, Bolton recently underwent surgery for a brain tumor, but has been alert and posting on social media, assuring his fans that he’s recovering. He wrote in an Instagram post: “Just before the holidays, it was discovered that I had a brain tumor, which required immediate surgery.” He added that he’s working hard to accelerate his recovery and get back to performing soon.

don’t know about Martha Stewart, but Calvin Broadus Jr., best known as Snoop Dogg, will be providing commentary alongside Mike Tirico during primetime on NBC, as well as on Peacock. He’ll also tour historic landmarks and talk with the athletes.

You might remember that Snoop Dogg and movie star Kevin Hart teamed up during the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo to provide hilarious commentary for Peacock. According to USA Today, the two “generated tens of millions of views” with their highlights, no doubt leading to the decision from NBC to bring Snoop Dogg on in a bigger role this summer. The opening ceremony kicks off on Friday, July 26.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous

Get help with substance abuse.

Monday: Kindersley AA Meeting

8:00 PM, Legion Hall, 118 - 2nd Avenue East AA Upstairs, Alanon Downstairs

Tuesday: Brock AA Meeting

8:00 PM, Vesper Club, 1st Avenue North Tuesday: Leader AA Meeting 8:00 PM, Leader United Church, 1st St. W. Wednesday: Eston AA Meeting

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

Friday: Kindersley AA Meeting

8:00 PM, Lutheran Church, 807 - 3rd Ave. W.

Narcotics Anonymous

Tuesday: Kindersley NA Meeting 7:30 PM, 113 Main Street

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there is a counsellor in Eston

Submit your event to: kindersleybean@gmail.com or text 306-463-2211

ALSASK

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21

• 2nd Annual Ukrainian New Year Feast 4:008:00 PM at the Alsask Drop-Inn Centre. Allyou-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 306-463-0169.

BROCK

WED., FEB. 14 - SAT., FEB. 17

• 2024 Brock Annual Open Bonspiel. Meat Prizes! $200 entry per team. Call or text Jill Speir 306-460-9701 to enter. Come enjoy home cooked meals and a fun time!

BURSTALL

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24

• Town of Burstall Community Supper & Charity Auction. Proceeds going towards ongoing maintenance and operating costs of the Burstall & District Community Complex, Swimming Pool, Arena, Curling Rink and Golf Course. Auctioneer: Donnie Peacock.

EATONIA

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20

• Paint Night at TJ’s Pub & Grub. Class starts at 7:00 PM sharp. Seating at 6:45. Call 306967-2227 for more information.

MONDAY, JANUARY 22

• BINGO 7:00-9:00 PM at TJ’s Pub & Grub. Presented by St. Paul’s United Church - Senior’s Quilting Club. For more info call 306-460-8975.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3

• Paint Night at TJ’s Pub & Grub. Class starts at 7:00 PM sharp. Seating at 6:45. Call 306967-2227 for more info.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12

• BINGO 2:00-4:00 PM at TJ’s Pub & Grub. Presented by St. Paul’s United Church - Senior’s Quilting Club. For more info call 306460-8975.

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.

- 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.

KINDERSLEY

FRIDAY, JANUARY 19

• Kindersley & District Arts Council presents Jake Vaadeland & the Sturgeon River Boys 7:30 PM at the Norman Ritchie Centre.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 25

• St. Paul’s United Church Robbie Burns Supper 6:30 PM. Doors open at 6:00. $30/person. Limited seating. Deadline: January 18. Contact the church oﬃce at 306-463-6508.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2

• Movie Trivia Night 7:30 PM at the Norman Ritchie Centre. Doors open at 6:30. To guarantee a table (5-6 people), message us on Facebook (@kindersleytrivianights) $10 each.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13

• Kindersley Band Fruit Drive delivery. Band students are selling now. Prices are: Full case of grapefruit = $72; 1/2 case of oranges or grapefruit = $44; 1 dozen oranges = $18; 10 grapefruit = $20.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24

• Kindersley Screen Arts presents “What Happens Later” 4:00 PM at the Sunset Theatre. $10 cash at the door.

- FREE! Drop-In Soccer (Ages 15-99) Westberry School Gym every Thursday at 8:00 PM; Elizabeth School Gym every Friday at 7:00 PM. All welcome. Contact Kevin for more info: 306-430-4103 or email: kindersleysoccerboard@gmail.com

- Youth Curling hosted by the Kindersley Curling Club (Grades 4-12 welcome). Wednesdays at 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 306463-4514.

- 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 306-463-4785.

LEADER

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20

• Leader & District Arts Council presents Jake Vaadeland & the Sturgeon River Boys 7:30 PM at the Leader Community Centre.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21

• Leader Curling Club Youth Bonspiel MONDAY, JANUARY 22

•Soup Day 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at the Leader Friendship Centre.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24

• BINGO at the Leader Friendship Centre. Doors open 6:15 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 PM. FRIDAY & SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 & 3

• Ladies Bonspiel Chicken & Wine at the G3 Iceplex. Raﬄe Prizes. Chicken Draw to the Button. $60/person. Includes Banquet Saturday Night. Entry Deadline: January 20. Call Melanie Charnetski 306-460-7647, Leah Butt 306-628-7573, Krista Loudon 306-587-7379.

* On Jan. 29, 1845, Edgar Allan Poe’s poem “ e Raven” was published in e Evening Mirror in New York. e eerie work, which earned its author the sum of $9, was both panned and praised by critics and parodied soon a er its publication, but remains one of the most popular poems in literary history.

* On Jan. 30, 1862 , the rst American ironclad warship, the USS Monitor, was launched into the East River. Construction of the vessel was inspired by talk of the Confederate Navy’s building an impenetrable ironclad that could break the Union’s blockade of the port city of Hampton Roads, Virginia.

* On Jan. 31, 1747, the rst clinic for treatment of venereal diseases opened at London Lock Hospital. Unfortu-

nately, its cure methods were ine ectual, with mercury (and its highly debilitating side e ects) being the most common.

* On Feb. 1, 1587, England’s Queen Elizabeth I signed the death warrant for her cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots, a er Mary was found guilty of being “not only accessory and privy to the conspiracy, but also an imaginer and compass of her majesty’s destruction.” In her nal days, Elizabeth admitted to regret about the order.

* On Feb. 2, 1970, British mathematician, logician and philosopher Bertrand Russell, who is considered the founder of analytic philosophy and won the Nobel Prize in Literature for his idealism- and humanitarianism-themed writings, died at his home in Wales at the age of 97.

Alberta’s close brush with possible rolling blackouts stiffens Moe’s resolve to keep the lights on

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

BY BRIAN ZINCHUK brian.zinchuk@pipelineonline.ca

e past weekend proved to be a closerun thing for the Alberta electrical grid, and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is making statements resolving he won’t allow that to happen here.

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.

Speci cally, a er having nearly completely divested itself of coal- red power production, Alberta’s dramatic buildout of wind and solar proved impossible to keep the lights on in that province when the chips were down and temperatures hit -35 C, or worse.

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.”

“In Saskatchewan, we will not attempt the impossible when it comes to power production in our province,” Moe said in a post on X and other social media the evening of Monday, Jan. 15.

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.

“We will not risk plunging our homes, schools, hospitals, special care homes and our businesses into the cold and darkness because of the ideological whims of others.

“To support the ongoing power demands across western Canada, Boundary Dam 4 has been restarted to ensure families can continue to keep the heat on. Net zero by 2035 is not only impossible, it’s irresponsible as it would leave Saskatchewan and Western Canadian families freezing and in the dark.”

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

It was in response to the extraordinary events that occurred in Alberta over the weekend, in which Saskatchewan played a key part. And it was also a tacit acknowledgement that as much as SaskPower’s been trying to wean itself o coal, it just can’t do it yet. We still need it to keep the lights on.

e Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) declared four “grid alerts,” over four days in a row, starting the a ernoon of Friday, Jan. 12. Desperately cold temperatures drove up demand for power, just as the same

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.

temperatures reduced wind power generation to nothing at times, and close to nothing for most of the weekend. And since the mass of cold air stretched from the Yukon to Texas, every grid operator in between was in the same boat – high demand but short supply. e Southwest Power Pool, which incorporates parts of 14 states from south of Saskatchewan to the Texas Panhandle, as well as Texas grid operator ERCOT, all put out various forms of alerts suggesting their clients reduce electrical 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.

Staring into the abyss

“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.

e rst three of Alberta’s grid alerts ran from mid-a ernoon until late evening, but the fourth occurred for an hour on Monday morning, as the workweek began. e second of those grid alerts turned out to be the most signi cant. On Saturday, Jan. 13, Alberta came within a half-hour of rotating blackouts, an Alberta Electric System Operator spokesperson told CBC News on Jan. 15, con rmed by Alberta A ordability and Utilities Minister Nathan Neudorf the same day.

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.

Indeed, the province stood at the brink of the abyss Saturday night, as rotating blackouts would have impacted di erent areas of the province for 20 to 30 minutes at a time, as temperatures ranged from -30 to -45 C, depending on where you were in the province. As the province’s grid-scale batteries neared depletion, and there was nothing le to call upon, the AESO and provincial government put out an emergency alert to all cellphones and TV screens, asking Albertans to shut o and unplug everything they could, from electric vehicle chargers to ovens to bathroom fans. CONTINUED

This easy-to-prepare dish is spicy, hearty and sure to be enjoyed by everyone. Just make sure to spice it accordingly! The bravest can add a dash of hot sauce right before serving.

INGREDIENTS (Servings: 6)

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 1 large onion, nely chopped

• 1 stalk celery, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, nely chopped

• 700 grams lean minced beef

• 2 teaspoons ground cumin

• 2 teaspoons paprika

• 2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper

• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

• 1 796-millilitre can diced tomatoes

• 1 540-millilitre can kidney beans, rinsed

• Salt and pepper to taste

Spicy chilli con carne

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large saucepan or cast-iron casserole dish, heat the oil and sauté the onion, celery and garlic. Don’t allow it to brown.

2. Add the minced beef and sauté for about ten minutes. There should be no traces of pink left in the meat. Skim some of the fat if desired.

3. Add the cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper and tomato paste. Mix well and cook for a few minutes.

4. Add the diced tomatoes and beans and mix well. Bring to a simmer and add a little salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer for about 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the mixture is too runny, remove the lid and continue to cook down for a few minutes.

Paneer tofu masala

INGREDIENTS (Servings: 4)

• 450 grams rm tofu, pressed and cut into 2.5-centimetre cubes

• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

• 3 tablespoons neutral vegetable oil, like canola or sun ower

• 450 grams ripe fresh tomatoes, diced

• 60 millilitres creamy cashew butter

• 100 millilitres coconut milk

• 2 teaspoons paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar

• 1 Tej Patta leaf (see note)

• 25 grams fresh ginger, grated or cut into thin slices

• 4 garlic cloves, minced into thin slices

• 2 teaspoons garam masala or curry powder, if not available

DIRECTIONS

1. Coat the tofu cubes with the cornstarch on all sides.

2. In a frying pan, heat one tablespoon of oil over medium heat and brown the tofu cubes on all sides for about one or two minutes per side. Set aside.

3. In a food processor, blend the tomatoes, cashew butter, coconut milk, paprika, salt and sugar until smooth.

4. In the already-hot pan, add two tablespoons of vegetable oil and toast the Tej Patta leaf for around 30 seconds. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for two or three minutes, taking care not to brown them too much. Add the tomato mixture and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often. You want a smooth soup-like consistency. If the mixture is too thick, add a little hot water or hot vegetable stock.

5. Remove from the heat. Add the garam masala and tofu cubes. Mix well and serve with basmati rice or naan bread.

Resembling a bay leaf, Tej Patta is often used in Indian cooking. If you can’t nd it in your local grocery store, replace it with a good pinch of cinnamon at the beginning of step 4.

Craving a deliciously fragrant dish? This creamy, easy-to-prepare vegan recipe is sure to satisfy.

Bacon-wrapped, cheese-stu ed jalapeños

You need just four ingredients to prepare these decadent appetizers. However, sensitive tastebuds beware!

INGREDIENTS (Servings: 16)

• 8 good-sized jalapeños

• 1 cup cream cheese, room temperature

• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese, room temperature

• 16 thin slices of bacon

DIRECTIONS

1. Set the oven to 400 F. Use convection bake mode if possible.

2. Cut the jalapeños lengthwise. Remove the seeds and white membranes with a spoon. Wear gloves and keep your hands away from your face, especially your eyes.

3. Mix the two cheeses in a bowl and stu the jalapeños with the mixture.

4. Wrap a slice of bacon around each jalapeño.

5. Place all the jalapeños on a non-stick or parchmentcovered baking tray.

6. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until the bacon is crisp.

There aren’t many people who don’t love pizza and bread! In this simple and tasty recipe, all the ingredients come together perfectly to delight your taste buds. Buon appetito!

Supreme pizza bread

INGREDIENTS (Servings: 4)

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 300 grams spicy Italian sausage

• 1 398-millilitre can pizza sauce

• 1 ciabatta-style atbread, cut lengthways, then in half

• 300 grams pepperoni, sliced

• 1 small red onion, nely chopped

• 1 small green pepper, nely chopped

• 300 grams mozzarella cheese, grated

DIRECTIONS

1. Set the oven to 400 F. Use convection bake mode if possible.

2. Heat the oil in a small frying pan. Remove the sausage casings, if necessary, and crumble the meat into the pan. Fry until cooked through.

3. Spread the sauce equally over the four pieces of bread. Flatten them a little if necessary. Do the same with the pepperoni, sausage, onion, pepper and cheese.

4. Place the pizzas on a perforated baking tray or directly on the oven rack and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, watching closely. Finish cooking on broil for one or two minutes if necessary.

You’ll need a nice at loaf to make this recipe a success. Take inspiration from the photo to make the right choice.

Hot mulled wine

Do you plan on spending some time outdoors this cold season? There’s nothing better than a cup of this delicious spiced mulled wine to relax and warm you up.

INGREDIENTS (Servings: 6)

• 1 750-milllitre bottle red wine

• 1 orange, thinly sliced

• 6 cinnamon sticks

• 3 cloves

• 120 millilitres brandy or Grand Marnier, optional

• 60 millilitres honey

• 1 lemon, cut into 6 slices

DIRECTIONS

1. Pour the wine into a medium saucepan and add the orange slices, two cinnamon sticks, cloves, honey and brandy or Grand Marnier.

2. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Pour the mixture into six cups and garnish each with a cinnamon stick (you can use the two that have been simmering) and a slice of lemon.

ZINCHUK CONTINUED

SaskPower ups its game

Alberta had run out of reserves, and with British Columbia unable to provide much more in the way of additional power, and Montana unable provide much at all, Saskatchewan’s Crown utility SaskPower responded, by sending 153 megawatts westward.

And that, in itself, was extraordinary, because limits were pushed to provide Alberta with as much as possible on the intertie between the two provinces.

SaskPower spokesperson Joel Cherry told Pipeline Online by email, “One hundred y-three megawatts is the interconnection’s maximum capacity, but it has been derated to 90 megawatts for the past several months because of ongoing work at a interconnection station at the border. AESO and SaskPower Grid Control have agreed to temporarily increase the transmission capacity to make the extra 63 MW available to Alberta when they declare energy alerts.

Contingency reserve had run out

Generally speaking, power needs to be consumed at the instant its produced. ere is very little in the way of grid-scale storage in the Canadian electrical grid, although Alberta has built 10 grid-scale batteries totaling 190 megawatts capacity. All of that capacity would come into play Saturday evening.

Grid operators must maintain a small amount of excess capacity at all times, known as a “dispatched contingency reserve” (DCR) e North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standard is

to maintain at least 4 per cent DCR. at’s because if the DCR runs out, all sorts of bad things happen, with voltage drops and frequency variance which then can lead to cascading brownouts, including additional power generating units tripping o and whole areas going without power.

With demand hovering around 11,800 megawatts, four per cent would have been around 472 megawatts DRC. Instead, for the better part of an hour, the DCR was 20 megawatts, or 0.1 per cent, a razor thin margin. e extra 63 megawatts SaskPower sent in part meant the di erence between rotating blackouts or not.

In a very real way, it was payback for Alberta’s weeks-long help for SaskPower during the outage of the Poplar River Power Station at Coronach, Saskatchewan. For weeks on end, Alberta supplied Saskatchewan with around 150 megawatts for parts of the day to keep the lights on in this province.

BC played critical role, too

On any given day, imports and exports of power between Alberta and British Columbia will o en run up to 600 megawatts going either direction. But with BC also in the deep freeze, it didn’t have much to give at various points during the weekend, including parts of the crucial Saturday evening. Indeed, around the time the grid alert was rst sounded on Saturday, Alberta was still exporting 38 megawatts to British Columbia, according to X bot account @ReliableAB, which posts hourly data from the AESO on the status of the Alberta grid.

Kindersley

Citizens On Patrol

This semi annual newsletter is for the businesses of Kindersley July, August, September, October, November and December.

This is a report of activity by the “Citizens on Patrol”

Numbers of patrols - 17

Numbers of Hours - 136

Kilometers - 1209.3

Call-ins - 5

Doors or gates unlocked or open - 11

CITIZENS ON PATROL ARE LOOKING FOR NEW VOLUNTEERS.

If you can spare one or two nights a month to help protect our community and are interested please phone S/SGT. Kevin Peterson at the RCMP at 306-463-4642.

Citizens On Patrol would like to thank the RCMP, SGI, The Bean, Your West Central Voice, Kindersley Social, 1210, Mix 104, Town of Kindersley, and the business community for their support. If anyone is interested in purchasing a COPP Sign to put in their window or make a donation to our program, please call 306-463-9406. The cost is $30.00 for a 12” x 12” sign or $5.00 for a 4” x 4” sign.

* From 1953 to 1959, the Cincinnati Reds baseball team went by a diﬀerent moniker, the Cincinnati Redlegs, in response to America’s fear of communism during the McCarthy era, when the term “Reds” could be problematic.

* The word “whisky” comes from the Gaelic phrase “uisge beatha,” or “water of life.”

* According to researchers at Japan’s Nagoya University, electric eels can use their shock to transfer genetic material to nearby ﬁsh larvae, altering the larva’s genes in the process.

* An AI program using merely 10 seconds of human speech has been able to identify whether someone has diabetes with 89% accuracy.

* Workers at an Akron, Ohio, auto wrecking company creatively stopped a potential car thief by using a forklift to raise him, while inside the vehicle, 20 feet into the air until (no doubt amused) police arrived on the scene.

* If you make a visit to Iceland, you might run across a tiny, intricately designed house known as an alfhol. But it wasn’t built for a family of dolls. Rather, such structures are created for the “hidden folk” of Icelandic folklore, creatures often invisible to humans but who are believed to lead lives similar to ours.

* Smokers with better math skills are more inclined to quit smoking.

* When Reza Baluchi, a 44-year-old man from Florida, aspired to cross the Atlantic on a visit to London, he didn’t take a plane or boat, but a floating contraption much like a giant hamster wheel! Unfortunately, his mode of transportation was deemed “manifestly unsafe” by the Coast Guard off the coast of Georgia’s Tybee Island, and after a three-day standoff, Baluchi’s mission was aborted.

Thought for the Day: “What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” - Zig Ziglar

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TAX TIPS

Q: Is there a time allowance for clearing my sidewalk?

RRSP CONTRIBUTION

Earned income will not be taken into consideration for determining your RRSP contribution room unless it’s reported on a tax return. It is important to note that taxpayers under the age of 18 can accumulate RRSP contribution room even though they are too young to own an RRSP at the present time. It is therefore important for them to report their income from summer jobs on a tax return even though there may be no other reason to do so.

H&R BLOCK

As a part of an engagement plan, the Town of Kindersley will be releasing a series of survey questions to gain feedback from the community. This feedback will be used for planning and attraction of programs, businesses, and services to serve Kindersley & District better! Watch in the near future for our surveys to appear on our website and our social media channels!

Here’s the link to the surveys: https://www.kindersley.ca/news-and-notices community-engagement-surveys/ Keep checking back as we will have a new survey every couple of weeks at this link.

A: Yes!! Residential walks should be cleared within 48 hours of snowfall and commercial areas within 24 hours.

Q: Can I shovel the snow onto my neighbor’s property?

A: Oh please NO! Snow should not be shoveled onto any property but your own. This includes public roadways, public property and private property.

Q: Can I pile my snow wherever and as high as I want?

A: In most residential areas snow piles are allowed up to 2metres in height and must be 7.5m back from a roadway or adjacent property.

Commercial areas are allowed the same conditions but the piles must be removed within 48 hours. Snow piles within the industrial area must be 7.5m of away from a roadway or adjacent property and MUST not be in public drainage ditches.

Q: Where can excess snow be taken?

A: The Town of Kindersley is providing two public snow disposal sites. The ﬁrst is east off the new section of Railway Ave E that is behind Walmart and the other is northwest of Western Salvage on Hwy 21. Please proceed to the furthest area from the entrance available when dumping. It is much easier if we ﬁll from back to front and don’t have to maneuver around random snow piles.

Q: Can I use motorized equipment during all hours?

A: Oh dear, your neighbors will be so upset! Remember there is a quiet time in Kindersley, it is between 11pm and 7am. *Please be considerate of others this winter. Adhere to quiet time restrictions and the snow removal guidelines and be neighbourly!*

Kindersley & District CO-OP

Kid’s Korner

KID’S CLUB BIRTHDAYS FOR JANUARY 14-20

Sarah Adams

Daniel Agudera

Brielle Brick

Huntyr Friedrick

Jacob Grae Garcia

Samuel Holloway

Kyjin Iligan

Nole Lavallee

Keaton Lee

Braxten Perfanide

Shun Avereen Ronquillo

Vaidansh Sondhi

Hayden Swan

Melissa Wurz

Isabelle Zabinsky

Posting Date January 15, 2024

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might be hurt by a colleague’s harsh criticism, but don’t let it shake your confidence in what you’re trying to achieve. A more positive aspect starts to appear by week’s end.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’re torn between your sensible self and the part of you that enjoys acquiring lovely things. Best advice: Wait for an end-of-month sale, then buy something wonderful.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your artistic side has practical applications this week, perhaps with redecorating your home or redesigning your personal stationery. Whatever you choose to do, someone special will like it.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A relationship you’d hoped would keep going seems to be going nowhere. Close it out and move on to a brighter romantic aspect that is just beginning to manifest itself.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Things don’t go completely as planned this week, but enjoy the surprises, even if you have to adjust your schedule. Some of them could be quite delightful.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Making choices is usually easy for straight-shooting Archers, but a new development could deflect your aim. Try to put off major decisions until you know more.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) While part of you might prefer taking a more familiar path, let your more daring and — admit it — supercurious self see what the unexplored has to offer.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You could be drawn into a problem between friends or family members. Best bet: Ask the questions that go to the heart of the matter, then get them all together for a group hug.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) As much as you love being the center of attention, your big Lion’s heart impels you to share the spotlight with a colleague who helped you with that wellpraised project.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your eagerness to act on a challenge is wisely tempered early in the week by a lack of necessary information. Things begin to clear up during the weekend.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Those nasty types have slithered back under the rocks and will not present any more problems. Now’s the time to move ahead on that promising new relationship.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A new offer could clear up that lingering money problem. Also, a more confident attitude on your part might help get that personal situation back on track.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of turning chaos into order. You’re also generous with your help for those who seek it.