Celebrity Extra
Q:When is the movie “Wicked” coming out? Will it be one of those live musicals on TV like they did with “The Sound of Music”?
— H.G.
A:“Wicked,” a prequel to the classic 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz,” is a musical, but it won’t air live on television. It will be released in movie theaters as a two-part film series — the first releasing on Nov. 27, 2024 and the second a year later. It’s a film adaptation of the Tony-Award-winning Broadway musical, which was based on the novel written by Gregory Maguire.
“Wicked” the motion picture will star Ariana Grande as Glinda Upland, otherwise known as Glinda the Good Witch, and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, aka the Wicked Witch. The film adaptation appears to be in good hands with director Jon M. Chu at the helm. He’s also directed the hit film “Crazy Rich Asians” and the well-received musical film “In the Heights.”
Chu recently thanked his cast and crew on social media, stating it was “the most ambitious cinematic production I have ever been a part of, or, frankly, ever witnessed.”
Q:What can I look forward to seeing Tom Ellis in now that “Lucifer” has ended? Does he have another series lined up? — D.L.
guez (“Jane the Virgin”) this Valentine’s Day. You can also see him in the limited series “Washington Black,” based on the best-selling novel by Esi Edugyan. It co-stars Sterling K. Brown (“This Is Us”) and can be streamed later this year on Hulu.
So, it looks like you won’t be experiencing a dearth of Tom Ellis projects for much longer! ***
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A:British
actor Tom Ellis gained fame here in the United States for his portrayal of the DC Comics character Lucifer Morningstar. Netflix aired “Lucifer” after Fox chose not to renew it for a fourth season, and it continued on the streaming giant for a total of six seasons.
Next up for Ellis is a new series called “Second Wife,” that he’s co-producing with his wife, Meaghan Oppenheimer, for Hulu. It stars Ellis and Emma Roberts (“American Horror Story”) as a couple who spontaneously marry after meeting in London. The half-hour dramedy doesn’t have a premiere date yet, but it’s expected sometime in 2024.
If you can’t wait to see more of Ellis, you can catch him in the upcoming Netflix film “Players” with Gina Rodri-
Q:Why isn’t Maksim Chmerkovskiy on “Dancing with the Stars” anymore? He was my favorite pro on the show. — A.C.
A:Maksim
“Maks” Chmerkovskiy hasn’t been part of the ABC dance competition show since 2017, but has been sorely missed by his fans. His wife, Peta Murgatroyd, and his brother, Val, are still pros on “Dancing with the Stars,” but Maks has been busy with other projects. He’ll be a judge on the upcoming season of Fox’s “So You Think You Can Dance,” and he’s a celebrity contestant on the current season of “The Traitors” on Peacock.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 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!
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21
• Brock Cemetery AGM 7:00 PM at the Brock Vesper Club Hall. Annual general meeting will include 2023 financials. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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.
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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.
- Youth Curling Mondays 4:30-5:30 PM. Call Garrett for more information 306-962-4460.
- Youth Bowling Mondays 6:30-7:30 PM. Call Garrett for more information 306-962-4460.
- Adult Bowling Tuesdays at 7:30 PM. Call Garrett for more information 306-962-4460.
- Mens Curling Wednesdays at 7:30 PM. Call Garrett for more information 306-962-4460.
- Mixed Curling Thursdays at 7:30 PM. Call Garrett for more information 306-962-4460.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24
• Kindersley Screen Arts presents “What Happens Later” 4:00 PM at the Sunset Theatre. $10 cash at the door.
SUNDAY, MARCH 17
• Kindersley Air Cadets Fundraiser 1:00-4:00 PM at Clearview Community Church. You’re invited to enjoy a bowl of Homemade Soup and Buns with Refreshments and Desserts. Allergy friendly, gluten free and vegan options available. Adults: $7.50, Children (12 & under): $5.00; Refreshment and Dessert Only: $2.50. Cash Only. Bouncy Castle on site!
FRIDAY, MARCH 22
• Kindersley Arts Council presents Andrea Superstein at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre 7:30 PM.
- 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.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16
• Toddler Tunes & Tales 10:30 AM at the Leader Library. Join us for an hour of songs, rhymes, stories & fun learning activities for children 0-2 years old and their grownups. Siblings welcome!
• Deadline to register for the Leader & District Chamber of Commerce Tradeshow on April 13, 2024. To register: 306-628-7887 or email: leadercdo@gmail.com
• Leader & District Arts Council presents Rory Gardiner 7:30 PM at the Leader Community Centre
THURSDAY, MARCH 21
• Leader & District Chamber of Commerce AGM Doors open: 6:30 PM. Meeting starts at 7:00 PM at the Leader Friendship Center. Speaker: Corwin Boechler - Chamber Insurance. Everyone welcome.
SATURDAY, MARCH 23
• Leader & District Arts Council presents Piano Heist 7:30 PM at the Leader Community Centre.
- Mondays are Family Fun Night (open to all ages) at the Leader Library 6:30-7:30 PM.
- Tuesdays & Thursday Stretch Exercises 10:00 AM at the Leader Friendship Centre.
- Wednesdays Toddler Time (ages 1.5 to 3) at the Leader Library 10:30-11:00 AM.
- Thursdays Baby & Me at the Leader Library 10:30-1:00 AM 0-2 years old (older siblings welcome)
- 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.
Make Fresh Ricotta in Your Kitchen
When I hear “I made it from scratch!” at a gathering, my first instinct is to assume that it must have taken a lot of time to prepare the tasty-looking dish coming my way down the table. But I also think, “Oh, it must be extra good!”
Here’s where I’m going with this: Do you love ricotta cheese in lasagna or as a spread on crostini toasts, topped with a drizzle of olive oil and savory delights for a quick appetizer? You can make ricotta yourself! Prepare it in your kitchen from start to finish in less than an hour “from scratch.” It is extra good!
This isn’t true Italian-made ricotta, but it’s an easy, delicious version. Just boil milk, cream and salt, and add lemon juice or vinegar. Then gather ’round the pot with your kids and watch it curdle. Within a half-hour of draining away the whey in a separate bowl, you’ll have lovely ricotta with a mild, sweet flavor and light consistency for use in a favorite Italian recipe or for spreading on crackers and toast sliced from a baguette — a sure winner at a Super Bowl party!
HOMEMADE RICOTTA
Makes about 1 1/4 cups — 4 cups whole milk (not ultra-pasteurized)
— 1 cup heavy cream (not ultra-pasteurized)
— 1/2 teaspoon salt
— 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice or white wine vinegar
To prepare the sieve for draining: Set a fine sieve or colander lined with a double thickness of cheesecloth over a deep bowl.
To prepare the ricotta mixture: Combine milk, cream and salt in a large pot, and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Watch carefully. Just as mixture reaches a boil, turn off heat, remove from burner and stir in lemon juice. The mixture will separate and curdle. Let it set for about a minute.
Pour into the cheesecloth-lined sieve and let the watery whey drain into the bowl. Discard the liquid that drips through.
Let the curds continue to drain for about 25 minutes, until cool. The longer it drains, the thicker the ricotta will be.
Spoon the ricotta out of the cheesecloth and use immediately, or refrigerate in a covered storage container for up to five days until it’s ready to use.
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Donna Erickson creates relationships and community through food and fun. Find more to nourish and delight you at www.donnaerickson.com.
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Just as Alberta has had minimal wind power, so, too has Saskatchewan
Twice last week, SaskEnergy set new daily natural gas usage records, and we can thank Alberta for most of
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.
BY 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.
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.
Wind power generation in Alberta has flatlined twice in as many days, and as weather patterns typically flow from west to east, Saskatchewan has seen similar conditions.
“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.
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.
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.
Staring into the abyss
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.
“Yesterday (Feb. 5) we had less than 10 megawatts from 1:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., from 8:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. and then from 9:45 to midnight. We were at zero for much of the afternoon and then from 10:45 to midnight. We did have wind production in the 100-150 MW range throughout much of the morning up to 10 a.m. before winds died off for the day.”
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.
On Sunday, Feb. 4, Alberta saw wind power generation fall to 15 megawatts during the supper hour. On Feb. 5, wind fell to less than 1 per cent output before noon and remained at that level (and much lower) for almost all of the next 24 hours.
“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
So what happened in Saskatchewan? Pipeline Online asked SaskPower, and got this response on Feb. 6 from spokesperson Joel Cherry by email. In situations like this, Pipeline Online usually asks how long the province’s 617 megawatts of grid-scale wind produces zero power, and how long it produces less than 10 megawatts (1.6 per cent), which is effectively zero.
Cherry said, “On Feb 4 we had about an hour of less than 10 megawatts of wind from 12 a.m. to 1 a.m.
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
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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.”
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.
This province is now largely dependent on neighbouring Alberta to fulfill roughly two-thirds of our natural gas needs.
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.
Alberta’s flatlined wind power production meant the province was importing power from its neighbours, a frequent occurrence of back-and-forth trade. The intertie between the two provinces had been downrated several months ago to 90 megawatts until some maintenance was completed. During the mid-January electrical crisis in Alberta, the capacity of the line was temporarily pushed back to 153 megawatts to help Alberta get through its critical shortage, before returning back to 90 megawatts.
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.
Those repairs are now done, Cherry said. “We did start exporting full tie of 153 once the tie-line with Alberta was back to full capacity, which occurred yesterday
As part of those regular electrical market exchanges, SaskPower also imported power from Manitoba Hydro. Cherry said, “We imported between 290 megawatts and 148 megawatts from Manitoba during that time period, with our total net imports ranging from 132 megawatts at 7:45 p.m. to four megawatts at midnight.”
On Feb. 4, Saskatchewan’s 30 megawatts of grid-scale solar showed negligible power generation. So on that day, not only were periods of next to no wind power, but also no solar, at the same time.
Part of a 2014 equivalency agreement with the then-Conservative federal government allowed SaskPower to extend the life of its coal-fired power generation assets a few more years. In return, the province committed to expanding wind and solar power generation by an additional 3,000 megawatts by 2035. Currently a 200 megawatt wind project called the Bekevar Yōtin Wind Facility is under construction at Kipling, and a 100 megawatt solar project was recently announced for Estevan. Both are being built by independent power producers who will sell their power to SaskPower.
On Sept. 25, 2023, SaskPower president and CEO Rupen Pandya told Pipeline Online, “When we signed the equivalency agreement with the federal government in 2014 to allow us to keep using coal to the end of 2030, part of that agreement required us to build out renewables in the province, so that we could operate coal assets, coal
generators, past their end of life. And that’s what we’ve been able to do. And we continue to do. So, part of the build out of renewables that’s required as part of the equivalency agreement, that 3,000 megawatts that we need to put in place by 2035. I think 2,000 by 2030.”
The proposed federal Clean Electricity Regulations intend to phase out unabated coal and natural gas power generation in Canada by 2035. In Saskatchewan on Feb. 4, natural gas and coal accounted for 88 per cent of power generation, combined. In Alberta, Tuesday morning, it was 96 per cent (mostly natural gas, with some coal)
Assembly of a wind turbine near Assiniboia, Sask., on Jan. 7, 2021. Photo by Brian Zinchuk
* A UCLA study determined that football players with lower jersey numbers are perceived as slimmer and faster than their teammates with higher jersey digits.
* e Sullivan Ordinance of 1908 in New York City aimed to prohibit women from smoking in public places, sparking not just widespread debate about women’s rights, but marking a symbolic battleground for female activists dedicated to gender equality. e law was vetoed by Mayor George B. McClellan Jr. just two weeks later.
* A study of over 10 million births revealed that children are 4.6% more likely to be born in the same month as their mothers.
* When Kentucky Fried Chicken expanded its operations to China in the 1980s, the food chain’s iconic slogan -- “It’s nger-lickin’ good!” -- was mistakenly, if amusingly, translated in Mandarin to “Eat your ngers o .”
* King Charles III was the rst British royal to go to a traditional school.
* During the Napoleonic campaigns in the early 19th century, French soldiers observed an odd condition among many local Egyptian men, who reported blood in their urine, leading to the misnomer label “the land of the menstruating men.” e actual cause was the parasitic disease schistosomiasis.
* Some scientists make a habit of consuming the organisms they study, a practice that dates to Charles Darwin’s sampling of exotic animals such as pumas and iguanas during his voyages.
* e word “gymnastics” comes from the ancient Greek “gymnazein,” meaning “to exercise naked.”
* Are you a fan of Cheetos? If so, you might want to visit the town of Cheadle in Alberta, Canada, which is the proud possessor of a 20-foot statue of a ... Cheeto. Bonus: It even lights up at night!
EDITORS: These horoscopes are for use the week of FEB. 12, 2024
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.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might feel bolder as each new success falls into place. However, caution is still advised throughout the end of the week. Taking it step-by-step is the best approach.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The cooperation that you request could come at too high of a price. Since few can beat the Bovine at being clever and resourceful, why not see what you can do on your own?
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Aspects favor a quieter time to get closer to the people who are especially important to you. There’s always much more to learn and appreciate about each other.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The concerned Crab will act to resolve workplace misunderstandings before they get out of hand and cause serious problems. Co-workers rally to support your efforts.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) What the Big Cat might see as a disturbing act of disloyalty might just be a failure of communication on both sides. Take time for mediation rather than confrontation.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Be more patient with those who seem unwilling to accept your version of what’s right. The fact is, there’s a lot more to learn on all sides of this issue.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) It should be easier for you to assess the facts and make an important decision. But don’t commit if you still have doubts. There could be more you need to know.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your excitement level remains high as you continue working on a new project. Expect some setbacks, but on the whole, all will move pretty much on schedule.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) It might be wise to be more prudent with expenses right now. But your financial situation should soon clear up, and you could be back shopping as happily as ever.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You might prefer sticking with your current schedule, but some newly emerging information could persuade you to consider a change. Keep an open mind.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You might want to reject a suggested change, but it could be wise to go with the flow, at least for a while. You can always return to your first plan if you like.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You’re bolstered by both the practical and poetic sides of your nature as you maneuver some unsettled emotional situations. Things ease up by week’s end.
BORN THIS WEEK: People respond to your generosity and wisdom. They consider you a treasured and trusted friend.
ought for the Day:
“It’s no use going back to yesterday, because I was a di erent person then.” - Lewis Carroll
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Treat yourself to a professional makeover for Valentine’s Day!
Do you want to feel irresistible this Valentine’s Day? If you want your partner to instantly fall in love with you, leave it to the beauty pros.
• Make-up. Hiring a make-up artist is a must if you want to look your best. They’ll use the best products and techniques to enhance your assets.
• Hairstyling. Treat yourself to a balayage, highlights or full colouring.You could also have your haircut refreshed. To give yourself the star treatment,
go for a more elaborate style than usual. After all, it’s Valentine’s Day!
• Clothing. What could be better than a shopping spree with a stylist who can help you choose attering and trendy out ts? They have a sharp eye and a keen sense of style to help you look sensational from head to toe.
• Manicure. The nishing touch to a beauty makeover? Beautiful hands and well-groomed nails. Whether you want to leave them natural, colour
them with polish or opt for arti cial acrylic nails, an expert will be sure to make them look their best.
Visit your local beauty specialists to look your nest this February 14.
Menu suggestions for a family Valentine’s Day brunch
Valentine’s Day can be celebrated in countless ways. In 2024, why not celebrate the weekend after February 14 with a delicious, themed family brunch? Here are a few inspiring ideas that’ll make your tastebuds go wild.
THEMED DRINKS
Serve drinks with a pink or red hue to set the mood and stay on the theme. For example, rosé wine, sparkling apple juice with a few drops of grenadine or coffee and hot chocolate with pink whipped cream. You can also treat your family to a strawberry smoothie or milkshake to perfectly complement the rest of the brunch.
FRUITS GALORE
No brunch is complete without a variety of fruits. From whole to pieces and salads to juices, fruits add an essential element to the menu. To keep with the Valentine’s Day theme, serve a selection of red and pink fruits, like strawberries, raspberries, cherries, watermelon, pink grapefruit and pomegranate.
PROTEINS
Spice up your Valentine’s Day brunch with eggs, bacon, cold cuts, pork pâté, salmon (smoked or gravlax), baked beans, cheese, yogurt and more. Don’t forget to present them beautifully on red ceramic plates to add a touch of elegance.
BREADS AND SWEETS
O er a selection of gourmet bread and sweets such as wa es, toast, croissants, pancakes, French toast, mu ns and pastries. Present them on trays decorated with rose petals or red cinnamon hearts, accompanied by tasty jams, coulis’ or jellies in shades of red or pink.
Visit your local grocery stores, bakeries, fruit stores and cheese shops to nd all the products you need to make your brunch a success.
10 romantic activities for Valentine’s Day
Are you looking for ideas for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day? Whether you’re a new couple or have been together for years, try one or several of these 10 activities to promote intimacy and togetherness.
1. Have a winter picnic in an enchanting setting, such as in the woods, a park by the water or the mountains.
2. Look back at photos of your wedding day or your rst date and reminisce about how adorable you both were.
3. Cook the perfect meal together. Why not pour yourselves a glass of wine and enjoy some jazz music while you’re at it?
4. See a rom-com at the movie theatre. Take the opportunity to share a bag of popcorn so your ngers brush against each other.
5. Discover a new restaurant that interests you. Make sure to book your table in advance.
6. Dance to your favourite tunes. Be sure to add a few slow songs to your playlist.
7. Create a work of art together, like a painting, a collage or a papier-mâché sculpture.
8. Ice skate hand in hand in an enchanting place. For example, in the evening by torchlight.
9. Play a naughty board game. Laughter and fun are guaranteed!
10. Treat yourself to a professional couple’s photo session. Then, choose the best ones and hang them on your walls — or post them on social media.
Happy Valentine’s Day to all the lovers!
How to celebrate Valentine’s Day on a budget
Are you on a tight budget and looking for ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day without breaking the bank? Here are several a ordable or free ways to spend quality time with your better half.
GIFTS
Get creative and design a unique gift that will please your loved one without putting a dent in your wallet. For example, you could create a poem, a love letter, a song, a video, a musical composition, a drawing or a craft.
ACTIVITIES
There are numerous inexpensive activities you can enjoy with your partner. Plan an evening of entertainment at home by watching a movie, singing karaoke or playing board games. You could also go for a nature walk or visit a local exhibit.
MEALS
Instead of going out to a restaurant, purchase a ready-made meal or don your chef hat and make a home-cooked meal. Enjoy it with your partner in the intimacy of your own home for a relaxed and uninterrupted experience.
As you can see, it's not hard to celebrate Valentine’s Day without spending a fortune.
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How well do you know your heart?
February is Heart Month in Canada, a perfect occasion to test your knowledge of this vital organ. Try answering these 10 questions. Good luck!
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. On average, how many times does the heart beat each day?
A. 50,000
B. 100,000
C. 150,000
2. About how many litres of blood does the adult heart pump per day?
A. 4,000
B. 6,000
C. 8,000
3. What’s the name of the muscular wall separating the left and right sides of the heart?
A. Septum
B. Atrium
C. Aortic arch
4. What’s the heart rate of a typical adult at rest?
A. 40 to 80 beats per minute
B. 60 to 100 beats per minute
C. 75 to 125 beats per minute
5. Which parts of the heart receive oxygenated blood from the lungs?
A. The left atrium and ventricle
B. The right atrium and pulmonary veins
C. The aorta and pulmonary artery
TRUE OR FALSE
6. The heart is the rst organ to develop in an embryo.
7. The heartbeat is caused by electric impulses transmitted by neurons.
8. “Heart attack” and “cardiac arrest” mean the same thing.
9. The heart is located in the middle of the chest.
10. The heart has four valves that allow a one-way ow of blood.
ANSWERS
7. False. Unlike other muscles, the heart is autonomous and generates the electrical impulses it needs to beat.
8. False. In cardiac arrest, the heart stops beating. A heart attack occurs when part of the heart lacks blood due to a blocked artery. If left untreated, the blocked part of the heart can deteriorate.
9. True.
10. True. The aortic, tricuspid, pulmonary and mitral valves.
