1. During World War II, a Great Dane named Juliana was awarded the Blue Cross Medal. She extinguished an incendiary bomb by peeing on it!
2. Alexander the Great was accidentally buried alive. Scientists believe Alexander suffered from a neurological disorder called Guillain-Barré Syndrome. They believe that when he died, he was actually just paralyzed and mentally aware!
3. There were female gladiators in Ancient Rome! A female gladiator was called a gladiatrix (plural gladiatrices). They were extremely rare, unlike their male counterparts.
4. The world’s most successful pirate in history was a lady named Ching Shih. She was a prostitute in China until the Commander of the Red Flag Fleet bought and married her. But her husband considered her his equal, and she became an active pirate commander in the fleet.
5. You may know them as the bunch of heroes that broke box office records with their movies. But “The Avengers” was also a group of Jewish assassins who hunted Nazi war criminals after World War II. They poisoned 2,283 German prisoners of war!
6. From 1912 to 1948, the Olympic Games held competitions in the fine arts. Medals were given for literature, architecture, sculpture, painting, and music. Obviously, the art created was required to be Olympic-themed.
7. Famous conqueror Napoleon Bonaparte was once attacked by a horde of bunnies! He had requested that a rabbit hunt be arranged for himself and his men. When the rabbits were released from their cages, the bunnies charged toward Bonaparte and his men in an unstoppable onslaught.
8. Cleopatra wasn’t actually Egyptian! As far as historians can tell, Egypt’s famous femme fatal was actually Greek! She was a descendant of Alexander the Great’s Macedonian general Ptolemy.
EATONIA
SUNDAY, AUGUST 13
• Sunday in the Park 2:00-4:00 PM. Lemonade, Watermelon, Snow Cones and Open Mic Talent Show. If you wish to share call Sharon at 306-460-5267.
ESTON
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6
• Eston Riverside Glow Ball Tourney. $50 entry fee includes 1 glow ball per player. Registration: 8:00 PM. 9 holes Par 3 - Best Ball. Midnight Lunch. 50/50 and Draw Prizes. Walk Only - No Power Carts. Please pre-register at Clubhouse 306-962-3845.
• Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser 8:30 - 11:30 AM at Tyner Hall (Eston Riverside Regional Park). $10 adult. $5 10 & under.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19
• Eston Riverside Regional Park Eston Kidsport Golf Tournament. Registration 306-9623845 (Clubhouse) or if you wish to donate a silent auction item or make a donation to KidSport, please contact Garrett Turner at 306962-7748.
* 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.
* Adult Recreational Volleyball Monday 7-9 PM at the ECS Gym May through June. $30 registration.
* Adult Recreational Slo-Pitch Sunday at 7 PM Reaburn Field May 7 - August 6. $50 registration.
* Town Council meetings will be June 13th & 27th.
* BBQ Saturdays at Eston Museum until August 26. Exceptions (August 12 will be at Wheatland Centre (Plus 50). On BBQ Saturdays at the Museum, tgere will be 6 Mar-
ketplace tables available for use. No charge. Contact Shari at 306-430-8730 for details.
KERROBERT
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16
• Kerrobert Library presents Danny Kazam and his Young Wizards Day Camp 1:00-4:00 PM. This is for ages 6-12 with a magic show at 3:30 open to the public. Preregistration is required for the camp. Register by contacting Kerrobert.library@wheatland.sk.ca
• Paiting with Joy at the Vintage Market Place 6:00-9:00 PM. Detailed instruction for Beginner to intermediate painters. Using acrylic paints, we will turn a blank canvas into a beautiful Iris Flower painting. For info or RSVP: 639-679-0115.
* Storytime at the Kerrobert Library the first and third Thursday of every month at 10:30 AM.
* Anne Nordstrom “Africa and Abstracts” A collection of acrylic paintings influenced by the colour and light of Africa 7:00 PM at the Kerrobert Courtroom Gallery. Exhibition runs until August 31.
KINDERSLEY
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8
• Kindersley Library Branch: 2:00-3:30 PM Bluey Book Party at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9
• 2nd Annual Fashion Show at the Kindersley & District Plains Museum. Interested in modelling? Please call Kerry or Jordyn at 306463-6620.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12
• PaintNite 2:00 PM Boston Pizza. Join us for a fun time! Enjoy good food and drinks while unleashing your inner artist!
TUESDAY, AUGUST 15
• Kindersley Library Branch: 10:30 AM Go Filipino: Foods of the Philippines Storytime & Craft 0-5 years.
• Kindersley Library Branch: Go Filipino: Kite Making Youth Craft for 6-11 years
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22
• Kindersley Library Branch: Go Filipino: Jeepny Storytime & Craft 0-5 years.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23
• Kindersley Library Branch: Go! Science with the SK Science Centre at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 24
• Kindersley Library Branch: Teen Zone Bad Art Night
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26
• Kindersley Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30
• Welcome Back BBQ & Meet the Teacher at Westberry Elementary School 5:00 PM. $5 Hamburger, Chips & Pop. BBQ by Kindersley Klippers. Drop off your school supplies.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
• Music Trivia Night 7:00 PM. $10 at the door. Teams of 6 or less. Norman Ritchie Centre.
SEPTEMBER 21-24
• Goose Festival Days!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14
• Donations wanted for United Church Garage Sale. Open 9:00 to 4:00. No clothes please. Can bring items anytime over summer. Arrange drop-off with Church Office or Mary. For more information: 306-463-6508 or 306-463-7450.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17
• Kindersley and District Arts Council presents Kinjo & Young at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre.
* Parkinson’s Support Group Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month 2:00 PM at the Kindersley Hospital. Everyone is welcome! For more info call Nancy at 306-463-4514.
* Monday Night Jam Sessions at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre. Doors open at 6:30 to set-up, then the fun begins at 7-11 PM. Call Keith 306-460-8633.
Q:
Whatever happened to actor Jamie Foxx? I read that he was in a coma, but came out of it. Is he OK? — P.F.
A:Jamie Foxx was rushed to the hospital back in April after reportedly suffering some kind of medical emergency before heading to the set of his movie “Back in Action,” with Cameron Diaz. There were rumors that he was near death, in a coma, possibly having suffered a stroke. While he hasn’t given details about what caused his collapse, he recently emerged in video form on social media looking very much alive and well. He issued a statement thanking everyone who prayed for him and sent him messages. He further stated, “I cannot even begin to tell you how far it took me and how it brought me back. I went through something that I thought I would never, ever go through.”
Foxx says he remained silent for so long because he didn’t want fans to see him with “tubes running out” of him, and thanked his sister and his daughter for protecting him from the media. He denied reports that he lost his vision or was paralyzed. It’s uncertain when he’ll finish shooting “Back in Action.”
Q:
Didn’t the director of the new “Barbie” movie start out as an actress? I think I saw her in an indie movie years ago. When did she make the transition to directing?
— L.L.
A:Greta
Gerwig has earned the multi-hyphenate title of actress-writer-director, but started out acting in independent films. She first gained the attention of critics when she starred opposite Ben Stiller in the indie film “Greenberg,” and later for “Frances Ha.” Both films were directed by her now longtime partner in love, Noah Baumbach. The two have partnered together in writing screenplays, including the current big-budget Hollywood pic “Barbie,” starring Margot Robbie. Gerwig first added the title of director to her resume in 2008 with the film “Nights and Weekends,” in which she also starred. In 2017, she earned an Oscar nomination for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay for her film
“Lady Bird,” and then received another nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay for “Little Women” two years later. She recently made history with “Barbie” after it generated the highest opening weekend at the box office for a film directed by a woman. Her last acting role was in the 2022 film “White Noise,” opposite Adam Driver. ***
Q:
Is “Ted Lasso” returning for a new season or some kind of spin-off? It’s hard to believe that it’s done after just three seasons. — K.I.
A:The series finale of the EmmyAward-winning comedy “Ted Lasso” aired in May, with what many fans felt like was a perfect ending. But they’re still wanting more, even though star Jason Sudeikis told Entertainment Weekly back in 2021 that he envisioned the series as a three-season arc. However, in March, Brendan Hunt, who played Coach Beard, hinted the third season would bring closure, but that it was “not necessarily the end.” Do with that statement what you will.
1. GEOGRAPHY: Which European city is home to the Prado Museum?
2. MOVIES: What is Forrest’s hometown in the movie “Forrest Gump”?
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3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the only vowel that isn’t on the top row of letters on a keyboard?
4. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What breed of dog is the TV star Lassie?
5. CHEMISTRY: What is a common name for nitrous oxide?
6. MUSIC: Which musical instrument does the singer Lizzo play?
7. LITERATURE: What is a bildungsroman?
8. U.S. STATES: Which two states share the most borders with other states?
9. TELEVISION: What decade is represented in the TV sitcom “The Goldbergs”?
10. FOOD & DRINK: In which century was coffee introduced to Europe? Answers
1. Madrid, Spain.
2. Greenbow, Alabama.
3. A.
4. Rough Collie.
5. Laughing gas.
6. Flute.
7. Novel that focuses on the moral and psychological growth of a protagonist from childhood to adult.
8. Tennessee and Missouri, with eight bordering states each.
9. The 1980s.
10. 16th.
• Banging your head against a wall for one hour will burn 150 calories. However, we generally recommend something safer and less painful, such as, say, walking your dog.
• The typewriter was first designed to print page numbers on books.
• Snakes can sense an approaching earthquake from as far as 75 miles away and five days before it occurs.
• “Omphalophobia” is the fear of belly buttons.
• In England, all property of suicide victims was once confiscated and Christian burial rites were denied, while those who attempted the act but failed were charged as felons. The penalties were intended as a deterrent, due to the superstition that anyone who took their own life would wander the streets of their town and haunt their homes.
• “Toy Story’s” character of Woody was originally intended to be a ventriloquist’s dummy.
• When Salvatore Ferragamo was unable to purchase steel for shoe heels due to economic sanctions against Italy in the 1940s, he inadvertently created the wedge design while experimenting with Sardinian cork — gluing, trimming and fixing it to pieces of the sole.
• Wheat isn’t just a multipurpose food source. It is also used in paper, hair conditioner and even stamps.
• In Michigan and Connecticut, it’s illegal to kiss a woman in public on a Sunday.
• Traffic has become so bad in major American cities that there isn’t even a definitive “rush hour” anymore.
• The HBO comedy “Curb Your Enthusiasm” helped save a man from being falsely accused of the murder of 16-year-old Martha Puebla. Larry David’s acclaimed series was filming at Dodger Stadium the night the crime occurred, and its cameras fortunately picked up Juan Catalan, proving the truth of his alibi as well as his inno
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Twice last week, SaskEnergy set new daily natural gas usage records, and we can thank Alberta for most of our supply
Strathcona Resources acquires Pipestone Energy in all-stock deal
BY BRIAN ZINCHUK brian.zinchuk@pipelineonline.ca
CALGARY – Strathcona Resources Ltd., which has major operations in northwest Saskatchewan, announced that it would be acquiring Pipestone Energy Corp. in an all-share transaction.
Not only was Saskatchewan setting electrical consumption records during the cold snap of last week of December, we also set two consecutive natural gas consumption records, too.
According to SaskEnergy in a Dec. 31 release, “Extreme cold weather across Saskatchewan this week resulted in record-breaking natural gas demand in the province. On December 28 and 29, natural gas consumption surpassed the previous daily record of 1.57 petajoules (PJ) which was set in February 2021.
The Aug. 1 announcement is the sixth acquisition since January, 2020, by what used to be known as Cona Resources. The most recent, Serafina Energy, took place roughly a year ago.
“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.”
Pipestone’s core operating area is near Grande Prairie, in the Montney play.
The natural gas records coincided with record power consumption. On Dec. 29, SaskPower set another record in power consumption for Saskatchewan. At 5:27 p.m. on Dec. 29, 2021, Saskatchewan homes and businesses reached 3,868 megawatts (MW) in power use, according to the Crown corporation. The previous record of 3,792 MW was reached four years ago to the day, on Dec. 29, 2017.
Saskatchewan’s power production has increasingly shifted from coal to natural gas as a fuel source. In December, Boundary Dam Unit 4, a coal-fired generating unit, was retired, reducing the Boundary Dam Power Station to 672 megawatts capacity. On the natural gas side, Saskatchewan has seen the construction of several new natural gas-fired power plants. They include the baseload North Battleford Power Station (289 megawatts), Yellowhead Power Station peaking plant (also at North Battleford, 135 megawatts), the baseload Chinook Power Station at Swift Current (353 megawatts) and peaking plant Spy Hill Power Station (89 megawatts). Another 353 megawatt baseload
The amalgamation will continue to operate under the name Strathcona Resources Ltd. Following completion of the transaction, existing Pipestone shareholders will receive approximately 9.05% of the pro forma equity in AmalCo on a fully-diluted basis (approximately 8.87% basic), equating to an exchange ratio of 0.067967 AmalCo shares per Pipestone share. Existing Strathcona shareholders, comprised of Waterous Energy Fund (“WEF”) (99.7%) and Strathcona employees (0.3%), will own the balance. The exchange ratio implies an initial market capitalization of approximately C$8.6 billion, which, when combined with approximately C$2.9 billion in pro forma debt outstanding on closing of the Transaction, equates to an initial enterprise value of approximately C$11.5 billion.
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.
Pro forma for the transaction, Strathcona will be the fifth largest oil producer in Canada, with current production of approximately 185,000 boepd (70% oil / condensate, 78% total liquids), across three concentrated core areas: Cold Lake Thermal (55,000 bpd), Lloydminster Heavy Oil (55,000 bpd) and Montney (75,000 boepd).
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.
“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.
Adam Waterous, executive chairman of the board of directors of Strathcona and chief executive officer of WEF, said in a release, “Over the last six and half years we have built Strathcona from 5,000 boepd to 185,000 boepd through a combination of organic growth and complementary acquisitions. In doing so we have employed a value investing strategy to grow per share intrinsic value while maintaining a margin of safety. We are excited to continue building Strathcona within the public markets and believe that now is an attractive time to be growing an oil and gas business in Canada.”
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.
Rob Morgan, president and chief executive officer of Strathcona, said, “We are excited about the acquisition of Pipestone, which fits hand-in-glove with our existing condensate-rich Alberta Montney properties and provides a natural hedge to the natural gas and condensate consumed in our Cold Lake Thermal and Lloydminster Heavy Oil operations. We look for-
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ward to welcoming Pipestone’s public shareholders as our new partners and growing per share value for them.”
Dustin Hoffman, Pipestone COO and interim CEO, stated, “The acquisition of Pipestone by Strathcona reflects the successful culmination of growing and delineating our asset base over the past four years. This all-share transaction delivers shareholders ongoing exposure to one of the largest, well diversified, upstream producers in North America, which has the capacity to grow its production meaningfully over the next decade.”
Gord Ritchie, chairman of the board of directors of Pipestone, said in a release, “We are excited to be combining Pipestone with Strathco-
na, creating a new Canadian oil and gas champion with long-life reserves, significant growth potential, and low sustaining breakevens. We are proud to have grown Pipestone from 152 boepd to 35,162 boepd in just four short years, and now the combination with Strathcona allows Pipestone shareholders to share in future growth and value creation for decades. This transaction is the culmination of a thorough strategic review conducted by the special committee of the board of the directors of Pipestone which concluded that the combination with Strathcona created the strongest value creation opportunity for Pipestone shareholders versus both the status quo and other available alternatives.”
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Ching Construction Corp. is a sister company to TKC Trucking & Picker Service Ltd. and formerly known as Mitch’s Contracting. We are based out of Kindersley, SK and specialize in earthwork, land reclamation, gravel hauling & heavy equipment operations.
This is the Strathcona Resources Meota West SAGD facility, as seen in September, 2022. Photo by Brian Zinchuk
KINDERSLEY
1. Barbie (PG-13) Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling
2. Oppenheimer (R) Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt
3. Sound of Freedom (PG13) Jim Caviezel, Mira Sorvino
4. Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One (PG-13) Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell
5. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (PG-13) Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge
6. Insidious: The Red Door (PG-13) Ty Simpkins, Patrick Wilson
7. Elemental (PG) Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie
8. Spider-Man: Across the SpiderVerse (PG) Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld
9. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (PG-13) Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback
10. No Hard Feelings (R) Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew Barth Feldman
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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Spending time on a creative project during this high-energy week can pay off both in emotional satisfaction and in impressing someone who is glad to see this side of you.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19)
Aspects favor new romances for unpaired Ewes and Rams. Alreadypaired Arian twosomes experience renewed harmony in their relationships. Money matters also take a bright turn.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Use that strong Bovine determination to help you keep the faith with your convictions while you move through a period of uncertainty. Things begin to ease by the week’s end.
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GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Pay attention to your intuition. It could be alerting you to be more careful about accepting a “statement of fact” simply on trust. Don’t be shy about asking for more proof.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Now is a good time to start planning that trip you’ve put off because of the demands on your time. Be sure to choose a destination that is new and exciting.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) That upbeat mood in the first part of the week makes you eager to take on new ventures. A more serious note sets in later to help you assess an upcoming decision.
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CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A high energy level gives the Goat the get-up-and-go to finish outstanding tasks before deadline, leaving time for well-earned fun and games with friends and family.
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CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Concern for the well-being of someone in need is admirable, but don’t forget to take care of yourself as well. Ask a family member, close friend or colleague to help you.
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LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s OK to focus on the demands of your career, but try to avoid misunderstandings by also reaching out to family and friends. Your sharp intuitive sense kicks in by midweek.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Keep a rein on that green-eyed monster. Jealousy is counterproductive. Instead of resenting a colleague’s good points, concentrate on developing your own abilities.
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AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Dealing with disappointment is never easy, but the wise Aquarian will use it as a vital lesson and be the better for it. On another note, a close friend has something important to say.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your best bet is not to get involved in an argument between colleagues until you know more about who started it and why. Even then, appearances could be deceiving. Be alert.
BORN THIS WEEK: You have creative gifts that inspire those who get to see this sometimes hidden side of you.
