Between November 29th and December 6th, 2022, Kindersley RCMP responded to 34 calls for service* including four traffic collisions, six 911 calls requiring Police attendance, a residential break and enter, and a theft of fuel investigation. One person was arrested for failing to comply with their release conditions, and they remain in custody to appear in court at a later date.
Kindersley RCMP was happy to once again partner with the Kindersley Co-op for ‘Cram the Cruiser’ on Wednesday, December 7th at the Kindersley Co-op. It was a chance to come out to meet your local RCMP officers and help make someone’s Christmas a little brighter with a donation of food for the Food Bank.
To report suspicious activity in your community, please contact the Kindersley RCMP Detachment by calling 306-463-4642. You can also submit information anonymously, by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or submit a tip online using the P3 App (https:// www.p3tips.com/206) or at www.saskcrimestoppers.com. | PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN
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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
VICTIM SERVICES
Please call 306-463-6655 to make an appointment.
* In 2020, a lightning bolt extending a total of 477.2 miles spread across Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas, setting a new world record for the longest flash.
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We are excited to tell you about a new program in Kindersley called FoodMesh, a collaboration between Kindersley Christian Fellowship and Buy-Low Foods. This program makes free groceries available to individuals in need by collecting surplus food and groceries from local stores.
Please see the details below on how you can access this program and get free groceries. Everyone is welcome and this program is operating every week.
When: Every week on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Christian Fellowship Church (East Door) 800 - 12th Ave. E., Kindersley, SK
Please bring a grocery bag or box with you.
For more information, please contact Kindersley Christian Fellowship at 306-463-6146 or Barb at 306-460-9304.
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* Rubber bands last longer if you refrigerate them.
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* Rooms at the Null Stern (“zero star”) Hotel are situated in repurposed nuclear bunkers and include open-air mountain rooms with equally zero walls. The designers obviously weren’t kidding about that rating.
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* In 2002, NASA intern Thad Roberts stole a safe full of moon rocks so he and his girlfriend could have “sex on the moon.” Their otherworldly romantic encounter backfired when they later tried to sell the $21 million worth of rocks. Roberts was caught and sentenced to eight years in prison.
* And speaking of romance: Tinder’s not just for humans! Well, not at the Dutch zoo that created a “Tinder for orangutans” to help a female named Samboja find a breeding partner. The primate was shown photos of potential mates from an international breeding program on a tablet, but unfortunately her mother got hold of it ... and smashed it to pieces.
* Poet W.B. Yeats and magician Aleister Crowley were such bitter rivals in the world of the occult that Yeats once kicked Crowley down a flight of stairs for being a proponent of “black magic.”
* Only humans have chins.
* In 2012, the police chief of Vaughn, New Mexico, stepped down because his own criminal record prevented him from carrying a gun. That left just a drug-sniffing dog named Nikita as the only certified member of the town’s police department.
* Trained pigeons can tell the difference between paintings by Pablo Picasso and Claude Monet.
* On Dec. 23, 1672, Italian astronomer, mathematician and engineer Giovanni Domenico Cassini discovered Rhea (originally christened Sidera Lodoicea), the second-largest of Saturn’s 62 moons. In 2010, a spacecraft named for Cassini would detect a thin oxygen atmosphere around it -- the first such known outside planet Earth.
* On Dec. 24, 1945, a fire destroyed the home of George and Jennie Sodder and their nine children in Fayetteville, West Virginia. While their parents and four other siblings escaped, no sign of the remaining five children has ever been found, despite decades-long publicity and numerous investigations by both law enforcement and amateur sleuths.
* On Dec. 22, 1956, a baby western gorilla named Colo debuted on the world stage at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio, where she would spend her entire life, be-
coming the first-ever gorilla born in captivity. Upon her death in 2017, she was also the oldest known gorilla in the world.
* On Dec. 20, 1957, Elvis Presley received his Army draft notice while spending the holiday season at his newly purchased mansion, Graceland. Distraught fans sent thousands of letters to the Army asking for him to be spared, but Elvis himself had no hesitation about entering, though he did receive a deferment that allowed him to finish work on the movie “King Creole.”
* On Dec. 21, 2006, rebel monks at the centuries-old Esphigmenou Monastery in Thessaloniki, Greece, took up crowbars and fire extinguishers to repel church-appointed monks with sledgehammers attempting to break in. The rebels vehemently opposed efforts by the Orthodox church to improve relations with the Vatican.
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Q:I recently watched a Christmas movie with “Frasier” star Kelsey Grammer. Was that his real-life daughter who played his daughter in the movie? They have the same last name. Is her mother Camille from “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”? — G.Y.
A:Yes, father-daughter combo Kelsey and Spencer Grammer recently starred in the Lifetime holiday film “The 12 Days of Christmas Eve.” Kelsey plays a wealthy CEO with a knack for business, but has zero personal skills, resulting in a poor relationship with his offspring. After his character gets into a frightening car accident, none other than Santa Claus gives him 12 chances to mend his ways.
As for Spencer Grammer, her first acting role was an appearance on an episode of “Cheers” back in 1992. Spencer’s also known for playing Dr. Lucy Montgomery on the daytime soap “As the World Turns” for three years, and she went on to star in the ABC Family series about sorority life, “Greek.” Her longest-running role, for about 10 years, has been in the form of voiceover work as Summer on the animated series “Rick & Morty.”
As for Spencer’s mother, her name is Doreen Alderman. Camille Grammer, formerly of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” fame, was his second wife. They were married for 14 years and had two children before splitting after the first season of the reality show. For the past decade, Kelsey has been married to Kayte Grammer, who is from England. They met while she was working as a flight attendant during one of his business travels.
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Q:Who are the Antonellis, the couple who own a cheese shop in the credit card commercials? Where is their store located? — D.N.
A:They’re spouses John and Kendall Antonelli, owners of Antonelli’s Cheese Shops in Austin, Texas (www.AntonellisCheese.com). According to “Insider,” their store hosts hundreds of classes and events every year and also sells their products wholesale to over 150 restaurants. During the pandemic, they actually grew the size of their workforce by 40% across three
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locations.
John is a former CPA, who had an epiphany on their honeymoon that he wanted to do “something with cheese.” Kendall worked for a nonprofit and eventually joined John in launching their business. They both do public speaking engagements as well.
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Q:Is the actress playing Holly on “General Hospital” the same one who played the role years ago?
— Y.H.
A:Yes, that’s Emma Samms back as Holly Sutton, the same role she originated in the early 1980s. She last appeared on the soap in 2015 to help usher out the character of Luke when Anthony Geary retired. Samms came back to L.A. in September for a monthlong shoot alongside another iconic character, Robert Scorpio, played by Tristan Rogers. Samms warned producers that she was suffering from extreme fatigue and shortness of breath due to lingering effects from COVID. She told “People” magazine she feels really lucky that her bosses were so willing to accommodate her restricted work schedule.
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Here’s a quick recipe for easy homemade gingerbread spice mix, the perfect addition to your holiday repertoire. If pumpkin spice is the flavor of autumn, then gingerbread spice has to be the spice blend of winter. The ingredients are similar, but the balance of the spices yields a completely different result.
Gingerbread spice can replace cinnamon in most recipes and is wonderful added to hot chocolate, coffee or chai tea. If nothing else, sprinkle it with sugar on hot buttered toast.
GINGERBREAD SPICE BLEND
Yield: 1/3 cup
Total Time: 5 minutes
2 tablespoons cinnamon
2 tablespoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon finely ground pepper
2 tablespoons crystallized ginger
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon gingerbread spice
With a hand mixer, soften cream cheese until fluffy then add remaining ingredients, mixing until incorporated. Schmear on bagels.
1/4 cup crystallized ginger, diced 2 teaspoons gingerbread spice
Mix cookie dough with molasses, flour, ginger and gingerbread spice. Roll tablespoonful-size balls of dough in cinnamon and place 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 350 F for 16 to 18 minutes or until set around the edges.
2 tablespoons granulated sugar + more for topping
2 teaspoons gingerbread spice
Preheat oven to 425 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pulse gingersnap cookies, butter, cocoa powder, ginger, sugar and gingerbread spice in a food processor to make a paste. Unfold a sheet of puff pastry and spread the paste on the opened sheet. Fold the two opposite sides of the pastry in to meet in the middle, then fold into the middle again. Sprinkle generously with sugar. Slice crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces. Bake 12 to 14 minutes (pictured).
GINGERBREAD MONKEY BREAD
Yield: 12 servings
Total Time: 1 hour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon gingerbread spice
2 (7.5 ounce) cans refrigerated biscuits
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1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup butter
Blend all ingredients together. Store in an airtight container. Please note this stuff is potent! Th-thth-th that’s all folks!
Now, what do we do with all this holiday goodness?
GINGERBREAD CREAM CHEESE
Yield:1 1/2 cups
Total Time: 5 minutes
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries
These gingerbread snickerdoodle cookies are a snap to make.
GINGERBREAD PALMIERS
Yield: 36 cookies
Total Time: 45 minutes
1 sheet from a (17.3) ounce package frozen puff pastry, thawed
2 gingersnap cookies, the cheap ones
1/4 cup diced butter
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, diced
Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Spray a 12-cup Bundt pan with cooking spray. Mix granulated sugar and gingerbread spice in a zip-top bag. Take refrigerated biscuits, separate biscuits, and cut each into quarters. Place in bag and shake to coat. Arrange biscuits in pan. In a small bowl, melt brown sugar with butter and pour over biscuit pieces. Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Cool for 10 minutes, turn upside down onto serving plate and serve warm.
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Lithium in SK Part 2: Saskatchewan government launches lithium incentives
REGINA – Saskatchewan has a new opportunity to be part of the electrification revolution, but how will help out the fledgling lithium industry? The same way it is helping helium, oil and gas.
Twice last week, SaskEnergy set new daily natural gas usage records, and we can thank Alberta for most of our supply
BY BRIAN ZINCHUK brian.zinchuk@pipelineonline.ca
Not only was Saskatchewan setting electrical consumption records during the cold snap of last week of December, we also set two consecutive natural gas consumption records, too.
On Nov. 7, Minister of Energy and Resources Jim Reiter announced Saskatchewan would be extending its go-to incentive programs to lithium. The programs are the Oil and Gas Processing Investment Incentive (OGPII) and Saskatchewan Petroleum Innovation Incentive (SPII).
And, apparently, they work, as industry leader Prairie Lithium has already successfully taken advantage of SPII. More on that in a bit.
OGPII and SPII
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.”
OGPII and SPII are very similar in nature. They offer transferable oil and gas royalty/freehold production tax credits for qualified greenfield or brownfield value-added projects at a rate of 15 per cent of eligible program costs for OGPII, and 25 per cent for SPII. OGPII focuses on processing, while SPII focuses on pilot and commercialization projects.
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.
OGPII eligible activities add or create value by processing, transforming, and/or upgrading upstream oil, gas, helium and now lithium industry products, by commercializing upstream oil and gas production byproducts and waste products, or by increasing value-added chemical fertilizer production may be considered eligible. Eligible projects can include new (greenfield) facilities or expansions (brownfield) of existing facilities, as well as all enabling infrastructure that is required to bring the project into operation.
OGPII projects must involve a minimum investment of CAD$10 million in eligible costs.
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
As for SPII, the project can clearly be demonstrated to be new to Saskatchewan’s oil, gas, helium or lithium industry. This means an innovation must be the first-ofits-kind in Saskatchewan’s oil, gas or helium industry or it must be a significant advancement on the current state of the art in terms of concept, function or design, relative to other similar innovations deployed in Saskatchewan’s oil, gas, helium or lithium industry, according to the program website.
The eligible project can be clearly demonstrated to be at a new and significantly different commercial scale
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that has no technical equivalent in the associated industry. “The eligible project also possesses unique features and/or benefits that offer significant differentiation from current competitive offering in the Saskatchewan marketplace, and the project itself poses new and significant technical challenges as a result of deploying the innovation at this unmatched scale,” it said.
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 eligible innovation must be applied in a project of which the aim is to improve oil, gas, helium or lithium recovery, manage environmental impacts, increase value-added processing or commercialize oil, gas, helium or lithium production byproducts or waste.
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.
The eligible SPII project must involve a minimum of CAD$1 million in eligible capital and operating costs.
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.
OGPII has been successfully used by the Gibson Moose Jaw Refinery, Steel Reef Infrastructure, Highrock Resources, Verdera Energy, Ridgeback Resources and Flying Dust First Nation, which partnered with Genalta Power. North American Helium was the first helium company to take advantage of it, back in April, 2021.
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Reiter told Pipeline Online on Nov. 7 that essentially it was a minimal change to both programs. “We’re just adding lithium as one of the eligible minerals.”
Asked if these two programs had become the province’s go-to incentive programs for anything developed with a drill bit, Reiter said, “Yeah, I think that’s fair.”
“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.
He added, “Certainly we’re trying to make these as helpful to the industry as we can. That’s why you see the change again today. So I think it’s fair that we feel like they’ve been successful. We can make them even more so.”
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.
In his speech in the legislature, Reiter said, “Lithium is used in the manufacturing of batteries for electronics such as phones, tablets, and even electric vehicles. Lithium can be drilled from the ground just as oil and gas are, which is what companies like Grounded Lithium and Prairie Lithium are currently doing. Prairie Lithium not only drills directly for it, but also uses their own technology to extract lithium from oil brine in decommissioned oil and gas wells.”
He noted the government’s growth plan “established a goal supporting the transformation of the province’s economy through innovation, technology, and growth
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“Lithium is already at high demand around the world and, as society progresses, the demand for lithium is projected to increase significantly. With the importance of battery technology in the world today, we feel it’s crucial that we continue exploring our lithium potential here at home. This is also something we should be very proud of, and with the addition of this critical mineral to our existing incentive programs, it will strengthen our investment attractiveness for other companies across the world. This will also expand and establish diversity in our mining sectors and will help to continue Saskatchewan’s position as one of the best mining jurisdictions on the planet.”
Prairie Lithium
Zach Mauer, president and CEO of Prairie Lithium, told Pipeline Online on Nov. 7 that his company had already successfully used the SPII program.
“We actually used the SPII program in 2020. We used it on our field demonstration units that we did with Whitecap back in 2020, for that project we did out near Kindersley,” he said.
Mauer explained that an expenditure of say $1 million, they could accrue a 25 per cent royalty credit. But since they don’t have any production themselves, they could then sell that $250,000 royalty credit for something like $230,000 to an oil company.
“What we do is we sell those $250,000 in royalty credits to oil companies for, call it $230,000. So the oil company is buying $250,000 worth of credit for $230,000. They’re saving $20,000 up front on their credit, so it’s a win for them, and we get $230,000 from them, non-diluted.”
The oil company gets a discounted royalty credit, and the lithium explorer can turn it into hard cash. And it doesn’t have to be an oil company, he noted. A potash company could buy those royalty credits as well.
Mauer explained that they were able to use SPII in 2020 because it was associated with an oil and gas project, extracting lithium from the produced water coming from an oil well. But the direction most lithium producers are now taking is to produce brine itself, without asso-
ciated oil production. And that’s where expanding these incentives will make all the difference.
That’s important, because most of the exploration to date is now focused on the Duperow formation, which is known as the Leduc formation in Alberta. There’s not much in the way of oil production from the Duperow in Saskatchewan, so wells targeting the Duperow are likely going to be lithium-bearing brine-only.
Mauer said, “They were set up for oil and gas and I think helium was in there. So lithium was only eligible if it was associated with one of those projects. And now lithium projects, assuming they get approved, will be eligible for the incentive as well.”
Prairie Lithium drilled its first targeted lithium well into the Duperow near Torquay in late September, 2021. It has recently acquired several oil wells in the area that had been slated for abandonment. Their intention is to deepen those wells into the Duperow for further testing. “We’re not going to put the project on hold, but we’re definitely going to put the application in as soon as we can,” Maurer said.
Grounded Lithium
Grounded Lithium drilled its first targeted well near Coleville in August.
“We welcome this news from the Government of Saskatchewan to support this potentially significant industry in the province,” president and CEO of Grounded Lithium Gregg Smith said in a release. “The geology of Saskatchewan chose us as the right place to pursue our lithium-from-brine project, and Saskatchewan stands out as a favourable jurisdiction for lithium resource development. We foresee significant growth over the next five years with drilling and facility development accompanied by the associated benefits of impactful job growth and royalty revenues.”
Greg Phaneuf, vice president of Grounded Lithium, told Pipeline Online on Nov. 7, “We certainly will be looking at the program ourselves. And if it makes sense, and we’re all fine, we’ll make an application to seek wherever funding is available to lithium producers in the province of Saskatchewan.”
“We’ll be investigating, for sure,” he said. But as the province had included Grounded in the announcement, Phaneuf was confident they would qualify.
Living Skies Lithium
Trent Jordens, president and CEO of Weyburn-based Living Skies Lithium said on Nov. 8, “I think it’s part of the equation of attracting bigger players and bringing attention to this.
He noted it’s a local thing, versus federal incentives.
“For us, I think we just need to know that we’ve got something coming down the pipe that is going to bring an attractive investment opportunity, with a good return and the government’s behind us.
“People need to know, especially our investors, even within the province and outside the province, that the province is in line with this; that we have some answers on royalties regulations. So it’s a start, but we really got to narrow the focus and get rid of the unknowns. And this definitely helps.”
NDP reaction
NDP Energy and Resources Critic Aleana Young, MLA for Regina University, said in a speech in the House on Nov. 7, “This is an evolution of an industry undergoing significant, significant innovation, both here at home and for the province. And I believe all members in this House are proud of the innovation that takes place right here at home.
“This is re-energizing, re-incentivizing, and re-economizing, in many cases, assets that are pre-existing here in Saskatchewan, complementing existing expertise in the field, in research, amongst operators, SRC (Saskatchewan Research Council), and the subsurface lab here in Saskatchewan.
“With growth forecasted to grow in this homegrown industry, this innovation and opportunity here will also to continue to flourish.
“You know, we truly need an all-of-the-above approach when it comes to innovation and our economy here in Saskatchewan. And as this industry and natural complements to it, like the one announced by the minister today, continue to roll out, we will certainly be paying attention to the uptake, and consulting with the sector, with industry, with rights holders, researchers, and investors.”
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Activity Report for C.O.P.P. Jan. - June, 2022
Number of Patrols: 15 • Travel Distance: 128 kms
Trouble calls to RCMP: 4 • Doors or Gates Unlocked or Open: 7
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RCMP, SGI, Your West Central Voice, The Bean, Town of Kindersley, Kindersley Social, 1210, Mix 104 and the business community for their support.
Santa Photos
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Restless Rams and Ewes might want to let others finish a current project while they start something new. But if you do, you could risk losing out on a future opportunity.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The Bovine’s creative forces start revving up as you plan for the upcoming holidays. Some practical aspects also emerge, especially where money is involved.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Moments of doubt disrupt your otherwise clear sense of purpose. Don’t ignore them. They could be telling you not to rush into anything until you know more about it.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A planned trip might have to be delayed. Plan to use this new free time to update your skills and your resume so you’ll be ready when a new job opportunity opens.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) A flood of holiday party bids from business contacts allows you to mix work and pleasure. Your knowledge, plus your Leonine charm, wins you a new slew of admirers.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) An unexpected act by a colleague complicates an agreement, causing delays in implementing it. Check out the motive for this move: It’s not what you might suspect.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might want to cut ties with an ingrate who seems to have forgotten your past generosity. But there might be a reason for this behavior that you should be in the know about. Ask.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Be careful not to set things in stone. Much could happen over the next several days that will make you rethink some decisions, and maybe change them.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your plans to help provide holiday cheer for the less fortunate inspire others to follow your generous example. Expect welcome news by week’s end.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You’re in your glory as you start planning for the holiday season ahead. But leave time to deal with a problem that needs a quick and fair resolution.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) The upcoming holiday season provides a perfect setting for strengthening relationships with kin and others. A new contact has important information.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Instead of fretting over a cutting remark by a co-worker, chalk it up to an outburst of envy of your wellrespected status among both your colleagues and superiors.
BORN THIS WEEK: You instinctively know when to be serious and when to be humorous — attributes everyone finds endearing.
1. MOVIES: What does Susan Walker want as a gift from Santa in the movie “Miracle on 34th Street”?
2. MUSIC: Which famous rock band once called itself The New Yardbirds?
3. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the Thar Desert located?
4. TELEVISION: Which TV sitcom’s theme song was “Thank You for Being a Friend”?
5. FOOD & DRINK: When was frozen food invented?
6. MOVIES: Which Disney princess is modeled after a real person?
7. ANATOMY: What is the only human organ capable of natural regeneration?
8. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What are male and female swans called?
9. U.S. STATES: Which state’s motto is “Excelsior!”?
10. HISTORY: How many people signed the U.S. Declaration of Independence?
Answers
1. A house.
2. Led Zeppelin.
3. India and Pakistan.
4. “The Golden Girls.”
5. 1924. Clarence Birdseye invented the quick freezing process.
6. Pocahontas.
7. The liver.
8. Cobs and pens.
9. New York (“Ever upward!”).
10. 56.
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1. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (PG-13) Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong’o
Matthew Rumohr (Chief)
2. Strange World (PG) Jake Gyllenhaal, Gabrielle Union
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4. Devotion (PG-13) Jonathan Majors, Glen Powell
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5. The Menu (R) Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy 6. Black Adam (PG-13) Dwayne Johnson, Aldis Hodge
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7. The Fabelmans (PG-13) Michelle Williams, Gabriel LaBelle
8. Bones and All (R) Timothee Chalamet, Taylor Russell
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Are you in the mood for crafting? Here are a few ideas to help you decorate your home for Christmas.
Cut a triangle out of cardboard and wrap a string around it until it’s completely covered. Make sure to glue the string at the beginning and end to keep it from unrolling. Decorate your tree with pompoms, sequins or tiny multicolored beads to give it a festive look.
2. PAPER SANTA
Paint almost half the surface of a white paper plate red. Draw the red paint down one side of the plate, creating a rounded, tapered edge to form Santa’s hat. Color everything else beige. Then, draw Santa’s
Is the ground covered in snow? Are you looking for some outdoor fun? Here are five ideas that may inspire you.
1. Snow painting. Mix water and food coloring in plastic containers to make your paint. Use a paintbrush or pour the liquids into spray bottles to create
2.
On a very cold day, blow soap bubbles onto a branch, fence post or snow and watch them freeze. It’s beautiful!
3. Scavenger hunt. Make a list of items to collect outside like pinecones, rocks, twigs, feathers and dead leaves. If necessary, ask an adult to help you. Can you find everything around your house? How long does it take you?
4. Headless snowman. Make a snowman with only two snowballs. It should be about shoulder height.
3 Christmas craft ideas
3. WINTER LANDSCAPE
eyes and nose. For the finishing touch, glue cotton balls all over the bottom of Santa’s
Glue a large black circle in the middle of a colored piece of cardboard. Glue a white half-moon on top to hide the bottom of the circle. This will create the snowy ground and night sky. Glue two bottle caps on top of each other in the middle of the landscape to form a snowman. Draw a face on the bottom of the top cap and buttons on the lower one. Then, make Christmas trees out of green and brown cardboard and glue them to each side of your snowman. Finally, if you want it to look like it’s snowing, sprinkle white confetti in the sky.
Now, all you have to do is display your work!
5 ideas for fun in the snow
Take turns standing behind it to make it look like the snowman has your head and arms. Don’t forget to take silly photos!
5. Hide and seek. Hide and seek is fun, but it can get cold if you have to stay still for a long time. Instead, try having one person hide an object while everyone else races to try and find it.
Enjoy the joys of winter!
Hol iday quiz: can you find the one that doesn't belong?
Do you love the holiday season? Test your knowledge about Christmas by correctly identifying the answer that doesn’t belong. Good luck!
1. Which of these words doesn’t mean “ornament”?
A. Goggle
B. Bauble
C. Decoration
2. Which of the following plants isn’t associated with Christmas?
A. Poinsettia
B. Holly
C. Lilac
3. Which of the following isn’t one of Santa Claus’s reindeer?
A. Cupid
B. Racer
C. Vixen
4. Which of these characters isn’t part of the Nutcracker ballet?
A. Clara
B. The Mouse King
C. The Ice Queen
5. Which of these trees isn’t used as a Christmas tree?
A. Spruce
B. Bay laurel
C. Beech
6. Which of these names doesn’t mean Santa Claus in another language?
A. Samichlaus
B. Babbo natale
C. Selamat natal
7. Which of these rituals isn’t related to the Christmas holiday?
A. Advent
B. Lent
C. The Nativity
8. Which of the following isn’t a Christmas movie?
A. Home Alone
B. Forrest Gump
C. Miracle on 34th Street
face and around the edge of the hat to make it look like his beard and hair.
snow art.
Frosted bubbles.
Kindersley & Area Christmas Hamper Program 2022
Coordinating Partners:
The Kindersley Food Bank, The Salvation Army and The West Central Crisis & Family Support Centre are joining forces to coordinate applications, receiving and distributing donated items for the Christmas hampers. Hamper items will follow Canada’s Food Guide expectations, with the extra December items to encourage and include a holiday meal, treats and children’s gifts.
Service Area:
The Christmas hampers will be distributed to recipients in towns within the Kindersley Food Bank’s service area only: i.e. Kindersley, Smiley, Flaxcombe, Marengo, Alsask, Coleville, Brock and rural residents within (please call with inquires to confirm otherwise).
Applications Welcomed:
Application Forms are available for pick up and completion at The Salvation Army, West Central Crisis and Family Support Centre, Kindersley Food Bank, and at the Hamper distribution location at the former Cameron’s Clothing Company at the Kindersley Mall. Applications must be completed and returned no later than Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 4:00 PM
Donations Needed:
Locations:
Kindersley Mall location: December 1 to December 15th (except Sundays) from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Crisis Centre: December 1 to December 15th Monday-Friday (business hours)
Salvation Army: December 1 to December 15th (business hours)
Food Needs: Canned vegetables & fruit; Christmas oranges; Soup, Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Rice, Cereals, Peanut Butter, Beans, Canned Meat, and Juice, etc.
Toy Needs: New (unwrapped) toys, books, and games for children 12 and under
Monetary donations: (cash or cheque) are also gratefully accepted and may be dropped off at any of the 3 service organizations or at the collection site at the Kindersley Mall. Tax receipts for donations $20 and over will be issued/mailed.
Pick Up Day: Wednesday, December 21, 2022
9:30 a.m. to Noon and from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
For information or to volunteer, contact:
Misty @ West Central Crisis and Family Support Centre - (306) 463-6655
The staff at the West Central Crisis and Family Support Centre has started planning their 27th annual Christmas Drive Program. The main objective of Santa’s Hut is to raise funds to provide resources, services and free counselling for families and children within the communities the Crisis Centre serves. This program has been organized by the Centre to build self-esteem in the children of our community by allowing any child 14 and under an opportunity to buy NEW GIFTS for their parents, grandparents and siblings. Prices range from $.25 to $6.00 for all gifts.
The staff at the West Central Crisis and Family Support Centre h as started planning their 27th annual Christmas Drive Program The main objective of Santa’s Hut is to raise funds to provide resources, services and free counselling for families and children within the communities the Crisis Centre serves. This program has been organized by the Centre to build self-esteem in the children of our community by allowing any child 14 and under an opportunity to buy NEW GIFTS for their parents, grandparents and siblings. Prices range from $.25 to $6.00 for all gifts.
Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan
Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan
Ken Francis, MLA Kindersley Constituency
We are asking residents, clubs and businesses to donate NEW GIFTS ONLY, suitable for children to buy for their family members. There is always a shortage of gifts for men and teenagers, so if you could keep that in mind it would be greatly appreciated. If you would prefer to make a cash donation that would be welcomed, as it enables us to purchase a wider variety of gifts.
Constituency Office
Unit 5, 1001 Main St. PO Box 2620 Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0
Ken Francis, MLA Kindersley Constituency
Phone: 306-463-4446 kfrancismla@gmail.com
Constituency Office
Unit 5, 1001 Main St. PO Box 2620 Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0 Phone: 306-463-4446 kfrancismla@gmail.com
Santa’s Hut in Kindersley will be held on December 13, 2022 from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Kindersley Mall. Donation drop off will be at Kindersley Mall Administration Office or West Central Crisis and Family Support Centre Inc. For more information, please call the Centre at 306.463.6655. We encourage everyone to reach out to their closest community, town, or village, as many are hosting their own program.
We are asking residents, clubs and businesses to donate NEW GIFTS ONLY, suitable for children to buy for their family members. There is always a shortage of gifts for men and teenagers, so if you could keep that in mind it would be greatly appreciated. If you would prefer to make a cash donation that would be welcomed, as it enables us to purchase a wider variety of gifts.
Official Tax receipts will be issued for any cash donation of $20.00 or more. Receipts can also be issued for gift in kind donations for the purchase price of the item if a cash register receipt is presented with the gift items.
Santa’s Hut in Kindersley will be held on December 13, 2022 from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Kindersley Mall. Donation drop off will be at Kindersley Mall Administration Office or West Central Crisis and Family Support Centre Inc. For more information, please call the Centre at 306.463.6655. We encourage everyone to reach out to their closest community, town, or village, as many are hosting their own program .
We would once again like to thank you in advance for your support of this great community event.
Happy Holidays,
Misty Leismeister
well-being and a renewed sense of purpose. 213 Main St., Kindersley 306-463-1033 Book online at www.tranquilwaterspa.ca Tranquil Water Spa
Santa’s Hut Coordinator
Official Tax receipts will be issued for any cash donation of $20.00 or more. Receipts can also be issued for gift in kind donations for the purchase price of the item if a cash register receipt is presented with the gift items.
We would once again li ke to thank you in advance for your support of this great community event.
Happy Holidays,
Misty Leismeister
Santa’s Hut Coordinator
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BROCK
Sunday, December 18
• Santa’s Workshop 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM at the Brock Community Hall. $5 admission. Kids will receive a candy bag. Bring your camera and have your picture taken with Santa. Kitchen will be open. Call/text Shannon 306-460-0214 for more info.
DENZIL
Sunday, December 11
• WHAT IF? - Our annual celebration of Christmas! The evning includes carol singing, special choir numbers, flute and the handbell choir. Lunch to follow. Denzil Sacred Heart Catholic Church 7:00 PM.
EATONIA
Saturday, December 10
• Old Fashioned Christmas 2:00-4:00 PM at Eatonia Community Hall. Santa visit at 2:30 PM (with goodie bags). Eatonia Singers with Children’s Choir. Santa’s Hut (held at the Dance Studio, with all proceeds going to EOL). Face Painting. Cotton Candy and Popcorn. Fish Pond. Hay Rides. Crafts with Amy. Jam Can Curling. Food Booth. Skate with the Huskies at the rink 5:00 PM.
• Senior Huskie game 8:00 PM at the Community Arena Saturday, December 24
• A Family Christmas Invitation. This Christmas Eve, share in a special service celebrating the birth of Jesus, in an outdoor setting at Eatonia Oasis Living. At 6:00 PM, the United Church will be enacting the oldage nativity story with the singing of carols. Everyone is welcome!
Saturday, December 31
• Eatonia Lions Club New Year’s Eve Dance. Special performance by Mitch Larock and the 4:54 Band. $35 per person; $60 per couple. Midnight Lunch. Tickets available at Eatonia Town Office or Eatonia Agencies starting December 1st.
ESTON
On until December 10th
• Dr. David S. Mulder (Eston District Health Foundation Inc.) Online Auction Fundraiser. Link: www.32auctions. com/healthfoundation2022 - Auction closes Saturday, December 10th at 11 PM. Funding Bladder Scanner at Eston Integrated Health Centre and Funding the Advancement of Family Centred Healthcare for Eston and District.
HOOSIER
Sunday Service
• Hoosier Community Church 10:30 am at the Community Hall. Contact Joel Hamm 306-460-7056 or Curtis Kornelson 306-460-7327.
KERROBERT
Tuesday, December 6
• Open Curling at the Kerrobert Curling Rink 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 11
• New reception date for Art & Soul, an exhibition by Anna Polsfut, 2:00-4:00 PM at the Courtroom Gallery. Anna has brought a large body of work in a variety of mediums to share.
Monday, December 12
• WHAT IF? - Our annual celebration of Christmas! The evning includes carol singing, special choir numbers, flute and the handbell choir. Lunch to follow. Kerrobert Catholic Church 7:00 PM. Everyone welcome. Wednesday, December 14
• Parent & Tots at the Library 3:00 PM Saturday, December 17
• Kerrobert Minor Hockey Day and Memorial Arena 75th Celebration Wednesday, December 28
• Parent & Tots at the Library 3:00 PM Saturday, December 31
• New Year Celebration at the Kinsmen Hall 8 PM - 2 AM. $20 at the door. Performance by The Singles. Midnight Lunch provided. Guaranteed $1000 50/50. Fundraising efforts for Marty Huckabay.
* Secret Santa for Seniors. Look for the “Santa for Seniors” Tree at the Kerrobert Courthouse Festival of Trees. Choose a tag, which will include a local senior and their wishlist. Please return wrapped and labelled gifts to D’Lux Hardware by December 17. Gifts will be delivered to the Hillside Lodge, Pioneers Haven and Kerrobert Long Term Care residents. For more information contact Lori Zerr 494-7172 or Kimberly Wack 494-8006.
* Weekly Walk this Way at the P.C.C. 9:30 - 11:00 AM
* Weekly Shuffle Club at the P.C.C. 1:30 PM
* Weekly Open Curling at the Curling Rink 7:00 PM
* A Christmas Village located at 432 Atlantic Avenue (Downtown in former pizza place building). Opening night: December 1st 5:30 - 8:00 PM with Santa! Open until December 22nd. Thursdays 6-8; Saturdays 5-8; Sundays 1-4. $2 entrance fee (not for profit).
KINDERSLEY
Wednesday, December 7
• New Life Church, Kindersley presents: “Laughing All the Way” A Christmas comedy and carols experience for the whole family. 7:00 PM. Tickets $20 Friday, December 9
• Women’s ‘Worth Shop’ 7:00 PM at the Seniors Centre 115 - 3rd Ave E., Kindersley. Free Admission. A Better Together Mental Health Initiative. Speaker: Shelley M. Christian. The goal of the “Worth Shop” is to uplift, equip and empower women to thrive mentally and emotionally in the midst of challenges and adversities facing them in their daily lives through awareness, education and interactive learning.
• Annual Museum of Lights Celebration 7:00-9:00 PM at the Kindersley & District Plains Museum. Fridays: Drive Thru ONLY. Entry by donation. Cash only at the gates or e-transfer to: kindersleymuseum20@gmail.com Saturday, December 10
• Annual Museum of Lights Celebration 7:00-9:00 PM
at the Kindersley & District Plains Museum. Saturdays: Walk Thru ONLY. Indoor celebrations, museum tours, hot chocolate, sleigh rides, toboggan hill (bring your own toboggan) Entry by donation. Cash only at the gates or e-transfer to: kindersleymuseum20@gmail.com
Sunday, December 11
• Kindersley Community Choir Christmas Cantata. Touched By A Child, Touched By A King. St. Paul’s United Church at 2:30 PM. Free Will Offering accepted. Friday, December 16
• Annual Museum of Lights Celebration 7:00-9:00 PM at the Kindersley & District Plains Museum. Fridays: Drive Thru ONLY. Entry by donation. Cash only at the gates or e-transfer to: kindersleymuseum20@gmail.com
Saturday, December 17
• Annual Museum of Lights Celebration 7:00-9:00 PM at the Kindersley & District Plains Museum. Saturdays: Walk Thru ONLY. Indoor celebrations, museum tours, hot chocolate, sleigh rides, toboggan hill (bring your own toboggan) Entry by donation. Cash only at the gates or e-transfer to: kindersleymuseum20@gmail.com
• Tickets on sale for Kindersley Players Dinner Theatre performance of “The Foursome” by Norm Foster. Directed by Judy Lavoie. Advance tickets only $65 each or $520 for a table of 8. After Dec. 17th, tickets available at Labelle Boutique.
* Prairie Crocus Quilt Guild meet 2nd Tuesday of the month September to May at the Pensioner’s Hall (3rd Ave. E.) 7:00 pm. Contact Donna 306-463-4785 for more info.
* Kindersley Air Cadets meet every Thursday evening at 903 - 11th Avenue East. New recruits welcome. Call 306-430-7897 for more info.
* Monday Night Jam Sessions 7:00 - 11:00 PM at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre. All ages welcome. Call Keith for more information.
LUSELAND
Saturday, December 10
• Santa Claus Day. Lots of activities for the whole family all day in Luseland.
Wednesday, December 14
• WHAT IF? - Our annual celebration of Christmas! The evning includes carol singing, special choir numbers, flute and the handbell choir. Lunch to follow. Luseland Homecoming Hall 7:00 PM. Everyone welcome.
MAJOR
Wednesday, December 7
• Major CWL Ladies Christmas Party is back 7:00 PM in the church basement. Please bring a $20 gift for the gift exchange and a snack to share.
MANTARIO
Monday, December 19
• Mantario Lion’s Christmas Supper 6:00 PM at Eyre Park. Visit from Santa to follow (please bring a wrapped gift for your kids). Please RSVP to: Marilyn Hyland 306460-8047 or Dennis Hyland 306-460-7400. RSVP by December 14. Please bring a dessert.