Hometown musicians nominated for Rock Artist of the Year award
By Joan Janzen
KINDERSLEY - The Radiant, a rock band composed of many hometown musicians, is thrilled to have been asked to perform at the Saskatchewan Music Awards on March 2, 2025. This is also the second consecutive year the band has been nominated for the Rock Artist of the Year Award.
“Our band is a group of friends that grew up together in Kindersley,” explained Michael Reece from Kindersley. Michael (synth and saxophone), along with Evan Knouse (bass), Paul Hillacre (guitar), and Mikhaila Anderson (lead vocals, guitar) became good friends throughout high school and eventually started playing music together. “Our buddy Jordan Ahmed (drums) from Saskatoon was a perfect fit for our little puzzle later on,” he added.
Their band is a result of a metamorphosis of the old band Soft Cotton, which Mikhaila started in high school. Soft Cotton performed at Kindersley’s first Grilled Cheesapolooza music festival, which many local residents will remember.
“We grouped together and have seen a lot of great success after almost elev-
en years of writing music together,” Michael said. They will be performing their newest single “Soft Serve” at the awards ceremony in Regina. “It was released on February 17. It’s our last single before our full album “Table 3” is released on March 28,” he explained.
The heavy hitting alternative-rock band writes all their own material. Michael describes their music as a poetic interpretation of the state of the world or reflections of their personal experiences.
The band practices weekly as they share their music across Western Canada, doing tours and attending festivals. Most notably they performed at the Western Canadian Music Awards, last year’s Ness Creek Music Festival, and at Chesterfest Music Festival in Prince Albert.
“The nomination is a great validation of all the efforts we have put into our work,” Michael said. The band is excited about the opportunity to witness Saskatchewan’s amazing talent and network with fellow artists.
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• Kindersley Screen Arts presents “Goodrich” 4:00 PM at Sunset Theatre. $10 cash at the door.
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Trump calls once again for Keystone XL pipeline to be built
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In his first term in office, President Donald Trump hosted executives from TransCanada Pipeline to the oval office in the first week of his administration, inviting them to build the Keystone XL pipeline and offering his presidential approval. Four years later, the only portions of the pipeline built were the Alberta portion, and a few metres at the Canada/US border. Difficulties getting approvals in Nebraska, and finally a judge in Montana who took bats, whooping cranes, climate change and a different pipeline operated by a different company into consideration of his judgement, stopped further development in the US. President Joe put the final nail in the coffin, signing an order cancelling the project literally within minutes of being inaugurated.
Along the way, the project had so scarred TransCanada that it changed its name to TC Energy. And last year it spun off its liquids pipelines division into South Bow, casting off the last vestiges of the Keystone debacle.
But not surprisingly, after causing a month of chaos in US governance and setting back Canada/US relations to its worst point since some Canucks and Brits burnt the Whitehouse, President Donald Trump is, yet again, calling for the pipeline to be built.
At 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, he posted the following on Truth Social, the social media company that he set up after being punted off of Twitter in the dying days of his first term.
He said:
Our Country’s doing really well, and today, I was just thinking, that the company building the Keystone XL Pipeline that was viciously jettisoned by the incompetent Biden Administration should come back to America, and get it built — NOW! I know they were treated very badly by Sleepy Joe Biden, but the Trump Administration is very different — Easy approvals, almost immediate start! If not them, perhaps another Pipeline Company. We want the Keystone XL Pipeline built!
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for many months been suggesting that the project could, and should be revived. It was a key point of her remarks to the Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show Sept. 11., 2024.
But the obstacles are enormous. There is no project in the works right now. The proponent company has split. While the original plans are surely filed somewhere, the team who put them together are scattered to the winds. And the pipe, which spent the better part of a decade, open the the environment and slowly deteriorating, is long gone. After many years sitting exposed, much of it was returned to Regina for recoating. But even that took place many years ago. How trustworthy any remaining pipe would be is questionable, at best.
And since there have been no major pipeline projects like that in recent years, Evraz’s big-inch pipe mill in Regina has been idle for a long time now, again, with its workforce and their institutional knowledge scattered to the winds. The ability to spool up and start cranking out hundreds of kilometres of pipe would be a challenge, at best.
On the very same day, Trump promised to carry forth with blanket 25 per cent import tariffs on all Canadian products save energy, which would get a reduced rate of 10 per cent. The tariff scare has shaken Canadian politics and business to the core, and there’s been more talk about building pipelines in Canada than there has been in many years. But that talk largely focuses on two other defunct projects, then-TransCanada’s Energy East to the East Coast, and Enbridge’s Northern Gateway, to the West Coast. Much of the discussion in each of those cases revolves around getting Canadian oil production to anywhere but American markets, diversifying our sales and hopefully getting a much better world price for it. And it if not world price, at least a much lower discount. Building Keystone XL would be locking in even more production into the one market right now whose president has openly said he wants to use economic pressure to force Canada into becoming the “51st State.” CONTINUED NEXT PAGE
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And on the very same day of the pipeline post, Trump once again humiliated outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, calling him Governor Justin Trudeau. Again on Truth Social, Trump posted, “Today, President Emmanuel Macron of France joined me in the Oval Office to speak to the G7 Summit. The meeting was convened by Governor Justin Trudeau of Canada, the current chair of G7, to acknowledge the Third Anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine War – Which would have never started if I was President.”
So while Fox News ran a headline saying “Trump calls for company building Keystone XL Pipeline to return to America and ‘get it built’”, the realities and abilities to fire up that project once again have radically changed since 2020. Not only does the project not exist anymore, it no longer has a proponent. And many Canadians, whose jobs and mortgages are on the line right now under the tariff threat, could see giving Trump anything he wants as a betrayal.
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-- A manufacturer of fortune cookies contacted the owner of a Vietnamese restaurant in Sydney, Australia, to announce they would no longer fill her orders for custom messages that are offensive or contain expletives. 9News reported that Nahji Chu, owner of Lady Chu, ordered profanity-laced cookies for Valentine’s Day. But after the manufacturer mistakenly sent some of Chu’s cookies to fulfill another order, causing distress with that customer, they changed their policy. Chu wasn’t happy: “If you’re getting it mixed up with other restaurants, that’s not my fault,” she said. Some of Chu’s more PG-rated cookie messages include, “You are capable of great things. But all you do is look at your phone all day. You won’t be that great sorry! #ladychu” and “The year of the snake bears good fortune! Your divorce is coming soon.” She said she’ll “take out the profanities and be creative” with her next order.
Flight Disturbance
-- A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Chicago was forced to divert to Denver on Feb. 9 after a passenger became unruly, LiveandLetsFly.com reported. The man was up out of his seat repeatedly and argued with flight attendants before demanding to know “Where are the Mormons?” One passenger said the incident “escalated into a big physical altercation and several passengers had to rush out of their seats to help the crew pin down this person.” Although the troublemaker was removed from the flight in Denver, the plane sat on the ground for about five hours before continuing to Chicago.
Catty Behaviour
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tralia, has taken to identifying as a cat, 7NewsTV reported on Feb. 10. “Miss Purr,” as she prefers to be known, teaches at Marsden State High School, where she “screeches and growls when (her students) don’t listen,” one person posted on Facebook. She also hisses and licks the backs of her hands during class and wears a headband with cat ears. One concerned mother said Miss Purr had made her daughter “purr for a lolly.” The Department of Education said the school was aware of the complaints and the principal is speaking with the teacher.
Eau, No
-- Domino’s Pizza UK has launched its first-ever eau de toilette, Eau de Passion, which is inspired by its Pepperoni Passion pizza and features notes of spice, pepper and a woody, warm base, the New York Post reported. The scent’s bottle is shaped like a slice of pizza, and the cologne is free from Domino’s website if you’re lucky enough to be chosen to receive one. British star Luke Debono, who’s promoting the scent, said it is “the perfect gift for passionate pizza-loving couples looking to spice things up this Valentine’s Day.”
Shave It Fur Later?
-- Law enforcement officers in South Holland, England, are stumped by a rash of pet cats returning to their homes with patches of missing fur, The Spalding and South Holland Voice reported on Feb. 12. The cats have apparently been shaved. “This behavior is completely unacceptable,” said inspector Matt Dickinson. “The cats in question are someone’s pet, part of their family.” Evidently, it’s not the first time the mysterious cat shaver has struck; two Facebook commenters said their cats had been shaved in past years.
Dam, That’s Crazy!
-- Officials in the Czech Republic had been planning to build a dam on the Klabava River for more than six years, Yahoo! News reported on Feb. 11, but were stymied by negotiations over land use. Instead, some industrious beavers solved the problem for them and saved taxpayers $1.2 million. “They built a wetland with pools and canals,” said Bohumil Fiser of the Czech Nature Conservation Agency. “The area is roughly twice larger than planned. They do a brilliant job.”
During an Engineering Class, the Teacher asks,
Student 1: A machine is anything that reduces human effort.
Teacher: Will you please elaborate?
Student 1: Anything that simplifies work, or saves time, is a machine
Teacher: What is the true definition?
Student 2: Sir, machines are any combination of bodies so connected that their relative motions are constrained and by which means, force and motion may be transmitted and modified as a screw and it’s nut, or a lever arranged to turn about a fulcrum, or a pulley about it’s pivot, etc, especially a construction more or less complex consisting of a combination of moving parts, or simple mechanical elements, as wheels, levers, cams, etc.
Teacher: Wonderful! Perfect, please sit down.
Student 1: But sir, I said the same thing, in simple language
Teacher: If you prefer simple language, join an Arts and Commerce college.
Student 1: But sir, what’s the point of blindly cramming a definition from the book?
Teacher: That’s enough, get out!
Student 1: *Proceeds to walk out, then walks back*
Teacher: Why are you back?
Student 1: I forgot something
Teacher: What is it?
Student 1: Instruments that record, analyze, summarize, organize, debate, and explain information; that are illustrated, non-illustrated, hardbound, paperback, jacketed, non-jacketed, with foreword, introduction, table of contents, index that are intended for the enlightenment, understanding, enrichment, enhancement and education of the human brain through the sensory route of vision, sometimes touch.
Teacher: What in the world are you talking about?
Student 1: Books, sir. I forgot them. May I go ahead?
Teacher: Couldn’t you have asked simply?
Student 1: I tried earlier, sir. It simply didn’t work.
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• On March 10, 1948, the communistcontrolled government of Czechoslovakia reported that noncommunist Foreign Minister Jan Masaryk had died after jumping out of a window. The story was met with suspicion in the West, but nothing to the contrary was ever definitively proved.
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• On March 11, 1903, accordionplaying musician and entertainer Lawrence Welk, aka the “King of Champagne Music,” was born on a farm in rural North Dakota.
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• On March 12, 2020, after New York state and city leaders placed Covid-19 restrictions on public gatherings of more than 500 people, the Broadway theater district announced it would go dark for an unprecedented 32 days, the longest shutdown of its history. The closure ended up being extended to the end of May 2021, however, costing billions of dollars in tourism losses.
CAPTION: Cultures around the world throughout history have designed clocks account for the variation in day length
In 1905, Albert Einstein published his theory of special relativity, teaching the world that time is relative. In the science fiction novel “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,” author Douglas Adams declared that “Time is an illusion, lunchtime doubly so.” And in March of every year, Daylight Savings Time begins, reminding us again that time isn’t absolute as we set our clocks ahead an hour.
Historically, there have been many ways to track time and account for the changes in daylight hours that come with the seasons. In some systems, the length of an hour could vary with the time of the year. In 19th-century Japan, stick clocks kept track of days and nights, each divided into six units called “toki.”
Cultures around the world and throughout history have designed clocks that account for the variation in day length across the seasons. Stick clocks like this one were used in Japan in the 19th century.
seasons Stick clocks like this one in Japan in the 19th century.
• On March 13, 1865, the Confederacy reluctantly approved the use of Black troops, its last source of fresh manpower, as the main Rebel army faced long odds against much larger Union counterparts. The measure did not help to save the Confederacy, since the several thousand Black men who were enlisted could not balance out the nearly 200,000 Black soldiers fighting for the Union.
• On March 14, 1924, John “Jack” Mack, who co-founded Mack Trucks, Inc., then known as the Mack Brothers Company, with his brothers Augustus and William, was killed when his car collided with a trolley in Pennsylvania.
• On March 15, 2021, Deb Haaland was sworn in as Secretary of the Interior, becoming the first Indigenous person to serve as a cabinet secretary in American history. A few years before, she was also one of the first two Native American women elected to Congress.
• On March 16, 1881, 40-yearold Francisco “Chico” Forster met an untimely end in downtown Los Angeles, courtesy of his former lover, 18-year-old Lastania Abarta. Forster had promised to marry the girl after she performed at a party, but failed to return to their hotel with either a ring or a priest. Abarta tracked him down and tried to force him to church, but when he hopped out of his cab, she fatally shot him. After her attorneys defended her on the grounds of “female hysteria,” she was acquitted and left town.
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In spring and summer, a day toki lasts longer than a night toki, with the opposite in fall and winter. Clocks, therefore, had to be adjustable. Some had interchangeable front plates that could be removed and replaced at different times of the year. Others, like this one, which sold for $5,700 at Cottone Auctions, marked the toki with sliding plates. To a casual viewer, the set of thirteen plates down the front of the clock may not be as noticeable as the pierced scrolls and painted flowers and patterns that decorate it. A close look would show that those plates are numbered, and what’s more, they are not evenly spaced.
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Q:How can I tell if my Tiffany’s lampshade is an original?
A:Louis Comfort Tiffany’s lamps are some of the most famous and desirable pieces in American decorative arts, and they sell for high prices. Unfortunately, this also means that there are many reproductions and forgeries on the market. There are a few ways to check to see if your lampshade is authentic Tiffany. First, check the metal parts for a mark. Authentic Tiffany lamps are marked “L.C. Tiffany” or “L.C.T.” in capital letters. Check for materials like zinc, resin,
painted glass, or plastic; you would never see them in an authentic Tiffany lamp. Take a close look at the glass. Authentic Tiffany glass will have tiny specks of color, called confetti glass. Gold-colored glass will have a translucent amber sheen. Fakes or reproductions will have a silver or greenish sheen. Remember that reproduction and “Tiffany-style” lamps can still sell for high prices.
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TIP: A damaged porcelain clock face is difficult to repair. It will lower the price of a clock by 20 to 30 percent. * * *
CURRENT PRICES
Mercury glass, candlestick, column stem, knop, urn shape cup, round foot, 14 inches, pair, $190.
Firefighting, extinguisher, O.J. Child & Co., copper, brass fittings, stamped plaques, c. 1920, 24 inches, $495.
Picture, needlework, crewel, throne room scene, man and woman before seated king, reverse painted glass, carved and gilt frame, Harriet Webster, 1826, 31 1/2 x 26 1/2 inches, $550.
For more collecting news, tips and resources, visit www.Kovels.com
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Q:What ever happened to the character of Daphne who was so central to the first season of “Bridgerton”? Is she ever coming back? — A.W.
A:Phoebe Dynevor, who starred in the first season of “Bridgerton” as Daphne and continued into season two, chose not to sign a new contract once her obligation was fulfilled. Her character was glaringly absent in the third season at the wedding ceremonies of her siblings, but the show chose not to explain the whereabouts of her character.
Season four of the series will focus on Benedict Bridgerton’s (Luke Thompson) pursuit of Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha) with a storyline that is “a bit of a twist on ‘Cinderella,’” according to Netflix’s companion website Tudum. The story is from “An Offer from a Gentleman,” which is the third novel of author Julia Quinn’s “Bridgerton” series.
Filming isn’t expected to wrap until April 2025. Netflix did release a sneak peek of the upcoming season, but a release date hasn’t been announced.
Q:I’m excited that Heidi Klum is returning to “Project Runway,” but what about Tim Gunn? I want to see them both together onscreen again. — Y.B.
A:Thefashion design competitive reality series “Project Runway” is returning, but it’ll be on a different network — Freeform. When it premiered on Bravo in 2004, Tim Gunn and Heidi Klum hosted the show together. The two left the series in 2017 to start another show on Amazon Prime Video called “Making the Cut.” They said the bigger budget allowed them to have more creative freedom, but it lasted for just three seasons.
This past January, it was announced that Klum was returning to “Project Runway” at its new network home, Freeform. Shockingly, Gunn wasn’t asked back. He told People magazine that Klum reached out to him to ask if he was interested in returning. He said, “Of course,” but was never given an offer from Freeform. His agent contacted the producers, who said, “We don’t want him.” Gunn, understandably, is hurt, and
his fans are outraged. He doesn’t blame Klum, though, saying, “I have her back, and I’m with her in spirit always.”
The new “Project Runway” will debut later this year, but the judges and premiere date have yet to be announced.
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Q:Is there really going to be a “Legally Blonde” series?
Will Reese Witherspoon star in it? — K.S.
A:Yes, there is a “Legally Blonde” project in the development stages at Amazon MGM Studios. Reese Witherspoon’s production company Hello Sunshine is behind the project, but it’s not known what kind of on-screen presence, if any, she’ll have since originating the role of Elle Woods in 2001. The series is actually a prequel, and another actress will play young Elle. Lexi Minetree (“The Murdaugh Murders”) recently secured the role.
There were plans for a “Legally Blonde 3” starring Witherspoon, but it’s been delayed since 2022. No word on whether it will see the light of day or if they’ll just focus on the prequel series.
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Phoebe Dynevor as Daphne in the Netflix series “Bridgerton”
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Build-a-Bowl: The Easy, Affordable Way to Eat Well
Grain bowls — also called Buddha bowls, nourish bowls or power bowls — are the ultimate meal prep hack. They’re quick, nutritious, endlessly customizable and make fantastic use of whatever ingredients you have on hand. Plus, they’re frugal, filling and work for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
But to make grain bowls (and meals in general) easy and stressfree, a little planning goes a long way. If you’ve ever stared into the fridge at 5 p.m. wondering what’s for dinner, meal planning is your new best friend. By preparing a big batch of grains, roasting some veggies and having proteins ready to go, you can mix and match ingredients all week.
How to Build the Perfect Grain Bowl
1. Start with Greens: A big handful of spinach, kale, arugula, romaine or mixed greens makes the perfect fresh foundation.
shredded chicken, tuna, tofu, steak, shrimp or hard-boiled eggs make great protein choices.
5. Load Up on Veggies: Fresh, roasted or sauteed veggies all work beautifully. Think tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, roasted sweet potatoes, caramelized Brussels sprouts, you name it!
6. Add a Pop of Fruit: Apples, pears, citrus, berries or dried fruits like cranberries or golden raisins add a hint of sweetness.
7. Don’t Forget the Healthy Fats: Avocado, nuts, seeds or cheese add richness and satisfaction.
Quinoa is a powerhouse grain — it’s high in protein, cooks quickly and has a light, nutty flavor that works in all kinds of grain bowls.
saucepan, bring water or broth to a boil. Add quinoa and salt, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, and it’s ready to go!
SIMPLE VINAIGRETTE
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon vinegar (balsamic, red wine or apple cider)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
Salt & pepper to taste
A great dressing ties everything together, and making your own is less expensive and much tastier than storebought! Try this foolproof formula: Whisk all ingredients in a small bowl or shake in a jar. Taste and adjust seasoning. Drizzle over your grain bowl and enjoy!
2. Add a Hearty Grain: Think quinoa, brown rice, farro, bulgur or barley — any whole grain works! You’ll want about 1/2 to 1 cup of cooked grains per serving.
3. Dress for Success: Toss your greens and grains with a simple vinaigrette, a squeeze of lemon or a spoonful of hummus, salsa or tahini before adding other toppings. Dressing first ensures every bite is packed with flavor.
4. Pick a Protein: Beans, lentils,
Grain bowls: The perfect balance of flavor, nutrition and convenience.
Quinoa has a natural coating of saponins, which are bitter-tasting compounds that act as a defense mechanism against pests. Rinsing quinoa under cold water removes these saponins, eliminating bitterness and giving it a cleaner, milder flavor.
EASY QUINOA
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water or broth
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
Here’s the easiest way to cook it: Rinse quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer. In a medium
Make Meal Planning Easier
Grain bowls are a great way to simplify meal planning. Cook a big batch of grains at the start of the week, prep a few proteins and chop your veggies in advance. Then, all you have to do is assemble and enjoy!
Want to make mealtimes easier?
Visit my website (divasonadime. com) to grab my free Perpetual Pantry List and Mini Cookbook — it’s packed with smart strategies, essential staples and simple recipes to help you save time, money and stress in the kitchen.
Now, go mix and match those greens, grains and goodies! Enjoy! ***
Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the penny-pinching, party-planning, recipe developer and content creator of the website Divas On A Dime — Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous! Visit Patti at www.divasonadime.com and join the conversation on Facebook at DivasOnADimeDotCom. Email Patti at divapatti@divasonadime.com © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
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