The Weekly Bean - January 26, 2023

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* During World War II, the Lay-Z-Boy company had to stop producing recliners because of the war effort. Instead, they used their production facility to mass produce (we hope much more comfortable) seats for tanks and other military vehicles.

* Champagne was originally a holy wine.

* The only people guaranteed to get Super Bowl rings, regardless of a game’s outcome, are the referees, though their rings aren’t nearly as large or valuable as that of the players.

* In the 1880s, a railroad signalman named James Edwin Wide taught a South African baboon to perform his job by recognizing the whistles that indicated a train was about to change tracks. Dubbed “Signalman Jack,” the animal performed his duties so well that not only was he formally hired at a salary of 20 cents per day and half a bottle of beer per week, he carried on for nine years until his death from tuberculosis in 1890.

* Trees were not around for 90% of Earth’s history.

* Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury’s overbite resulted from four extra teeth in his upper jaw. He refused to have them removed, however, for fear the surgery would affect his voice and vocal range.

* In the 2015 film “Jurassic World,” Chris Pratt’s character carries a stainless Marlin 1895 - the only firearm on Marlin’s website that’s rated for a T-Rex.

Did someone say, COFFEE?

“I would rather suffer with coffee than be senseless.” – Napoleon Bonaparte

“If it wasn’t for the coffee, I’d have no identifiable personality whatsoever.” – David Letterman

“We want to do a lot of stuff; we’re not in great shape. We didn’t get a good night’s sleep. We’re a little depressed. Coffee solves all these problems in one delightful little cup.” – Jerry Seinfeld

“My dream is to have a house on the beach, even just a little shack somewhere so I can wake up, have coffee, look at dolphins, be quiet and breathe the air.” – Christina Applegate

“I am a coffee fanatic. Once you go to proper coffee, you can’t go back. You cannot go back.” – Hugh Laurie

“I like coffee because it gives me the illusion that I might be awake.” – Lewis Black

“To me, the smell of fresh-made coffee is one of the greatest inventions.” – Hugh Jackman

“I drink coffee. Without coffee, I probably couldn’t write.” – Jonathan Ames

“I’m not one of those people who wakes up and thinks, ‘Bring on the day!’ I have to have about 7 pints of coffee before I’m even remotely awake.” – Stacy London

“Good communication is just as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleep after.”

or Cat!

– Anne Morrow Lindbergh

“Like most of the world’s population I’m into coffee, but in a properly big and important way. My perfect weekend would start with a pint of coffee.” – Jimmy Carr

Q:

What is Bryan Cranston’s new show “Your Honor” about? Does he play a judge? Where can I stream it? — L.J.

A:Yes, Bryan Cranston does play a judge in Showtime’s “Your Honor,” but it’s not your typical courtroom drama. It’s about a father who must confront his deepest convictions after his son is involved in a hit-and-run accident and becomes the target of a crime family. In addition to the four-time-Emmywinning Cranston (“Breaking Bad”), “Your Honor” boasts a stellar cast that also includes Oscar nominee Rosie Perez (“Fearless”) as an assistant U.S. attorney.

Season two premiered this January on Showtime, which can also be streamed as an add-on service through existing streamers like Hulu, Prime Video, Paramount+ and AppleTV+. ***

Q:When is “The Mandalorian” returning with new episodes? I vaguely remember the season two finale having a very young-looking Luke Skywalker. How did they make Mark Hamill appear so young? — D.A.

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Ken Francis, MLA Kindersley Constituency

A:It’s been more than two years since the second chapter of the Disney+ Star Wars saga “The Mandalorian” concluded. Mark Hamill, who has played Luke Skywalker since the first “Star Wars” movie wowed audiences in theaters during the summer of 1978, made a surprise cameo in the season two finale. Richard Bluff, industrial light and magic VFX supervisor, explained to IndieWire.com that they tried to recreate Luke as he looked in “Return of the Jedi,” and they used both Hamill as well as a younger body double.

They then used Lola Visual Effect’s 2.5D process and compiled photographs and scenes of Hamill from “Return of the Jedi,” using Lola’s Photoshop-like technique involving skin smoothing and shape warping through 2D compositing. The end result was an astonishingly believable likeness of a young Luke Skywalker.

Season three of “The Mandalorian” premieres on Disney+ March 1. ***

Q:I was so upset when they canceled “Good Girls.” What are

the three female stars doing now that it ended? — W.C.

A:Christina Hendricks, Retta and Mae Whitman reportedly agreed to take pay cuts if NBC renewed their series, “Good Girls,” for a fifth season, but unfortunately, it wasn’t enough for the show to avoid the ax. It’s been rumored that failed negotiations with Manny Montana, who played fan favorite Rio on the show, were what ultimately ended any chances of another season. Apparently, there was no love lost between Hendricks and Montana either, but Hendricks was disappointed in the show’s cancellation.

Up next for Whitman is “Up Here,” a new musical comedy series premiering on Hulu in March, co-starring Carlos Valdes (“The Flash”). And Hendricks has joined the cast of an upcoming series on AppleTV+ based on Edith Wharton’s unfinished final novel, “The Buccaneers.”

Retta signed a talent-holding deal with NBCUniversal to find projects for her to headline. In the meantime, she’s been hosting “Ugliest House in America” on HGTV and is filming the upcoming film “Hitman,” co-starring Glen Powell (“Top Gun: Maverick”).

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

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Bryan Cranston (“Your Honor” and “Breaking Bad”)
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A look back at gas prices ...

A headline from an article published in a January, 1983 edition of The Kindersley Clarion announced “Gas war refuelled”. A portion of the article is included down below; be sure and notice the cost of gas in 1983.

Article from January, 1983:

Kindersley’s on again - off again gas war flared up again Monday following a weekend of relative calm.

Before the war began about two weeks ago, regular leaded gas was selling for 38 cents a litre. Just prior to the outbreak, prices at least one service station rose briefly to 38.3 cents before settling back to 37.9 cents.

Then the federal government’s tax cut of 1.8 cents a litre took effect New Year’s Day kicking off the price war in Kindersley, which to that point had been immune to the battles being waged in other markets.

Last week for about two days the Turbo Full Service station at the Kindersley Shopping Centre was selling the cheapest gas in town - regular unleaded at 30.4 cents. Shortly after 10 a.m. on Friday, Turbo joined the rest of the town’s gas stations, raising its prices back to the relatively normal level of 36.1 for the weekend.

Top Uses for Pasta Sauce

Besides Pasta

You know those inexpensive pasta sauces? While they’re indispensable for making quick spaghetti dinners, these sauces are useful for so much more than pasta. Here are several ideas that think outside the pasta box. Not a noodle in sight.

Easy Creamy Tomato Soup — In a saucepan, lightly saute 1/2 cup fresh basil (minced) in 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil. Add one (24-ounce) can of pasta sauce, 2 cups water and heat through. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream. Yields 4 servings. This soup told me it’s lonely without its best friend. So please make a grilled cheese sandwich, too.

Sloppy Joes — Brown 1 1/2 pounds ground beef with one (16ounce) bag frozen pepper and onion blend. Add 2 cups pasta sauce, 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce and 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Divide the mixture between 4 to 6 hamburger buns.

ITALIAN POT ROAST

Yield: 4 to 8 servings

Total Time: 2 to 3 hours, 15 minutes

Here’s a great recipe for those times when you can linger in the kitchen and enjoy your home leisurely filling with the aroma of a slow-cooked roast.

What You’ll Need:

3 to 5 pounds chuck roast

1/4 cup flour

1 teaspoon each: salt, pepper, garlic powder

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)

3 carrots, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup)

3 celery ribs, chopped (about 1 cup)

4 - 6 cloves of garlic, minced

1 cup red wine

1 (24 ounce) can pasta sauce

1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian style diced tomatoes

Mashed potatoes or polenta for serving, optional

Chopped parsley, optional garnish

brown well on all sides. Remove to a plate and set aside. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the onions, carrots and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and continue cooking for another 2 minutes. Then add the wine, scraping all the lovely, browned bits off the bottom of the pan, and cook until it reduces a little, about 5 minutes. Add the pasta sauce and canned tomato and stir to combine. Then return the roast to the pot and cover. Turn the heat down to low and let it simmer gently for 2 to 3 hours, until fork tender.

When finished cooking, transfer the meat to a chopping board and let rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. If the sauce isn’t thick enough for your liking, you can continue boiling over medium-high heat, uncovered, until it reduces enough to reach your desired thickness. Taste and adjust seasoning. Cut the roast into gorgeous big chunks and return to the sauce to serve.

Tomato Butter — In a food processor or mixing bowl with a hand mixer, blend 1 stick (1/2 cup) softened butter, 1/4 cup pasta sauce and 1/4 cup chopped parsley or basil. Use plastic wrap to roll the compound butter into a log; refrigerate. Slather on fresh baked breads, fish, chicken, cooked vegetables or rice.

* On Feb. 10, 1535, notwithstanding the winter chill and in a form of protest that was, unsurprisingly, ridiculed by both Protestants and Catholics, a small group of Anabaptists ran stark naked through the streets of Amsterdam, shouting that they “had been sent from God to communicate the naked truth to the godless.”

* On Feb. 9, 1861, Jefferson Davis and Alexander Stephens were respectively elected to

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Try this slow-cooked roast over mashed potatoes or polenta.

Here’s How:

In a small bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Sprinkle the flour mixture evenly over the roast. In a Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the meat and

six-year terms as the Provisional President and Provisional Vice President of the Confederate States of America, after running without opposition.

* On Feb. 11, 1916, American feminist and anarchist Emma Goldman was arrested and imprisoned for violating the Comstock Act just before she was scheduled to deliver a public lecture on birth control, which she argued was

Some of these recipes don’t use the entire can of sauce. You can easily freeze extra sauce for future fun recipes by placing the sauce in ice cube trays or muffin tins, then freeze and store in plastic freezer bags.

So next time you’re feeling a little saucy, remember life is about exploring all the pasta-bilities, even those beyond pasta.

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 © 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

essential to women’s social, economic and sexual freedom.

* On Feb. 6, 1952, England’s King George VI passed away, making his daughter, Princess Elizabeth, Queen Elizabeth II. The sovereign received the news from her husband, Prince Philip, while on a trip to Kenya, which was immediately cut short as she prepared to assume her new role.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Making choices is usually easy for you straightshooting Archers. But a new development could deflect your aim. Try to put off decisions until you know more.

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

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Those nasty types have slithered back under the rocks and present no more problems. Now’s the time to move ahead on that promising new relationship.

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

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

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“The heart of man is very much like the sea, it has its storms, it has its tides and in its depths it has its pearls too.”
- Vincent Van Gogh

Program

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.

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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

at 306-463-6146 or Barb at

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

REGINA – On the day that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau lectured the Government of Saskatchewan on its clean energy efforts, a total collapse of both wind and solar power generation in Saskatchewan was taking place.

Moe responds to Trudeau

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.

In In Saskatoon on Jan. 16, Trudeau made allusions that the Saskatchewan government was not doing enough on clean electricity, saying, “We also know there’s work to be done on encouraging the Government of Saskatchewan to see the opportunities that companies and indeed workers are seeing in a clean, cleaner jobs in the opportunities for get cleaner energy projects. These are things that we’re going to continue to work on.”

“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.”

The natural gas records coincided with record power consumption. On Dec. 29, SaskPower set another record in power consumption for Saskatchewan. At 5:27 p.m. on Dec. 29, 2021, Saskatchewan homes and businesses reached 3,868 megawatts (MW) in power use, according to the Crown corporation. The previous record of 3,792 MW was reached four years ago to the day, on Dec. 29, 2017.

On that very day, characterized by fog throughout much of southern Saskatchewan (where the wind turbines are located), SaskPower’s total wind power generation fell to “-1 megawatt,” as in negative one megawatt, according to the Crown corporation’s Where Does Your Power Come From web page. This is the lowest number Pipeline Online has seen since the page went online in September, 2022. It’s also an average throughout the entire day, not just at a particular moment.

According to SaskPower, “The turbines were iced up and unable to produce. The -1 megawatt was load to service the facilities.”

Saskatchewan has 617 megawatts of installed grid-scale wind power generation.

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

Saskatchewan received 1,534 megawatts from natural gas-fired power, or 46 per cent overall throughout the day. Coal came in second at 1,228 megawatts, or 37 per cent. Combined, fossil fuels produced an average of 83 per cent of power throughout the day.

Hydro came in at 13 per cent, or 442 megawatts. Solar was negligible as a percentage, at 1 megawatt. Wind was also negligible as a percentage, but it was listed as -1 megawatt. Total power production was listed as an average of 3,316 megawatts, with Saskatchewan’s demand at 3,202 megawatts and 114 megawatts exported.

In response to Trudeau, Premier Scott Moe pointed out that according to federal rules, not only will coal-fired power production be banned by 2030, but even carbon capture on coal was not sufficient. And the same applied to natural gas in 2035.

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.

Moe said, “Do we have some work to do? And we’re doing the planning, right now, with respect to our electric electricity grid. And we’ve signed a Memorandum of Understanding. We’ve been working with other provinces, on how we are going to repower our electrical sector here in this province due to regulations that are coming down.

The Crown noted that increased demand from SaskEnergy’s industrial customers, including natural gas use for power production, was the main driver of this week’s record-setting consumption.

SaskEnergy said it measures daily natural gas consumption for the 24-hour period from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. A PJ is a unit of measurement equivalent to one million gigajoules (GJ) of natural gas. An average Saskatchewan home consumes about 100 GJ of natural gas each year.

“The first of them coming into place in 2030 that will say not only can you not burn coal to generate electricity in Saskatchewan or in Canada, but even coal that has carbon capture and storage on it will not meet the criteria that the federal government has.

“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.”

“And so essentially coal, of all types, will be banned by 2030. Further (by) 2035, now with the Clean Electricity Standard, natural gas, whether it has CCS or not, will also be banned by the year 2035.”

This province is now largely dependent on neighbouring Alberta to fulfill roughly two-thirds of our natural gas needs.

Did something change?

This appears to be a change from what has been said before regarding federal regulations. Pipeline Online asked the Government of Saskatchewan for clarification if anything had changed, and received this response by email on Jan. 18:

Coal:

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.

• Current federal regulations would not enable SaskPower to operate coal-fired electrical generation without CCS (carbon capture and storage) past 2030.

• The proposed Clean Electricity Regulations would require Boundary Dam Unit 3 (BD3) to maintain an ultra-low performance standard in order to operate at all between 2030-2034. If CCS went down, or if its efficiency

dropped slightly, we would be required to shut it down until the emissions intensity target is met.

• Even if BD3 with CCS could maintain the federal performance standard of 420 t/GWh longterm, the proposed regulations will not allow BD3 to operate beyond 2034.

This may be an indication that the Integrated Boundary Dam Unit 3 Carbon Capture and Storage Project has never truly reached performance levels that were initially promised. In the lead up to its opening, SaskPower had billboards near Estevan, saying the project would capture one million tonnes of CO2 per year. It has never come close to that. Later, expectations were revised to 800,000 tonnes per year, and even those were not achieved.

Pipeline Online reported on Sept. 21, 2022: Boundary Dam Unit 3’s performance hasn’t stacked up

While Boundary Dam 3 has been functioning for most of the last eight years, it did have teething problems, and never lived up to initial promises of capturing one million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year. Indeed, its cumulative collection since startup is just shy of 60 per cent of that initial promise.

1. MUSIC: Which band sang the theme song to TV’s “Friends”?

2. ANATOMY: What is the only bone in the human body that isn’t attached to another bone nearby?

3. LITERATURE: What is the setting for the “Anne of Green Gables” novel series?

As SaskToday.ca reported on April 15, 2022, “In the previous 12 months, the facility was online for 40.4 per cent of the time, and captured an average of 30,642 tonnes of CO2 per month. It went through a scheduled shutdown last June and July (2021), and shortly after it came back online, it encountered multiple issues, including a compressor motor failure that took it offline for more than two months.

4. TELEVISION: Who plays the lead role in the sitcom “Mr. Mayor”?

been dialed up to full nameplate capture capacity. However, in the calendar year of 2022, the capture unit was able to achieve 749,000 tonnes of CO2 capture, its highest yet, according to SaskPower.

As for natural gas-fired power generation, this is how the provincial government responded:

Natural gas:

• The proposed Clean Electricity Regulations would require Canada to produce net-zero greenhouse gases from electricity production by 2035.

• The federal government has expressed their desire to phase-down natural gas electricity through the Clean Electricity Regulations. It is understood that an ultra-low emissions intensity performance standard will be defined by the government. Natural gas with CCS may potentially be considered to achieve this standard; however, this is an emerging technology and there are performance uncertainties at this time.

• SaskPower has also reached out to the Government of Canada regarding the operational lifespan of existing natural gas facilities and possible allowances for limited operation of these facilities beyond 2035.

As coal-fired baseload power has been given several years to phase out, under regulations first brought in by the federal Conservative government, then amplified by the Liberals, SaskPower has increasingly turned to natural gas-fired power. Many years ago Saskatoon’s Queen Elizabeth Power Station was converted to strictly natural gas (having formerly been capable of coal as well).

power source. This means we’ll need to replace it with another reliable source of power. Natural gas is our best option for meeting our province’s power needs in the near future. It will help us meet environmental regulations and produces half the emissions of coal. As a power source that can be available 24/7, it will also support renewable generation sources — like wind and solar — as we add them to our power grid.”

Clean Electricity Standard

The federal Clean Electricity Standard, currently in discussion phase but not yet law, is the heart of the issue. The discussion paper on it states in its definitions, “Net-zero electricity means Canada’s stated goal of having the electricity sector achieve, in effect, no emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) by 2035, or emissions are offset by other actions that remove carbon from the atmosphere.” It adds, “In realizing this goal, it is expected that some low-emitting generation facilities may continue to operate past 2035. The emissions resulting from this operation would need to be balanced by removals in or attributed to the sector.”

Introduced last fall, the Saskatchewan First Act specifically addresses these issues. That bill says Saskatchewan will decide for itself the “regulation of environmental standards and the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions and other emissions; and the source of fuel for electrical generation, including renewable and non-renewable resources.” SaskPower paying Coronach workers extra to stick around

“The average daily capture when CCS was online was 2,364 tonnes per day with a peak one-day capture of 2,982 tonnes.”

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6. HISTORY: How long did the first man in space, Yuri Gagarin, orbit the planet?

7. AD SLOGANS: Which restaurant chain advises customers to “eat fresh”?

On July 22, SaskPower’s blog about the project said 4,589,251 tonnes of CO2 had been captured since operational startup in 2014. Over the 7.75 years of operation, that works out to an average of 592,161 tonnes per year.

The 353 megawatt natural gas combined cycle Chinook Power Station at Swift Current went online in 2019. Construction is apace for the similar 360 megawatt Great Plains Power Station at Moose Jaw. And planning is underway for a 370 megawatt combined cycle and simple cycle natural gas power station at Lanigan. SaskPower’s web page for the project notes:

In the meantime, Pipeline Online has been able to confirm that effective Jan. 1, 2023, SaskPower has begun paying its permanently based employees at Coronach a $360 per month “location allowance” for permanent employees working at the coal-fired Poplar River Power Station.

8. SCIENCE: What is the only form of energy that can be seen with the human eye?

More recently, the carbon capture unit has been operating in the 500-800 t/GWh range, according to SaskPower on Jan. 18. In other words, it had not

9. ANIMAL KINGDOM: With which animal do humans share 98.8% of their DNA?

TRIVIA ANSWERS

10. MOVIES: Which movie features the famous line, “I see dead people”? Answers

1. The Rembrandts (“I’ll Be There for You”).

2. The hyoid bone.

3. Prince Edward Island.

4. Ted Danson. 5. Rome, Italy.

6. 108 minutes.

7. Subway Restaurants. 8. Light.

9. Chimpanzee.

10. “The Sixth Sense” (1999). © 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

“Why We’re Doing It

“We’re beginning to phase out using coal as a

It’s meant to “recruit and retain staff” at the coal-fired power station, effectively trying to keep people there to keep it running. It’s just for permanent SaskPower employees, but not mine workers who feed the power plant.

Rose

Kindersley Citizens On Patrol

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

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

Numbers of patrols - 13

Numbers of Hours - 104

Travel Distance - 877.9 km

Trouble calls to RCMP - 1

Doors or gates unlocked or open - 7

CHRISTEL HANKEWICH

Memorial Specialist 306-463-9191

Christel has helped families with their monument needs for over 30 years.

CITIZENS ON PATROL ARE LOOKING FOR NEW VOLUNTEERS.

Granite Monument Specialists Dedicated to Quality Craftsmanship and Service

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

Citizens On Patrol would like to thank the RCMP, SGI, The Bean, Your West Central Voice, Kindersley Social, 1210, Mix 104, Town of Kindersley, and the business community for their support.

If anyone is interested in purchasing a COPP Sign to put in their window or make a donation to our program, please call 306-463-9406.

The cost is $30.00 for a 12” x 12” sign or $5.00 for a 4” x 4” sign.

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Memorial Specialist 306-463-9191

Christel has helped families with their monument needs for over 30 years.

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1. MUSIC: Which band sang the theme song to TV’s “Friends”?

Nick Anderson Brad Galbraith (Captain)

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Missing:

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5. GEOGRAPHY: Where are the Spanish Steps located?

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6. HISTORY: How long did the first man in space, Yuri Gagarin, orbit the planet?

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7. AD SLOGANS: Which restaurant chain advises customers to “eat fresh”?

8. SCIENCE: What is the only form of energy that can be seen with the human eye?

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9. ANIMAL KINGDOM: With which animal do humans share 98.8% of their DNA?

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1. The Rembrandts (“I’ll Be There for You”).

2. The hyoid bone.

3. Prince Edward Island.

4. Ted Danson.

5. Rome, Italy.

6. 108 minutes.

7. Subway Restaurants.

8. Light.

9. Chimpanzee.

10. “The Sixth Sense” (1999).

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Posting Date January 23, 2023

How the envelope budgeting method works

The envelope budgeting method uses a cash-based approach to help people who struggle with sticking to a budget to be more mindful of their spending. It allows you to physically see how much you spend.

Start by dividing your income into different spending categories, such as bills, groceries, savings, gas and entertainment. You can tailor your categories to your specific situation. However, don’t forget to create envelopes for irregular expenses, such as taxes, insurance and gifts.

Then, assign a certain amount of cash to each category. There’s no set amount. The dollar amount you place in each envelope should reflect your needs and personal goals. For example, if you spend $100 a week on groceries, put $400 in the grocery envelope for the month.

Once the envelope is empty, you can’t spend any more money in that category

until the new budget period begins. If you have money left over in any of the envelopes, you can either keep it in that envelope for next month or remove it and add it to your savings account or emergency fund.

If you no longer use cash to pay bills, this method is easy to apply to a budgeting app.

Pros and cons of robo-advisers

Robo-advisers are financial software programs that automate the investing process. They use complex computerized algorithms to buy and sell investments based on the information you provide. Here are some of the pros and cons.

ADVANTAGES

Here are a few advantages of robo-advisers:

• They’re affordable. Human advisers typically take one to two per cent of your portfolio’s value as a fee. Robo-advisers, on the other hand, charge a fraction of that. This is ideal for individuals and small businesses with tight budgets. When you pay less in fees, you also have more money to invest.

• They’re accessible. Many human advisers only accept clients with a certain net worth. Conversely, most robo-advisers don’t require a minimum investment. This allows anyone to reap the benefits of investing without pre-existing wealth.

• They’re easy to use. Most robo-advisers have simple interfaces that allow you to view your investments and add funds from anywhere in the world.

DISADVANTAGES

Here are why robo-advisers may fall short for some investors:

• They’re limited. Robo-advisers can’t grasp your entire financial situation. This makes them unsuitable in circumstances that entail a high amount of risk.

• They’re generic. Most roboadvisers invest in exchangetraded funds (ETFs), which is great for diversification. However, they may not be a good fit if you want to dabble in different kinds of securities.

Additionally, robo-advisers can’t give personalized advice. Therefore, they aren’t a good option for people looking for step-by-step guidance and counselling.

Finally, it’s important to consider your investment strategy, risk tolerance, retirement plan and assets before deciding if a robo-adviser is right for you.

Grow your wealth: protect your finances from inflation

The cost of just about everything is on the rise. Here are a few ways to protect your finances from the effects of inflation.

• Examine your spending and make a budget. Shop strategically and cut costs in certain areas to counteract rising prices.

• Find ways to reduce your debt load. Pay off high-interest debt like credit cards, lines of credit and personal loans.

• Diversify your investments. Stocks and mutual funds offer the best chance of beating inflation over the long term.

• Increase your active and passive income. Ask for a raise at work and find creative ways to bring in more money.

Finally, consider the big picture and don’t make drastic changes based on current inflation or changing market conditions.

4 steps to protect your online bank account

Online banking has made it easier than ever to manage your bank account from anywhere in the world. While convenient, online banking doesn’t come without risks. Here are four steps to take to protect your account.

1. CREATE A STRONG PASSWORD

Use a passphrase that incorporates upper and lowercase letters, numbers and special characters. Avoid using personal information, such as your name and date of birth, to ensure your password is difficult for hackers to guess.

It’s a good idea to change your online banking password every three to six months to lower the odds of your password being stolen or decoded.

2. DON’T USE PUBLIC WI-FI

Avoid using online or mobile banking while connected to public Wi-Fi. If a hacker taps into the unsecured network,

they can access your personal information, including your bank account login.

3. ENABLE TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION (2FA)

Two-factor authentication provides a second layer of security when logging into your online or mobile banking account. For example, you can choose to receive a one-time code via text message or an automated phone call to verify your identity. This makes it difficult for hackers to unlock your account.

4. MONITOR YOUR ACCOUNT REGULARLY

Consult your bank statements and review your transactions weekly. If you notice anything amiss, contact your bank immediately. If possible, sign up to receive notifications from your bank that instantly alert you of suspicious activity.

Although online banking can potentially lead to hacking and fraudulent charges, the above practices will help you stay safe.

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HOOSIER

SUNDAY SERVICE

• Hoosier Community Church 10:30 am at the Community Hall. Contact Joel Hamm 306-4607056 or Curtis Kornelson 306-460-7327.

FRIDAY, FEB. 10 & SATURDAY, FEB.11

• Hoosier Rec Board 20th Somewhat Semi-Annual Outdoor Curling Bonspiel. Amazing food & cold beverages. Silent auction & Door prizes. 4 person teams / $100 team. 50/50s both days. Live calcutta Friday night. DJ Philly P Saturday night. Sign up by call/text Christy 306-460-9190, Kregan 306-460-6896.

KERROBERT

* Weekly Walk this Way at the P.C.C. 9:3011:00 AM

* Weekly Shuffle Club at the P.C.C. 1:30 PM

* Weekly Open Curling at the Curling Rink 7:00 PM

KINDERSLEY

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26

• Adult Volleyball 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Kindersley Composite School, 606 3 St E. Adults of all ages are welcome, and there is a fee of $20 to pay for the season which will run all fall and winter long. Contact Doug Longtin (306) 4638448.

• Kindersley Air Cadets 7:00 - 9:00 PM at the Kindersley & District Plains Museum. New recruits welcome. Call 306-430-7897.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27

• Friday FX Youth - Kindersley Christian Fellowship, 800 12 Ave E, Kindersley. 5:00 PM

- 10:00 PM. Youth ages 13-18 every Friday. Events include sports, challenging activities in the community and parks. Exercise and FUN!

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28

• Kindersley Screen Arts presents “The Good House” 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Sunset Theatre, 505 Main St. $10.00 at the door, no minors, sponsored by Speedy Auto Glass.

• Friday FX Youth - Kindersley Christian Fel-

lowship, 800 12 Ave E, Kindersley. 5:00 PM

- 10:00 PM. Youth ages 13-18 every Friday. Events include sports, challenging activities in the community and parks. Exercise and FUN!

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29

• Sunday Fellowship Tea from 10:00 am - 11:00 am at St Paul’s United Church, 502 Main St, Kindersley. Join us Sundays at 10am for tea or coffee and fellowship time before worship.

MONDAY, JANUARY 30

• Kid’s Blast 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm every Monday at New Life Church 401 4 Ave W, Kindersley. Ages Kindergarten to Grade 5 can come participate in the fun activities and learn about God! Contact Kelly Froese at 306-463-4740 or newlifekindersley@gmail.com

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31

• Lego Club at the Kindersley Library. Ages 8-14 3:45-4:45 PM. Every Tuesday until May 30. Lego is provided. Contact Michelle Yates at 306-463-4141 or email: kindersley.library@ wheatland.sk.ca for more info.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1

• Kindersley Clay Busters Trap Shooting 6:30 pm. Every Wednesday evening and Sunday afternoon the Clay Busters trap club meets at the Kindersley Wildlife Federation range for some fun. Everyone is welcome to come out and join us. Your first round is on us, each round after that is $5. If you need shells we can supply those for $10 per box of 25. Don’t have a shotgun but still want to try it? No problem, we will have a shotgun that you can use. Contact Jeff Vass at 306-460-5373.

• AWANA Boys and Girls Club 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm at the Kindersley Alliance Church, 74 West Rd. Stories, Songs, Games and Learning about God’sWord! For everyone in grade K-6. Call 306-463-6568 or email: kacoffice7@ gmail.com

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2

• Kindersley U13 Provincial Team 2023 (Boys Hockey) vs Humboldt Broncos 5:30 PM at the WCEC.

Central Crisis & Family Support Centre Inc.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10

• Kindersley Chamber of Commerce AGM 11:00 AM at the Kindersley & District Plains Museum.

* 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.

LEADER

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2

• Drop-in Yoga for Teens (Ages 12-18) with instructor Lacy Strutt. at 315-3rd Avenue E. FREE! Bring a Yoga Mat if you have one. Contact Lacy 306-628-7488 for more information.

* Community Badminton Sundays from 6:008:00 PM at the LCS Gym. $2.00. Children under 12 must come with an adult.

OYEN

Friday, January 27

• Oyen Eagles vs Delburne Outlaws 8:00 PM at the Oyen & District Memorial Arena.

Saturday, February 4

• SCHS Princess Ball for ages 3-10 years 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Each ticket $60. Adult tickets $15 (to cover the cost of lunch).

Friday & Saturday, February 10-11

• Ladies Spiel. Call Jackie at 403-664-0157. Friday, February 17

• Oyen Eagles vs Irma Aces 8:00 PM at the Oyen & District Memorial Arena. Saturday, February 18

• Oyen Crossroads Beef Expo Pen Show Sunday, February 19

• Oyen Crossroads Beef ExpoYouth Steer & Heifer Show

Friday - Sunday, February 24-26

• Skins Spiel. Call Brett 403-664-8868. League Curling

Tuesdays Fun League. Enter as a team or individual to Kari 403-664-1001.

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