HELP WANTED Heavy Equipment Operators
R.M. OF NEWCOMBE NO. 260
The R.M. of Newcombe No. 260, with office/shop located in Glidden, SK, is currently seeking applications for Heavy Equipment Operators. The RM offers competitive wages and benefits (health, dental, & vision care, disability insurance, and pension plan).
Successful applicants will possess the following qualifications:
• Be willing to work 40-50 hours per week, during peak season;
• Have experience and be willing to operate heavy equipment as required (grader/snow plow, tractor/mower/rock picker, payloader, gravel truck/trailer, etc);
• Knowledge of maintaining and repairing roads;
• Be able to work under direction of the Council/Foreman/Administrator, and work well with other employees;
• Be able to work independently and with minimal supervision;
• Be physically able to complete laboured tasks when required;
• Provide proof of a valid driver’s licence and driver’s abstract upon request (a Class 1A driver’s licence would be a definite asset)
• Provide a criminal record check upon request
• Knowledge of machinery maintenance (being mechanically inclined would be a definite asset);
• Be safety conscious and pay attention to detail
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until suitable candidates have filled the position(s).
Please apply by sending a resume that includes work experience (including types of equipment operated), proof of education/training/certification, and reliable references to:
R.M. of Newcombe No. 260
Box 40
Glidden, SK S0L 1H0
Phone: 306-463-3338 Fax: 306-463-4748
Email: rm260@yourlink.ca
Who is the actress playing Whitney Houston in the new film about her life? Is she doing the vocals for the film or lip-syncing over Houston’s? — B.E.
A:Naomi Ackie won the coveted role of legendary singer Whitney Houston in “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” the biopic about the superstar’s accomplished, yet tragic life. Ackie’s first screen credit was in a 2015 episode of “Doctor Who,” but her big break came by playing Jannah in “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.”
According to Yahoo UK, Ackie, who is British, says that 97.9% of the vocals in the film are Houston’s, but that she herself did sing the first song in the movie when the character was a bit younger and “needed to be refined.” Even though she lip-synced, Ackie did a fantastic job recreating iconic moments in Houston’s life, such as singing the “Star Spangled Banner” at Super Bowl XXV and starring in the hit film “The Bodyguard” with Kevin Costner. Whether or not Ackie’s hard work will pay off with an Oscar nomination on March 12 remains to be seen, as the film itself has received mixed reviews that might hurt her chances, despite her solid performance.
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Q:How is Jay Leno doing since he was burned in a fire? Has he fully recovered? — L.D.
Ken Francis, MLA Kindersley Constituency
Naomi Ackie as Whitney Houston in “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” (2022)
classic cars to supercars. The show features a mix of stunts, challenges, reviews and interviews with guest stars.
Q:Whatever happened to “Good Morning America’s” Joan Lunden? I haven’t seen her on television in years. She was always one of my favorites. — I.S.
A:For those who didn’t hear, former host of “The Tonight Show” — and lover of cars old and new — Jay Leno suffered second-degree burns while working in his garage recently.
According to “People” magazine, on Nov. 12, while working underneath one of his vintage vehicles (he owns 204 cars and 168 motorcycles), “a freak fire erupted, spraying him with flaming gasoline.” He’s undergone several skin grafts at a burn center, but despite developing some scars, he has fully recovered. Fortunately, Leno’s friend Dave Killackey was nearby and pulled him out before any more severe damage occurred, which could have resulted in Leno losing an eye.
A:Now 72 years old, Joan Lunden is still a journalist, still happily married and the mother of seven children. She joined “GMA” in 1976 and was promoted to co-host alongside David Hartman in 1980, and later opposite Charlie Gibson. That ended in 1997, but she currently works for the competing “Today Show” as a special correspondent.
In 2014, Lunden faced a health crisis when she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. She underwent 16 rounds of chemotherapy as well as radiation treatment and a lumpectomy. She’s a strong advocate for early detection and believes women should have mammograms before the recommended age of 45.
As for his career, after leaving latenight shows in 2014, the comedian launched his CNBC TV series “Jay Leno’s Garage,” where he and his celebrity friends celebrate everything from
You can keep up with Lunden on her official website: JoanLunden.com.
Send me your questions at NewCelebrityExtra@gmail.com, or write me at KFWS, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.
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MOMENTS IN TIME
* On Jan. 25, 1533, England’s King Henry VIII secretly married Anne Boleyn. The bride was pregnant with the future Queen Elizabeth I, and the ceremony took place shortly before dawn with just a handful of witnesses present. Its stealthy nature was, of course, due to a lack of papal permission.
* On Jan. 29, 1886, Carl Benz applied for a patent for his “vehicle powered by a gas engine.” His first model, known as the “Benz Patent Motorwagen,” was financed by his wife and business partner Bertha’s dowry, had three wheels, and ran on an internal combustion engine similar to modern automobiles.
* On Jan. 23, 1922, a second injection of insulin brought Leonard Thompson, a 14-year-old diabetic, out of his coma at the Toronto General Hospital. An initial dose caused a severe allergic reaction, but after biochemist James Collip worked nearly two weeks to improve and purify the extract, he was rewarded with success and Thompson survived.
* On Jan. 28, 1978, TV viewers were treated to their first sight of the mysterious Mr. Roarke and his sidekick, Tattoo, on a tropical beach with the debut episode of “Fantasy Island.” While there were hints that Roarke was immortal or at least centuries old, the real entertainment was in watching guests learn unexpected life lessons or, on occasion, carry out last wishes as they lived their enormously expensive dreams.
* On Jan. 24, 1935, the Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company of Richmond, Virginia, sold the first canned beer, Krueger Cream Ale, to the public. When approached by the American Can Company, Krueger executives were unenthused, but American Can’s offer to install the necessary equipment for free helped seal the deal, to a nearly 100% customer approval rating.
* On Jan. 27, 1993, French wrestler Andre the Giant (Andre Rene Roussimoff), who stood nearly seven and a half feet and weighed over 500 pounds, died of a heart attack after his father’s funeral. Afflicted with acromegaly, Roussimoff had declined potentially life-prolonging medical treatment for fear it might hamper his career.
• Fresh H2O Trucks
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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.”
gas each year.
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“Small” enough to care, “Big” enough to supply
Lloydminster Upgrader expected to return to full rate by mid-January, says Cenovus
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.
CALGARY — Cenovus Energy Inc. provided an update on Jan. 8 regarding its downstream operations following recent extreme winter storms and severe cold temperatures at the company’s U.S. and Canadian refining operations, coupled with unplanned operational challenges and third-party pipeline outages, which impacted refinery throughput and operational availability.
Cenovus said its priority remains the safety of its people and the reliability and integrity of its operations.
Saskatchewan’s power production has increasingly shifted from coal to natural gas as a fuel source. In December, Boundary Dam Unit 4, a coal-fired generating unit, was retired, reducing the Boundary Dam Power Station to 672 megawatts capacity. On the natural gas side, Saskatchewan has seen the construction of several new natural gas-fired power plants. They include the baseload North Battleford Power Station (289 megawatts), Yellowhead Power Station peaking plant (also at North Battleford, 135 megawatts), the baseload Chinook Power Station at Swift Current (353 megawatts) and peaking plant Spy Hill Power Station (89 megawatts). Another 353 megawatt baseload
The Lloydminster Refinery has continued to run well through December and into January. However, the company’s refineries in the U.S. and the Lloydminster Upgrader experienced various degrees of unplanned operational issues, weather-related impacts and third-party pipeline outages. As a result, downstream throughput was significantly reduced in December. Cenovus now expects
24 HR DISPATCH: 306-460-8684 OFFICE: 306-463-1454
EMAIL: doomen@gtgt.ca 1101 - 9th Ave. West, Kindersley, Sask. Celebrating 31 Years in business
“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.”
Q4 2022 downstream throughput in the ranges set out below.
It’s estimated Q4 2022 throughput for its “Canadian manufacturing” is 90-95,000 barrels per day, while “U.S. manufacturing” is 370-380,000 barrels per day.
This province is now largely dependent on neighbouring Alberta to fulfill roughly two-thirds of our natural gas needs.
When natural gas prices took a tumble roughly 14 years ago, Saskatchewan’s domestic gas production fell off a cliff. Targeted gas drilling went essentially extinct, with next to no gas-specific wells being drilled in this province for most of the past decade. Our domestic gas production is now largely based on associated gas production that comes with oil production. As a result, Saskatchewan went from being a net gas exporter for the period of 1988 to 2009 to a net importer that year.
The Lima Refinery is now operating at full rates. The Lloydminster Upgrader and Borger Refinery are each expected to return to full rates by about the middle of January. The Wood River Refinery, currently operating at approximately 65 per cent capacity, is expected to continue to increase rates through the first quarter. As a result of these impacts, Q1 2023 downstream refinery throughput will be lower than anticipated, the company said in a release. If necessary, Cenovus will provide an update to its 2023 corporate guidance in February when its 2022 fourth-quarter and full-year results are announced.
HR DISPATCH: 306-460-4054 OFFICE: 306-463-6337
EMAIL: carthurs@gtgt.ca 1101 - 9th Ave. West, Kindersley, Sask.
“Small” enough to care, “Big” enough to supply
Cenovus Lloydminster Upgrader. Photo by Brian Zinchuk
Soup Swap Offers Fun by the Spoonful
What do you get when you mix a few friends, a few soups and a chilly afternoon? You get one fantastic get-together! It even has its own holiday. Saturday, Jan. 21 is National Soup Swap Day.
Here’s how to throw the easiest, least expensive, most appreciated party of the season: a soup swap. Invite a small number of friends, asking each to bring several quarts of their favorite homemade soup. One quart of each soup will be heated and sampled during the party, along with breads, snacks and beverages. Before going home, everyone exchanges soups. The best part is everyone goes home with a variety of soups to keep them cozy in the cold days ahead.
Soup swaps work best when you invite four to six people. Everyone brings the same number of quarts of soup as there will be people attending the party. For example, if four people will attend, each should bring four quarts. This makes one quart to sample during the party and three quarts to give to friends. You won’t bring home your own soup. The host will decide if they will provide soup garnishes like sour cream, crackers and breads, along with beverages, snacks and dessert. Or the guests can bring those items, potluck style. Send invitations two weeks in

advance, and be sure to communicate clearly how the swap party works and what each guest should bring on your invitations. Ask about food allergies and share that information. It’s fun to share recipes, so ask guests to provide printed recipes or to send them to you before the party, then you can print them as a party favor. Guests will label their soups with the name of soup, reheating instructions and any additional comments or ingredients if necessary.
As the host, decide how your guests should bring their soups to swap. Guests might bring their soup in containers that they don’t mind giving away. You could consider getting inexpensive quart-size to-go soup containers at a restaurant supply store and sending them to guests before the party. Alternatively, see if everyone has quart-size canning jars they don’t mind swapping.
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Host a soup swap with this inexpensive yet delicious recipe.
During the party, you will need to heat one quart of each soup. Alternatively, ask guests to bring soup for sharing in their own slow cookers. The remaining quarts of soups should arrive frozen or refrigerated. I recommend either emptying a shelf of your refrigerator or preparing a cooler to
keep the soups cold during the party. Here’s a recipe for the easiest soup ever. It’s fresh and light, with only three ingredients, and it’s cooked in the time it takes to boil the liquid.
TOMATO TORTELLINI SOUP
Yield: 4 quarts (8 to 12 servings) Time: 15 minutes
8 cups (64 ounces) chicken or vegetable broth
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, Italian style (with liquid)
1 (19 ounce) bag of frozen cheese tortellini
In a soup pot, heat the stock and tomatoes to a boil over medium-high heat. When at a rolling boil, add the tortellini and cook according to the package directions. Turn off heat and serve hot.
Here are some variations to try: Chicken Tomato Tortellini Soup –Add 4 cups shredded cooked chicken. Cream of Tomato Tortellini Soup – Add 1 cup heavy cream after cooking the tortellini. Fiesta Tomato Tortellini Soup – Add 1/4 cup fresh cilantro and use tomatoes with green chilies. Squeeze the juice of one lime into the soup.
Want to make winter feel warm and cozy? Enjoy homemade soups and a casual gathering with friends or family. It’s a great excuse for a party that’s mmm, mmm good!
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.
* Michael Buffer has made over $400 million from his trademark catchphrase, “Let’s get ready to rumble!”
* Martin Van Buren was the first U.S. president to be born an American.
* After the terrorist attacks that destroyed New York City’s Twin Towers, thousands of radio stations across the country received memos from media companies with a list of songs they considered “lyrically questionable” for a grieving nation. The list included The Beatles’ “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” and (perhaps unsurprisingly) “Jump,” by Van Halen.
* Bacteria can live longer than four weeks in carpets, as well as other types of flooring, and can instantly transfer those germs to any food that touches them. In other words, forget that famous “five-second rule,” folks!
* Fingers prune in water to give you a better grip.
* In 2017, 70 students drank so much alcohol at a fraternity house party in Maryland that the air inside the house registered .01 on a breathalyzer.
* Woodpeckers are the only animals to make sounds with something other than a part of their bodies. They will drum on a variety of objects to mark their territory, attract mates, locate food, or maybe just exercise or play.
* There’s a town named Hospital, in County Limerick, Ireland, that has no hospital.
* Not that most of us will ever get a chance to consume polar bear liver, but in case someone does offer it, you’re best off refusing. The meal might, and quite unpleasantly so, cost you your life. It contains too much vitamin A for humans to handle.
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.
& heat) Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan Ken Francis, MLA Kindersley Constituency Constituency Office Unit 5, 1001 Main St. PO Box 2620 Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0 Phone: 306-463-4446 kfrancismla@gmail.com
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
CITIZENS ON PATROL ARE LOOKING FOR NEW VOLUNTEERS. If you can spare one or two nights a month to help protect our community and are interested please phone S/SGT. Kevin Peterson at the RCMP at 306-463-4642.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Even though you should be enjoying all the fun you deserve during Capricorn season, don’t lose sight of the need to make some changes now that the new year has begun.
LUSELAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Rose City Memorials Ltd. Family Owned with Pride since 1961 CHRISTEL HANKEWICH
Back row (Left to Right)
Garrett Flueny, Jayden Olfert
Matthew Siwak (Lieutenant)
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) What happens during this time can help clear up some of the confusion jeopardizing a once-stable relationship. Follow your instincts on what to do next.
Steven Meissner, Brenden Obrigewitch
Devon Townsend
Front Row (Left to Right)
Nick Anderson Brad Galbraith (Captain)
Matthew Rumohr (Chief)
Missing:
Randy Gottfried, Brian Gottfried
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your days are brightened by new friends eager to become part of your life. But don’t forget to spend time with that one special person. (You know who!)
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.
Memorial Specialist 306-463-9191
Alcoholics Anonymous
Christel has helped families with their monument needs for over 30 years.
Monday: Kindersley AA Meeting 8:00 PM, Legion Hall
Tuesday: Brock AA Meeting 8:00 PM, Vesper Club
Granite Monument Specialists Dedicated to Quality Craftsmanship and Service
Matthew Thrun, Garret Walford
Christopher Brost, Kevin Sloboda
Austin Gleave, Adam Franko
Neil Kennedy, Koby Reiber
Keagan Bazylinski , Kirk Meyer
Shane Bardick
BORN THIS WEEK: You have the ability to encourage people to reach their potential by setting an example with your own efforts.
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DODSLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
From left to right
Fire Chief Vic Sittler, Shane Kruesel, Jarret Johnson, Deputy Chief Grant Sittler, Deputy Chief Grant Christison, Michael Bowden.
Rose City Memorials Ltd. Family Owned with Pride since 1961 CHRISTEL HANKEWICH
Missing:
Memorial Specialist 306-463-9191
Steven McMillan, Caleb MacDonald, Cory Turk, Dean Ellis, Devon Lovenuk, Jordan Halter, Kaid Hoffman, Patrick McGrath, Ryan Neumeier, Trent Nienaber, Travis Kennon
Christel has helped families with their monument needs for over 30 years.
Granite Monument Specialists Dedicated to Quality Craftsmanship
Tyler Srigley, Ryan Webber
Tuesday: Leader AA Meeting 8:00 PM, Leader United Church
Wednesday: Eston AA Meeting 8:00 PM, St. Andrew’s United Church
Thursday: Macklin AA Meeting
8:00 PM, Grace United Church
Friday: Kindersley AA Meeting 8:00 PM, St. Olaf’s Lutheran Church
Narcotics Anonymous
Tuesday: Kindersley NA Meeting 7:30 PM, 113 Main Street
KINDERSLEY
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12
• 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) 463-8448.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 - SUNDAY, JANUARY 15
• Kindersley Minor Hockey U13 Tournament at the West Central Events Centre.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13
• Kindersley SJHL Klippers vs Flin Flon Bombers 7:30 PM at the West Central Events Centre.
• Kindersley & District Arts Council presents Sheldon Casavant - an evening of Mangic, Intrigue and Illusion 7:30 PM at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14
• Kindersley SJHL Klippers vs Flin Flon Bombers 7:30 PM at the West Central Events Centre.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 15
• Kindersley Sr Klippers vs Edam 3 Stars 5:00 PM West Central Events Centre
MONDAY, JANUARY 16
• Kindersley Karate Club Winter Semester Registartion 6:30 PM at Elizabeth Middle School Gym. For more information call Colette 306-460-6101.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17
• 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, JANUARY 11
• 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 pm8:30 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
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 - SUNDAY, JANUARY 22
• Kindersley Minor Hockey U11 Female Tournament at the West Central Events Centre.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28
• Kindersley Screen Arts presents “The Good House” 4 - 6 pm at Sunset Theatre, 505 Main St. $10.00 at the door, no minors, sponsored by Speedy Auto Glass
* Prairie Crocus Quilt Guild meet 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Pensioner’s Hall 7 pm. Contact Donna 306-463-4785 for more info.