Viterra Prairie Pinnacle Women’s and the SaskTel Tankard Men’s Provincial Curling Championships are taking place this week at the West Central Events Centre in Kindersley. The teams have said that the hospitality has been next level ... When lead Nicole Bender needed a babysitter to watch her little guy, Louie for a couple of games until her parents could get to Kindersley, the event chair’s daughter, Learning About Ag With Mady stepped up without hesitation. This is what curling, community and Saskatchewan are all about. Thanks Mady, Lexi and all the volunteers in Kindersley for that small town Sasky hospitality.” -
A man goes up to Professor X and says he’d like to join the X-Men. “Sure,” Professor X says. “What’s your ability?” “I have perfect hindsight,” the man says. Professor X frowns. “I really don’t think that’s going to help us much.” “Yeah,” the man replies, “I can see that now.”
A dog wanders into the jungle. A lion spots him but has never seen a dog before. But the lion wants to know what this new creature tastes like, so he charges at the dog. The dog panics, but then sees some lion bones next to him. So the dog loudly says, “That was one delicious lion!” The lion quickly stops. “Wow, this creature is a bigger threat than I thought!” But a monkey high in the trees saw everything and, wanting to curry some favor with the king of the jungle, tells the lion what he saw. The lion is outraged and starts to charge the dog again. But the dog saw the monkey talking to the lion and figured out what happened. So the dog loudly asks, “Where the heck is that monkey with the second lion he promised me?”
A man walks into a bar with a dog. The bartender says, “Hey, you can’t bring a dog in here!” The man replies, “But this dog can talk!” The bartender is skeptical but decides to humor the man. “Okay,” he says, “let’s hear what the dog has to say.” The man asks the dog, “What’s on top of a house?” The dog replies, “Roof!” The bartender is unimpressed and says, “That’s not talking, that’s just barking.” The man tries again. “Okay, what’s sandpaper like?” The dog replies, “Ruff!” The bartender is even less impressed and says, “That’s still not talking.” The man tries one more time. “Okay, who’s the greatest baseball player of all time?” The dog replies, “Ruth!” The bartender has had enough and kicks them both out. As they’re walking away, the dog turns to the man and says, “Maybe I should have said DiMaggio?”
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-- e Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain in Belgium was forced to issue a warning to the country on Jan. 7 against eating Christmas trees, United Press International reported. e statement was in response to the city of Ghent recommending cooking with conifer needles. “You can make delicious spruce needle butter with them for bread or toast,” Ghent’s website read. But the FASFC wasn’t having it: Christmas trees “are not meant to end up in the food chain” because many have been treated with pesticides and other chemicals, including ame retardant. Ghent responded by changing its headline to read “Scandinavians eat their Christmas trees” and added a warning: “not all Christmas trees are edible.” Way to throw the Vikings under the bus, Belgians!
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-- A 12-year-old boy from Grand Traverse County in Michigan was charged with joy riding, operating a motor vehicle without a license, carrying a concealed weapon and possession of marijuana on Jan. 12, MLive.com reported. e boy’s parents contacted the county sheri when they realized their 2000 Chevy Blazer was missing, saying their son had taken it. ey had tracked his progress south into Clare County, where deputies were alerted to be on the lookout. By the time he was stopped, he had driven more than 90 miles; o cers found a 12-gauge pump-action shotgun and ammunition, along with a little weed, but said there was no indication that he planned to use
the gun. He did tell deputies he was unhappy at home. He was released to his parents.
Compelling Explanation
-- San Mateo, California, police arrested a Kentucky man early on the morning of Jan. 12 for a suspected hit-and-run incident, CBS News reported. Frank Falcone, 62, told o cers that he was driving northbound on Paci c Boulevard when a southbound car came toward him with its high beams on. e lights disturbed Falcone “because of the brightness and potential radiation,” he said, so he rammed the other car. When it stopped, he allegedly rammed it two more times. Falcone ed the scene and told o cers he evaded them because people impersonate cops. He was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.
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-- Nigerian gospel singer Timileyin Ajayi, 30, was arrested on Jan. 12 as he carried a bag that contained the severed head of his reported girlfriend, the BBC reported. e bag drew the attention of other people, who held him until police arrived. “ e suspect was found with a fresh human head,” Nasarawa police said, “and when we got to the scene, we rescued him from being mobbed.” Other parts of the deceased’s body were found later at his home.
Abby Simon, a friend of the 24-year-old victim, said Ajayi was not her boyfriend. “Even if she was his girlfriend, she didn’t deserve to die this way,” Simon said.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your batteries should be fully recharged by now, making you more than eager to get back into the swing of things fulltime. Try to stay focused so that you don’t dissipate your energies.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Expect a temporary setback as you progress toward your goal. Use this time to reexamine your plans and see where you might need to make some significant changes.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Some missteps are revealed as the cause of current problems in a personal or professional partnership. Make the necessary adjustments, then move on.
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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’re eager to charge straight ahead into your new responsibilities. But you’ll have to paw the ground a little longer until a surprise complication is worked out.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Rival factions are pressuring you to take a stand favoring one side or the other. But this isn’t the time to play judge. Bow out as gracefully as possible without committing yourself to any position.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Reassure a longtime, trusted confidante that you appreciate their words of advice. But at this time, you need to act on what you perceive to be your own sense of self-interest.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) You need to let your warm Leonine heart fire up that new relationship if you hope to see it move from the “just friends” level to one that will be as romantic as you could hope for.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) There’s still time to repair a misunderstanding with an honest explanation and a heartfelt apology. The sooner you do, the sooner you can get on with other matters.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Jupiter’s influence helps you work through a pesky problem and allows your naturally jovial attitude to reemerge stronger than ever. Enjoy your success!
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Set aside your usual reluctance to change, and consider reassessing your financial situation so that you can build on its strengths and minimize its weaknesses.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Some recently acquired information helps open up a dark part of the past. Resolve to put what you’ve learned to good use. Meanwhile, travel plans continue to be favored.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Act on your own keen instincts. Your strong Piscean backbone will support you as someone attempts to pressure you into a decision that you’re not ready to make.
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Cenovus, Vermilion and Whitecap sign on to support new Oil and Gas 20 and 30 high school courses
When Saskatchewan’s new online high school oil and gas class was announced last June at the Saskatchewan Oil & Gas Show, there was one oil company onboard. Now, with the rst class starting in two weeks, there are four.
e provincial government announced on Jan. 17 three additional energy companies are partnering with Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC) and Teine Energy to support the creation of new online oil and gas high school courses with work placements.
Cenovus Energy, Vermilion Energy and Whitecap Resources have joined Teine Energy’s commitment to provide support and industry expertise to Sask DLC’s development of new Energy and Mines – Oil & Gas 20 and 30-level online courses.
e four energy companies, each with operations in the province, are providing a combined total of up to $160,000 over two years to support the creation of the new courses and to fund a coordinator position to facilitate student work placements and industry engagement opportunities.
In the 20 and 30-level elective courses, students will take 50 hours of online theory to learn about the industry, safety and career paths available to them as well as 50 hours of hands-on learning through an industry work placement. Registration for these classes is limited to ensure all students are matched with the work placement required for course completion.
ese new online courses are based on the Ministry of Education’s existing Energy and Mines curriculum and are available to full-time Sask DLC students or high school students attending local schools throughout the province, to supplement their in-person learning.
“ e energy sector is an important part of our province’s strong and growing economy – both locally and globally,” Minister Responsible for Sask DLC Everett Hindley said in a release. “It is exciting to see Saskatchewan students will be able to learn about the career opportunities that exist here in our province and gain the skills and knowledge they need to have a successful future in the oil and gas industry.”
Starting in Semester 2 of this school year, students will be taking Energy and Mines – Oil & Gas 20 as part of the pilot of this new online course with work placements. Energy and Mines – Oil & Gas 30 will be available to students starting in the 2025-26 school year.
is past summer Pipeline Online submitted its own unsolicited suggested curriculum to the Ministry of Education for consideration in the class. e submission was made by Brian Zinchuk of Pipeline Online, Brian Crossman of Independent Well Servicing (and columnist with Pipeline Online), and Colan Trail of Burgess Creek Exploration. How much, if any, of those suggestions were incorporated remains to be seen.
Beyond the nancial support of the course development, Teine Energy and Whitecap Resources have also agreed to host student work placement hours at their locations throughout Saskatchewan to supplement student learning. e mix of companies is signi cant as it covers all four oilpatch areas of the province. Cenovus is the dominant operator in northwest Saskatchewan, focused on heavy oil. In west central Saskatchewan, Teine is the leading company. Whitecap is active in both southwest and especially southeast Saskatchewan. And Vermilion also operates in the southeast. e four companies also have the opportunity to provide a representative to the steering
committee that is providing valuable industry feedback to the Sask DLC course developers currently creating these new online courses.
“Teine looks forward to continued collaboration with Sask DLC on the Oil & Gas program and providing opportunities to students with hands-on experience within our eld operations,” Teine Energy Vice-President of Production and Operations Tyler Homan said. “ e future of our Canadian industry and energy economy relies on bright and talented young minds and workers driving their own success and sharing the prosperity across our communities.”
“Cenovus relies on the ingenuity and talent of our people to drive our success,” Cenovus Energy Vice-President, Lloyd ermal and Conventional Heavy Oil Operations Nicolas Zaher said. “By providing students with accessible courses, Sask DLC is developing a strong pipeline of talent for our company, equipped to take on the energy jobs of today and tomorrow and advance our industry in this important region.”
“At Vermilion, our people are our strength,” Vermilion Energy Inc. President and CEO Dion Hatcher said. “ at is why we are excited to work on this collaborative initiative to help
students gain valuable skills to help them nd a ful lling career in the energy industry.”
“Whitecap Resources is very pleased to support this initiative, which will give students an opportunity to gain an understanding about the oil and gas sector that provides economic prosperity and energy security to the Province of Saskatchewan and the entire country, and in turn, further economic security of individuals who choose to work in the industry,” Whitecap Resources President and CEO Grant Fagerheim said.
ese new courses complement similar hands-on learning and work placement opportunities available to students through Sask DLC, including: Agriculture Equipment Technician; Autobody; Construction & Carpentry; Electrical; Mechanical & Automotive; Parts Technician; Power Engineering ; Precision Agriculture; Tourism; and Welding.
More information about the online courses is available through Sask DLC at saskDLC.ca.
Cenovus’ Vawn SAGD facility. Photo by Brian Zinchuk
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* e 1,400-page novel “War and Peace” was copied around seven times by Leo Tolstoy’s wife, Sophia, by hand. Now, that’s love!
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* U.S. Marine John Kelly was the last person to be awarded two Medals of Honor. He ran 100 yards in advance of the front line and attacked an enemy machine gun nest, killed the gunner with a grenade, shot another man with his pistol, and returned with eight prisoners. He was 19.
* e only di erence between a fog and a mist comes down to visibility: If you can’t see farther than 100 meters, you’re in a fog.
* As the planet heats up, owers are emitting less scent.
* George Washington had one remaining tooth in his mouth when he was sworn in as the rst American president in 1789.
* e sound of a Star Wars lightsaber was created by pairing the sound of an idle lm projector and the buzz from an old TV set.
• On Feb. 3, 1953, French oceanographer Jacques-Yves Cousteau published a memoir co-written with Frederic Dumas, “The Silent World,” about his time exploring the oceans. It was made into an Oscar-winning documentary directed by Louis Malle three years later, the success of which allowed Cousteau to retire from the navy and devote himself full time to oceanography.
• On Feb. 4, 1913, Rosa Louise McCauley, better known to us today by her married name of Rosa Parks, was born in Tuskegee, Alabama. The lifelong civil rights activist’s refusal to give up her seat on a segregated bus to a white man in 1955 remains a defining moment of America’s civil rights movement.
• On Feb. 5, 2012, 36-year-old Josh Powell, who had been labeled a person of interest in the 2009 disappearance of his 28-year-old wife, Susan, locked out a social worker before killing himself and his two young sons, Braden and Charlie, by setting fire to his Graham, Washington, home. Susan Powell’s remains have still not been found.
• On Feb. 6, 1928, a woman calling herself Anastasia Tchaikovsky (later Anna Anderson) and claiming to be the youngest daughter of murdered Russian czar Nicholas II arrived in New York City. Though she fought for recognition of that identity for more than 50 years, it was never verified.
• On Feb. 7, 1974, viewers at a screening of the Mel Brooks Western spoof “Blazing Saddles” at the Pickwick Drive-In Theater in Burbank, California, enjoyed the film not from the expected comfort of their cars, but on horseback, in one of Hollywood’s most creative P.R. stunts.
• On Feb. 8, 1986, Spud Webb, one of the shortest players in professional basketball history at 5-foot-7, scored a win over his Atlanta Hawks teammate, the 6-foot-8 Dominique Wilkins, in the NBA slam dunk contest.
• On Feb. 9, 1864, Union General George Armstrong Custer married Elizabeth “Libbie” Bacon in Monroe, Michigan, while he was on leave. A passionate defender of her husband’s reputation after his death at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876, her efforts helped establish Custer as an American hero.
As a kid growing up in California, most of the vegetables I ate (with the exception of steamed artichokes and corn on the cob in the summer) came from a can. Mom was a good cook, but even she would later admit that there wasn’t a lot of veggie appeal on our plates.
Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut sweet potato and carrots into 1-inch chunks. Place in a large bowl with Brussels sprouts and onions. Add oil, salt and pepper, then toss well. Place mixture in a single layer on a prepared pan.
Roast 20-25 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender, turning once with a spatula.
Serve sprinkled with fresh herbs and an extra drizzle of oil if you wish, or experiment with maple syrup or pomegranate molasses for a dash of sweetness.
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During my college years, stir-fried vegetables were the rage. I bought a wok, took a class on basic Chinese cooking techniques, and discovered a new world of tastes! Served over brown rice and topped with cashews or sesame seeds, these plates of deliciousness are prepared in no time flat.
While stir-fried meals are still part of our family menus, we love oven-roasted vegetables to balance out a meal. Easy to prepare on a sheet pan and appetizing to look at in an array of colors, the mostly root vegetables cook up crisp on the outside and tender in the middle, often with a sweet intense flavor. Here’s my basic recipe:
ROASTED VEGETABLES
Serves 6-8
— 1 medium sweet potato, peeled — 2 carrots, peeled
— 1 pound Brussels sprouts, halved lengthwise
— 1 red onion, cut into wedges
— 2 tablespoons olive oil
— 1 teaspoon salt
— 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
— 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, rosemary or thyme (optional)
Roast a pan of cherry tomatoes to amp up the flavor of a pasta salad. Preheat oven to 375 F. Slice cherry tomatoes in half and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 minced fresh garlic cloves, and salt and pepper on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes, then cool. Lightly toss into your prepared pasta salad, and top with fresh herbs and grated Parmesan.
Most chilled leftovers keep their crunch, so dip them in hummus or yogurt-based dressing for a snack. Or reheat it to complement a bowl of greens and delicious grains like quinoa, bulgur, and other wonderful foods at lunchtime. ***
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Amethyst, a variety of quartz with a vivid purple color, is the birthstone for February. It’s also a highly sought color for decorative glass. Colored glass is made by adding metallic oxides or salts to the raw material. Amethyst glass often gets its color from manganese, which along with iron, also gives the natural gemstone its color.
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CAPTION: Amethyst glass was made the purple stone. The simple this pressed glass vase puts the color.
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Colored glass has been made since ancient times but experienced a surge in popularity in the mid-19th century, when lime became a substitute for lead in glassmaking. This tulip-shaped amethyst glass vase was made between about 1845 and 1865 by the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company, one of the most important American glass manufacturers. It is pressed glass, which emerged in the 1820s with the invention of the pressing machine.
The earliest pressed glass patterns, often called “lacy,” were designed to conceal flaws in the glass. Glassmaking techniques and tools improved by the 1840s, and simpler patterns became popular. Notice how this vase does not have the intricate, heavily textured patterns often associated with pressed glass; it consists of simple shapes and flat panels. The Boston & Sandwich company made it in several other colors as well as clear glass, all of which are desirable. The one shown here sold for $960 at an auction by Jeffrey S. Evans. * * *
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have several classical music albums, etc., and would like to know what they are worth. I have the single record Brahms Violin Concerto, Heifetz, Chicago Symphony and albums Rachmaninoff Concerto 32 in C Minor OP 18. The balance are Time Life Record Albums: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven.
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collecting experienced a resurgence in the 2010s and continues to grow. Many factors affect a record’s price: its format (33 rpm, 45 rpm, 78 rpm, 12-inch, 7-inch, etc.), the label that released it, its release date, condition and album art. Condition is
Amethyst glass was made to resemble the purple stone. The simple design of this pressed glass vase puts the focus on its color.
probably the most important. Unless they are buying sealed, never-used records, most collectors buy them to listen to them. They find the sound quality superior to digital recordings. If a collector doesn’t intend to listen to the record, they often want to display it as art. Unfortunately, classical records tend to sell for lower prices than rock, blues and jazz. There are websites where you can find more information about your records and check their prices. Try Discogs (discogs.com), Goldmine Magazine (goldminemag.com), or Money Music (moneymusic.com). * * *
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Q:I’m really enjoying the show “Silo” — so much so that I went back and read the books that the show is based on in between seasons. Who is the actress who plays Juliette? — K.I.
A:Swedish actress Rebecca Ferguson stars as engineer-turned-sheriff Juliette Nichols in the dystopian drama “Silo,” which recently finished its second season on Apple TV+. It’s based on a series of novels by author Hugh Howey. “Silo” has been renewed for a third season with Ferguson returning. If she looks familiar, it’s because she’s co-starred in several hit films, most notably the recent “Mission: Impossible” sequels with Tom Cruise as well as “Dune: Part One” and “Part Two” with Timothée Chalamet.
Ferguson honed her acting skills on a Swedish soap opera as a teen before eventually branching out into American productions. Cruise took note of her performance in the STARZ miniseries “The White Queen,” resulting in her being cast in “Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation.” Her talent eventually led to her snagging roles opposite Michael Fassbender in “The Snowman,” Hugh Jackman in “The Greatest Showman,” and Chris Hemsworth in “Men in Black: International.”
Her future is bright. Next up for her is the untitled “Peaky Blinders” film with Cillian Murphy and the untitled Katheryn-Bigelow-directed White House thriller with Idris Elba.
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Q:What ever happened to The Weeknd after his show on HBO was canceled? Is he just going to concentrate on singing now? — K.K.
A:Abel Tesfaye, also known as The Weeknd, hasn’t quit acting, but it would be understandable if he got discouraged after his series “The Idol” was canceled by HBO after one season. Prior to this, he had a setback on stage where he had to cut his live concert in Los Angeles short after losing his voice. He says now in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that the voice loss was mental, a result of all the stress around filming “The Idol” while also touring. He’s ready to bounce back not only
with a new album but with another starring role. His sixth studio album “Hurry Up Tomorrow” will be released on Jan. 26, and a film of the same name will be released on May 16. Billed as a “musically driven psychological thriller,” the film not only stars The Weeknd but also Barry Keoghan (“Saltburn”) and Jenna Ortega (“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”).
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Q:I thought Bill Maher was going to quit his TV show if President Trump was reelected, but it looks like it’s coming back soon. Did he change his mind? — M.M.
A:Bill
Maher’s weekly HBO talk show “Real Time” returned this January for its 23rd season, but he has no plans to quit. Nina Rosenstein from HBO Programming, Late Night and Specials told Deadline that Maher was “joking around,” and his first love will always be “Real Time.”
Where you won’t find Maher anytime soon is on the road. He’s confirmed that he’s done touring as a stand-up comedian and that, after 40 years, he needs a break from it. However, as far as “Real Time” goes, HBO will have to drag him off for him to quit.
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Rebecca Ferguson as Juliette Nichols in “Silo”
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• Toonie Skate 2:00 - 4:00 PM. All proceeds are for the Rec Board. Hot Choloate sponsored by the Kitchen Committee.
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• Eatonia Lions Club Valentine’s Day Prime Rib Supper. Entertainment by Kateryna Grace. Only 120 tickets available $70/per person. Tickets available at Eatonia Agencies or Town of Eatonia. Contact Darcy 306-460-7434. Deadline to purchase tickets is February 7.
- Every Thursday from 11:30 AM -1:30 PM come to the Eatonia Library for puzzles, visiting and grab your books for the week!
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8
• Tenors Galore Concert featuring Clayton Braybrook, Brian Shauf and Laurie Thompson. Doors open 5:30 PM. Dinner 6:30 PM. Concert 8:00 PM. Eston Legion Hall. Sponsored by Dr. David S Mulder Eston District Health Foundation.
- Eston Wheatland Centre Chase the AceDraws every Wednesday at the Centre. Ticket sales 4-7 PM. Draw at 7:30 PM. See our Facebook page for details. Lic#LR240086
- Wheatland Centre Potluck Supper fourth Friday of each month 6:00 PM. $5.00. Bring your own utensils. Coffee & tea provided.
- Wheatland Centre Bingo - 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month 7:00 PM. Regular Bingo plus Bonanza, 50/50 Draw. Must be 14 years of age. Call 306-962-7117 (ask for Linda) for more info.
- Drop-In Basketball Thursdays 7:30-9:30 PM at ECS Gym. Minimum 12 years of age. No charge. Contact Jesse to be added to a group text for the program 306-583-9087.
KERROBERT
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26
• Kerrobert Courtroom Gallery presents Erin Haight The Seasons Collection. Opening Reception 1:30 PM. Inspired by the passage of time and the rhythm of the natural world.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5
• Kerrobert Curling Club Glow Curling 6:308:30 PM Open Curling. $5 drop in fee. Please bring indoor shoes.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8
• Emergency Services Gala Awards and Fundraising event for our Emergency Volunteer
Services at the Prairieland Community Centre. Black Tie Attire. Limited Capacity. Contact Bailey Kemery 403-700-7145 or Chelsea Kissick 306-372-7545 for more info. Come show your support for our Protective Services, Volunteer Fire Departments and Medical First Responders.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15
• Banger Bingo Ladies Night Out presented by the Kerrobert Kinettes. Cocktails at 7:00 PM, Bingo at 8:00 PM. Held at the Prairieland Community Centre.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19
• Kerrobert Curling Club Open Curling 6:308:30 PM Open Curling. $5 drop in fee. Please bring indoor shoes.
- Shuffle Club every Monday from 1:30-3:00 PM at the PCC (216 McPhersons Street).
- Walk This Way Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:3011:30 AM at the at the PCC (216 McPhersons Street). All ages. All skill levels. No cost. Bring your indoor shoes. Everyone welcome.
- MS Support Group at Kerrobert Health Centre Meeting Room every 3rd Saturday 2:004:00 PM. Contact Gail Wiebe for more information 306-834-7068.
- Kerrobert Courtroom Gallery presents Erin Haight January 26 - March 31, 2025. Gallery Hours - Weekdays 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
- Town of Kerrobert Memory Tree program is open. Contact the office for more infomation 306-834-2361.
KINDERSLEY
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 - SUNDAY, JANUARY 26
• 2025 SaskTel Tankard Provincial Curling Championship at the West Central Events Centre.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25
• Kindersley Screen Arts presents “We Live In Time” 4:00 PM at Sunset Theatre. $10 cash at the door.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 30
• Elizabeth Middle School SCC’s Bingo Night. $1000 in cash prizes! Doors open at 5:30 PM. Bingo starts at 6:30 PM.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1
• Iron Horse Kindersley Klippers vs La Ronge Ice Wolves 7:30 PM at the Inter Pipeline Arena.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2
• Iron Horse Kindersley Klippers vs La Ronge Ice Wolves 4:00 PM at the Inter Pipeline Arena.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5
• Kerrobert Curling Club Glow Curling 6:308:30 PM Open Curling. $5 drop in fee. Please bring indoor shoes.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7
• Iron Horse Kindersley Klippers vs Humboldt
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8
• U15 Kindersley Full Tilt Klippers Provincial Team Round 1 Game 1 vs Hague. 6:00 PM puck drop at the Interpipeline Arena.
- Parkinson’s Support Group Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month 1:30 PM at 401 - 4th Ave West (New Life Church). Everyone welcome! For more info call Nancy at 306-4634514.
- Monday Night Jam Sessions at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre. Doors open at 6:30 to set-up, then the fun begins at 7-11 PM. Call Keith 306-460-8633.
- Interested in a support group for weight management? TOPS meetings; every Monday at 6:00 PM in the Kindersley Senior Centre OR contact Jill at 306-463-4210.
- PickleBall Indoor Season meets Sunday & Wednesday evenings 7:00-9:00 PM at Elizabeth Middle School gym. Cost is $50 for the season or $5 drop in. More info call Teresa Knight 306460-7304.
- Fit Fighter Group Class. Helping individuals with Parkinson Disease, Fibromyalgia, MS, Arthritis and mobility issues. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 AM at Anytime Fitness. Call Karen 463-3607 for more info.
- The Prairie Crocus Quilt Guild meets on the second Tuesday of each month from September to May at 7:00 pm at the Kindersley Seniors Centre. All levels of quilters and quilt enthusiasts are welcome! If you are interested in joining the group or would like more information, please contact Regan Overand at 306460-6467.
- 365 Kindersley Air Cadets meet Thursday evenings at the Kindersley Museum. No charge to be a member, youth ages 12-18, must be a Canadian resident. Contact Ian Kehrer via text at 306-460-0057 or Sheila Kehrer via text 306604-9044. Come Fly With Us!
- Kindersley Library Lego Club will be held every Tuesday from 3:45-4:45 until February 11. For ages 8-14. Limited to 15 children.
LEADER
MONDAY, JANUARY 27
• Soup & Bun Lunch 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at the Leader Friendship Centre. Cost is $8.00. Held the 4th Monday of the month.
JANUARY 30 - FEBRUARY 1
• Leader Open Bonspiel. $200 entry. Cash Prizes! To register contact John 306-628-7901 or Krista 306-587-7379
- Cards & Coffee. Come out and play cards! Every Tuesday afternoon 2:00-4:00 PM at the Leader Friendship Centre. No cost.
