~ Steven Pavlik, 63, of Stuart, Florida, is facing charges of aggravated assault and resisting arrest after his stint as a Salvation Army bell-ringer went very much awry on Dec. 23, WFLA reported. Pavlik was stationed in front of a Publix grocery store on Kanner Highway before “Drunk ringing, belligerent tidings and assault took him from bell duty to booking blotter after a full blown charity tirade,” the Martin Country Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post recounting the incident. Having become intoxicated during the course of his charitable work, Pavlik began confronting passersby, who informed the Publix store manager; when the manager came outside to discuss the complaints with the inebriated volunteer, Pavlik attempted to impale the manager with the donation kettle tripod, then fled. The manager was uninjured, and Pavlik was arrested at his home.
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~ A 38-year-old man was arrested on Dec. 20 in Aukland, New Zealand, for checking all of the wrong boxes, 1News TVNZ reported. Using flashing lights on the roof of his station wagon to pull over other motorists? Check. Attempting to pull over an unmarked police car? Check. Fleeing the scene upon realizing his huge mistake? Check. And finally, failing a breath test once the police caught up with him? Check. The impaired impersonator’s breath analysis registered at twice the legal limit, adding a charge of excess breath alcohol to the already serious charge of impersonating a police officer. “It’s bad enough that this person thought it was okay to impersonate a police car,” Inspector Kerry Watson said. “It’s even worse to see impaired and dangerous driving.”
Kindersley air cadet squadron marks retirement of Capt. Monte Sheppard
BY KATE WINQUIST
For more than four decades, Captain Monte Sheppard has dedicated his life to service — first to Canada’s Navy and later to the young people of the Kindersley community. Earlier this month, members of the Kindersley 365 Air Cadet Squadron gathered to thank him as he officially retired after 20 years with the program.
Sheppard’s military career began in November 1980 when he joined the Royal Canadian Navy. Over 24 years of service, he served aboard numerous vessels, worked with training ships, commanded gate vessels and minesweepers, and took part in destroyer escort operations.
After retiring from the Navy in 2004, Sheppard wasn’t finished serving. On Dec. 7, 2006, he joined the Cadet Instructor Cadre (CIC) with the Canadian Air Force, bringing decades of experience, discipline and leadership to the Kindersley 365 Air Cadets. He spent his entire cadet career with the local squadron, becoming a familiar and steady presence to generations of cadets.
Over the years, Sheppard filled nearly every major role within the squadron, including range officer, training officer and commanding officer. He retires as the squadron’s supply officer, closing a chapter defined by dedication, mentorship and countless hours volunteered behind the scenes.
While Cadet Instructor Cadre officers are required to retire at age 65 and Sheppard’s official last day is Jan. 15, the squadron chose to honour him early with a retirement parade night on Jan. 8.
The evening brought together current cadets, fellow officers and many former cadets — some returning after years away — to share stories, laughter and memories that reflected the lasting impact Sheppard has had on their lives.
As part of the celebration, Sheppard was presented with a King’s Shilling, a traditional naval gift for retiring officers. The pewter, glass-bottom mug, with a shilling encased in its base, served as a symbolic link between his naval career and his years mentoring youth.
Those who worked alongside him say Sheppard’s calm leadership, commitment and genuine care for cadets will be remembered long after his final parade. His legacy lives on in the confidence, skills and values he helped instill in countless young people in the Kindersley community.
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ALSASK
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
• Cornhole Tournament at the Alsask Rec Centre 6 PM start. Call Wonona 306-460-4489 to register or for more info.
COLEVILLE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21
•Coleville Licensed Daycare Committee presents Wild West Night in Dodge at the Coleville Hall featuring Cole Patton and the Blackjacks. Supper, Silent Auction, Band. For tickets and more info call the Village Office 306-965-2281.
EATONIA
- Every Thursday from 11:30 AM -1:30 PM come to the Eatonia Library for puzzles, visiting and grab your books for the week!
-Check out our TOPS Chapter … it’s free to try! Every Wednesday. Weigh in: 5:45 PM. Meeting: 6:00 PM at Corcoran Place. Contact Cora Knuttila 306-460-9047.
-The Lions Club meets on the last Tuesday of each month.
-The Rec Board meets the second Monday of each month 7:00 PM at the Town Office.
-Town Council meet the second Tuesday of each month 7:00 PM at the Town Office.
ESTON
-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.
- Every Monday - Adult Exercise Program 10:0011:00 AM at the AGT Community Centre -Make sure to check the AGT Community Centre recreation calendar on eston.ca for ice schedule.
-Drop in Bowling Sundays 1:00-4:00 PM. $5 bowling. No need to book, just drop in.
KERROBERT
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4
•Kerrobert, Luseland & District (KLD) Wellness Foundation Annual General Meeting 7 PM Town of Kerrobert Council Chambers (433 Manitoba Ave.)
-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.
-Walk This Way Group Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30-11:30 AM
-Walk This Way with Lao Thursdays at the PCC from 9:30-10:30 AM. Everyone is welcome and it’s FREE.
-Shuffle Club Mondays at the PCC 1:30-3:00 PM
-Winter Wear Drive ongoing until March. Drop off at the Seniors Hall Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30-11:00 AM. Contact Yvonne at 306-834-8292 if you need an item.
-Make sure to check the Kerrobert Memorial Arena schedule for upcoming games.
KINDERSLEY
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5
•Kindersley and District Arts Council presents: Americana/Alternative Country Artist Kyle McKearney 7:30 PM Norman Ritchie Community Arts Centre.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
• Kindersley Wildlife Federation Awards Banquet at the Elks Hall. Door Prizes, Raffle Prizes, Silent Auction. For tickets / info call Ray 306-831-9920 or Lori 306-460-7638.
-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
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-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 meets Sunday & Wednesday evenings 7:00 PM at Elizabeth School for the indoor season. Cost is $50 for the season or $5 drop in. Our club is a part of Pathway To Wellness. More info call Teresa 306-460-7304.
-Fit Fighter Group Class. Helping individuals with Parkinson Disease, Fibromyalgia, MS, Arthritis and mobility issues. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00 PM at Anytime Fitness. Call Karen 463-3607 for more info.
-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!
•Every Tuesday: Community Badminton 6:30 -9:00 PM at Westberry School. Everybody welcome.
LEADER
-Make sure to check out the G3 Iceplex Arena Schedule online at leader.ca
-Community Walking Club Monday - Thursday 7:00-8:00 PM at Leader Composite School (Use student parking lot door). You must pre-register at the Town Office.
-Community Badminton SUNDAY evenings 6:00-8:00 PM. $2/Sunday at the LCS Gymnasium (use student parking lot door). Under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Racquets and shuttles available.
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Q:When is “Outlander” returning with new episodes? Will it be the final season, or will there hopefully be more? — J.S.
A:The eighth and final season of “Outlander” will premiere on Starz on March 6, with 10 episodes airing in subsequent weeks. It is based on the novels by Diana Galbaldon and is the longest-running series in Starz’s history. Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe return as Jamie and Claire, respectively, with their story set a year after last season’s events concluded.
You may already know this, but “Outlander” has a prequel series that airs on Starz as well. Set in Scotland and England during the World War I era, “Outlander: Blood of My Blood” stars Harriet Slater, Jamie Roy, Hermione Corfield and Jeremy Irvine as the parents of “Outlander’s” Jamie and Claire. It has already wrapped production on its second season.
According to TVLine, Heughan has already landed a new gig. He’ll star alongside Anna Kendrick (“Pitch Perfect”) and J.K. Simmons (“Whiplash”) in a six-episode geopolitical thriller titled “Embassy.” Meanwhile, Balfe’s upcoming film is a remake of Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility” with Daisy Edgar-Jones (“Twisters”), and it is due out in September 2026.
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Q:So many people, including myself, were disappointed with the finale of “And Just Like That ...” Do you think they’ll do a movie or something to wrap it up better? — A.T.
A:According to Kristin Davis, who played Charlotte in “Sex and the City” and its sequel series “And Just Like That ...,” she agrees with fans who feel that they were left hanging by the ending. On her podcast “Are You a Charlotte?” the actress speculated that “we’re going to do something else,” although nothing official has been announced. Mario Cantone, who played Anthony on both shows, followed up Davis’ statement with: “I don’t care what anybody says. That was not a series finale. It was a season finale, but that wasn’t a series finale.”
Davis didn’t want to give viewers false
By Dana Jackson
hope, however. She said that she doesn’t know who “owns [them] right now” and that she has run into showrunner Michael Patrick King, who has not said anything about revisiting the show in the form of a series, a movie, or even a special episode.
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Q:I keep seeing ads for a movie version of the classic novel “Wuthering Heights,” but when is it coming out? Will it be on streaming or just in theaters at first? — R.R.
A:“Wuthering Heights” has been adapted many times for the big screen, but the upcoming version is being directed by arguably the book’s biggest fan. The film’s director Emerald Fennell recently said at a press event that she first read the novel by Emily Bronte when she was just 14 years old, and she likes to revisit it each year.
First published in 1847, “Wuthering Heights” was adapted for the silver screen in 1939 and starred Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon. The latest version will be released on Feb. 13, with Margot Robbie (“Barbie”) and Jacob Elordi (“Frankenstein”) as star-crossed lovers Cathy and Heathcliff.
The Sask West Hockey League has announced its nominees for the 2025–26 season awards, recognizing top performances by players, coaches and contributors from across the league. Several teams are well represented on this year’s list, with Kindersley, Wilkie, Edam, Macklin, Biggar and Asquith all featuring prominently.
The League Most Valuable Player nominees are Logan Drackett of Kindersley, Derek Keller of Wilkie and Jaxon Georget of Kindersley. In the Top Defenseman category, Wilkie’s Daniel Hilsendager and Derek Keller are joined by Tyler Baier of Macklin. Keller also appears among the Most Gentlemanly Player nominees alongside Wilkie teammate Ryne Keller and Tayor Bucsis of Biggar.
Ryne Keller is also a nominee for Best Defensive Forward, along with Jonathon Redlick of Biggar and Joel Blaquiere of Edam. The Rookie of the Year nominees include Evan Vanderveer of Asquith, Noah Gowen of Biggar, Rhett Partington of Macklin and Nate Poole of Edam. Nominees for the Harvey Somerville Memorial Award are Al Neufeld, Jerome Ehry and Ken Kernohan.
All-Star Team nominations were also announced, with forwards Blake Young and Rick Cey of Wilkie; Jaxon Georget and Shayne Neigum of Kindersley; Jonathan Redlick of Biggar; Keegan Tiringer and Owen LaClare of Edam; Linden McCorristor and Talon Thomas of Asquith; Tyler Robertson of Macklin; and Ryne Keller of Wilkie earning recognition. The All-Star defensemen nominees are Daniel Hilsendager and Derek Keller of Wilkie; Jordan and Kendall Fransoo of Edam; Tyler Baier and Jared Hillis of Macklin; and Carson Grolla, Kade Jenson and Brody Ryberg of Kindersley.
The All-Star goalie nominees are Logan Drackett of Kindersley, Trevor Martin of Macklin, Taryn Kotchorek of Edam, and Wilkie’s Jared Herle and Joel Gryzbowski. Coaching honours are also up for grabs, with Coach of the Year nominations going to Derek Argue and Coady Dehr of Biggar, Ryan Cey and Derek Keller of Wilkie, and Les Aylward and Gary McManus of Kindersley.
Award winners will be announced at a later date.
The Cross Roads Hockey League (CRHL) has announced the nominees for its 2025–26 season awards, recognizing standout players, coaches and rookies from across the league. Winners will be revealed Friday, Jan. 30, through team social media channels and will be presented on the ice during the playoffs.
The Most Valuable Player race features a strong field led by Rosetown’s Noah Martens and Jordy Johnston, alongside Dodsland’s Carson Dobson, Luseland’s Kyle Heintz and Kerrobert’s Cole Kissick.
On the blue line, Brandon Kelly of Dodsland headlines the Best Defenseman category. He is joined by Cole Kissick of Kerrobert, Ethan Scherr of Unity, Eric Robbie of Rosetown and Dodsland’s Adam Bradley.
Nominees for Best Defensive Forward include Jon MacDonald of Dodsland, Steve Gottfried of Luseland, JD Knutson of Kindersley, Dustin McAleer of Unity, John Hill of Rosetown and Dalyn McCubbing.
Sportsmanship is highlighted in the Most Gentlemanly category, with Darrell Kraft of Luseland, Troy Joyce of Dodsland, Drake MacKinnon of Kerrobert, Colby Ralston of Unity, Kyle Heintz of Luseland and Christian Vogel of Kindersley earning nominations.
Between the pipes, the Best Goalie nominees are Noah Gumpinger of Unity, Kaden Elliott of Kindersley, Noah Martens of Rosetown and Conner Kidd of Dodsland.
The league’s top first-year players are also being recognized, with Kerran Amola of Kerrobert, Chase Douglas and Jayden Holland of Kindersley, and Noah Gumpinger of Unity named as Rookie of the Year nominees.
Behind the bench, Coach of the Year nominations include Curtis MacDonald of Rosetown, Connor Kingwell of Dodsland, Curtis McLean of Unity, Tyson Mullen (trainer) of Kindersley and Ryan Schell of Kerrobert.
Scoring leaders are featured in the Top Scorer category, led by Rosetown’s Jordy Johnston with 32 points. He is followed by Kyle Heintz of Luseland with 22 points, Eric Robbie of Rosetown with 20 points, Brayden Schultz of Unity with 19 points and Hunter Sperle of Unity with 18 points.
The CRHL awards are sponsored by Supreme Source for Sports in Kindersley and Samazon.
* On Feb. 9, 2022, snowboard marvel Chloe Kim made history as the first athlete to earn a gold medal in the women’s snowboard halfpipe event in two consecutive Winter Olympics. Four years earlier, she had also become the youngest winner of that event at age 17.
* On Feb. 10, 1943, duct tape was born when factory worker Vesta Stoudt, who packed WWII munitions, sent a letter to Franklin Delano Roosevelt outlining, with drawings, her idea to replace weak paper packing tape with a tougher and waterproof cloth version. The president was impressed enough to launch the suggestion into production.
* On Feb. 11, 2012, singer Whitney Houston was found dead in the bathtub of her suite at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The cause of death was determined to be accidental drowning, with contributing factors of heart disease and cocaine.
* On Feb. 12, 1970, Joseph Searles III became the first Black member of the New York Stock Exchange, following in the footsteps of Clarence B. Jones, who three years previously was the first African American to become an allied NYSE member, but without trading floor access.
* On Feb. 13, 1861, Col. Bernard J.D. Irwin, an assistant army surgeon serving in the first major U.S.-Apache conflict, volunteered to go to the rescue of 2nd Lt. George N. Bascom, who was trapped
with 60 men of the U.S. Seventh Infantry by the Chiricahua Apaches in southeastern Arizona, in what became the earliest military action to be awarded a Medal of Honor.
* On Feb. 14, 1980, playwright Lillian Hellman sued novelist and critic Mary McCarthy for libel, demanding $2.25 million in damages. The case posed the tricky question of where the legal line stands between a critic’s free speech and malicious libel.
* On Feb. 15, 1961, the entire 18 member U.S. figure skating team was killed in a plane crash in Berg-Kampenhout, Belgium, while on their way to the 1961 World Figure Skating Championships in Prague, Czechoslovakia. Investigators were unable to determine the exact cause of the crash, though mechanical difficulties were suspected.
By Brian Zinchuk
As extreme weather strained power grids and causes outages throughout much of the central and eastern North America, SaskPower’s grid remained strong, the Crown Corporation said, as it exported power to support neighbouring jurisdictions.
An exceptionally strong and lengthy winter storm brought extreme temperatures, heavy snow and freezing rain across a massive region stretching from west Texas to eastern Canada. On the morning of Sunday, January 25, more than 500,000 U.S. customers were without electricity, the company said in a release on Jan. 26.
From Friday evening through Monday morning SaskPower continuously sold the maximum of 150 MW into the Southwest Power Pool, the grid and wholesale market for 14 states in the United States Midwest. SaskPower also maintains interties with Alberta and Manitoba, and has sold up to 350 MW into the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) market at the US/Manitoba border during the weekend.
SaskPower is currently building an expansion of its intertie to the United States. The Tableland switchyard under construction west of Estevan is the receipt point for new power lines that will connect to the Southwest Power Pool grid in North Dakota. The expansion, which will add 500 megawatts capacity to the current 150 megawatts intertie, will allow power to be sent in both directions. The project is ex-
pected to cost $615 million and be completed in 2027. Once complete, that will allow up to 650 megawatts to flow on the collective interties to the US.
“Powered by coal and natural gas, Saskatchewan’s grid is built to keep the lights on and homes warm even during the most extreme temperatures, when power is needed the most,” said Jeremy Harrison, Minister Responsible for SaskPower. “In the years to come, we will continue to make decisions to ensure our communities and businesses can continue to grow, and that Saskatchewan can continue to grow as a net exporter.”
As temperatures plunged below -30 C on Saturday, January 24, 61 per cent of SaskPower’s generation came from natural gas and 29 per cent came from coal, together accounting for 90 per cent of total generation. Average system demand remained consistently above 3,500 megawatts during the weekend.
Wind output on that day averaged 40 megawatts out of a nameplate capacity of 817 megawatts. That’s 4.9 per cent output. But more significantly, wind made up just one per cent of the grid’s demand that day, despite making up 13.7 per cent of nameplate capacity for the entire Saskatchewan grid.
Coal output was 1,017 megawatts out of a capacity of 1,389 megawatts. Notably, that aggregate capacity number includes Boundary Dam Unit 5, but not Unit 4, which was retired. SaskPower is currently working on refurbishing its coal CONTINUED NEXT PAGE
fleet, to the tune of $900 million over the next several years. Bringing Unit 4 back online is the top of the list and work is ongoing in that regard. Unit 5 is laid up but can be brought back into service, which apparently happened briefly over the holiday season. It’s next on the list for refurbishment.
That makes coal output 73.2 per cent. However, if you exclude BD Unit 5 from the aggregate number as it is laid up (and was supposed to be retired, according to federal coal regulations), then coal was at 1,017 out of 1,239 megawatts (BD Unit 5 is approximately 150 megawatts). That’s 82 per cent output from the fleet of Boundary Dam Units 3 & 6, Poplar River Units 1 & 2, and Shand.
Natural gas produced an average 2,092 megawatts out of a nameplate capacity of 2,481 megawatts. That’s 84 per cent average output on Jan. 24.
What’s also notable is that is one of the highest numbers for natural gas output Pipeline Online has seen since SaskPower started publishing this data in September 2022, both for gross output and as percentage of the total grid.
Before SaskPower shut down coal-fired Boundary Dam Units 4 and 5, and before
the addition of natural gas-fired Great Plains Power Station in 2024, extreme weather days like this would typically see coal and natural gas-fired power generation neck and neck, at up to 44 per cent of the grid each, totalling 88 per cent of total generation. The shift towards more natural gas and less coal has shifted that number. But the restoration of those coal units will add capacity overall and allow coal to resume some more of the burden.
Hydro was 364 megawatts out of 865 megawatts capacity. That’s 42 per cent output, at a time when river flows are notably low.
Solar averaged 4 megawatts out of 30 megawatts capacity. That’s 13.3 per cent output.
“Other” was a net -64 megawatts, meaning we were exporting power.
“The government of Saskatchewan laid out a realistic and deeply considered Energy Security Strategy Plan last fall to ensure the future for reliable and affordable power in Saskatchewan. The strategy also lays out a new path going forward on grid reliability and transmission investments. The government remains committed to ensuring Saskatchewan is strong, safe and secure,” the release said.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You need to be certain that all the right conditions are in place before you take the first step. It can’t hurt to listen to good advice from those who have your best interests at heart.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Be careful not to get involved in other people’s disputes unless you know the facts behind the disagreements. This is the best way to be assured of making wise and honest decisions.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You still need to be careful about how you’re going to spend the energy reserves that you finally got around to restoring. Best advice: Avoid overdoing it; let things take their course.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your aspect continues to favor travel — alone or with a special person. So, if you’ve been putting off making some getaway plans, it’s still a good time to get started on them.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Some so-called golden opportunities that continue to dazzle the Lion still need to be carefully checked out. Be suspicious about anything that looks like the “perfect” prospect.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Changes at the workplace could make it more difficult to do things the way that you prefer. But the wise Virgo who shows some flexibility could find it paying off in a big way.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might want to check out the
explanation you were given for a sudden shift in your duties. There’s a possibility you haven’t been told all the facts that you deserve to know.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Having confidence in your abilities is important, especially when you could be facing a new challenge, whether it’s in the workplace or in a personal relationship. Good luck!
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A new work-related opportunity might not be all that it appears to be. Before making any decisions, you might want to check with others who have had some experience in this area.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A situation involving someone close could benefit from your timely intervention. Avoid being judgmental. There will be plenty of time later for the “little talks” you like to have.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Travel could be a surprise element in a new project. Be prepared for other previously undisclosed aspects that might also come to light as you proceed with the work.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Try to balance your work-related responsibilities with the time that you’re spending on your recently revived social life. In addition, an old friend might be planning to return after a long absence.
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Retail parts sales, ordering and customer service within the dealership.
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Minimum 3rd year apprentice to service all of our brands.
Owens & Sweitzer offers the benefits of working for a locally owned, in house management group that is community and family oriented. Wages and salaries that meet or exceed industry averages, comprehensive benefits plan.
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* The living room set of “The Addams Family” TV series was actually pink.
* About 1,350 potentially active volcanoes presently exist on Earth, with the majority of them found along a 25,000-mile-long, horseshoe-shaped ribbon bordering the Pacific Ocean that’s commonly known as the “Ring of Fire.”
* Chopsticks in Asia are about 2,000 years older than forks in Europe.
* The colour red appears in nearly every shot of Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 horror classic “The Shining.”
* Michelangelo only signed one piece of art, the “Madonna della Pietà,” and that was supposedly because he overheard his work credited to a rival and sneaked back to include his name on the sash across the Virgin Mary’s chest.
* Philadelphia cream cheese doesn’t hail from Philadelphia. It originated in New York.
* People spend roughly 10% of their waking hours with their eyes closed. That’s OK, we know you’re just thinking.
* In 1954, the mayor of the wine-growing town Chateauneuf-du-Pape in France issued a memorable decree that banned the “flying over, landing or taking off of flying saucers.” It’s unclear whether anyone ever considered how such an event should be handled should it defiantly occur.
* Shaquille O’Neal missed 5,317 free throws over the course of his career.
* Only three music companies are responsible for more than 80% of the music we listen to: Sony BMG, Warner Music Group and Universal Music Group.
* Spiders, like humans, can have arachnophobia. Small wonder, since certain species regularly eat each other: for food, after mating and for other reasons scientists don’t yet fully understand.
Thought for the Day: “You can make positive deposits in your own economy every day by reading and listening to powerful, positive, life-changing content and by associating with encouraging and hope-building people.”
- Zig Ziglar
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The Least Glamorous Meal Prep That Saves Me Every Week
Easy batch cooking is one of those habits that sounds slightly extreme until you try it. The short version is this: Cook extra, freeze it and thank yourself later.
Preparing ready-to-use meal components ahead of time takes the pressure off weeknight cooking and gives you the best of both worlds — nutritious, frugal, home-cooked meals and far less time spent staring hopefully into the refrigerator at 5:30 p.m.
The only real downside is that batch cooking asks for a little time upfront, usually on the weekend. But I’ve learned that an hour or two of focused prep can buy me days of easier dinners.
Which brings me to one of my least glamorous but most useful kitchen habits: cooking ground beef in bulk.
kitchen shortcuts I know.
Slow-cooked ground beef comes out fully cooked and surprisingly moist. It isn’t browned or particularly pretty, and that’s exactly the point. This meat is meant to be finished later, not served as-is.
How to Cook Ground Beef in a Slow Cooker
Place 5-6 pounds of ground beef in a 6-quart slow cooker, breaking it into large chunks. Season lightly with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add 1 cup of water, cover, and cook on low for 6-8 hours, until fully cooked. Drain well, cool completely, then portion into labeled freezer bags (about 2 cups each) and freeze flat. Use directly from the freezer in soups, casseroles, taco filling, pasta sauce, shepherd’s pie, stuffed peppers or skillet meals.
Preheat a large skillet on mediumhigh heat. Heat the olive oil and brown the onion. Add the ground beef and garlic, curry powder, salt, pepper, diced tomato and zucchini, and stir to combine. Add 1/4 cup water, cover and simmer 3 minutes.
Why cook just 1 pound of ground beef when I can cook 5 or even 10 pounds and be set for weeks? Especially when ground beef is rarely the finished dish anyway. It’s a building block, destined for soups, casseroles, tacos, burritos, pasta sauces and skillet meals that will all be seasoned later.
Pita pockets made with batch-cooked ground beef for an easy, flavorful meal.
While that’s simmering, mix the cucumber with sour cream and dill, adding salt and pepper to taste, set aside. Spoon meat mixture into pita breads. Top with dollops of cucumber sauce. Serve with a salad. This is the quiet power of cooking components instead of complete meals. A little advance effort turns into fast, flexible dinners that don’t feel repetitive. It’s not flashy, but it’s the kind of kitchen habit that makes everyday cooking feel so easy it’s almost fun. Almost.
This is usually the point in the conversation where eyebrows go up. Because, yes, I cook ground beef in the slow cooker, on purpose, and it turns out to be one of the most useful
Meal prep doesn’t have to mean finished meals lined up in identical containers. Sometimes it’s enough to prepare the parts that take the longest. Future you will take it from there.
BIRTHDAY CAKE VOUCHERS can be picked up at the Kindersley Co-op Food Store Bakery Department.
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Posting Date January 26, 2026
Getting a Taste of the 2026 Olympics in Italy
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, will be in full swing on televisions and screens all across America starting on Feb. 6.
I love how the cameras put viewers like us in the middle of the action, as if we’re standing on the sidelines as a skier comes racing by. Amidst the thrills, there’s one thing that we miss out on, which are the mouthwatering smells and tastes of the local food that gets enjoyed by spectators throughout the event. So, this year, I decided to make the Olympics a “total” cultural experience and create a taste of Italy by preparing a panini (Italian for “sandwich”). But hold the pickles, lettuce and mayo! Italians are known to love their panini with a drizzle of olive oil, balsamic vinegar or pesto on the bread. They add good meat and cheese, then toast it on an electric grill. The heat intensifies the flavors and creates diagonal grill marks on the outside of the bread.
To create the same taste and effect, we make our panini on the stove with a basic grill pan and press them with a brick covered in tinfoil. If you don’t have a brick, set another heavy skillet on top of the sandwich with soup cans to weight it
down as it heats throughout.
To get you started, here’s my simple, basic traditional recipe for 4-5 paninis that kids will love:
— 1 loaf of good Italian bread, such as ciabatta or focaccia
— Extra-virgin olive oil
— 20 fresh basil leaves
— 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto (optional)
— 4 ripe tomatoes, sliced
— 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4 inch thick
Slice bread for 4-5 paninis, then split each one in half horizontally. Drizzle bottom cut halves with olive oil and stack with basil, prosciutto, tomatoes and cheese. Top with bread.
Set panini on a heated, nonstick grill pan. Set bricks covered with tinfoil on top to compress the panini. Grill until cheese softens. Flip over and toast on second sides, again with the bricks on top.
Set on a plate and let yourself be transported to Italy as you take your first bite. ***
Donna Erickson creates relationships and community through food and fun. Find more to nourish and delight you at www.donnaerickson.com.
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