Baby care drive was a huge success!
By Joan Janzen
KINDERSLEY—Good things happen when people see a need and do their best to meet it. Last month’s “It Takes a Village” baby care drive was inspired by two ladies who volunteer at FoodMesh Kindersley, Lenora Grassl and Jessica Dezan.
“It was Lenora’s idea, so we thought we’d try it,” Jessica said. “We saw a need for it at FoodMesh. Having kids in diapers, I know how important it is. I’ve always wanted to do something like this.”
ey didn’t waste any time getting the word out, requesting donations of baby products and donations. “We got way more than we were expecting!” Jessica said. “We were blown away by the generosity of companies from the area and people just dropping stu o .”
e donations of knitted and quilted blankets exceeded their expectations by a long shot! “We thought we would get one blanket for each family, but we could have given two blankets to every kid!” Jessica reported. “ e quilts were so beautiful! It warmed my heart!”
Although it was di cult to determine the exact dollar value of the donated items, Jessica guessed they received close to $3,000 worth of items and $2,000 in monetary donations.
“We had enough donations, so we were able to pick up missing items.
Every family got roughly the same thing according to the ages of their children,” she added.
Seventeen families applied to the FoodMesh email address to receive a care package. Twenty-three children bene tted from the rst annual baby care drive, and their parents were pleasantly surprised when they came for the pick-up.
“ ey were blown away! ey couldn’t believe how much stu they were getting. ey had to take more than one load to get it in their vehicles!” Jessica said.
A er everyone drove away with their packages, Jessica and Lenora decided to use the le over items as a giveaway thank you to the community. Anyone who liked, commented and shared their Facebook post was entered in a random draw for two newborn care packages for new moms or moms-to-be in the Kindersley area. Cassandra Campeau and Mackenzie Reiss were the lucky winners.
It’s obvious to everyone that the “It Takes a Village” baby care drive was a huge success. “We’re hoping to do it again next year and make it bigger and more exciting and get more companies involved,” she concluded. ey even have extra blankets for next year, but they’ll also need extra help. “We learned so much and learned we’ll need more help next year,” she added.
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-- Brigantine (New Jersey) police were called to a home on the Jersey Shore on Jan. 13 after a neighbor found a toddler wandering around outdoors, NBC Philadelphia reported. e neighbor recognized the child and returned them to their home, where she found babysitter Jena Davidson, 35, passed out on the oor. First responders took Davidson to the hospital, where it turned out she had “consumed a signi cant amount of the homeowner’s alcohol to the point that she became unconscious and unresponsive,” police reported. She was charged with endangering the welfare of a child.
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-- Toilet paper shoppers in Kagoshima Prefecture in southern Japan have a new option, GoodNewsNetwork.org reported on Jan. 14: rolls made from used diapers and other hygiene products. e cities of Shibushi and Osaki worked together to recycle disposable diapers starting in April 2024. e used items are sanitized, bleached and shredded into a pulp to be mixed with recycled paper, to the tune of 30,000 rolls in the rst two months of production. ey’re sold at $2.70 for a dozen rolls. “Please support this eco-friendly product, which aims to promote a sustainable society by reusing local resources,” said Takumi Obo, spokesperson for the Osaki Municipal Government’s SDGs Promotion Council.
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-- On Dec. 18 at the Family Dollar store in Mulberry, Florida, two shopli ers worked together to pull o a cleaning products heist, the Miami Herald reported on Jan. 10. e Polk County Sheri ’s O ce, referring to the couple as Mr. Clean and Ms. Dookie until an arrest is made, hatched a plan to distract employees. “ e man walked around the store gathering nearly $500 worth of merchandise (like lots of Gain, Tide and Clorox products),” o cers said, “whilst the woman ... (used) the restroom, without going to the restroom.” While employees cleaned up the mess, Mr. Clean walked past the registers and out to a Ford van, where Ms. Dookie joined him, and they drove away. e odd couple are still at large.
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-- A coyote “made a mistake” on Jan. 13 and ended up in the refrigerated case of the produce section at an Aldi store in Chicago, WLS-TV reported. It was sequestered behind a selection of ne cheeses a er roaming around the parking lot just minutes earlier. “It picked an odd location,” said Stan Gehrt with the Cook County Coyote Project. “ ey do this sometimes. ey’re trying to hide from us.” Gehrt said many of the animals who end up in a sketchy situation are those who haven’t found a mate yet. e coyote will be evaluated by the Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation group, which will determine whether it can be released back into the wild.
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DEEP brings SLB onboard for geothermal project
BY BRIAN ZINCHUK
SASKATOON – DEEP Earth Energy Production Corp. (DEEP) announced on Jan. 29 a strategic collaboration with global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) to drive the development of Canada’s rst next-generation geothermal project, located in southeast Saskatchewan. With the feasibility phase now complete, the project is poised to produce up to approximately 30 MW of emissions-free, baseload power on completion of its initial two phases — marking a major milestone for geothermal energy in Canada.
SLB, formerly Schlumberger, has been actively increasing its geothermal portfolio, Marcia told Pipeline Online. In recent years it purchased Geothermix, which has been a signi cant player in geothermal development for decades.
also includes Ormat as part of an integrated geothermal asset development model,” said Kirsten Marcia, president and chief executive o cer for DEEP. “By joining forces, we are developing our asset in a streamlined fashion, combining the best of subsurface and surface technologies, while maximizing e ciencies, operations, and ultimately, power output. With this approach, we hope to establish a blueprint for the development of additional commercial geothermal projects in Canada. is project is not only a major step forward for our company, but also should represent a meaningful contribution to Canada’s goals to reduce emissions and secure local energy resources.”
Marcia said SLB will be a paid contractor.
Despite Canada’s vast geothermal potential, the resource has remained largely untapped due to economic and technical challenges tied to conventional extraction methods, DEEP said. DEEP’s geothermal project, located south of Torquay, will leverage proven approaches from conventional eld development in oil & gas, to deploy advanced horizontal drilling techniques to access some of the most productive zones in the formation, as well as production enhancement technologies to optimize output of geothermal energy generation. is cutting-edge methodology, supported by SLB’s global expertise in geothermal technology, integrated well construction, and extensive regional drilling experience, represents a rstof-its-kind application for geothermal development in Canada.
“We are thrilled to welcome SLB as a key partner in this transformative project, which
As a part of the collaboration between DEEP and SLB on this project, SLB will provide engineering design and integrated well construction services for phases one and two of the project, including the development of two production and two injection wells in phase one and up to 18 wells in phase two. e innovative approach will leverage the natural permeability of the sedimentary rock formation and enable the reliable, cost-e cient, and more sustainable production of geothermal energy.
“ is collaboration with DEEP re ects our commitment to broadening the adoption of geothermal by reducing project risk and accelerating the time to rst power,” said Irlan Amir, vice president of Renewables and Energy E ciency, SLB. “ e project’s innovative engineering design and integrated asset development model brings together developers, technology providers and infrastructure partners to open new frontiers for geothermal power generation in Canada and beyond.”
Drilling on one of DEEP’s exploratory wells in 2021. Photo by Brian Zinchuk
DEEP said, “By creatively addressing the perceived barriers to geothermal development in Canada, DEEP’s project is set to establish a new benchmark for the renewable energy sector. e collaboration between DEEP and SLB on this project signals a shared commitment to unlocking geothermal energy’s full potential, paving the way for a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.”
Marcia did not provide any timelines, but said that the next step is attaining construction nancing for Phase 1.
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* Jimi Hendrix served as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army’s elite 101st Airborne division, though an ankle injury allowed him to leave the service with a welcomed honourable discharge after one year of the three he’d signed up for.
* Medical students in 18th-century Scotland could pay their tuition fees in corpses.
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* An IKEA in the Netherlands had to cancel its one-euro breakfast special because it attracted too many customers and caused highway traffic jams.
* Thomas Edison invented the tattoo pen.
* Rolex replaced, without charge, all the watches that had been seized by the Germans from shot-down Allied pilots during World War II.
* In its lifetime, the International Space Station will be hit by 100,000 meteoroids.
* During the Columbine High School massacre in 1999, two 20-pound propane bombs that were planted in the cafeteria failed to detonate. If they had, it is estimated that up to 488 students would have been seriously injured or killed.
* Every year, Iceland gets wider by 2 centimeters.
* The U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal, has guidelines on what to do if you should stumble across a yeti (and no, we are not talking about the cup!).
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• On Feb. 10, 1957, Laura Ingalls Wilder — author of the best-selling “Little House” series of books based on her childhood on the American frontier, which later inspired a popular TV series starring Melissa Gilbert as the young Laura and Michael Landon as her father, Charles — died at age 90 in Mansfield, Missouri.
• On Feb. 11, 1878, the first organization for recreational cyclists, called the Boston Bicycle Club, was formed. The club organized rides ranging from tricycle races to 100-mile trips, and less than 20 years after its founding, more than 100 similar clubs had formed in Massachusetts as middle-class participation in cycling increased in popularity.
• On Feb. 12, 1947, French fashion designer Christian Dior launched his first collection, which he dubbed the “New Look.” While some appreciated its exaggerated femininity as a departure from the more drab and boxy stylings of wartime austerity, others still living with rationing decried it as wasteful, and fellow French designer Coco Chanel declared that “Dior doesn’t dress women. He upholsters them!”
• On Feb. 13, 1905, President Theodore Roosevelt, who had just won re-election, gave a speech to the New York City Republican Club about the state of American race relations and his plan for improving them. However, it was not until President Lyndon Johnson passed the Civil Rights Act in 1964 that government efforts to correct racial bias were actually set into law.
• On Feb. 14, ca. 270 A.D., Valentine, a priest in Rome, was beheaded for the crime of continuing to marry young lovers in defiance of Emperor Claudius, who had banned all engagements and weddings in the city due to his belief that Roman men were unwilling to enlist in the military because of their strong attachment to their wives and families.
• On Feb. 15, 1968, Henry Lewis was chosen over more than 150 other candidates as the first Black conductor of a major U.S. orchestra, the New Jersey Symphony.
• On Feb. 16, 2016, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was placed under investigation over his campaign funds, related to spending in his unsuccessful 2012 bid for re-election when his campaign costs were more than twice the legal limit.
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Prepare Ice-Cream Sandwich Minis for Game Day
Wind up the final quarter of the upcoming Super Bowl with homemade ice-cream sandwiches! Not too rich and not too fussy, this classic dessert direct from your freezer is easy to slice up at the last minute to bring on extra cheers from your home stadium.
flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa, then set aside.
With a mixer, cream the butter and sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add and beat in vanilla. Add 1/4 of the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Add 1/2 of the milk and stir until combined, then continue to add the flour mixture and milk alternately.
Spoon the thick cookie dough onto the pan and spread as evenly as possible to all edges. Bake 10 minutes, or until toothpick in center comes out clean. Cool.
Loosen the cookie, invert onto a cutting board, and peel away parchment. Cut the cookie in half horizontally and vertically to form 4 rectangles.
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A day or two before game day, your school-aged kids can have a part in measuring, whisking, beating and spreading out the chocolate cookie dough on a jelly roll pan. When it’s baked and cooled, pick your favorite ice-cream flavor or one with a color that represents your team, then assemble and freeze!
Ready for the cooking kickoff? Here’s how to make the snack, starting with the cookie:
ICE-CREAM SANDWICH MINIS
Makes 40 (1-by 2-inch) servings
— 1 1/3 cups unbleached, all-purposed flour
— 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
— 1/2 teaspoon salt
— 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
— 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
— 3/4 cup sugar
— 1 teaspoon vanilla
— 2/3 cup milk
For the inside:
— 1.5 quarts ice cream
Here’s the fun: Heat the oven to 350 F. Cut parchment paper to generously fit a rimmed 11-by-17-inch jelly roll pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together the
Let ice cream sit at room temperature until it is easy to cut and spread. Working quickly, slice and spread it evenly over 2 rectangles. (You may wish to have a different flavor on each one.) Top with remaining 2 rectangle pieces. Wrap both of the large ice-cream sandwiches with plastic wrap and freeze.
To serve, remove plastic and cut into serving portions according to taste. I sliced mine with a large, sharp knife into 1 by 2 inches to yield 40 small servings. Extra idea: Think pink and make a batch with strawberry ice cream for Valentine’s Day! ***
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King of Enamels
He’s not an official symbol of Valentine’s Day, but it seems like the right time to have the King of Hearts make an appearance. This King of Hearts enamel was made in 1946 by Kenneth Bates, who may as well be called the king of enamels.
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CAPTION: Kenneth Bates’ midcentury pieces like this King of Hearts panel medium into the modern art
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Bates was born in Massachusetts in 1904 and developed a love of art and crafts as a child. He attended the Massachusetts School of Art where he studied painting and had his first exposure to enamels. In 1927, while teaching design at the Cleveland School of Art, he realized that there were already many artists working in his preferred medium, watercolor and decided to try something different so his work would stand out. His choice? Enamels. At the time, enamel was limited to expensive jewelry houses; it wasn’t considered a material for modern art.
Bates’s work, from Arts and Craftsstyle boxes and bowls to abstracted nature imagery to human figures, changed that. He also encouraged hobbyists to pursue enameling, writing books like “Enameling: Principles and Practice,” published in 1951, to make the craft more accessible. His King of Hearts piece sold for $1,188 at an auction by Rago Arts.
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large and very heavy wooden “cabinet” — resembling a grand piano three- or four-times normal size, flat and fan-shaped — was situated in one of the cathedrals I visited in England years ago. All I could learn about the piece was that it provided storage for the capes of high clergy. It’s certainly a good possibility that the piece was not usually in that location and had been brought out for the sake of tourists. I would be so grateful if you could add to this scrap of information.
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sounds like you saw a sacristy cabinet. Sacristy cabinets store important items like clergy’s robes, vessels, objects used in services and parish records. There isn’t a single standard design; they can be long and low like a credenza or a small cupboard or chest of drawers. They usually have elaborate decorations, like
Kenneth Bates’ midcentury enamel pieces like this King of Hearts panel brought the medium into the modern art world.
carvings, marquetry, or gilding, that reflect the architectural style of the time and place they were made. For example, an Italian Renaissance (c. 1500) sacristy cabinet may have geometric inlay. A 19th-century Gothic Revival cabinet can look like a miniature cathedral itself. Neoclassical cabinets from the late 18th to early 19th century can have simpler geometric shapes. There are French Provincial cabinets with delicate scrolls and curved panels. Like most church furnishings, they are beautifully crafted and are considered works of art.
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Q:Is Mark Wahlberg really bald in his new movie “Flight Risk,” or is he wearing a bald cap? He looks like George Costanza from “Seinfeld.” — N.W.
A:That’s no bald cap or special effects. Mark Walhberg really did shave off the top of his hair for his latest movie role as a pilot who transports a prisoner (Topher Grace) cross-country to testify against a mafia group. It was Walhberg’s idea to fully commit to the role with daily shavings and leaving “the horseshoe around the sides.”
Walhberg told People magazine that the best part about his temporary look was seeing his wife’s face the first time he took off his hat. The movie, which was directed by Mel Gibson and also stars Michelle Dockery (“Downton Abbey”), was originally set for release in 2024 but got moved back to Jan. 24.
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I saw an ad for a new show that looks really good. It’s about prisoners breaking free, but I can’t recall the name of it. When does it come out? — B.F.
A:You’re thinking of the upcoming NBC drama “The Hunting Party,” which premiered on Jan. 19. The premise follows a group of prisoners who escape after their underground top-secret prison (known as The Pit) blows up. The hunters in this case are a small team of investigators assembled to “capture the most dangerous killers our country has ever seen.”
The search team includes a former FBI profiler played by Melissa Roxburgh (“Manifest”), a prison guard played by Josh McKenzie (“La Brea”), and a CIA agent played by Patrick Sabongui (“The Flash”). Among the deadly escapees are a serial killer played by Tobias Jelinek (“Stranger Things”), who Roxburgh’s character initially helped put away for his crimes.
JJ Bailey, one of the show’s creators, explains that there’s enough plot besides escaped prisoners to engage viewers for several seasons. He claims that by the end of the season, it “turns out there’s much more going on.”
He further explains, “We talk a lot about what was going on at the Pit as being sort of ... this octopus with many tentacles. In the end of season 1, we sort of chop one off only to realize there’s more, and there definitely is someone behind the explosion at the Pit with an ulterior motive that we’ll uncover hopefully seasons ... down the road.”
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Q:Will there be some kind of benefit concert to help the victims of the California Wildfires? — K.K.
A:Yes, there is a concert in the works that is expected to air live on Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. PT (3 p.m. ET) from two different venues: the Kia Forum and the Intuit Dome. Details can be found at FireAidLA.org, but artists who are scheduled to perform include Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, No Doubt, P!nk, Sting, Stevie Nicks, Rod Stewart, Joni Mitchell, Lady Gaga, Jelly Roll, Earth, Wind & Fire, plus many more!
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• 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
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5
• Kerrobert Curling Club Glow Curling 6:30-
8:30 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
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7
• Iron Horse Kindersley Klippers vs Humboldt Broncos 7:30 PM at the Inter Pipeline Arena.
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.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21
• Iron Horse Kindersley Klippers vs Battlefords Stars 7:30 PM at the Inter Pipeline Arena.
SATURDAY, MARCH 15
• Iron Horse Kindersley Klippers vs Battlefords Stars 7:30 PM at the Inter Pipeline Arena.
• Kindersley Wildlife Federation Annual Banquet at the Kindersley Elks Hall. For tickets please contact Ray Varty at 306-831-9920 or Lori at 306-460-7638. Donations gladly accepted.
FRIDAY, JULY 25 - SUNDAY, JULY 27
• Kindersley Claybusters Registered Trap
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Shoot at the Kindersley Wildlife Federation Shooting Range starting at 1:00 PM on Friday. For info please contact Dan Kachmarski at 306-463-7207.
- 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. Registration is limited to 15 children.
LEADER
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24
• 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.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
• Dabber Bingo at the Leader Friendship Centre. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Bingo at 7:00 PM. Held the 4th Wednesday of the month.
- Cards & Coffee. Come out and play cards! Every Tuesday afternoon 2:00-4:00 PM at the Leader Friendship Centre. No cost.