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SNOWMOBILE DRAGS SET FOR KINDERSLEY THIS WEEKEND
By Kate Winquist KINDERSLEY
— The White Knucklers Snowmobile Club, with support from Holland’s Hot Oiling Ltd., is hosting a snowmobile drag racing event this Saturday north of the Canasta Hotel in Kindersley.
Proceeds from the event will go toward purchasing a trailer-mounted snow groomer for the local area.
Registration runs from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Kindersley Inn Ballroom, with races starting at noon. The event will follow International Snowmobile Racing (ISR) rules and conclude with a presentation. Admission is $10 for adults, while children 12 and under are free.
Races will be held on a 500-foot hardpacked track with a 2,000-foot shutdown. A weigh scale and teaching fee of $10 applies. Entry fees are $50 for all classes, except for the “King” class, which is $100.
Organizers have lined up nine vintage classes, including Kitty Cat 120/200cc, 300-700 Liquid Mod, Open Liquid Mod, and King of the Snow. New classes include 1000 Stock, 900 Stock Turbo, Turbo Picked Improved, 1000 Pro Stock, Factory Mod 1 & 2, Top 2 Stroke, Pro 55, and King of the Snow. A Classic Improved Stock category for sleds from 1983 to 1995 will also be included.
King of the Snow classes offer guaranteed bonus money, with first place taking home $2,500, second $1,000, and third $500. Additional bonus money will be added for classes with 10 or more entrants.
Organizer Darrell Fitterer said he is grateful for the support of sponsors who
helped make the event possible, including Holland’s Hot Oiling Ltd., Kelly Insurance Brokers Ltd., Precision Instrumentation DNOW, TKC Trucking & Picker Service, Recreation Supply Co., Mid Plains Diesel, Longhorn Oil & Gas, Dennis’ Welding, JDK Potable Water Services, Tisdales Sales & Service, Full Tilt Holdings Ltd., Big Sky Steel Fabricators Ltd., Can-doo Inspections Ltd., Your Southwest Media Group, Good To Go Trucking, Hill Acme Machine Ltd., Sandy Ross Well Servicing Ltd., Fitterer Performance, Kindersley Packers, Bill’s Trucking Co. Ltd., and the Kindersley Inn.
For more information, contact Fitterer at 306-679-7147.
ALSASK
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17
• Ukrainian New Year Celebration. Kaiser tournament at 1:00 PM. $5/person entry. Cash prize. Supper served 5-9 PM featuring homemade perogies, sausage and veggies for $25/ plate or $10 (under 10). Help support the Alsask Drop-Inn Centre (206 Main St). Contact Dave at 306-463-0169 for more info.
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
- MS Support Group at Kerrobert Health Centre Meeting Room every 3rd Saturday 2:00-
4:00 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
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10
• White Knucklers Snowmobile Club “Snowmobile Drags” north of the Canalta Hotel.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24
• Kindersley Screen Arts presents “Deliver Me From Nowhere” (Bruce Springsteen) 4:00 PM at the Sunset Theatre. $10 cash at the door. Wine & Beer available for purchase.
- 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 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 Knight 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
- Leader & Surrounding Communities Food Bank Christmas Hampers. To register for a hamper call / text (639) 932-7446. Registration deadline is December 5. Hampers can be picked up or will be delivered on December 18th from 4:005:00 PM. Delivery drivers are always welcome.
- Leader and District Healthcare Foundation online charity auction on now until November 30th. If you would like to donate to this event, contact Pam at 306-628-7542.
- 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.
LUSELAND
- The Luseland Homecoming Hall will be available for indoor walking on TUESDAY & THURSDAY mornings. Please pick up the key at the Town Office to unlock the door. Silver collection at the door.
- The Luseland Library Art Gallery has a new exhibit on display, “The Art of Christmas” which features festive, artisan wreaths created by community members.
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Caption: Actress Jamie Lee Curtis
Are you new to Kindersley? Would you like the Welcome Wagon to visit your home?
Contact Marge Bailey with Better Together at 306-500-1173
Celebrity EXTRA
Q:Is it true that Jamie Lee Curtis almost played Linda Blair’s role in “The Exorcist”? How old was she then? — M.G.
A:Jamie
Lee Curtis started her career in Hollywood at the age of 19 with guest-starring roles on shows like “Columbo” and “Quincy, M.E.” Curtis recently stated on “The Drew Barrymore Show” that a producer once asked her mom, actress Janet Lee (“Psycho”), if 12-year-old Jamie would like to audition for the role of the little girl who gets possessed by the devil. Janet reportedly replied with a firm “no,” and Curtis would have to wait until 1978 to star in her first horror movie — “Halloween.”
Linda Blair earned an Oscar nomination at the age of 14 for “The Exorcist,” but Curtis went on to win an Oscar in 2023 for her supporting role in “Everything Everywhere All At Once.”
Q:I haven’t seen Michael Chiklis in anything for quite a while. I was a big fan of “The Shield.” Has he starred in anything since? — D.K.
A:Michael
Chiklis almost lost out on a chance to audition for the role that would win him an Emmy. He had already played a cop in the dramedy “The Commish,” but it was a far different role than the brutal and corrupt one that he’d someday play in “The Shield.” Casting was hesitant to give him a chance, but the show’s creator Shawn Ryan granted him the opportunity.
“The Shield” ended in 2008, and while Chiklis hasn’t landed another iconic role, he’s hardly been lacking employment. He went on to play The Thing in two of the “Fantastic Four” movies, landed the role of the Stupendous Strongman in one of the “American Horror Story” chapters, and starred in two more series called “Vegas” and “No Ordinary Family.”
In 2015, he landed another role that allowed him to showcase his wide range as an actor. In the DC Comics’ series “Gotham,” he played a military vet who wanted to clean up a crime but was soon infected with a virus that turned him into a vigilante killer. Most recently, Chik-
By Dana Jackson
lis played legendary Celtics coach Red Auerbach in the HBO series “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty,” and then donned a badge again as a DEA agent in the MGM+ series “Hotel Cocaine.” Next up for the busy actor is the action movie “Mongoose” with Liam Neeson. ***
Q:I was happy to see that the Property Brothers’ new show “Celebrity IOU” is coming back. Have they announced which stars will be on this season? — W.A.
A:It’s hard to believe, but there have been 10 seasons of “Celebrity IOU” since the height of the pandemic in 2020. Twins Drew and Jonathan Scott, aka The Property Brothers, just kicked off the 11th season of the popular series on Dec. 28, 2025, with their first guest being John Stamos (“Fuller House”), who surprised his best buddy of 50 years with a home renovation.
Upcoming guests this season include William Shatner (“Star Trek”), Eva Longoria (“Desperate Housewives”), and Ike Barinholtz (“The Studio”).
Send me your questions at NewCelebrityExtra@gmail.com. © 2026 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Warm Up With Baked Black Bean Dip
Good Fortune (Cookies) Ahead
A good appetizer brings everyone together, whether you’ve just come in out of the chill from an afternoon of sledding or you’re gathering around the TV to watch a game.
Don’t put away your holiday baking supplies yet. Start 2026 with your own homemade fortune cookies complete with a special message or prediction hidden inside. They’re fun party favors for a New Year’s celebration or a unique dessert for a weekend meal.
This Baked Black Bean dip definitely fits the bill. It’s a crowd favorite every time I serve it at home or when I bring it with a bag of tortilla chips to a potluck. It’s both chunky and creamy with a yummy chipotle flavor that keeps you dipping for more.
BAKED BLACK BEAN DIP (Serves 12)
For 6-8 cookies, you will need:
-- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup flour
-- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Heat oven to 400 F. Grease a 1-1/2 quart baking dish. (I use a souffle-style baking dish.) Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium/ high heat. Add the onion, reduce the heat to medium, and season with the salt. Cook, stirring occasionally until the onions are soft, about 4 minutes.
Add the garlic, chili powder and pepper, stir and cook for 1 minute. Loosely chop the chipotle chilies in adobo. Add to the skillet along with 3 tablespoons of adobo sauce, 1 can of black beans, and the water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Add the vinegar. Use an immersion blender to process the mixture until smooth. (Or use a food processor and transfer to a mixing bowl.)
cookie turns a light brown color. While you wait, let your kids be “writers” and compose lines for 21/2 by 1/2-inch strips of paper. When the cookie is done, an adult should remove it from the oven. Quickly loosen cookie with a spatula and place on a clean kitchen towel. Set a fortune strip across the center with an end hanging out the side. Wearing potholders, fold the cookie in half to make a semi circle with the curved edge upward. Press edge together for a few seconds until it seals.
While the cookie is still pliable, immediately grasp the pointed ends of cookie with both hands and pull them together to crease. At this point it should be cool enough for your child to hold in place for about 20-30 sec-
Add the second can of drained beans, tomatoes, corn and grated Mexican-style cheese. Stir well. Transfer to the baking dish. Sprinkle grated Monterey Jack cheese on top.
Bake 15-20 minutes, or until bubbly and cheese melts. Top with cilantro. Serve warm with tortilla chips for scooping.
Cook’s Tip: Freeze leftovers. Thaw and reheat with a fresh sprinkling of cheese on top.
1 tablespoon cornstarch
-- 1 large onion, diced -- 1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
-- 2 cloves garlic, minced -- 1 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 egg white at room temperature
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 teaspoon water
-- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper -- 2 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, plus 3 tablespoons of sauce (find chipotle chilies in adobo sauce in a can in the Latin/Mexican food section of your grocery store)
-- 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In medium bowl, combine sifted flour, cornstarch, sugar and salt. Stir in oil. Add egg white, vanilla and water and stir until smooth.
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-- 1/2 cup water
-- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
-- 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
-- 1 1/2 cups thawed frozen corn kernels or drained canned corn
Pour 1 tablespoon of the batter onto a greased baking sheet. Spread with an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to form a 3-4 inch circle. Make 2 more rounds of dough on the sheet, although I suggest you bake one at a time at first until you get the hang of the folding technique which follows. Bake about 10-12 minutes or until
-- 2 cups grated four-cheese blend, Mexican-style
-- 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
onds until the cookie is crisp and keeps
Set cookies in mini muffin tins to hold their shape until completely cool.
TIPS: Use 1/3 cup batter for each cookie and bake for 2-3 minutes longer to create giant fortune cookies.
Donna Erickson creates relationships and community through food and fun. Find more to nourish and delight you at www.donnaerickson.com.
(c) 2025 Donna Erickson. Distributed by King Features Synd.
Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year, as observed in East Asian cultures, occurs on the first day of the first lunar month, not on a calendar date. It is celebrated in China, North Korea, South Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Malaysia and many other countries. Festivities include parades, fireworks, exchanging gifts and, most importantly, family reunions and traditional meals.
Each year is associated with one of the twelve zodiac animals. The animals that belong to the zodiac can vary among cultures and are usually based on which animals are native to the region. The most common is the Chinese zodiac, which has been used for over 2,000 years. It consists of the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. These animals play important roles in mythology and folklore. They also appear in decorative arts. This cloisonne charger, which sold at Keystone Auction LLC for $500, is effectively an illustration of the zodiac cycle. All 12 animals are pictured around the rim, in order, counter-clockwise, separated by panels with flowers.
Q:Can you tell me if my Singer sewing machine has any value? It has a red eye decal design and a treadle “drop down” cabinet. There are several patent dates on the machine starting with 1900-1910. It’s from the G series: G5350458. It’s in good condition.
A:Singer made the G series sewing machine in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Your serial number is for model number 44, made in 1917. According to the International Sewing Machine Collectors’ Society, Singer used the “Red Eye” or “Red Head” decal, officially named “Scroll (red)” for its gilt scrolls and red shapes, between 1902 and 1923 on machines made in the U.S. These machine models were part of Singer’s 66 class, which were made in both hand and treadle machines. We have seen this model of sewing machine sell for anywhere from about $50 to $300.
The Chinese zodiac is a cycle of 12 signs, represented by the animals pictured on this cloisonne charger. Each Lunar New Year moves into the next sign.
Working condition and the presence of accessories increase the value.
TIP: Some disciplined collectors have a rule: Add a new piece to the collection only if you can get rid of a less desirable old one.
CURRENT PRICES
Cash register, receipt box, National, cast iron, nickel finish, three glass panels, c. 1900, 6 x 7 x 7 inches, $85.
Pottery-midcentury, bowl, raised dots around side, blue and purple tones, black ground, rough texture, mottled gray interior, short foot, Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Italy, 4 x 10 inches, $160.
Clock, advertising, Longines, electric, round dial, The World’s Most Honored Watch, script lettering, lights up, 14 1/2 inches, $170.
Glass-Bohemian, box, jewelry, hinged lid, rectangular, green flashed, cut to clear, ormolu mounts, 1800s, 3 x 4 inches, $520.
Furniture, mirror, Victorian, bamboo, shield shape, pierced crest, embossed ground, rectangular glass, side & lower shelves, c. 1900, 25 x 21 inches, pair, $1,665.
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Trump’s takeover of Venezuela means Canada needs those west coast pipelines ASAP
By Brian Zinchuk
Anyone remember when Trump said back on Jan. 23, 2025, “We don’t need their oil and gas. We have more than anybody”?
It was in the same statement where Trump was making some of those initial 51st state comments, a couple days after his second inauguration. You know, the ones we were supposed to get our elbows up for.
Well, as of Jan. 3, 2026, he may soon be proven correct, but not in a way you might expect.
For the last nearly 20 years, there’s been a maxim of Canadian oil production – even though most of our oil comes from the oilsands, making it heavy and sour, the US will take as much as it can. We just needed the pipelines to deliver it.
That’s why we got the original Keystone pipeline built. That’s why Enbridge built its Alberta Clipper. That’s why crude-by-rail trains rumble past my mom’s backyard along one of the CPKC mainlines, through Yorkton.
But we never really asked ourselves why? Why would the US need our heavy, sour crude?
Industry insiders would understand, but the general public likely does not.
It’s because the US needed Canadian oil to backfill declining imports of heavy, sour crude from Venezuela and Mexico.
Go back in history long enough, and you will find that the US was initially the largest oil producer on the planet (and is again, by the way, despite not being in the highest echelon of oil reserves). But as light, sweet crude production declined, as did American oil production overall, US Gulf Coast refineries retooled to take in what was readily available and close – heavy, sour crude from Mexico and Venezuela.
Venezuela turned out to have the largest oil reserves on the planet, eclipsing even that of Saudi Arabia. Depending on your source, these days the nations with top reserves are, in order, Venezuela, Saudia Arabia, Canada. Some sources say Iran has more than Canada. Whatever. Two of those top three (or four) are within spitting distance of the US of A.
Back in 2002, Venezuela was producing 3 million barrels per day, exporting most of it, and most of that to the United States. By 2020, Venezuelan production had fallen to closer to 300,000 barrels per day, less than Saskatchewan. Now it’s closer to 1 million barrels per day.
But since 1998, Venezuela under socialist President Hugo Chavez, and then his appointed successor Nicolás Maduro, became increasingly hostile to the US and American oil companies and services. I distinctly remember talking to folks at the 2008 Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show whose company did a lot of work in Venezuela. Why? Because Lloydminster area heavy oil had a lot of similar production processes to Venezuela. A few years later, they were out, and for good reason.
The result of all this was a dramatic decline in oil production and revenue for the country, falling off a cliff in 2016. American sanctions rubbed salt into the socialist wound. In a nation that should be one of the richest on the planet, people were fleeing by the millions, and famine was a real thing. Everyone was losing weight, and not because they bought a Peloton (nor could they afford one). China cozied up to Maduro, and so did the Russians.
Analyzing Trump’s press conference
You can say what you want about whether Trump and the US should or should not have
knocked over the Venezuelan government, 35 years to the day after it captured Manuel Noriega of Panama – both of which were charged with drug offences in US courts. It happened. It’s done.
If you watch the press conference, as I have, you may be astonished how many times Trump and his cabinet secretaries spoke of Venezuelan oil. It was a lot. According to this transcript, it came up 26 times.
Here’s the pertinent quotes from the press conference. Here’s the transcript. Pay particular attention to how Trump refers to Venezuelan oil as “our oil”, as in “You know, they stole our oil,” when referring to the nationalization of the oil industry in Venezuela.
President Donald Trump:
“As everyone knows, the oil business in Venezuela has been a bust, a total bust, for a long period of time. They were pumping almost nothing by comparison to what they could have been pumping and what could’ve taken place. We’re going to have our very large United States oil companies, the biggest anywhere in the world, go in, spend billions of dollars, fix the badly broken infrastructure, the oil infrastructure, and start making money for the country.”
“They sent from their mental institutions, they sent from their jails, prisons. They were drug dealers. They were drug kingpins. They sent everybody bad into the United States, but no longer. And we have now a border where nobody gets through. In addition, Venezuela unilaterally seized and sold American oil, American assets, and American platforms costing us billions and billions of dollars.”
And
“They did this a while ago, but we never had a president that did anything about it. They took all of our property. It was our property. We built it. And, uh, we never had a president that decided to do anything about it. Instead, they fought wars that were 10,000 miles away. We built Venezuela oil industry with American talent, drive and skill, and the socialist regime stole it from us during those previous administrations, and they stole it through force.
“This constituted one of the largest thefts of American property in the history of our country. Considered the largest theft of property in the his-
tory of our country. Massive oil infrastructure was taken like we were babies, so we didn’t do anything about it. I would have done something about it. America will never allow foreign powers to rob our people or drive us back into and out of our own hemisphere.”
And
“This extremely successful operation should serve as warning to anyone who would threaten American sovereignty or endanger American lives. Very importantly, the embargo on all Venezuelan oil remains in full effect. The American armada remains poised in position, and the United States retains all military options until United States demands have been fully met and fully satisfied.”
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth:
“President Trump is deadly serious about stopping the flow of gangs and violence to our country, deadly serious about stopping the flow of drugs and poison to our people, deadly serious about getting back the oil that was stolen from us, and deadly serious about reestablishing American deterrent and dominance in the Western hemisphere.”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio:
“You have a guy, like many people around the world, they like to play games. You have a guy who decides he’s gonna invite Iran into his country, is going to, you know, do the confiscation of American oil companies. He’s gonna flood our country with gang members, is, is going to take Americans prisoner and try to hold him for hostage and trade him like he was able to do with a Biden administration.”
In response to press questions, President Donald Trump:
“And we’re gonna get the oil flowing the way it should be. As you know, it was just a minor flow. It was actually a minor flow for what they have. Uh, but we’re gonna run it properly, and we’re gonna make sure the people of Venezuela are taken care of. We’re gonna make sure the people that were forced out of Venezuela by this thug, uh, are also taken care of.
And
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19)
Events could inspire adventurous Lambs who are looking to make a major career or personal move. But as always, get all the facts before rushing into any sort of deal or commitment.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) What seems to be a great opportunity could cause even usually practical Taureans to ignore their inner caution cues. Best to move carefully to avoid falling into unseen traps.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Need a holiday now that the seasonal festivities are behind you? Good idea! Plan to go to someplace wonderful. You’ll return refreshed and more than ready for a new challenge.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Progress continues to be made on that pesky workplace problem. Meanwhile, don’t assume that a personal situation will work itself out. Best to get more involved earlier rather than later.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Catnaps are definitely recommended for Leos and Leonas who had been going at a hectic pace over the holidays. Adding relaxation time to your schedule helps restore your overdrawn energy reserves.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Sure, some of the new friends you made during the holidays might move out of your life at some point. But at least one might show significant “staying power” with some encouragement.
LIBRA (September 23 to October
22) Encourage family members to join you in supporting a relative who could be facing a difficult emotional challenge in the New Year. Showing your love and concern helps keep this person’s hopes up.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) While a long-deferred decision might suddenly take on some urgency after news on a related matter, you still need to weigh all the factors carefully before deciding one way or the other.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) This is a good time to reassess the earlier plan you made for the New Year. Some elements you felt you could depend on to make it work might no longer carry this assurance.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Forming a renewed connection with a former associate is only the first step toward working out your new plans. Be prepared for problems and deal with them as soon as they arise.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A romantic situation that was going smoothly not too long ago might take a new turn. Be honest about your feelings before you decide whether to follow it or take another path.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) The wise Pisces (that’s you, of course) will make sure that everyone knows your plan to keep your options open and will listen to all sides of the situation before making any decisions.
BORN THIS WEEK: Your honest approach to life and living is always an inspiration for others who are fortunate enough to know you.
© 2026 King Features Synd., Inc.
Owens & Sweitzer (1972) Ltd., in Eston, Saskatchewan is looking to fill the following positions:
Parts Service Supervisor
This is a full-time permanent position, 40 hours per week. Salary is $30/hr
Duties may include but not limited to:
• Oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Plan and organize operational logistics of the organization
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units of departments
• Prepare and submit reports
• Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery
• Arrange for maintenance and repair work
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Arrange training for staff
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
Marketing Director / I.T. Person
This position is a permanent position that could be considered on a full-time, part-time or flexible schedule pending the individual and agreed duties scheduled. Base salary starts at $22/hr with additional salary dependent on experience and duties that the individual can take on. Owens & Sweitzer offers a comprehensive benefits package and pension program.
Apply in person with resume to Cordell Goheen. 124 Railway Ave. Eston, SK • 306-962-3637 cordell@owensandsweitzer.com
* Belize wins the prize for having the national flag with the most colors -- 12.
* A California man discovered that he’d been paying his neighbor’s power bill for an astonishing 15 years because his meter was mapped to the wrong apartment.
* Labatt Park in London, Ontario, dating back to 1877, is the oldest continually operating baseball grounds in the world.
* A Japanese man who didn’t speak to his wife for 20 years while they still lived together and raised three children admitted his silence was due to jealousy of the attention she paid to their kids. Fortunately, the couple finally reconciled after said kids sought help from a TV show.
* Marie Curie was the first person ever to win two Nobel Prizes, one for physics and the other for chemistry, in honor of her work on radioactivity.
* Hawaiian pizza was invented by a Greek immigrant inspired by the sweet and savory flavors of Chinese cuisine.
* Atoms are nearly 100% empty space.
* Cotard’s Syndrome, aka Walking Corpse Syndrome, causes sufferers to believe they are dead or missing body parts.
* Ancient Egyptians pronounced the word “cat” as “mew” or “meow.”
* A 2001 study conducted at the University of Leicester showed that when cows listen to slow, soothing songs, they produce 3% more milk.
* Those CAPTCHA tests that verify you’re human and not a robot have a dual purpose: Each time you identify a bus or traffic light or what have you, you’re also helping to improve AI algorithms for companies like Google.
* There are more than 1.4 billion insects for each human on Earth.
Thought for the Day:
“Human kindness has never weakened the stamina or softened the fiber of a free people. A nation does not have to be cruel to be tough.”
-- Franklin D. Roosevelt
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The Regal Recipe to Carry You from Christmas
to the New Year
Super Foods on a Shoestring: Eating Well for Less Than $1 a Serving
When food prices rise, many people assume that eating well is the first thing that has to go. But some of the most nourishing foods in the grocery store are also the least expensive and they’ve been quietly holding the line for years.
You don’t need specialty products, protein powders or a long ingredients list to feed yourself well. You need a short list of reliable foods that are affordable, versatile and easy to use.
Here are some of the most powerful “everyday super foods” you can still buy for a dollar a serving or less, even in 2026.
After the whirlwind of Christmas cooking, I like to glide into the last week of the year with recipes that practically make themselves. This is the stretch when time feels wobbly, leftovers rule the fridge and we’re all leaning toward lighter meals that don’t require much effort. Let me introduce you to an old classic: Coronation Chicken Salad, the makeahead marvel we all need right now. If you’ve ever enjoyed English tea sandwiches, you’ve likely met this jewel of a recipe. Created in 1953 for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation luncheon, it has been gracing tea tables and ladies’ luncheons ever since. Think of it as chicken salad that went to finishing school but still knows how to have fun.
Eggs: Few foods offer as much nutrition for the price. Eggs provide protein, healthy fats and key vitamins, and they work for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
This is an ideal “between holidays” dish. It can be made ahead, improves overnight and waits patiently in the fridge until hunger strikes.
Beans and Lentils: Canned or dried, beans and lentils are among the most budget-friendly sources of protein and fiber available. They’re filling, shelf-stable and endlessly adaptable.
Oats: Plain old-fashioned oats are inexpensive and versatile. Beyond being my favorite breakfast, they can be used in baking, to thicken soups or to stretch meat dishes.
The magic comes from a creamy dressing kissed with curry, a bit of fruit for sweetness, a squeeze of lemon for brightness and toasted almonds for crunch. It’s comforting yet fresh, transforming humble chicken into something fit for a celebration.
Below is the classic version, made from scratch. But here’s a secret: This recipe is wonderfully forgiving. Leftover roast chicken works beautifully, and a rotisserie
Brown Rice and Other Whole Grains: Brown rice, barley and other whole grains provide steady energy and form the backbone of many low-cost meals.
chicken is a perfectly acceptable shortcut.
A note on mango chutney: Many traditional recipes call for Major Grey’s mango chutney. It does add subtle depth, but not enough to justify buying a whole jar for just a few tablespoons, unless you plan to make this often or already enjoy chutney.
Cabbage: Inexpensive, long-lasting and packed with nutrients, underrated and overlooked, cabbage works roasted, sauteed, shredded into salads or added to soups and stir-fries.
CORONATION CHICKEN SALAD
Carrots: Affordable year-round and naturally sweet, carrots add nutrition, color and substance to meals.
Yield: 8 servings
Total Time: 50 minutes
Shred or cut the chicken into small, evenly sized pieces (about 1/2-inch).
In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream or yogurt, curry powder, ginger, lemon juice and sugar. Add celery, onions, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Fold in the chicken, almonds and dried fruit. Add a little more mayo if it looks dry. Season and adjust flavors to your liking: with additional salt and pepper, more curry for warmth, more lemon for zing.
1 1/4 pounds (4 cups) cooked chicken, diced (all breasts or a mix)
Frozen Vegetables: Frozen vegetables are picked at peak ripeness, often cost less than fresh and help reduce food waste.
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Plain Yogurt: Plain yogurt is economical and versatile and can be used for breakfast, sauces, marinades, baking or as a sour cream substitute.
Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to boiling, then cover and remove from heat. Let sit 6 minutes for soft-set yolks or 10-12 minutes for hard-boiled. Drain and transfer to cold water to stop cooking. Peel when cool.
3/4 cup mayonnaise, plus more as needed
1/2 cup sour cream or plain unsweetened Greek yogurt
Allow the salad to rest in the fridge at least 30 minutes before serving. The flavors bloom over time, and it keeps beautifully for up to four days.
Serving Ideas:
Seasonal Fruit: Apples, oranges and bananas remain some of the best values in the produce department.
1 tablespoon curry powder, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Now, here’s an easy recipe that brings several of these foods together.
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
3/4 cup diced celery
EVERYDAY BEAN, VEGETABLE & GRAIN BOWL
1/2 cup finely sliced shallots, green onions or scallions (I used a mix)
Yield: 4 servings Total Time: 40 minutes
1 teaspoon fine sea salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
4 large eggs, hard- or soft-boiled 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup diced dried apricots and/or dried mango (I used half of each)
3 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1/4 cup golden raisins
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the vegetables and cook until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the rice and beans and season with salt and pepper. Cook until everything is heated through.
• Spoon onto crackers for an instant snack.
• Serve over mixed greens for a lighter lunch.
• Serve with basmati rice.
Divide the mixture among four bowls. Top each serving with an egg and finish with any optional toppings you like.
• Make tea sandwiches or mini croissants for a New Year’s brunch board.
This is the kind of flexible, affordable meal that adapts to what you have and keeps you happily full.
• Roll into lettuce cups to balance out a month of cookies.
3 cups cooked rice or other grains (brown rice, barley, farro or quinoa)
Optional - 2 tablespoons mango chutney
3 cups cooked beans or lentils (about 2 15-ounce cans), drained and rinsed 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings:
A pinch of garlic powder, cumin or smoked paprika
Plain yogurt or sour cream
Lemon wedges or a splash of vinegar
Fresh or dried herbs
Eating well doesn’t require perfection or expensive ingredients. It requires choosing foods that work as hard as you do. When your pantry is stocked with affordable, nourishing staples, healthy meals become easier and far less expensive. And that’s a habit worth keeping all year long. Happy New Year!
As we wrap up one year and step (thankfully) into the next, here’s a recipe that makes it all feel easier. A little sweet, a little savory and a whole lot of comfort. And that, my friends, feels like the right way to start 2026. Happy New Year from Divas On A Dime! ***
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
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The salad that turns leftovers into something fit for a queen.
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
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“We’re there now. We’re ready to go again if we have to. We’re going to run the com- — country right. It’s going to be run very, uh, judiciously, very fairly. Uh, it’s gonna make a lot of money. We’re gonna give money to the people. We’re gonna reimburse, uh, people that were taking advantage of. We’re gonna take care of everybody.
“It’s very important. We couldn’t let them get away with it. You know, they stole our oil. We, we built that whole industry there. And they just took it over like we were nothing. And we had a president that decided not to do anything about it. So, uh, we did something about it. We’re late, but we did something about it.”
And
“So, I’d like to do it quickly, but it takes a period of time. You know, we’re rebuilding, we have to rebuild their whole infrastructure. Their infrastructure is rotted. It’s actually very dangerous. It’s, uh, you know, blow-up territory. Oil is very dangerous. It’s a very dangerous thing to take out of the ground.
“Uh, it can kill a lot of people. It has killed a lot of people doing just that. Uh, the infrastructure is old, it’s rotted. Much of it is stuff that we put there 25 years ago, and we’re gonna re- — be replacing it, and we’re going to take a lot of money out so that we can take care of the country.”
And
“Well, in terms of China and Russia, yeah, uh, well, Russia, when we get things straightened out, but in terms of other countries that want oil, uh, we’re in the oil business, we’re gonna sell it to them. We’re not gonna say we’re not gonna give it to them. In other words, we’ll be selling oil, uh, probably in much larger doses because they couldn’t produce very much because their infrastructure was so bad.
“So, we’ll be selling large amounts of oil to other countries, many of whom are using it now, but I would say, many more will come.
And
“We’ll run it properly, we’ll run it professionally. We’ll have the greatest oil companies in the world going and invest billions and billions of dollars, and take out money, use that money in Venezuela, and the biggest beneficiary are gonna be the people of Venezuela, and also, I can’t stress this strongly enough, the people that got thrown out of Venezuela that are now in the United States.”
And
“We will, well, we want safety there. We wanna be surrounded by countries that aren’t housing all of our enemies all over the world. That’s what that was happening, and you don’t wanna have that. Uh, but we’re going to be, uh, rebuilding and, and we’re, we’re not spending money. Uh, the oil companies are gonna go in, they’re gonna spend money, they’re gonna, we’re gonna take back the oil that, frankly, we shoulda taken back a long time ago.
“A lot of money is coming outta the ground. We’re gonna get reimbursed for all of that. We’re gonna get reimbursed for everything that we spend. So it’s gonna be, uh, it’s going to be a very important, it’s gonna be a very important, this is a very big evening that took place last night. We have to be surrounded by safe, secure countries, and we also have to have energy.
“Very important. We have to have energy that’s real energy, not where they’re getting 4% and 5% of the energy out of the ground. You take a look, it was such a disaster. So what’s going to happen with Venezuela, I think, over the next period of a year is gonna be a great thing, and the people of Venezuela will be the biggest beneficiaries.”
Now if it seems like that’s a lot of quotes, it’s because it is. There’s no way you can listen to that press conference and not realize that removing Maduro wasn’t so much about shutting down a drug pipeline as it was restructuring oil markets, and the US and its oil companies taking control of the largest oil reserves on the planet. It’s abundantly clear.
And if they are able to do so without an insurgency rising up a la Iraq, then Trump will have proven himself right – they won’t need our oil.
(Mexican production has dropped to the point where their exports are falling like a stone over the last two decades. They could soon only have enough production for domestic consumption.)
Now, there are some very, very large caveats here. The US has proven to be exceptionally adept at regime change, getting rid of foreign presidents they don’t like. Think Noriega, Hussein, Khadafi, and now Maduro, accomplished in three hours.
But they are exceptionally bad at making it stick through a peaceful transition to a friendly, democratic regime. How will American oil companies and their associated service companies be treated on the ground? With open arms or with AK-47s? With all the fireworks that happened in the three hour operation on Jan. 3, surely some Venezuelans were killed. The surefire way of creating a highly motivated insurgent is to kill his father, brother, uncle or son. The same applies for mother, wife or daughter.
The Americans found that out the hard way in Iraq.
If an American occupying force ends up guarding American oil workers, the probability of an insurgency grows by the day, as does the chances of Americans coming home in body bags. And then all bets are off with regards to increasing Venezuelan oil production.
So where does that leave Canada?
In the coming years – and it will take years – we may see Venezuelan oil rebound, adding millions of barrels per day to the global market. Remember that a surplus or deficiency of 2 million barrels per day on a global market of around 100 million barrels per day is the difference between a $50 barrel and a $100 barrel. And right now, we’re trading in
the $50s. So if Venezuela adds a further two million barrels, we could see depressed oil prices for a much longer period.
We could also be slowly pushed out of our primary market. So what do we do then? If we listened to Steven Guilbeault or Justin Trudeau, we’d “phase out” our oilsands and oil production, to “leave it in the ground.”
And in so doing, we would be curtailing our nation’s most lucrative primary industry. We’re not going to replace that with tourism to Fort McMurray.
While Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe have been talking about doubling oil production in each of their provinces, Jan. 3 may immensely change the calculation. We might not need additional pipelines to the West Coast to handle additional product – we might need them instead to divert our current production as we lose customers on the Gulf Coast. And we may need those pipelines built in short order as Venezuelan production comes back onstream.
Even if Venezuelan oil does not displace Canadian oil directly, if they do eventually succeed in added one then two million barrels per day to the world market, it will have a negative impact on global prices. And their product – heavy, sour crude – is a direct competitor with our oilsands production. This, in turn, may have substantial impacts on the Canadian economy, and Alberta and Saskatchewan in particular. It could lead to even more years of depressed oil prices – after 11 years of doldrums (with a brief spike due to the Russian 2022 invasion of Ukraine.) The Saskatchewan 2025 budget was planned around a US$71 per barrel oil price. We haven’t seen that since June, and likely won’t see it any time soon. If you want to know why Saskatchewan’s in deficit, that’s a big part of your answer.
Budget planners in Edmonton, Regina and Ottawa had better start considering the implications of Trump’s Venezuelan actions in their planning.
So what can we do? We should put a serious impetus on building those pipelines, plural, to the coast. Initially they were planned for increased production. They could instead be needed to replace flow that currently heads south.
That’s about all we can do. If nothing comes of Venezuelan production, we can add capacity and sell more overseas. Either way, build that pipe.
Brian Zinchuk is editor and owner of Pipeline Online. He can be reached at brian.zinchuk@pipelineonline.ca
