Looking for a highly motivated, friendly and reliable individual to join our team!
Must enjoy working with the public, and have a willingness to learn the optical industry. Wage is negotiable based on experience and education. Position is 4 days a week.
Resume must be dropped off in person to Absolutely Eyes no later than June 13th.
Dr. Jackie Hagens & Associates 107 Main St., Kindersley 306-463-8266
What weighs more, a gallon of water or a gallon of butane? The gallon of water. Butane is a lighter fluid.
Two reasons you shouldn’t drink toilet water. No. 1 & No. 2
How do you make a water bed more bouncy? You use spring water.
What do you call a fish out of water? Dry!
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Spring Checklist!
Winter can be tough on your home, business and vehicle. As the snow melts and the sun shines brighter, here’s your Spring Glass & Exterior Checklist to keep everything in top shape:
WINDOWS & DOORS - Check for cracks, drafts or foggy panes. Let us help you repair or replace them for a crystal-clear view!
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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.
- Eatonia & District Recreation Soccer. Contact Charity for more info at eatoniarec@sasktel.net or call 306-460-7130.
ESTON
THURSDAY, MAY 22
• ‘Inspirational Paintings’ artshow by artist Audrey McEvoy to be held at the Heritage Gallery at the Prairie West Historical Centre. Opening reception at 7:00 PM. Come and meet the artist.
- 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.
KINDERSLEY
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21
• Community Garden AGM 6:30 PM at the Elks Hall. Join the committee - purchase a plot!
SATURDAY, MAY 24
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• The Kindersley Screen Arts presents “Conclave” 4:00 PM at Sunset Theatre. $10 cash at the door.
SUNDAY, JUNE 1
• Kindersley Flatlanders Speedway Show & Shine 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Kindersley Centre (Mall). Fill the ambulance for the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Toy Drive - Kinley’s 10th Annual Toy Drive - cmhilde20@gmail.com
FRIDAY, JUNE 13
• The Radiant - Kindersley & District Arts Council fundraiser with Curtis Bearsman Norman Ritchie Community Centre. All ages. Cash bar. Doors open 7:30 PM. Adults $25; 18 & under $10. Tickets available at Lela’s Music, Garden Gallery, Harmonic Egg, Eventbrite or at the door while tickets last.
SATURDAY, JUNE 14
• Clearview Community Church Fundraiser: Bake Sale and Multifamily Garage Sale 9:00 AM. We are offering tables to rent for $25 with rental fees and proceeds from the baking going back to the church. Contact Hannah 306460-8989.
MONDAY, JUNE 16
• Kindersley Composite School Awards Day 2025 10:15 AM. Followed by annual school BBQ and the Grade 12’s vs the KCS Staff at Flanagan Field.
THURSDAY, JUNE 26
• West Central Abilities Inc. Annual General Meeting 11:00 AM at Clearview Community Church.
- 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 man-
agement? 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!
• Every Saturday: Mom N Tots Morning 10:00 - 10:30 AM at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre. Registration required: Kindersleymusic@outlook.com
• Every Tuesday: Community Badminton 6:30 - 9:00 PM at Westberry School. Everybody welcome.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 28
• 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.
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More than 300 different species of bacteria are found in dental plaque.
Bones found at Seymour Island indicate that 37 to 40 million years ago, penguins stood at a formidable 6 feet tall and weighed 250 pounds.
PEZ candies were originally anti-smoking mints.
World War II is known as “the blessed war” to many Icelanders because the country has that conflict to thank for its independence.
Jeanne-Genevieve Garnerin was the first female parachutist. In 1799, she jumped from a hot air balloon. This jump was recorded to be around 900 meters high (over 3,000 feet). She was also one of the earliest women to fly in a balloon.
In the 1920s and ‘30s, many movie theaters had signs instructing ladies to “Please Remove Your Hats” to keep their elaborate headwear from blocking anyone’s view.
Jeannette Rankin became the first female member of Congress in 1916, four years before the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote, was ratified.
The platypus doesn’t have a stomach at all: Its esophagus goes straight to its intestines.
Rainbows are full circles when viewed from a different perspective, and everyone sees a unique version depending on how their eyes perceive light.
Thought for the Day ... “Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
CALGARY – The company that pretty much defined Saskatchewan’s Bakken Boom, gobbling up over 30 companies (most of them in southeast Saskatchewan) is no more.
Known for most of its history as Crescent Point Energy Corp., and as Veren Inc, for the last year, the most significant serial acquirer in Saskatchewan in recent decades has, itself, been swallowed up in a merger which closed on Monday, May 12.
Whitecap Resources Inc. announced the successful closing of its strategic combination with Veren Inc., creating the seventh largest oil and natural gas producer and the fifth largest natural gas producer in Canada. Whitecap said it is now the largest Alberta Montney and Duvernay landholder and a prominent light oil producer in Saskatchewan with an enviable portfolio of premium drilling opportunities which provides for decades of sustainable
production and funds flow growth. “We plan to leverage the combined asset base and technical expertise to drive incremental improvements to profitability and increased returns to shareholders,” Whitecap’s press release said.
Crescent Point was the leading player in the Bakken Boom, spending over $700 million in the 2008 land sales that drove the largest Crown land sales in Saskatchewan history. That year, Saskatchewan had over a billion dollars in land sales. Most of that was driven by Crescent Point in the Viewfield Bakken.
That kicked off an intense oil boom that rocked southeast Saskatchewan with an intensity that is hard to describe. The $100 per barrel oil prices led to labour shortages and housing shortages as workers flocked to the region. Drilling rigs in the Stoughton area could be seen in all directions. Saskatchewan’s rig count hit over
100, and most of that was in southeast Saskatchewan. They either drilling wells for Crescent Point, or as often as not, wells that would eventually be owned by Crescent Point. Many fortunes were made, both big and small, as individuals sought the high paying jobs, service companies grew by leaps and bounds, and junior oil producers sprung up like spring flowers.
In its heyday during the Bakken Boom, Crescent Point was briefly the largest oil producer in Saskatchewan and its thenCEO Scott Saxberg was named Saskatchewan Oilman of the Year. Over the course of those dozens of acquisitions there was a common pattern – a bought deal financing package would be announced, and a few weeks later, the next acquisition was made public. Many millions were made as small teams of executives would launch a small junior oil company in southeast Saskatchewan, grow it through the drill bit or maybe an acquisition or two, then hit the exit point. In most cases, the exit plan or “liquidity event” was simple: sell to Crescent Point. And they did, time and time again. Some teams flipped several companies into Crescent Point, often for hundreds of millions of dollars each. The company seemed to buy everything they could get their hands on.
And then in late November, 2014, Saudi Arabia opened the valves and flooded the market. The days of $100 oil were over, and Crescent Point was carrying a lot of debt on its books.
When the seven-year oil downturn hit in late 2014, Crescent Point demanded its vendors cut rates, but promised to keep activity going while other companies pulled in their horns and all but shut down. And keep drilling, it did, for several years being the most active driller in the
country, often employing more rigs than the number 2 and 3 oil companies drilling activity combined. In January, 2015, the company employed 26 rigs, nearly all in Saskatchewan. Most were in southeast Saskatchewan, but a few were in the Shaunavon area and usually one or two in the Kindersley area.
It also acquired vast swaths of land across southern Saskatchewan as part of those 30+ acquisitions. By 2018, mounting debt and a change in CEO saw the company start to shed assets through numerous sales. Tundra Oil and Gas, Whitecap Resources, Woodland Development and Saturn Oil and Gas were among the buyers. It also sold off its American operations, first in Utah, then in the North Dakota Bakken.
Eventually all that remained in Saskatchewan was its play in the Shaunavon area, Torquay’s Flat Lake play and the Viewfield Bakken. For each of these areas, Crescent Point had locked up most of the acreage in that respective play. They were the last to go within Saskatchewan.
And while the company had clearly lost interest in Saskatchewan in recent years, it invested heavily in Alberta’s Duvernay and Montney plays, frequently drilling wells that were the best producers in Alberta at the time. For the company that was once mostly a Saskatchewan oil company, even dare say thee Saskatchewan oil company, it had evolved into one focused on Alberta and those two plays. While the Bakken was good in its time, in the Duvernay and Montney, Crescent Point’s drilling program was frequently knocking it out of the park, frequently drilling wells with over 1,200 bpd production.
And now, all of that is part of Whitecap.
SWAMPER POSITION AVAILABLE
Languages: English
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: Will train
On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment: Outdoors, At heights, Confined spaces, Dangerous, Wet/damp, Noisy, Hot, Cold/refrigerated
Work setting: Staff accommodation available. Various locations.
Tasks: Drive trucks to transport materials and well service equipment
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
• Confined Space Entry Training
• Standard First Aid Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Fast-paced environment, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Overtime required
Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability: Team player
Health benefits: Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Vision care benefits
Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits, Life insurance
Other benefits: On-site housing options
Vulnerable youth encouraged to apply: (Vulnerable youth is defined as young people who face barriers to employment, developing basic employability skills and gaining valuable job experience to assist them in making a successful transition into the labour market or to return to school)
These barriers for youth may include but aren’t limited to:
• challenges faced by recent immigration youth
• lone parent youth
• youth who haven’t completed high school
• Indigenous youth, and
youth living in rural or remote areas Email resume to Curtis - pates@live.ca
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• On May 26, 1897, Bram Stoker’s now iconic horror novel “Dracula” went on sale in London. Stoker’s editors had deleted the first 101 pages from his manuscript and altered the text to seem less “real,” since there just so happened to be a serial killer known as Jack the Ripper on the loose in the city at that time.
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Caption: From left, Lorraine Bracco, Vaccaro, Susan Sarandon and Talia
“Nonnas.”
• On May 27, 1949, the unemployed, 22-year-old model-actress Marilyn Monroe earned $50 for posing nude for a Los Angeles photographer against a red velvet backdrop. Though it became the most famous calendar photo in history, she never earned another cent from the picture, as she had signed away all her rights to it in a release form.
• On May 28, 2005, Carl Edward Roland, who was wanted by police in connection with the murder of his ex-girlfriend Jennifer Gonzalez, was removed from a crane perched 18 stories above a construction site in Atlanta, where he’d spent three days. After his capture, he was eventually found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison.
• On May 29, 2014, transgender actor and advocate Laverne Cox appeared on the cover of TIME for its story “The Transgender Tipping Point,” following a public backlash over the magazine’s exclusion of Cox from its 100 most influential people reader’s poll the previous month.
• On May 30, 1993, after being stalled for four days by a blizzard 4,000 feet below the summit, Joni Phelps became the first blind climber to reach the top of Denali, North America’s tallest mountain. She was guided by her twin sons.
• On May 31, 1977, the song “God Save the Queen” by the British punk band the Sex Pistols was banned from the radio by the BBC. Three decades after its release, lead singer Johnny Rotten aptly remarked, “There are not many songs written over baked beans at the breakfast table that went on to divide a nation and force a change in popular culture.”
• On June 1, 1494, Friar John Cor distilled Scotland’s first whisky at Lindores Abbey, under a commission from King James IV to turn eight bolls of malt into “aqua vitae,” or “water of life.”
“Another Simple Favor” (R) — Director Paul Fieg’s sequel to his 2018 success “A Simple Favor,” starring Anna Kendrick (“Woman of the Hour”) and Blake Lively (“It Ends with Us”), is out now! The two leading actresses reprise their roles from the first film — a miracle in itself considering that Kendrick is rumored to despise her co-star, Lively, who’s been in some heat recently due to her lawsuits against “It Ends with Us” director Justin Baldoni. But their professionalism (or Kendrick’s, at least) carried them through well enough to play Stephanie and Emily again respectively. This time around, Emily is fresh out of prison and getting married to a wealthy mobster named Dante Versano (Michele Morrone). Clearly not learning from her past, Stephanie accepts Emily’s invitation to be her maid of honor in Capri, Italy. Surely, a little party never killed anybody! (Amazon Prime Video)
“Nonnas” (PG) — This heartwarming comedy film led by Vince Vaughn (“Bad Monkey”) is the equivalent of getting served a freshly baked-to-perfection lasagna made directly from the kitchen of an Italian grandmother. Based on the life of Joe Scaravella, owner of the restaurant Enoteca Maria in Staten Island, New York, the film follows Joe (Vaughn) after losing his mother. Inspired by her and his nonna’s family recipes, Joe decides to open up a restaurant with the catch being that he’ll only hire Italian grand-
mothers to cook the food. Watch as a simple restaurant venture turns into the most memorable and cherished moment of his lifetime. Lorraine Bracco (“The Sopranos”), Susan Sarandon (“The Six Triple Eight”), Talia Shire (the “Rocky” series), and Brenda Vaccaro (“And Just Like That ...”) are our lovely “Nonnas.” Out now. (Netflix)
In Case You Missed It
“Logan Lucky” (PG-13) — You might’ve checked out director Steven Soderbergh’s latest film “Black Bag,” starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, which recently released on streaming services after its run in theaters. If Soderbergh’s sleek and action-packed direction keeps you intrigued, his heist-comedy film from 2017 might be up your alley! It follows the strapped-for-cash Logan siblings — Clyde, Jimmy and Mellie — in West Virginia and their plan to pull off a heist during the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR race on Memorial Day weekend. The cast is comprised of magnetic actors who absolutely nail the West Virginian accent, like Channing Tatum (“Blink Twice”), Adam Driver (“Ferrari”), Daniel Craig (“Queer”), and Riley Keough (“Daisy Jones & the Six”). Out now to rent. (Apple TV+)
* “Do you love burgers? Here’s a great thing our family does that saves money and is very handy: When ground beef goes on sale, we buy a large quantity and premake many burger patties, seasoned and shaped just as we like them. Then we separate them with butcher’s paper cut into squares. We put them in stacks, into empty bread bags to store in the freezer. When we are getting ready to cook out, the patties don’t have to be all the way defrosted; just put on the grill and cooked up!”
From left, Lorraine Bracco, Brenda Vaccaro, Susan Sarandon and Talia Shire star in “Nonnas.”
The Hummus Hack: Creamy, Velvety and Better Than StoreBought
Forget store-bought hummus — this easy recipe creates the creamiest, fluffiest, most velvety hummus you’ve ever tasted. In my opinion, it surpasses anything you’ll find at the grocery store, and want to know the best part? It’s quick, affordable and can be made anytime!
Hummus is an eons-old Middle Eastern classic. Traditionally, hummus is made from chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans), tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and salt. That’s it and that’s all.
What is tahini? I’m glad you asked. Tahini is a paste of ground sesame seeds and can be a little expensive. You can substitute other nut butters like peanut butter or sunflower seed butter, but it’s not the same. At the time of writing this (May 2025 in the Pacific Northwest) I paid $8 for 16 ounces of tahini, which will make eight batches of hummus at $1 per batch. Once you have tahini, the only other major expense to make hummus is a can of garbanzo beans.
canned beans, but they often result in a grainy texture. Here’s the trick: Simmer canned beans to make them super tender so they whip up perfectly smooth. Then let’s make garlic infused olive oil for that roasted garlic flavor without having to roast the garlic. This is one time to break out the “good” olive oil. This recipe can easily be doubled.
EASY HUMMUS
Yield: 4-6 servings
Total Time: 30 minutes
1 (15.5 oz.) can garbanzo beans
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons good extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
1/4 cup lemon juice (1 large lemon + zest)
1/4 cup tahini, well-stirred
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt to taste
2 to 3 tablespoons water
Optional garnish - pinch of paprika or cumin, pine nuts, parsley
Serve with - pita bread, sweet peppers, cucumber, olives
minutes. Meanwhile, mince the garlic and place it in a small pan with olive oil. Let this warm gently on low until the garlic starts to bubble. Turn off heat and let rest while the beans simmer. Drain and cool the beans.
The order in which you process the ingredients is important. In the bowl of a food processor, cream together the tahini and lemon juice for 1 minute, then scrape the sides of the bowl and process another minute.
Add the olive oil with garlic, cumin and salt to the tahini and lemon. Process for 1 to 2 minutes, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl occasionally until well blended. Add half of the chickpeas and process for 2 minutes. Scrape sides and bottom of the bowl, then add remaining chickpeas and continue to process for another 2 minutes until very smooth. To make this completely smooth, slowly add 2 to 3 tablespoons of ice water until you reach the perfect consistency.
Adjust seasonings as desired. To serve, spread the hummus in a shallow bowl, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a dash of paprika or za’atar for an extra pop of flavor. For the perfect hummus experience, serve it with a variety of dippers to suit all tastes. Classic options like warm pita bread, crisp veggie sticks (carrots, cucumbers, celery, bell peppers) or crunchy pita chips are always a hit. Enjoy! ***
Usually, to make creamy hummus you’d soak dried garbanzo beans overnight then boil them until they’re falling apart. My snack attacks don’t involve that kind of forethought; I want hummus, and I want it now. Alternatively, you can use
Drain and rinse garbanzo beans and place in a saucepan. Cover with water by 1 inch and heat it to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer beans for 20
