The Weekly Bean - November 20, 2025 by yourwestcentral

Dakota Buttar Invitational named 2025 Indoor Event of the Year

It was a proud moment when Kindersley’s Dakota Buttar Invitational

named 2025 Indoor Event of the Year. The PBR and its riders recognized Dakota’s passion, leadership and competitive spirit which brought life to the event. Pete Gebraad, PBR Canada Cup Series production manager, and Tiffany Beaton handled the thousands of details, contributing hours of planning, organizing and hard work. Of course the riders and bulls injected a massive amount of energy into the event.

Credit is given to a dedicated team of volunteers who were on hand to do the work, and Energy Dodge, Longhorn Oil & Gas and Big Rack Vac for their outstanding support. The support of fans from Kindersley and surrounding communities made the event a success in celebrating the best of bull riding while sponsors participated in a very generous fundraiser for the Kindersley Hospital.

Being recognized as the Indoor Event of the Year only proves to solidify what all the Kindersley organizers and fans already know: the Dakota Buttar Invitational is a mustsee world-class event.

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Honkings from the Wild Goose

By Phil Heilman

Looking at the Sask West standings, the Kindersley Klippers and Wilkie Outlaws sit on top with a 2-0 record. Tied for 3rd are the Macklin Mohawks and Edam 3 Stars at 1-0, along with the Biggar Nationals at 1-4. Asquith brings up the rear with a 0-2-1 record.

Swiveling to the Cross Roads, the Rosetown Red Wings lead with a 4-0 record. In second is the Unity Miners with a 2-1 record. Tied for 3rd are the Dodsland Stars (1-1) and the Kindersley Kodiaks (1-3). The Luseland Mallards (0-2) and the Kerrobert Tigers (0-1) round out the standings.

Sask West

On Friday night, the Wilkie Outlaws welcomed the Biggar Nationals, and despite the short bench, Wilkie came away with the 5-3 win.

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Carter Wakelin opened the scoring early, but just a minute later, Jonathan Redlick would tie it up at one. Mike Sittler would give the Outlaws the 2-1 lead after one period with a last-minute marker. Wilkie opened the gates in the middle stanza as Kaleb Cey, Derek Keller and Blake Young all scored to give the Outlaws the 5-1 lead. Keaton Haynes would cut it down to 5-2 after 40 minutes. Just before the midway point of the 3rd, Brett Novak would score on the power play to further cut the deficit to 5-3, but it was as close as the Nationals would get.

Mason Briske stopped 43 of 48 shots in the loss, while Jared Herle took the win, stopping 24 of 27 shots.

Also on Friday, the Asquith Admirals headed west for a road match against the Macklin Mohawks. Macklin blew them out with a 12-0 win.

First period goals were scored by Zak Dean and Foster Steinhubel. Middle frame scoring was done by Ian Hillis, Carson Ens, Rhett Partington, Jared Hillis and Austin Jamieson. The final stanza scoring came from Partington (2), F. Steinhubel, J. Hillis and Leighton Partington.

Carter Woodside stopped 45 of 57 shots in the loss, while Trevor Martin stopped all 28 shots in the win.

On Saturday night, the Nationals hosted the Kindersley Klippers, and it was the Klippers leaving with the 4-1 victory.

Kyle Donaldson was the only scorer of the 1st, potting his first of the year with 3:14 left in the opening frame. That lead didn’t last long, as Brett Novak would tie it up at 1 on the powerplay in the early stages of the 2nd. The tied game would last all the way into the 3rd.

Jaxon Georget would score a pair (one on the power play), and Carson Grolla would tie a bow on the win.

Logan Drackett stopped 35 of 36 shots in the win, while Mason Briske stopped 36 of 40 shots in the loss.

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Cross Roads

On Friday night, the Unity Miners headed south for a match up against the Kindersley Kodiaks, with Unity coming away with the 4-1 win.

Carter Acton and Jayden Holland traded goals in the first period. The 1-1 stalemate would hold until the early stages of the 3rd, where Justin Gerein and Brayden Schultz would score within a minute to give the Miners a 3-1 lead. Acton would seal the victory with an empty net goal.

Noah Gumpinger takes the win, stopping 26 of 27 shots, while Kaden Elliott stopped 27 of 30 shots in the loss.

Also on Friday, the homeless Dodsland Stars took on the Rosetown Red Wings in Kerrobert, with the Red Wings taking the 5-2 victory.

Carson Dobson opened the scoring midway through the 1st with a shorthanded marker, giving the Stars a 1-0 lead after 20 minutes. Rosetown opened things up massively in the 2nd as Jared Jagow scored twice in an 8 second span, followed by Jordan Johnston just a minute after that. Dobson would cut the lead to 3-2; however, Johnston and Kayden Ostrom would extend the lead to 5-1. No scoring was reported in the final stanza.

Noah Martens stopped 25 of 27 shots in the win, while Kyle Turk stopped 30 of 35 shots in the loss.

On Saturday night, a rivalry of sorts was renewed as Rosetown hosted Kindersley. It was the Red Wings coming away with the big 4-2 win.

The scoring started very early as Kane Dube scored just 34 seconds in, giving the Red Wings the 1-0 lead. Jeff Hill would add to it late in the opening frame to extend the lead to 2-0. No scoring was reported in the middle stanza. The Kodiaks would finally break through just before the half point of the final period as Dylan Francis would score twice in a three-minute span to tie it up at 2. With just 4:10 remaining in the game, Mitch Robbie would give Rosetown the 3-2 lead. That would prove to be the winner as Corben Hogan would steal it with a very late empty net goal.

Noah Martens secured the victory, while Ryan Deck took the loss.

History Lesson

We’re going to look at the 1980/1981 Wild Goose season, with only six teams (Lloydminster Border Kings, Rosetown Red Wings, Wilkie Outlaws, Kindersley Klippers, Unity Miners and Eston Ramblers) in the league. The league played an insane 30 game schedule, with research pointing to Rosetown winning the league that year. The league leader was Alvin Moore with 103 points! 45 goals! Not only did he absolutely destroy the Goose, but he also destroyed as a Prince Albert Raider (when they still were in the SJHL). When asked about Alvin and that formidable early 80’s Red Wings team, former Wilkie Outlaw and Battleford Baron Joe Cey laughed and said, “Thanks for ruining my night!”. He then remembered the battles Rosetown and Wilkie had during that time including Alvin ‘purposely always shooting high on (Mark) Szyda just to rattle him’. Side note: Mark Szyda played for the Calgary Wranglers of the Western Hockey League before coming to the Outlaws

Tortilla Tomfoolery

~ Texas Tech is banning the throwing of tortillas by fans on kickoffs after the 14th-ranked Red Raiders were penalized twice and fined for objects being thrown onto the field in their most recent home game. Athletic director Kirby Hocutt said Monday fans entering the stadium would be instructed to discard tortillas, and there would be reminders before kickoff for anyone who took tortillas in to give them to stadium workers in order for them to be thrown away. Anyone caught throwing tortillas would have their ticket privileges revoked from the rest of the academic year across all sports, Hocutt said. The announcement came a little more than a week after the Red Raiders were given two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties after kickoffs in a 42-17 win over Kansas. Oklahoma State visits Saturday.

Hocutt was the lone dissenting vote when the Big 12 Conference approved a policy to penalize teams for objects thrown on the field. The vote came just before the season, and Hocutt was defiant in his reaction to the rule and its effect on a tradition that goes back years at Texas Tech.

Costumed Canines

~ Dogs dressed up as everything from Elvis Presley to Scooby Doo’s Mystery Machine went trick-ortreating in Michigan’s capital Friday as part of the annual Howloween event organized by a local pet store. The costumed canines made a loop through Lansing’s Old Town arts district, stopping outside restaurants, gift shops and jewelry stores, where owners were waiting to provide treats and a scratch behind the ears. Wendy Beck’s pooch, Bella, “got filled up on biscuits” and had to stop along the route for a power nap. It was the 9-year-old St. Bernard’s first Howloween, but Alicia Town’s dog, Mojo, is a veteran in more ways than one. The 13-year-old Pomeranian was a tank driver, rolling around in a little green tank – an ode

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to Town’s husband serving in the Army. “There are so many dogs and so many people. You see the cutest things,” Town said. “People go above and beyond on their costumes, and you get everything. It’s amazing.”

Makenzie Smith-Emrich accompanied her pit bull, Sadie, who was dressed up as a kissing booth pumpkin. “This is something we wait for all year, because it’s something that we can do with our dogs that they absolutely adore,” the Lansing resident said. “And they get to dress up, and people give them attention.”

Gone to the Cats

~ The island of cats has a cat problem. Officials in Cyprus, the small island nation in the eastern corner of the Mediterranean, estimate there is roughly one feral cat for every one of its 1 million inhabitants — though activists contend the actual population is hundreds of thousands higher. In late September, the island’s parliamentary committee on the environment was told that an existing sterilization program is too limited to contain the burgeoning cat population. “It’s a good program, but it needs to expand,” said Environment Commissioner Antonia Theodosiou, noting that the program conducts only about 2,000 sterilizations annually on a budget of just 100,000 euros ($117,000). While there is no official comparative data, Theodosiou said Cyprus has gained a reputation for having a cat population that is exceptionally large relative to its human inhabitants. Charalambos Theopemptou, chairman of the Parliamentary Environment Committee, warned against relying on money alone. “There has to be a plan,” he said. “We can’t just go ahead with sterilizations without having a plan,” he said.

Given cats’ predatory nature, a large population not only has the potential to wreak havoc with the island’s ecosystem, but it could cause undue suffering for feral felines roaming car-choked streets in search of food and shelter.

Duties

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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.

- 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

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5

• Boozy Bingo Kids Can Play Fundraiser 7:00 PM Emerge Ag Mezz

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6

• Santa Claus / Minor Hockey Day at the AGT Community Centre

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16

• Eston Carol Festival 7:00 PM Eston Full Gospel Church.

- 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

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30

• Singing Circle 2:00 PM in the Courthouse Gallery

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4

• Festival of Trees 6:00-9:00 PM at the Kerrobert Courthouse. If you are interested in purchasing a tree, contact Jessica 403-443-3480. Santa will be there from 7:00-9:00 PM. Freehot chocolate and cookies.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5

• Kerrobert Courthouse Restoration Society presents: Things ‘R’ Gonna Get Ugly! Christmas Party. Doors open 7:30 PM. Featuring Hypnotist Jessie Lewis 8:30 PM at Prairieland Community Centre. Munchies and late lunch. Tickets $50/ person available at Town Office - deadline December 1st. Prize for ugliest sweater.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 8

• Cantata Music Evening at Kerrobert Catholic Church starting at 7:00 PM.

KINDERSLEY

FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 29, 30

• The Kindersley Klippers 9th Annual Sledge Hockey Tournament. Game starting 6:30 PM on Friday, 8:45 AM on Saturday and 8:00 AM on Sunday. 8 Junior and Intermediate / Adult Teams Playing! Admission is FREE.

SATURDAY, NOVEMEBER 29

• Kindersley Chamber of Commerce’s Kickoff to Christmas

• Kindersley Alliance Church (74 West Road) is having a FREE Christmas Banquet at 6:00 PM to kick-off the Christmas season. Turkey and ham with all the fixings. Activity boxes for the kids. Seating is limited. Please book by calling 306-463-6568 (leave your name and phone number with how many seats you require or email: events@KindersleyAC.onmicrosoft.com

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6

• St. Paul’s UCW Cookie Lane and Bake Sale from 2:00-3:30 PM at the United Church Hall. “Cookies Make Everything Better”

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7

• The annual Christmas Carol Festival sponsored by Kindersley District Music Festival Association will be held at 7:00 PM at St. Paul’s Unit-

ed Church. Anyone interetsed in participating, please contact Glenda Giles at 306-460-8031 or glengi@sasktel.net by December 1, 2025.

- 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 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.

LEADER

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26

• Bingo at the Leader Friendship Centre. Doors open 6:15 PM, Bingo starts at 7:00 PM.

- 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

TAX TIPS

MULTIPART FORMS

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a good time to let your intrepid Aries temperament take charge. Your strong leadership skills will help settle still-unresolved situations. Support comes from a surprising source.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your problem-solving talents shine as you move to cool down heated emotions. You also inspire trust in all parties when you act with careful consideration of their feelings.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A long-delayed commitment begins to look better to you. But there’s still a crucial fact or two that you need to know about it. Meanwhile, a health problem needs to be taken care of.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Don’t waste time trying to learn why someone you relied on is wavering in their support of your stand on a workplace issue. Move on with the help of more steadfast allies.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Relationships enter a brighter period, both at home and in the workplace. Prospects also look good for single Leos and Leonas, who can expect a welcome visit from Cupid.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Those mixed signals that were complicating your life are giving way now to clear, definitive guidelines. This makes it easier for you to weigh your options and make decisions.

LIBRA (September 23 to October

22) Ask your partner for an explanation of what seems to be a sign of strain in your relationship. The sooner you understand the problem, the sooner you can both act to resolve it.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A new challenge in the workplace holds an exciting promise for the future. But be aware of the fact that you haven’t been told about all the demands you might have to meet.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your financial picture brightens as you get into sorting out realistic goals from those that are not reachable at this time. “Caution” remains your fiscal watchword.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You’re deep into your new project, which is just fine. But don’t neglect your family and friends. Spending time with people you care for is always a wise investment.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Past feelings are suddenly reawakened. This could make you emotionally vulnerable. Be careful about decisions that you might be asked to make at this time.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You’ve come to a place where you’ll be facing important decisions that can affect your future. Rely on your strong moral compass to guide you toward making the right choices.

BORN THIS WEEK: You’re gifted with both natural wisdom and wit — a good combination for success as a writer, a teacher and, most importantly, a parent.

Q:What is Jessica Alba doing these days? I saw she hosts some kind of home renovation show, but is she still acting? — L.S.

A:Jessica Alba stepped away from her acting career for a while after having children to run her very successful business the Honest Company, which includes a line of baby products and continues to expand. As you noticed, she’s been co-hosting the Roku original series “Honest Renovations,” which will premiere its fourth season in 2026.

Alba became a household name at the age of 20 when she starred in the Fox series “Dark Angel.” She then became part of the Marvel Universe by playing Sue Storm in the first series of “Fantastic Four” films and followed them with films by acclaimed director Robert Rodriguez (“Sin City” and “Machete”).

Alba returned to television opposite Gabrielle Union (“Riff Raff”) in the police procedural “L.A.’s Finest.” She really hasn’t slowed down. Earlier this year, she starred in the Netflix film “Trigger Warning” and appeared in the comedy series “Too Much,” which was created by Lena Dunham.

It looks like 2026 might be her year as she has four upcoming projects, including “A Tree Is Blue,” which is a film directed about a young woman on the autism spectrum. It is directed by Dakota Johnson and also stars singer Charli XCX.

Q:I’m really enjoying the miniseries “Death by Lightning” on Netflix about the assassination of President Garfield. How historically accurate is it? — P.R.

A:It depends on who you ask, but the majority of critics and historians would say that it’s very accurate, especially when you compare it to other biopics such as Ryan Murphy’s “Monster” series (also on Netflix). In addition to it obviously being a true story, “Death by Lightning” is based on Candice Millard’s bestseller “Destiny of the Republic.” It features a fantastic cast that includes Michael Shannon (“Boardwalk Empire”) as President Garfield and Matthew Macfadyen as his assassin, Charles

Guiteau.

According to an article in Esquire, one of the liberties that the series takes is the anachronistic dialogue, but overall, it “nails the important stuff.” There’s a great debate in the r/Presidents group on Reddit about what is deemed fiction and what is known truth in the miniseries, but mostly all are in agreement that it’s an enjoyable watch that gets most of the facts correct. ***

When is “High Potential” coming back? Why is it taking such a long break so soon? — C.P.

A:Fans of the hit series “High Potential” weren’t happy to learn that it was going on a planned two-month hiatus after just seven episodes of its sophomore season. When the show returns on Jan. 6, 2026, it’ll have a new time slot, airing at 9 p.m. ET instead of 10 p.m. Many shows from the fall season lineup will take a break over the holidays, but “High Potential” chose to go on a break sooner. A reason wasn’t given, but it’s a huge hit. So, have no fear! It’s not in danger of cancelation.

Jessica Alba (“Honest Renovations”)

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Saffron Teapots

There’s nothing like a hot drink on a cold day! How about a hot chocolate? Spiced apple cider? Maybe a warm cup of freshly steeped saffron? That last one might sound odd to us, but it’s a popular drink across many cultures and has been for hundreds of years.

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CAPTION: This tiny teapot, used for saffron in Victorian England, sold at a little more than $200. For the you could get about an ounce of

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Monday: Kindersley AA Meeting

Saffron, a spice made from the stigma of a type of crocus, has been prized for its flavor, color, fragrance and purported health benefits since antiquity. As a drink, it can be steeped as an herbal tea (or, as some tea purists insist, tisane or herbal infusion) on its own or with other spices or herbs; or it can be blended with tea leaves to add color and flavor to the brew.

Saffron tea was fashionable for a time in Victorian England, with special teapots made specifically for it, like this one made by silversmith Charles Fox in the mid-1800s. It sold for $218 at World Auction Gallery. It is about 4-inches tall.

This tiny teapot, used for steeping saffron in Victorian England, sold at auction for a little more than $200. For the same price, you could get about an ounce of saffron.

vakia are popular with collectors. A club like the Czech Collectors Association (czechcollectors.org) may have more information.

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AA Upstairs, Alanon Downstairs

Tuesday: Brock AA Meeting

8:00 PM, Vesper Club, 1st Avenue North

Tuesday: Leader AA Meeting

8:00 PM, Leader United Church, 1st St. W.

Wednesday: Eston AA Meeting

8 PM, St. Andrew’s United Church, 1st St. W.

Friday: Kindersley AA Meeting

8:00 PM, Lutheran Church, 807 - 3rd Ave. W. Get help with substance abuse.

Narcotics Anonymous

Tuesday: Kindersley NA Meeting

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have not been able to identify the mark on a beautiful vase. It has the letters “RH” inside a shield underneath a crown, all in red. Any idea who the company is?

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mark was used by Robert Hanke Porcelain Factory from about 1900 to 1918. The factory was founded in Ladowitz, Bohemia, Austria (now Ledvice, Czech Republic), in 1882 and operated until 1945. They made decorative porcelain and giftware, some of which resembles the more expensive Amphora porcelain made in the nearby Turn-Teplitz region. Vases like yours generally sell for about $50 to $100 today. Pottery and porcelain made in the regions formerly called Bohemia and Czechoslo-

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Purse, mesh, enamel, multicolor flowers, white and green ground, serrated fringe, metal frame, chain strap, Whiting & Davis, art deco, 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches, $95.

Castor jar, blue crackle glass, enamel flower vine, silver plate frame, mechanical lid, Pairpoint, 12 inches, $180.

Canton, basket, chestnut, pierced sides, blue rim, shell handles, underplate, pierced rim, c. 1850, 5 x 10 x 9 inches, $250.

Sampler, verse, three alphabets, numerals, three flowering plants, frame, signed, dated, Phebe Snow Leominster, Massachusetts, 1821, 11 1/2 x 18 1/2 inches, $695.

Walrath, cider set, stylized branch with leaves and fruit, brown ground, angled handle, slightly tapered, pitcher, four mugs, marked, c. 1910, pitcher 7 1/2 inches, five pieces, $2,520.

Tips for Rednecks

• Do not allow the dog to eat at the table, no matter how good their manners are.

• Always offer to bait your date’s hook, especially on the first date.

• While ears need to be cleaned regularly, this is a job that should be done in private using one’s OWN truck keys.

• Refrain from talking to characters on TV. Tests have proven they can’t hear you.

• Dim your headlights for approaching vehicles; even if the gun is loaded, and the deer is in sight.

• When approaching a four-way stop, the vehicle with the largest tires always has the right of way.

• Never relieve yourself from a moving vehicle, especially when driving.

• Never take a beer to a job interview.

• If you have to vacuum the bed, it is time to change the sheets.

• For a wedding, the groom should at least rent a tux. A leisure suit with a cummerbund and a clean bowling shirt can create a tacky appearance. And, though uncomfortable, say “yes” to socks and shoes for this special occasion.

• When sending your wife down the road with a gas can, it is impolite to ask her to bring back beer.

• A centerpiece for the table should never be anything prepared by a taxidermist.

Chiropractors launch Toasty Toes Sock Drive

across Saskatchewan

With winter approaching, Saskatchewan chiropractors are once again urging residents to help warm the feet of those in need through the annual Toasty Toes sock drive.

The campaign, organized by the Chiropractors’ Association of Saskatchewan, aims to collect 10,000 new pairs of socks to be distributed by the Salvation Army.

“No one in our province should have to face winter without something as basic — and essential — as warm socks,” said Dr. Jennifer Beggs, Regina chiropractor and association president, in a statement.

“Through Toasty Toes, chiropractors, our patients and our communities are coming together to make sure that warmth and compassion reach every corner of Saskatchewan,” she added.

Donations of new socks or sock packages can be made at participating chiropractic clinics until Nov. 28.

“A clean, dry pair of socks can make a significant difference for those facing homelessness or financial hardship during a Saskatchewan winter,” the statement noted.

“Toasty Toes is a wonderful example of how small acts of kindness — like donating a pair of socks — can have a huge impact when a community works together,” said Maj. Mike Hoeft of the Salvation Army in Saskatoon.

Over the past eight years, the campaign has collected nearly 124,000 pairs of socks and $12,000 in donations.

Canada Post unveils new holiday and Christmas stamps

Canada Post has released its annual holiday stamps, celebrating the season with both festive and religious themes.

One stamp series tells “a nostalgic winter tale of friendship,” while the other features “a whimsical illustration of the Nativity scene,” the postal service said in a statement. The Crown corporation has issued Christmas and holiday stamps every year since 1964.

The Christmas stamp depicts the Nativity story, “set beneath the bright shining star of Bethlehem with the Magi approaching in the distance,” highlighting Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus, along with an angel announcing Jesus’s birth. The design was created by Bex Morley of Vancouver Island. First day covers were cancelled in Hope, B.C., referencing the message of hope central to the Nativity story.

The holiday stamp series illustrates “the holiday spirit through the storybook tale of a sly fox, a playful rabbit and two productive squirrels busily decorating their forest home for the festive season.” The design was created by Kristine Do of Toronto and illustrated by Alexandra Finkeldey of Kingston, Ont.

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• The Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest structure in the world for more than 3,800 years.

• More than 400,000 illnesses are caused by spoiled Christmas leftovers.

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• Royal Air Force uniforms in World War II included a pants button that served as a compass.

• Those lovely aromas of candy and popcorn breezing down the sidewalks of Disney’s Magic Kingdom’s Main Street, U.S.A. are brought to you courtesy of scent machines called “Smellitizers” that release fragrances throughout the parks.

• Spider silk is stronger than steel.

• Gambia’s citizens elect their political leaders using marbles rather than paper ballots in the voting booths, a method that was adopted in 1965 due to the country’s low literacy rate.

• Humphrey Bogart never actually said “Play it again, Sam” in the film “Casablanca.”

• High-heeled shoes exert more pressure on the ground than a skyscraper, which is why they’re even banned at certain historical sites such as the Acropolis in Athens, to prevent damage to the ancient stone.

• The phrase “Don’t mess with Texas” was coined to discourage road littering.

• The first zippers were for shoes, when inventor Whitcomb Judson was granted a patent for a rudimentary form that he called the “clasp-locker,” an alternative to lengthy shoelaces.

• Ernest Hemingway’s brother established his own micronation.

• Jackie Robinson was the first student athlete to letter in four sports at UCLA. Curiously, baseball was his worst sport in college.

• Olo, a color described as a “bluegreen of unprecedented saturation,” has only been viewed by five people in a laboratory, as it’s beyond the range of normal human visibility.

• Washington State designated Sasquatch as its official state monster.

• There are an estimated 3 million shipwrecks in the ocean.

Thought for the Day: “A sign of intelligence is an awareness of one’s own ignorance.” — Niccolo Machiavelli

Here’s what to watch and where to watch it for the week of Nov. 24, 2025.

24-Nov: “Bel-Air” (Season 4) — Peacock

24-Nov: “Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember” (Documentary) — Hulu

26-Nov: “Stranger Things” (Season 5, Vol. 1) — Netflix

26-Nov: “Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age” — Apple TV

26-Nov: “WondLa” (Season 3) — Apple TV

26-Nov: “Mickey 17” (R) — Prime Video

26-Nov: “Jingle Bell Heist” (PG-13) — Netflix

28-Nov: “Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol” (TV-G) — Disney+

28-Nov: “The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo” (Documentary) — Netflix

28-Nov: “A PAW Patrol Christmas” (TV-G) — Paramount+

Kindersley & District CO-OP

KID’S CLUB BIRTHDAYS

NOVEMBER 16-22

Kristine P Wipf

Emma Dand

Derin Dahl

Lizzy Hofer

Cecilia Howes

Dexin Sehn

Alice Sampson

Gabrielle Balajadia

Tripp Rosler

Olivia Sterrenberg

Emry Zerr

Owen Francis

Boston Alkinson

Demi Massey

Henry Dearborn

Charles Graham

Levi P Wipf

BIRTHDAY CAKE VOUCHERS can be picked up at the Kindersley Co-op Food Store Bakery Department.

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If Yoko Ono had married Sonny Bono, she’d be Yoko Ono Bono.

If Bo Derek married Don Ho, she’d be Bo Ho.

If Ella Fitzgerald married Darth Vader she’d be Ella Vader.

If Cat Stevens married Snoop Doggy Dogg, he’d be Cat Doggy Dogg.

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West Central Crisis & Family Support Centre

Programs:

• Mental Health & Addictions

• Family Support (FSW) & Diversion Support

• Family Violence Intervention (FVI)

• Rapid Access Counselling (RAC) for Children Youth/Caregivers

• Rapid Access for Counselling (RAC) for Adults

• Crisis Intervention & Debriefing

• Suicide Intervention & Suicide Impact Supports

• Sexual Assault Victim Support

• Trafficking Intervention

• Family Intervention Rapid Support Teams (FIRST)

• Client Advocacy

• Intimate Partner Violence Intervention

• Court Mandated Supports

The West Central Crisis & Family Support Centre’s mission is to provide support services to individuals and families experiencing trauma, violence, addiction, or crisis in their lives, as well as outreach programs to communities within our boundaries.

If Olivia Newton John married Wayne Newton, then divorced him to marry Elton John, she’d be Olivia Newton John-Newton John.

If Bea Arthur married Sting, she’d be Bea Sting!

If Sondra Locke married Elliott Ness, then divorced him to marry Herman Munster, she’d become Sondra Lock Ness Munster.

If Liv Ullman married Judge Lance Ito, then divorced him and marry Jerry Mathers, she’d be Liv Ito Beaver!

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• On Dec. 1, 1992, police in Lilly, Pennsylvania, were summoned to a video store after a concerned passerby reported seeing a gunman inside, only to come face-to-face with a promotional cardboard cutout of a gun-toting Denzel Washington from the thriller “Ricochet.” The no-doubt amused cops chose to use the experience as a training day.

• On Dec. 2, 2023, KISS completed their final “End of the Road” tour at New York City’s Madison Square Garden with a performance featuring the band’s digital avatars. After the actual musicians left the stage, their virtual versions launched into a performance of “God Gave Rock and Roll to You.”

• On Dec. 3, 1847, escaped slave-turned-abolitionist Frederick Douglass, assisted by philanthropist Gerrit Smith, published his first antislavery newspaper, The North Star. The title referred to the bright star Polaris that helped guide fleeing slaves to the North, and freedom. The paper later merged with Smith’s under the new name Frederick Douglass’ Paper.

• On Dec. 4, 1942, a group of Polish Christians in Warsaw, led by Zofia Kossak and Wanda Filipowicz, put their own lives at risk by setting up the Council for the Assistance of the Jews. As their fates were not clear, it is also uncertain whether their mission was ultimately successful.

• On Dec. 5, 1873, Bridget Landregan was found dead in the Boston suburb of Dorchester, the first victim of Warren Avenue Baptist Church sexton Thomas Piper, aka the Boston Belfry Murderer. His second victim, Mary Sullivan, was killed the following year, and his third and fourth victims in 1875 and 1876. Piper was finally arrested and confessed to all four crimes, and was hanged in 1876.

• On Dec. 6, 1921, the Irish Free State (later renamed Eire and now known as the Republic of Ireland), comprising four-fifths of Ireland, was declared, ending a five-year struggle for independence from Britain.

• On Dec. 7, 1909, the U.S. Patent Office granted chemist Leo Baekeland a patent for “a method of making insoluble products of phenol and formaldehyde,” the first synthetic plastic. Dubbed Bakelite after its inventor, it would be marketed as “the material of 1,000 uses.”

CHRISTMAS CAROL FESTIVAL

Sunday, December 7th

St. Paul’s United Church Kindersley @ 7:00 PM

Anyone interested in participating, please contact Glenda Giles at 306-460-8031 or glengi@sasktel.net by December 1, 2025. SPONSORED BY THE KINDERSLEY & DISTRICT

KINDERSLEY & AREA CHRISTMAS HAMPER PROGRAM 2025

The Kindersley Food Bank, Salvation Army, and West Central Crisis & Family Support Centre are proud to once again join forces to coordinate the 2025 Christmas Hamper Program by processing applications, receiving donated items, and managing financial donations.

Hamper items will follow Canada’s Food Guide expectations plus extra items in December to encourage a happy holiday season by including a holiday meal, treats, and children’s gifts.

SERVICE AREA: Christmas Hampers will be available for distribution only to those recipients within the Kindersley Food Bank’s service area: Kindersley, Smiley, Flaxcombe, Marengo, Alsask, Coleville, Brock, and surrounding rural residents.

Application Forms are available for pick up and completion at the following locations during regular business hours:

• Salvation Army Thrift Store - 108 Railway Ave W, Kindersley

• West Central Crisis & Family Support Centre – 105 Colton Drive E, Kindersley

• Kindersley Food Bank - 110B Railway Ave E, Kindersley

• Kindersley Mall Hamper Distribution Location - 12 Ave E Highway 7, Kindersley APPLICATIONS must be completed and returned to the above locations no later than 4:00 p.m., Saturday, December 13, 2025.

DONATIONS: Without your generous support of this program, we could not achieve such remarkable success. Please drop off donations as follows:

• Kindersley Mall Hamper Distribution Location: Dec. 1-13 from 1:00-4:00 PM (except Sundays)

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• West Central Crisis & Family Support Cebntre: Nov. 12 - Dec. 12 during week day business hours

• Salvation Army Thrift Store: Dec. 1-12 during week day business hours

FOOD NEEDS: Canned vegetables & fruit, soup, pasta, pasta sauce, rice, cereals, peanut butter, beans, canned meat and juice, etc.

TOY NEEDS: New and unwrapped toys, books and games for children infant to 12 yrs. old.

MONETARY NEEDS: Cash or cheques for the Christmas Program will be used specifically for that. If requested, tax receipts for donations $20 & over will be issued.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We are seeking Santa’s Helpers to spend some time from Dec. 1-18. Call 306-463-6655 week days 9 AM - 5 PM

PICK UP DAY: Thursday, Dec. 18 - 9:30 AM - Noon & 4:30 - 6:30 PM

HAMPER DISTRIBUTION LOCATION: Kindersley Mall, 12th Ave. E, adjacent to Hwy 7