A young man applied for a job at a new factory being built in a nearby town. He entered the main office, where the receptionist directed him down the hall to an office where he was to be interviewed by the Personnel Officer.
After several minutes of describing and explaining all about the new factory, the Personnel Officer told the young man, “We need individuals who are totally responsible.”
The young man grinned and responded: “Well, I sure qualify. Everywhere I’ve worked, when something went wrong, I was always responsible!”
A building contractor was being paid by the week for a job that was likely to stretch over several months. He approached the owner of the property and held up the check he’d been given.
“This is two hundred dollars less than we agreed on,” he said.
“I know,” the owner said, “But last week I overpaid you two hundred dollars, and you never complained.”
The contractor said, “Well, I don’t mind an occasional mistake. But when it gets to be a habit, I feel I have to call it to your attention.”
An elderly couple were attending church when about halfway through the service she leaned over and said to him, “I just had a silent passing of gas. What should I do?”
Her husband leaned over to her and replied, “When we get home, put a new battery in your hearing aid.”
An American and his wife were driving in Canada and got lost.
Finally they came into a city. They saw a gentleman on the sidewalk, so they pulled
up to the curb, and the lady rolled down her window and asked: “Excuse me, sir. Where are we?”
The gentleman on the street replied, “Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.”
The lady rolled up the window, turned to her husband and said, “We really are lost. They don’t even speak English here!”
A woman went to traffic violation court for speeding, lost the argument, and paid the fine.
So, the police clerk issued her a receipt for her payment of fine. The lady, annoyed at her defeat in the court, asked him curtly, “What am I supposed to do with this?”
“Keep it,” the clerk advised politely. “When you get three of them, you get a bicycle, ma’am!”
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• Assist in creative social media postings and campaigns
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• Design, order and company clothing, swag and advertising items
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• Maintain computer updates and hardware within the business
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Legion Branch
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11th
The community service for Remembrance Day will be held at St. Paul’s United Church. Those wanting to march with the Legion members would need to be at the Legion Hall no later than 10:30 AM. All those going directly to the church should plan to be seated by 10:45 AM. The Service will start at 10:55, so we can march in the colours and sing O’Canada just prior to 11:00 AM to observe 2 minutes of silence.
Those wanting to lay a wreath during the service can contact Scott Holloway, Chaplain, Kindersley Legion Branch #57 at 306-460-4688. A luncheon will be served at the Legion Hall immediately after the service.
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
BROCK
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
• Brock Cemetery Association Soup & Sandwich Luncheon and Bake Sale 11:00 AM at the Brock Community Centre. Adults: $15; 12 & under: $5.00. Donations of baking are greatly appreciated.
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.
ESTON
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
• SAVE THE DATE for Prairie West Historical Society’s Christmas In November. More details to follow.
- 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 10:00-11:00 AM at the AGT Community Centre
KERROBERT
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7
• Prairieland Players present “This Time Together” Scenes from the Carol Burnett Show. Dinner Theatre at Prairieland Community Centre. Tickets now avilable at the Kerrobert Town Office.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8
• Prairieland Players present “This Time To-
gether” Scenes from the Carol Burnett Show. Pub Night at Prairieland Community Centre. Tickets now avilable at the Kerrobert Town Office.
- 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 with Lao Thursdays at the PCC from 9:30-10:30 AM. Everyone is welcome and it’s FREE.
KINDERSLEY
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
• The community service for Remembrance Day will be held at St. Paul’s United Church. Those wanting to march with the Legion members would need to be at the Legion Hall no later than 10:30 AM. All those going directly to the church should plan to be seated by 10:45 AM. The Service will start at 10:55, so we can march in the colours and sing O’Canada just prior to 11:00 AM to observe 2 min utes of silence. Those wanting to lay a wreath during the service can contact Scott Holloway, Chaplain, Kindersley Legion Branch #57 at 306-460-4688. A luncheon will be served at the Legion Hall immediately after the service.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 & 15
• Kindersley Curling Club “Tropicurl”. 3 guaranteed games, 2 supper & 1 lunch. Prize for best dressed team. Limbo contest. $240/ team. To register contact Jacquie 306-2510237.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22
• Kindersley Screen Arts presents “Materialists” 4:00 PM at Sunset Theatre. $10 cash at the door. Beer and wine available for purchase.
SATURDAY, NOVEMEBER 29
• Kindersley Chamber of Commerce’s Kickoff to Christmas
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 United 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 306-463-4514.
- 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 10:00 AM 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 306-604-9044. Come Fly With Us!
• Every Tuesday: Community Badminton 6:30 - 9:00 PM at Westberry School. Everybody welcome.
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Tuesday: Brock AA Meeting
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Tuesday: Leader AA Meeting
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19)
There could be an unexpected change in plans for your upcoming holiday travels. But keep in mind that a little flexibility goes a long way in resolving any disappointments.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A new relationship might not be responding quite as quickly as you’d hoped. Could you be expecting too much too soon? Try to ease up and let things happen at their own pace.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) As we approach the frenetic pace of preholiday planning, take time out now to reconnect with the wonderful people who share your life, especially the one who also shares your dreams.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A misunderstanding should be resolved before you get caught up in the flurry of holiday preparations. Set your pride aside and deal with it, regardless of who might have hurt whom first.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Being told that a colleague might have been trying to undercut your effectiveness might or might not be true. Get all the facts before you even think about acting on this so-called information.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) It’s a good idea to start your holiday preparation plans early in order to avoid a time crunch if an unresolved workplace situation causes a problem. Meanwhile, an old friend might have some welcome news.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A family member’s actions continue to surprise you — but this time with positive results. Could it be that your wise counsel finally got through? It’s like having an early holiday gift, isn’t it?
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your reluctance to act in a current situation could be traced to your inner self advising you to take more time to study its complexities before you attempt to deal with it. Good luck!
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Soothing hurt feelings before they can ignite an angry outburst is the wise thing to do. And of course, when it comes to doing the “wisdom thing,” you do it so well.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Budget your time so that you can handle both your workplace duties and your personal holiday planning — including travel arrangements — without burning out on either end.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You might find that you still need to firm up one or two of those still-outstanding decisions so that you can finally move forward as you had planned. Weigh the facts, then act.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You usually don’t carry grudges, but you might feel this is one time when you’re justified in doing so. But aren’t you spending too much energy holding onto it? Let it go and move on.
BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of using your quiet strength to persuade people to follow their better instincts and do the right thing.
Q:Who is the actor playing the new police captain on “High Potential”? My husband doesn’t recognize him from any of our other shows, but I know I’ve seen him before. — W.T.
A:That’s actor Steve Howey as Capt. Nick Wagner on the hit ABC drama series “High Potential.” He first appeared on the show this season sporting a mustache, which Morgan (Kaitlin Olson) quickly poked fun at, but his character has since shaved. The actor is probably best known for playing Cheyenne’s husband, Van, on the sitcom “Reba” from 2001-2007, but more recently from 2011-2021, he played neighbor Kev on the Showtime comedy “Shameless.”
Howey also starred in the shortlived CBS series “True Lies” before guest-starring recently on hit network shows like “Brilliant Minds” and the “Reba” spin-off “Happy’s Place.”
As for the mustache, the actor reportedly was playing a character on another project who had a beard. The producers of that show wanted him to at least keep a mustache until they were finished filming, so in the meantime when he arrived on set for “High Potential,” he didn’t shave his upper lip. Showrunner Todd Harthan recently told TVLine that “it was time for it to go” and that Howey’s previous employer would just need to deal with it.
Q:Is President Trump’s reality show “The Apprentice” on any cable channels or streaming anywhere? I’d like to watch it again. — M.M.
A:“The reality show where you don’t win a date … you get a career” is how “The Apprentice” marketed itself back in 2004 when it premiered on NBC. It featured business professionals competing for a one-year contract with Donald Trump’s company. It wasn’t until 2008 that the show rebranded itself as “The Celebrity Apprentice” and featured a mixture of actors, professional athletes, singers, and reality TV personalities who were seated in the boardroom and competed for the top prize.
The future President of the United States made it a family affair with daugh-
ter Ivanka and sons Eric and Donald Jr. assisting in the judging. NBC asked the elder Trump to depart the show in 2015 after he made controversial comments while campaigning for his first presidency. Movie star and former Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger replaced him as host.
As for reruns, you can stream all episodes of “The Apprentice” and its celebrity spin-off on Amazon Prime Video. ***
Q:Is it true that they’re going to remake “Miami Vice?” Will it be a TV series or a movie? — Y.C.
A:Yes, many media outlets have been reporting that a reboot in the form of a film of the 1980s cult hit series “Miami Vice” is in development. Eric Warren Singer (“Top Gun: Maverick”) and Dan Gilroy (“Andor”) are reportedly co-writing the screenplay, and the film is aiming for a summer 2027 theatrical release date.
The question is whether it will take itself seriously or be a parody of the original? What we do know is that A-listers Austin Butler and Michael B. Jordan have been tapped to fill Crockett (Don Johnson) and Tubbs’ (Philip Michael Thomas) loafers.
Send me your questions at NewCelebrityExtra@gmail.com.
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Thanksgiving Art
Thanksgiving is a holiday steeped in Americana, and what captures that better than the classic cover illustrations of The Saturday Evening Post? Illustrator J.C. Leyendecker, who was born in Germany, studied art in Paris and opened an art studio with his brother in Chicago, created some of the magazine’s most famous holiday covers, including the annual New Year Baby.
A study for “Peeling Apples,” his Thanksgiving-themed illustration for the cover of the Nov. 28, 1925, issue, sold for $13,200 at an auction by Bruneau & Co. Leyendecker’s original art is quite valuable; in 2021, his painting for “Beat-up Boy, Football Hero,” which graced the Nov. 21, 1914, The Saturday Evening Post cover, sold for a record $4.1 million.
Artist J.C. Leyendecker’s illustrations often capture the simple things we’re thankful for — like a home-cooked meal and family to enjoy it with.
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The “Peeling Apples” study is clearly unfinished, with visible grid lines and parts left without paint, but it still has appeal. The unfinished spots provide a glimpse of the work that goes into the illustration. Like a Thanksgiving meal, it looks like a labor of love.
Q:Afew years ago, I was given a Westmoreland glass salesman sample notebook. The notebook is complete. I was wondering if you might know of someone who would be interested in purchasing this catalog. It is in mint condition.
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Westmoreland Glass Company of Grapeville, Pennsylvania, was active from 1890 to 1984 and made many kinds of collectible colored glass, including pressed glass, milk glass and carnival glass. Glass catalogs are helpful for identifying and dating vintage pieces. A glass collector or a collectors’ club may be interested in your catalog. Try contacting a collectors’ club like the National Westmoreland Glass Collectors Club (westmorelandglassclub.org), National Depression Glass Association (ndga.net), American Carnival Glass Association (myacga.com) or International Carnival Glass Association (internationalcarnivalglass.com). Sometimes auction houses that spe-
cialize in glass, like Woody Auction (woodyauction.com) or Jaremos Art Glass Specialists (jaremos.com), sell glass catalogs. Individual vintage catalogs can sell for about $20 to $75. If you cannot find a buyer, you may be able to donate your catalog to a glass museum like the Corning Museum of Glass (cmog.org) or the Ohio Glass Museum (ohioglassmuseum.org).
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Doll, Greiner, papier-mache, molded hair, painted black, blue eyes, red dress, stuffed cloth body, jointed, leather lower arms and boots, 29 inches, $190.
Silver-American, flatware set, Town & Country, ebony handles, stainless steel knives, Allan Adler, c. 1955, 18 pieces, $980.
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Budget 2025: Saskatchewan impacts: Industrial carbon tax is back on the menu, tax credits for nuclear
BY BRIAN ZINCHUK
OTTAWA – Mark Carney’s first budget as prime minister had a few concessions for the energy sector, but still insists on an industrial carbon tax for many years to come.
And it appears that Saskatchewan might be in the crosshairs on that point, as earlier this year Premier Scott Moe said this province would no longer be collecting that carbon tax, known as the Output Based Pricing System (OBPS). At the Oct. 30 Premier’s Dinner in Estevan, Crown Investments Corp. Minister Jeremy Harrison noted on that day 80 per cent of that industrial carbon was being paid by one company, SaskPower. And eliminating it reduced power bills as a result.
The Saskatchewan government had passed a law making the minister responsible for all the liability of the carbon tax. Harrison had noted on Oct. 30 he has correspondence from the federal government seeking $261 million in carbon tax currently tacked onto his fridge. It looks like those bills are going to keep piling up on the minister’s fridge, as the budget clearly indicates extension of the industrial carbon tax.
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application of the benchmark—the tool that ensures all provincial and territorial (PT) industrial pricing systems are harmonised across the country in providing a common, strong price signal. The government will promptly and transparently apply the federal backstop whenever a PT system falls below the benchmark. The government will engage with PT governments about improvements to the benchmark and to PT pricing systems such as harmonising or linking carbon credit markets.”
This clearly sets up Saskatchewan for a fight with the federal government, as a backstop will reverse the provincial decision to end implementation, and enforcement will mean Saskatchewan ratepayers will be paying that backstop.
But there are some points to the budget that will be beneficial to Saskatchewan, especially when it comes to nuclear power developments.
Nuclear
Investment tax credits are also being extended to new nuclear projects, via “Modifying the Small Nuclear Energy Eligibility under the Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit,” according to the budget.
It’s going to be at least four years before any reactors start construction in Saskatchewan, but if that measure still applies, it could have considerable impact on the financial viability of nuclear projects in this province.
To that end, the Government of Saskatchewan said in a statement to Pipeline Online, “The federal budget re-commits to making Canada an energy superpower. The federal government needs to engage with provinces and territories on policies and decisions in ways that they simply have not in the past. What we hope we are seeing in this federal budget is a recognition of the role that provinces and territories must play in our federation.
“Saskatchewan has a significant role to play in Canada’s energy future. While we await more details on the proposed changes in the budget, we are optimistic that the federal government will allow for the long overdue flexibility to implement different solutions as we all work toward common goals of making Canada the strongest economy in the G7.
“Specifically, supports for nuclear energy in addition to allowing public utilities to be eligible for funds is an example of positive steps in this year’s budget”
Harrison added in a statement, “As President Reagan said in negotiating with the Soviet Union – Trust, but verify. I am encouraged that the budget appears to reflect ongoing discussions we are having with Ottawa. Those discussions will continue.”
Emissions cap
The budget also talks of possibly getting rid of the emissions cap on oil and gas producers, as the industrial carbon tax and carbon capture, utilization and storage are expected to deal with emissions in other ways.
“Canada is committed to bringing down the emissions associated with the production of oil and gas. Effective carbon markets, enhanced oil and gas methane regulations, and the deployment at scale of technologies such as carbon capture and storage would create the circumstances whereby the oil and gas emissions cap would no longer be required as it would have marginal value in reducing emissions,” the budget document said.
Greenwashing bill
The greenwashing Bill C-59 may also be toned down, as “The Competition Act was recently amended to create new enforcement provisions for false claims of environmental benefit.
These “greenwashing” provisions are creating investment uncertainty and having the opposite of the desired effect with some parties slowing or reversing efforts to protect the environment.
“To provide more certainty to the marketplace, Budget 2025 announces the government’s intention to propose legislative amendments to remove some aspects of these provisions, while maintaining protections against false claims.”
Carbon capture
While there’s substantial talk about carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), there’s a major issue that remains unchanged. There’s tax credits if you just put the CO2 in the ground, but not if you use it for enhanced oil recovery.
The budget said, “The extent to which the CCUS tax credit is available to a CCUS project and respective eligible equipment depends on the end use of the carbon dioxide (CO2) being captured. Eligible uses include dedicated geological storage and storage in concrete, but not enhanced oil recovery (EOR).”
MP reaction
Steven Bonk is the MP for Souris-Moose Mountain, whose riding includes the entirety of Saskatchewan’s coal mining and coal-fired power generation. He said in a statement to Pipeline Online, “This budget talks a lot about growth and innovation, but it forgets who built Canada’s prosperity in the first place — the men and women working in our resource sector. Out here in Saskatchewan, we don’t just talk about energy security or food security — we live it every day. Our oil, gas, potash, and uranium don’t just power our province, they help power the entire country. Yet instead of supporting the industries that feed our economy and our families, this government continues to regulate, tax, and delay them at every turn.
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By Lucie Winborne
• Mummies can still have fingerprints.
• President Herbert Hoover spoke Mandarin Chinese with his wife, Lou Henry Hoover, to avoid eavesdroppers during their stint in the White House.
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• The Appalachian Mountains are older than the Atlantic Ocean.
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• Contrary to what some folks might claim, a study found that cats display the main attachment styles as babies and dogs.
• McDonald’s buys about 2 billion eggs every year just for their U.S. restaurants.
• The concept of contact lenses dates back to Leonardo da Vinci, who described a vision correction method involving a water-filled glass hemisphere over the eye. Centuries later, British polymath Thomas Young created a lens prototype made of glass and filled with water based on another theoretical idea, by philosopher/scientist Rene Descartes.
• Israel used piracy laws as the basis for prosecuting Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann.
• Lucille Fay LeSueur got her stage name, Joan Crawford, from a contest run in the fan magazine Movie Weekly.
• Bat species make up 21% of all mammals.
• Our physical and emotional states can change how we see color. Fatigue may dull sensitivity to contrast, some medications can alter the way the retina processes light, and positive thinkers often view hues as slightly more vivid.
• The inventor of the stop sign never learned how to drive.
• Before time zones were established in 1883, North America had more than 144 local times.
• Irene Triplett, the last American to collect a Civil War pension, died in 2020.
• Calvin Coolidge’s vice president, Charles G. Dawes, a self-trained pianist and flautist, is the only American veep to have penned a No. 1 hit pop song, a short instrumental piece titled “Melody in A Major.”
Thought for the Day: “Of all the liars in the world, sometimes the worst are our own fears.” — Rudyard Kipling
Here’s what to watch and where to watch it for the week of Nov. 10, 2025.
12-Nov: “A Merry Little Ex-Mas” (NR) — Netflix
12-Nov: “Playdate” (PG-13) — Prime Video
12-Nov: “Palm Royale” (Season 2) — Apple TV
12-Nov: “Selling the OC” (Season 4) — Netflix
13-Nov: “The Beast in Me” (Limited Series) — Netflix
13-Nov: “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” (Season 3) — Hulu
14-Nov: “One to One: John & Yoko” (Documentary) — HBO Max
14-Nov: “Jake Paul vs. Tank Davis” (Live Boxing Event) — Netflix
14-Nov: “A Very Jonas Christmas Movie” (TV-PG) — Hulu
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Kid’s Korner
Posting Date November 3, 2025
I built a model of Mount Everest and my son asked if it was to scale. “No,” I said. “It’s to look at.”
When I was a kid, my mother told me I could be anyone I wanted to be. Turns out, identity theft is a crime.
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A cop started crying while he was writing me a ticket. I asked him why and he said, “It’s a moving violation.”
I didn’t want to believe that my dad was stealing from his job as a traffic cop, but when I got home, all the signs were there.
I just spent $300 on a limo and learned it doesn’t come with a driver. I can’t believe I have nothing to chauffeur it.
What’s the best thing about living in Switzerland? I don’t know, but the flag is a big plus.
• On Nov. 17, 1991, Fox aired the first condom ad on network TV during the teen sitcom “Herman’s Head,” inspired by increasing anxiety about the spread of AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.
• On Nov. 18, 1996, exotic bird expert and protector Tony Silva was sentenced to seven years in prison for heading an illegal parrotsmuggling operation — one of many people to be arrested during Operation Renegade, a three-year international investigation into bird smuggling by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Division of Law Enforcement.
• On Nov. 19, 1969, Brazilian soccer star Pelé, considered one of the greatest players in his sport, scored his 1,000th professional goal in a game, against Vasco da Gama in Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium.
• On Nov. 20, 1866, Pierre Lallement received a U.S. patent for the country’s first pedal bicycle. Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to capitalize on his invention. Failing to acquire enough funds to open a factory, he sold the rights to the patent in 1868 and died in obscurity in 1881.
• On Nov. 21, 1934, a teenage and terrified Ella Fitzgerald stepped on the stage at Harlem’s Apollo Theater to participate in Amateur Night after her name was drawn from a hat. At the time an aspiring dancer, she spontaneously decided to sing instead, not only winning the competition after a rough start, but unknowingly setting her feet on the path to becoming a music legend.
• On Nov. 22, 1986, 20-year-old Mike Tyson knocked out 33-year-old Trevor Berbick in only five minutes and 35 seconds to become the youngest titleholder ever. He had won all 27 of the matches he’d previously fought, knocking out 26 of his opponents.
• On Nov. 23, 2002, John Herrington became the first Native American in space when he set out on a mission to the International Space Station. In honor of his heritage, he brought along several eagle feathers, a traditional wooden flute, a few arrowheads and the flag of the Chickasaw Nation.
Don’t Look in the Trunk -- Zimbabwean opposition lawmaker and poet Desire Moyo, 45, lost his life in a bizarre accident in the early morning hours of Oct. 10, the BBC reported. As Moyo and four others drove along the Bulawayo-Gweru highway, they crashed into an elephant. The other occupants of the car were injured; one of them said the elephant was struck on its backside, after which it turned around and started fighting the car. It is believed the elephant’s reaction did the most damage and led to Moyo’s demise.
Recovered Relic
-- When Erin Scott O’Brien sold her home in New Orleans in 2018, she left behind a marble tablet given to her by her grandparents, the Associated Press reported on Oct. 11. The “cool-ass piece of art” in her garden was covered by weeds until the current owner, Daniella Santoro, was cleaning up and found it. Santoro alerted her colleague at Tulane University, anthropologist Susann Lusnia, who identified the slab as a 1,900-year-old grave marker of a Roman sailor, Sextus Congenius Verus. He had died at age 42 after more than two decades of service in the imperial navy. More research revealed that the marker had been missing from the National Archeological Museum in Civitavecchia, Italy, since World War II. Now, the FBI is working with Italian authorities to send the tablet home.
WEIRD NEWS
A Pointed Argument
-- Congregants at Legacy Faith Church in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 28 were confronted by their pastor, Phillip Thornton, wearing and wielding an assault-style rifle to illustrate his points during his sermon. WHP-TV reported that Thornton used the firearm to symbolize “clearing the room,” or using spiritual violence against unbelief. At times, Thornton pointed the gun at the congregation, with a laser bouncing off church members. The church released a statement after concerns were brought to light, saying the gun was “disabled (firing pin removed), cleared and publicly shown to be ammo free.” But Thornton also said, “I could get you, any one of you.” The statement closed with gratitude for bringing “great attention” to the church. After all, there’s no such thing as bad publicity.
Don’t Bug Me
-- First of all, apparently in the United Kingdom, ladybugs are called ladybirds. Regardless, one woman is fighting an epic battle against the cute spotted beetles in Hertfordshire, the Daily Star reported on Oct. 10. Lois Mallett-Walker’s home has been invaded by “around 300” ladybugs, where they’re covering her curtains, windows and walls. And, she said, “One peed on me and it stank.” The 35-year-old tried to shoo the bugs outdoors but ended up vacuuming up some of them. “I love ladybugs, but it was far too many in my house for me.”
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Honkings from the Wild Goose
By Phil Heilman
Before we look at the games from this past weekend (apologies for the lack of a preview column), a little history lesson on the new name of the column.
This year, we’ll be covering both the Sask. West Hockey League and the Crossroads Hockey League. To honour both leagues and the history of most of these teams, the decision was made to rename the column.
The Wild Goose Hockey League operated from 1959 to 2008, but its heyday was the 1980s, when teams from Wilkie, Unity, Macklin, Kerrobert, Rosetown, Kindersley and Biggar all competed. Former members included Eston, Battleford, Meadow Lake and Lloydminster. From the Cey brothers competing in both Wilkie and Unity, to the famous story of how Robin Bartel landed as an Outlaw — and who can forget Greg Paslawski playing for the Kindersley Klippers before rising through the ranks to become a serviceable NHL player? The league truly had it all.
Sask.
West
There was only one game on opening weekend, as the inaugural game for the Asquith Admirals came to fruition. This is the community’s first taste of senior hockey since the Canadians played a short stint in the Sask. Valley Hockey League in the early 2000s. The Canadians also played four seasons in the Saskatchewan Intermediate A Hockey League from 1979 to 1983.
The Admirals travelled to Biggar to visit the Nationals on Saturday night, with Biggar coming away with a 6-5 overtime victory.
Taylor Bucsis was the lone goal-scorer of the opening frame, giving Biggar a 1-0 lead after 20 minutes. Just 30 seconds into the second period, the answer to a trivia question happened, with Linden McCorrister scoring the Admirals’ first-ever goal to tie the game 1-1. Brett Novak gave the hometown team a 2-1 lead just three minutes later. Caleb Grandfield tied the game at 2-2, but Nationals newcomer Brody Vogel restored the 3-2 lead, which held after two periods.
The floodgates opened in the third, with Thien Gamble (Admirals), Dylan Haynes (Nationals) and McCorrister all scoring within the first five minutes to make it 4-4. Bucsis gave Biggar a 5-4 lead, but it lasted just 20 seconds as McCorrister’s third of the night tied it again at 5-5. The game headed to overtime, where Vogel scored the winner to send the home fans away happy.
Vlad McTavish and Carter Woodside of Asquith, along with Jonathon Redlick of Biggar, watch the puck shoot into the corner during their Nov. 1 game.
Carter Woodside stopped 34 of 40 shots in the overtime loss, while Mason Briske earned his first win as a National, stopping 37 of 42 shots.
Crossroads
On Halloween night, the Kerrobert Tigers hosted the Kindersley Kodiaks, with the visitors coming away with a 3-2 win.
Matt Roblin scored the only goal of the first period. That 1-0 lead held until the early stages of the third, when J.D. Knutson tied things up at 1-1. Drake McKinnon gave Kerrobert a 2-1 lead, but Dylan Francis tied it again at 2-2 on the power play, and Shane Anderson scored the game-winner with 3:53 left — also on the power play.
Kaden Elliott secured the win, stopping 25 of 27 shots, while Preston Plamondon took the loss, stopping 29 of 32.
Also on Friday, the two newest additions — and old Wild Goose rivals — the Rosetown Red Wings and the Unity Miners met at the Unity Community Centre. The visiting Red Wings came away with a 7-4 victory.
Jared Jagow opened the scoring with a shorthanded marker at the 12:59 mark of the first, but Devon Bertoia and Colby Ralston countered to give Unity a 2-1 lead after 20 minutes. In the second, Kane Dube tied it 2-2, followed by Jordan Johnston’s first of the year on the power play to give Rosetown a 3-2 edge. Joel Timmermans tied it again at 3-3, but Johnston and Eric Robbie put Rosetown ahead 5-3
heading into the third.
In the final frame, Jagow added his second of the night, countered by Bertoia’s second. That was as close as Unity got, as Jagow completed his hat trick to seal the win.
Noah Martens stopped 39 of 43 shots in the win, while Ryan Rewerts stopped 30 of 37 in the loss.
On Saturday night, the homeless Dodsland Stars invaded the Kerrobert Memorial Hangar to host the Luseland Mallards — and left with a convincing 9-1 victory.
Troy Joyce opened the scoring four minutes in, and Brandon Kelly added to the lead just 12 seconds later. Late in the first, the Stars struck twice again as Kelly and Carson Dobson scored just 50 seconds apart to make it 4-0 after one. There was no scoring in the second period.
Tyler Birn broke up the shutout early in the third, but Dodsland poured it on from there. Kelly completed his hat trick, followed by goals from Jon McDonald, two more from Dobson and one from Jaxon Walz to round out the scoring.
Sam Walz took the loss, stopping 43 of 52 shots, while Connor Kidd stopped 16 of 17 for the win.
History Lesson
We already gave you plenty this week, but remember when you put classified ads in the Saskatoon StarPhoenix to find players, coaches and managers? It truly was a different time.
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.
