Why did the vampire quit the newspaper?
The deadlines kept draining him.
DID YOU KNOW? You can advertise in The Weekly Bean for as low as $15 per week!
Kindersley and Area’s Coffee Paper published EVERY WEEK since 1998! Call or text 306-463-2211 or email kate@yourwestcentral.com. You can also download The Weekly Bean Ad Rate Sheet as a PDF.
Browse Weekly Bean articles by category, by year, or search by keyword. Or just click on the headlines below to read the latest week’s articles. Enjoy!
Browse by Month/Year
- October 2026 119
- September 2026 93
- August 2026 80
- July 2026 91
- June 2026 81
- May 2026 82
- April 2026 99
- March 2026 79
- February 2026 74
- January 2026 78
- December 2025 47
- November 2025 83
- October 2025 103
- September 2025 69
- August 2025 60
- July 2025 74
- June 2025 72
- May 2025 74
- April 2025 57
- March 2025 64
- February 2025 58
- January 2025 78
- December 2024 46
- November 2024 54
- October 2024 78
- September 2024 57
- August 2024 71
- July 2024 36
- June 2024 70
- May 2024 90
- April 2024 58
- March 2024 49
- February 2024 76
- January 2024 71
- December 2023 96
- November 2023 133
- October 2023 153
- September 2023 111
- August 2023 127
- July 2023 49
- June 2023 147
- May 2023 113
- April 2023 130
- March 2023 127
- February 2023 124
- January 2023 89
- December 2022 85
- November 2022 78
- October 2022 87
- September 2022 97
- August 2022 83
- July 2022 36
- June 2022 84
- May 2022 81
- April 2022 90
- March 2022 92
- February 2022 86
- January 2022 97
- December 2021 109
- November 2021 79
- October 2021 52
- September 2021 5
- August 2021 1
Salome's Stars: April 16
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) More obstacles might be thrown in your path as you try to finalize a new agreement. But the sure-footed Goat ignores the stumbling blocks…
Best Bites: Bake a Fresh Apricot Buckle
Juicy, slightly tart, ripe apricots in a butter cake, often referred to as a buckle, is a treat for dessert. Shop for ripe apricots with your young kids, letting them count up to 5-7…
Streaming Source for the week of April 20
Here's what to watch and where to watch it for the week of April 20, 2026.
Celebrity Extra: Shawn Hatosy
I never watched "ER" when it was on, but I started watching it on HBO Max. I read that the actor who plays Dr. Abbot on "The Pitt" was also on an episode of "ER." Which season was it?
Kovels Antiques & Collecting: Skutching Knives
A knife with a painted wooden blade might sound like something strictly decorative. If it's a flax knife, or scutching knife, that's not the case.
Salome's Stars: April 9
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Relationships are supposed to be about give-and-take, but you might find that you've been doing all the giving while getting little in return.
Best Bites: Fresh Fruit Cookie Tarts
Tell your kids that they can be the "King and Queen of Tarts" when they make this gem of a dessert. The fresh fruit ingredients from your local market or fruit stand are luscious and good…
Streaming Source for the week of April 13
Here's what to watch and where to watch it for the week of April 13, 2026.
Divas on a Dime: Coconut Dal with a Clever Twist
International dishes have a way of sounding more complicated than they really are. Long ingredients lists, unfamiliar ingredients and the idea that you'll need a special trip across town…
Celebrity Extra: Patricia Velasquez
I recently started watching "Arrested Development," starring Jason Bateman and Will Arnett. Why did they recast the actress of Marta? I like both actresses, but I was curious about the change.
Kovels Antiques & Collecting: Wiener Werkstatte
When the Arts and Crafts movement thrived first in the British Isles and then in the United States, Vienna, Austria, had the Wiener Werkstatte (Vienna Workshop).
Salome's Stars: April 2
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You'll soon hear more about an offer that could change the direction of your career.
Best Bites: Edible Bird Nests
Make simple no-bake bird's nest treats with your kids to celebrate spring! Drop jelly beans or natural-looking candy eggs in each one and tuck them in Easter baskets…
Streaming Source for the week of April 6
Here's what to watch and where to watch it for the week of April 6, 2026.
Divas on a Dime: Carrots in Sweet Disguise
Carrots bring natural sweetness, moisture and vibrant color to these wholesome biscotti, while cinnamon and turmeric add depth and gentle complexity.
The Garden Bug: Early Spring Tasks
Start your spring clean-up with the largest tasks first, such as clearing off the roof, cleaning gutters and clearing away any tree branch problems.
Celebrity Extra: Dermot Mulroney
Is Dermot Mulroney really leaving "Chicago Fire" for good? It doesn't appear as if his character is coming back since he was fired.
Kovels Antiques & Collecting: Salt Dishes
Salt has played an important a role in human history as it does at the dinner table. It provides necessary nutrients, and it made food preservation possible long before refrigeration.
Salome's Stars: March 26
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Some co-workers might try to talk you out of accepting a promotion, but you need to follow your own instincts.
Best Bites: Oven-Baked Cheese Sandwiches
Is there such a thing as "easy entertaining"? In spite of my intentions, parties always become a bit of a production, with my long to-do lists and shoutouts to kids…