What do you get when you combine an elephant with a fish?
Swimming trunks!
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Go Figure! Oct 12
The idea of Go Figure is to arrive at the figures given at the bottom and right-hand columns of the diagram.
Anderson clan holds family reunion
Gary and Dorothy Anderson were among the eighty family members who gathered together for a family reunion in Kindersley on the Thanksgiving long weekend.
Big Farmers of days gone by
Back in 1911, the Big Four Farm (officially called Eagle Lake Farms) at Flaxcombe was one of two Canadian land holdings owned by the Hon. Edward G. Strutt and his son…
Saskatchewan provides emergency aid to Israel
Premier Scott Moe announced last week that the Government of Saskatchewan will be providing $100,000 of immediate emergency aid to those affected by the recent violent attacks in Israel.
Penton: In today’s NHL, Canadian goalies a rarity
What’s so special about Vegas Golden Knights’ goalie Adin Hill? In addition to him being a key member of the National Hockey League team that won the Stanley Cup last year…
Pop 89: Word-jackings
Dear Reader, not to worry, I am not about to preach once more on the crushing machinations of AI. Although I could go on about how it’s blinding wizardry offers…
Check It Out: The truth will always be revealed
Here’s a funny comment I read: “I had a happy childhood. My dad used to put me in tires and roll me down hills. Those were Goodyears.”
Salome's Stars: Oct 5
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) As wise as you are, you could still be misled by someone who seems to be sincere but really isn't.
Celebrity Extra: Lacey Chabert
I know it's not even Halloween yet, but when will the Hallmark Christmas movies begin airing? I hope they're not being postponed because of the strikes.
The Garden Bug: Root Health
If a potted plant looks poorly, gently remove the plant from the pot and examine the root system. Healthy roots should be white or tan in color…
CryptoQuote: Oct 5
Have fun breaking the CryptoQuote! Each week the code letters are different.
Co-op Kid's Korner, Oct 5
Hey kids, enjoy some puzzles and our junior whirl! The young at heart can enjoy these too!
Fun October Facts
Alfred Nobel, the founder of the Nobel Prize, was born on October 21, 1833, in Italy. Following his philanthropist calling, he founded the Nobel Prize.