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Check It Out: Passing on the light of Christmas
Quite a few years ago, people from across Canada shared their Christmas memories in Country Woman magazine. One person remembers their Christmas tree adorned with tiny candles.
Christmas memory
As a kid I was a big fan of the program Sesame Street. Even at the advanced age of ten years, I’d still take every opportunity to watch the show on school holidays.
Paul Harvey’s Christmas wish for growing up
A famous broadcaster from the past once relayed this riddle to his listeners. Paul Harvey claimed 80% of Kindergarten kids were able to answer the riddle correctly…
Shinny and homemade tarts!
Growing up in the small town of Birsay, Saskatchewan at Christmas time meant two things. The rink would be open early in the morning and wouldn’t close until nine at night.
Remembering a not so well known Christmas classic
When you ask people what their favourite Christmas movie or special is, you are sure to get several responses of “It’s A Wonderful Life”, “Miracle on 34th Street”, “Christmas Vacation…
Editorial Cartoon: Couple of drinks
Are you sure you’re okay to drive, Mr. Fendle? You’ve had more than a couple of drinks, you know… !
Outdoor rink at Kinsmen Park
Flooding of the outdoor rink at Kinsmen Park has been underway throughout the past week. However little moisture in the ground and the mild temperatures…
KCS Jazz Band entertains at Hooky for Hockey
The KCS Jazz Band provided entertainment between whistles at the Hooky For Hockey game held at the West Central Events Centre on December 13th.
HOOKY FOR HOCKEY!
Students from the west central area got to enjoy an afternoon at the WCEC in Kindersley on Wednesday, December 13 to watch the SJHL Klippers…
Everyone needs a Christmas sweater!
The kids at Kindersley Playschool were displaying their excitement about Christmas last week when they came to their class.
Moments in Time: Confederate soldiers
On Dec. 25, 1868, President Andrew Johnson offered amnesty to all Confederate soldiers with Proclamation 179.
The Garden Bug: Mistletoe
Pliny the Elder once wrote how the Druids held nothing more sacred than finding mistletoe growing on an oak tree.
Go Figure! Dec 14
The idea of Go Figure is to arrive at the figures given at the bottom and right-hand columns of the diagram.
Salome's Stars: Dec 14
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your plans to take control of a personal situation because you feel the most qualified could create resentment.
Divas on a Dime: Delectable Duo
Fuss-Free Festivities: 3 No-Bake Peanut Butter Delights for the Holidays.
Hilarious and Funny Christmas Warnings
Not suitable for children aged 36 months or less. On a Christmas card for a 1 year old.
Co-op Kid's Korner, Dec 14
Hey kids, enjoy some puzzles and games! The young at heart can enjoy these too!