What do you get when you combine an elephant with a fish?
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Mid Plains Diesel is a heavy duty equipment parts & repair centre located in Kindersley, Saskatchewan. We’ve been servicing the Kindersley area for over 28 years and pride ourselves on our customer service. CALL US at 306-463-6469 or visit us at 1014 - 8th Avenue West, Kindersley, SK.
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Flashback: Three Chipmunks
Name the three Chipmunks. Which one wanted the hula hoop for Christmas?
Moments in Time: Fred Astaire
On May 10, 1899, singer/actor/dancer Fred Astaire was born in Omaha, NE. Widely considered the most influential dancer in the history of film…
Strange But True: Bill Murray bombs
In 1970, actor Bill Murray joked to a fellow airline passenger that he had two bombs in his bag.
Chirping baby chicks
There was plenty of chirping going on at Peavey Mart on Wednesday morning, April 17th. The staff arrived at the post office to pick up the boxes of chirping baby chicks…
Sports Talk: NHL Expansion Talk
There has been a decisive uptick in discussion about National Hockey League expansion in recent weeks. And we aren’t merely talking affiliate expansion…
Celebrity Extra: Sterling K. Brown
I miss watching “This Is Us” and wish it would have had at least one more season. What other shows has the person who wrote it done?
Magic Maze: Time
Find the listed words in the diagram. They run in all directions forward, backward, up, down and diagonally.
Salome's Stars: Apr 18
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Things go so swimmingly by mid-week that you're tempted to take on more tasks.
CAOEC disappointed in federal budget, calls it lost opportunity to support energy workers
The Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC) said it is disappointed with the federal budget, referring to it as a lost opportunity…
Strange But True: Happier but shorter
Research has shown that taller people are happier but shorter people live longer.
To Your Good Health: Vocal Cord Paralyzed
My daughter, 45, has had a paralyzed left vocal cord for about a year now. We have been to an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor who ran at least a half dozen tests…
Kovels Antiques & Collecting: Embroidered Textiles
Textiles are fragile and need special care. Dust, light, insects and moisture can damage them. Antique textiles in good condition are rare and often sell for high prices.
The Garden Bug: Groundcover Plants
Groundcover plants provide dense soil cover, retard weed growth and prevent soil erosion. They can be woody or herbaceous, clumping or running, evergreen or deciduous.
Co-op Kid's Korner, Apr 18
Hey kids, enjoy some puzzles and games! The young at heart can enjoy these too!
Top Ten Most Nascar Wins
This is the real fast and furious, with Richard Petty in the number one spot.
Coleville licensed daycare project is well underway
The Coleville Licensed Daycare Development Committee is hard at work raising funds for the two licensed daycare homes that are being planned for their community.
Celebrity Extra: Alison Sweeney
Is Alison Sweeney going to be starring in anymore of those cookie mystery movies on Hallmark?
Magic Maze: Seen Along the Road
Find the listed words in the diagram. They run in all directions forward, backward, up, down and diagonally.