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Moments in Time: PG-13
On July 1, 1984, the Motion Picture Association of America, which oversees the voluntary rating system for movies, introduced its new rating of PG-13…
Strange But True: Perfect Counterfeit
In 1865, William E. Brockway printed a counterfeit $100 bill that was so perfect, it left the Treasury Department with the sole option of withdrawing all authentic $100 bills from circulation.
Top Ten Countries with the Highest Incarceration Rates
The United States tops this list, with a higher incarceration rate than El Salvador (#2) and Thailand (#3).
Christine Jackson uses her artistic gift to help others
Christine Jackson resides in Medicine Hat but is no stranger to Kindersley. You’ll see her back in Kindersley regularly as she continues to look after her orchard.
Fitness group helps people with mobility issues
A one-hour workout with friends at the gym is just what the doctor ordered, which is why the Parkinson’s support group in Kindersley was happy to find a gym and a trainer to help them out.
Co-op Kid's Korner, June 13
Hey kids, enjoy some puzzles and games! The young at heart can enjoy these too!
CryptoQuip: June 13
This is a simple substitution cipher in which each letter used stands for another. If you think that X equals O, it will equal O throughout the puzzle.
Kovels Antiques & Collecting: Specimen Tables
In the 18th and 19th centuries, wealthy American and European travelers made “Grand Tours” of continental Europe to view ancient ruins and collect souvenirs.
Saskatchewan launches high school oil and gas courses
Saskatchewan high school students will soon be able to take Grade 11 and 12 level classes familiarizing them with the oil and gas industry.
Magic Maze: Animals With Bushy Tails
Find the listed words in the diagram. They run in all directions forward, backward, up, down and diagonally.
Salome's Stars: June 13
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Start doing some serious thinking about a career move that could entail more than just changing job sites.
News You Can Use: Weird Science
The Japanese tech company Kirin Holdings has released the new Elecispoon, a metal-and-plastic, battery-powered spoon…
Best Bites: Egg Casserole
Father's Day is around the corner on June 16. Crown Dad “king for a day” with a royal breakfast he will love. It's a hearty egg-and-cheese casserole…
Moments in Time: Treaty of Versailles
On June 28, 1919, Germany signed the Treaty of Versailles with the Allies, officially ending World War I.
Strange But True: Goldfish Tea
There are tea bags made to look like a goldfish swimming in your mug.
The Garden Bug: Toads
The American toad can eat up to 100 insects in one night, reducing insect damage to your plants. To attract toads to your garden, provide water in which to breed…
Divas on a Dime: Texas-Style Ribs
This Sunday is Father's Day. That means it's time to give Dad and all the father figures in your life the ultimate treat: mouthwatering, luscious Texas-style BBQ ribs.
Top Ten World's Most Polluted Cities
Canadians can sleep a bit easier with no cities in Canada on this list.