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Co-op Kid's Korner, September 12
Hey kids, enjoy some puzzles and games! The young at heart can enjoy these too!
Super Crossword: Definitely Not Dickens
Give your brain a workout with our super crossword!
Salome's Stars: September 12
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Communication is important to help bridge a gap that can lead to problems at home and/or at the workplace.
Moments in Time: Zsa Zsa Gabor
On Sept. 27, 1989, Hollywood actress and socialite Zsa Zsa Gabor, while standing trial for slapping a police officer, stormed out of the courtroom in the middle of the district attorney's closing remarks.
Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show finishes up September 12
The 2024 Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show, a two-part show, is in full swing. The show will showcase exhibits for the oil and gas industries in the country’s heavy oil capital.
News You Can Use: 3,500-year-old relic
Picture it: a curious young boy at a museum. An ancient artifact unprotected by glass. Bet you can’t guess what happened next.
Funny Stories: A bear walks into a bar
A bear walks into a bar... The bartender is extremely busy and looks tired. He eventually makes his way over to the bear.
Celebrity Extra: Claire Danes
Is “My So-Called Life” ever coming back with a reboot? It was my favorite of the teen shows, but it only lasted one season.
Strange But True: Why I Hate My Uncle
In 1939, Hitler's nephew wrote an article titled “Why I Hate My Uncle.” He came to America, served in the Navy and settled on Long Island.
Top Ten Happiest Cities in the World: 2024
There are a lot of nordic cities in the top ten, and no cities from North America in this list.
Exciting ribbon cutting at West Central Abilities Day Program building!
The excitement was tangible as the clients and staff at the West Central Abilities Day Program building waited for the ribbon cutting ceremony to begin.
Strange But True: Power Tool Mating Call
Female cicadas have been known to confuse the roar of power tools for mating calls, sometimes swarming people using lawn mowers.
Co-op Kid's Korner, September 5
Hey kids, enjoy some puzzles and games! The young at heart can enjoy these too!
Salome's Stars: September 5
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be more sensible where money is concerned. An urge to splurge needs to be put aside for now.
Moments in Time: Three Presidents in One Year
On Sept. 20, 1881, following the assassination of James Garfield, Vice President Chester Arthur was inaugurated on Sept. 20, 1881, becoming the third person...
More drilling going on near Lloydminster than there has been in years
With the Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show coming up next week on Sept. 11-12, it’s apt to point out there’s more drilling activity happening just outside of Lloyd than there has been in many years.
Random Science Facts
It’s almost impossible to get too much sugar from fresh fruit. While the sugar in fruit is mostly fructose and glucose...
Top Ten Movies: Deadpool
Deadpool & Wolverine rules the box office this week with Alien coming in at number two.