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News You Can Use: Freaky Baby
A 27-foot-tall puppet in the shape of a seated baby has been installed in the center of the town of Rochdale, England, the BBC reported on Sept. 25.
The Garden Bug: Ashe's Calamint
Pollinators like the Blue Calamintha Bee rely on this rare wild mint, also known as “Ashe's Savory” or “Ohoopee Wild Basil.”
Divas on a Dime: Breakfast Burritos
Start the day right with a wholesome breakfast that's easy to prep ahead. Breakfast burritos are your solution for busy mornings, offering convenience without sacrificing nutrition.
Celebrity Extra: Jesse Lee Soffer
I saw a commercial for “FBI: International,” and it looks like Jesse Lee Soffer is on there now. I was hoping he would return to “Chicago P.D.” Is there any chance of this now?
Strange But True: Fart Jars
Londoners in the 1600s were advised to keep “fart jars” -- consisting of trapped fart odors -- on hand to combat bubonic plague.
West Central Crisis Grand Opening & Anniversary
The 40th Anniversary and Grand Opening event of West Central Crisis & Family Support Centre was held on Wednesday...
Sep 30, 2024: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Have you ever paused to truly understand what’s happening when you hear a land acknowledgment before a public event? It’s more than just a customary opening statement...
Go Figure! September 26
The idea of Go Figure is to arrive at the figures given at the bottom and right-hand columns of the diagram.
Top Ten Most Dangerous Cities in the World by Homicide Rate 2024
The top two cities are in Mexico, and seven of the top ten are also in Mexico.
Co-op Kid's Korner, September 26
Hey kids, enjoy some puzzles and games! The young at heart can enjoy these too!
Salome's Stars: September 26
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Money matters are dominant this week. Recheck your accounts and make sure they're up-to-date.
Moments in Time: Harlem Globetrotters
On Oct. 7, 1985, Lynette Woodard, who captained the gold-medal-winning U.S. Olympic women's basketball team in 1984, had the great distinction of becoming the first female player for the Harlem Globetrotters...
Top Ten Movies: Beetlejuice again!
Beetlejuice keeps the top spot while Deadpool & Wolverine fall to number four.
Brian Zinchuk: Has Canada forgotten how to build drilling rigs?
I don’t know if anyone else has noticed, but while we weren’t looking, a significant portion of our industrial base got hollowed out. And we will likely live to regret it.
Kindersley Council Highlights - September 23, 2024
On Monday, September 23, 2024, Town Council held their Regular Meeting. The Council of the Town of Kindersley reviewed the Financial Report for August 2024.
Proclamation: Rail Safety Week
WHEREAS Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 23 to 29, 2024...
News You Can Use: Fat Cat
When he was discovered, he weighed more than 37 pounds -- about three times the average size for a cat...