What do you get when you combine an elephant with a fish?
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Divas on a Dime: Homemade Pumpkin Butter
As the air turns crisp and the leaves start to fall, nothing ushers in the coziness of autumn like the rich, spiced aroma of pumpkin.
Celebrity Extra: Kathy Bates
My wife and I really enjoyed the premiere of the new “Matlock” with Kathy Bates, but there have been no subsequent episodes. Did it change nights?
Top Ten MOST EXPENSIVE MOBILE PHONES, 2024
Who knew you could spend millions on your mobile phone?
Strange But True: Color of the universe
It turns out the universe is, on average, kind of beige. They named the shade “cosmic latte.”
TD PLINKO BOARD DONATION!
During Goose Festival Days, TD Canada Trust in Kindersley donated all of the proceeds from their Plinko board to the Kindersley & District Plains Museum.
Go Figure! October 3
The idea of Go Figure is to arrive at the figures given at the bottom and right-hand columns of the diagram.
Co-op Kid's Korner, October 3
Hey kids, enjoy some puzzles and games! The young at heart can enjoy these too!
Super Crossword: Between White and Red
Give your brain a workout with our super crossword!
Salome's Stars: October 3
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) This is a good week to get advice on your plans. But don't act on them until you feel sure that you've been told everything you need to know to support your move.
Moments in Time: Reggie Jackson
On Oct. 18, 1977, New York Yankees outfielder Reggie Jackson hit three home runs in a row off of three consecutive pitches from three different pitchers...
Top Ten Movies: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice takes the number one spot for the third week. Transformers rolls into number two.
A Million Times We Cry: Stacey Grimes-Wempe writes memoir on grief, and launches it at oil show
An oil show isn’t a typical place for a book launch, but for Stacey Grimes-Wempe, it was fitting.
Lots of Pun
Engineers have made a car that can run on mint. Hopefully, they can make buses and trains run on thyme.
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...