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Trudeau’s done! And the oilpatch rejoices!
The Canadian oilpatch, whom Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made clear he wanted to phase out, collectively let out cries of rejoicing as the announcement came from Ottawa…
Go Figure! January 9
The idea of Go Figure is to arrive at the figures given at the bottom and right-hand columns of the diagram.
Moments in Time: John & Yoko
On Jan. 22, 1981, Annie Leibovitz's final portrait of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, for the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, hit newsstands, a month and a half after Lennon's assassination…
Best Bites: Gelatin Citrus Snacks
It's citrus time! Prepare for your family's next snack attack with 100% pure fruit juice that gets magically transformed into whimsical, eye-catching citrus bowls and slices.
Top Ten Movies: Sonic the Hedgehog 3
The third Sonic the Hedgehog movie takes the top spot while the new Lion King film comes in at number two.
Kovels Antiques & Collecting: Altered Furniture
It's a current trend to buy inexpensive old furniture and alter it into something new. Some people may see this as disrespectful to history, but it's a practice that has been going on for hundreds of years.
Celebrity Extra: Tika Sumpter
Who is the actress who plays Maddie in the “Sonic” movies? I swear she used to be on a soap opera when she was younger, but I can't remember her character's name.
Strange But True: Cheap chocolate
The first Hershey's chocolate bars with almonds were produced in 1908 because they were cheap to make. The nuts took the place of some of the more expensive milk chocolate…
All the best in 2025!
We wish you a year that lives up to your expectations, filled with love and good company.
Sask West This Week: At the Break
A simple and quick recap of the Sask West Hockey League (SWHL) thus far.
Co-op Kid's Korner, January 2
Hey kids, enjoy some puzzles and games! The young at heart can enjoy these too!
Salome's Stars: January 2
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your most important New Year's resolution should be to work out problems with a family member in order to avoid continuing misunderstandings.
Streaming Source for the week of Jan 6
Here's what to watch and where to watch it for the week of Jan. 6, 2025.
Strathcona hits No. 1 in the Top 10 conventional oil wells for October
There are a few surprises in the top 100 conventional oil wells in Saskatchewan for the month of October.
Divas on a Dime: Turkey Meatballs
When the week between Christmas and New Year's hits, we're all caught in a strange limbo. All the cookies, sweets and party treats create a lawless wasteland of dietary anarchy.
Moments in Time: First drive-through McDonald's
On Jan. 19, 2007, Beijing, China got its first drive-through McDonald's restaurant, a two-story building next to a gas station…
The Garden Bug: Burning Christmas Trees
Real pine, spruce, or fir Christmas trees are NOT appropriate fuel for an indoor fireplace. They have a high amount of sap in their trunks and branches…
Funny Stories: Where’s the toast?
There was an elderly couple who in their old age noticed that they were getting a lot more forgetful, so they decided to go to the doctor.