What do you get when you combine an elephant with a fish?
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4 Easter surprises to delight your children
Do you have young children? If you want to see their eyes light up this Easter weekend, prepare one or more of these delightful surprises…
Celebrate Easter at the restaurant? A fabulous idea!
This year, say goodbye to the stress of hosting family at home for Easter and treat yourself to a delicious, hassle free meal prepared by professionals.
Moments in Time: Richard Nixon
On April 23, 1937, Richard Nixon, then a soon-to-be law school graduate, applied for a position with the FBI, but was turned down for reasons that remain unclear.
Kovels Antiques & Collecting: Artistic Tiles
In present-day houses, tile is usually a humble building material, limited to bathroom or kitchen surfaces for its durability and ease of cleaning.
Celebrity Extra: Morris Chestnut
Is "Watson" going to be renewed for a new season? Morris Chestnut has been one of my favorite actors ever since "Nurse Jackie," so I hope this new show lasts.
Funny Business: Chocolate bars
Doug and Ernie entered a chocolate store. As they were busy looking around, Doug stole 3 chocolate bars.
Kindersley Klippers graduating players
Warmest best wishes to the Kindersley Klippers graduating players as they embark on their next chapter!
Funny Stories: Grandpa Pee
The IRS decides to audit Grandpa, and summons him to the IRS office. The auditor was not surprised when Grandpa showed up with his attorney.
A Few Good Jokes: Houdini Trap Door
For a while, the magician Houdini used a trap door for every show he did. It was just a stage he was going through.
Co-op Kid's Korner, April 3
Hey kids, enjoy some puzzles and games! The young at heart can enjoy these too!
Fun Fact: Shark Bones
Sharks do not have bones. Their cartilaginous skeletons are lighter than true bone, and their livers contain low-density oils; this helps sharks to be buoyant.
Salome's Stars: April 3
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) An unexpected development could put your relationship with a partner or spouse to an emotionally demanding test.
Kindersley & District Co-op secures naming rights for new Great Plains College healthcare lab
Great Plains College is proud to announce a significant agreement with Kindersley & District Co-op, who have secured the $25,000 naming rights sponsorship…
Saskatchewan becomes the first province in Canada to be carbon tax-free
Effective April 1, Saskatchewan will be the first province in Canada to eliminate the carbon tax. The Government of Saskatchewan has decided to pause the industrial carbon tax rate…
CryptoQuote: April 3
Have fun breaking the CryptoQuote! Each week the code letters are different.
The Garden Bug: Marigolds
Glasshouse whiteflies are destructive to tomato plants. Planting marigolds alongside tomatoes helps protect them from glasshouse whitefly infestations.
Moments in Time: Loretta Lynn
On April 14, 1932, Loretta Lynn (née Webb) entered the world in Butcher Hollow, KY. A bride at 15 and grandmother by 29, she went on to become one of country music's most beloved…
Weird News: What A Drag
On March 18, as Ellen Schapps Richman, 76, drove her Mercedes SUV to a golf lesson at Palm Beach Country Club, she had a vague sense that she had hit something…