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Strange But True: Benjamin Franklin Turkey
Benjamin Franklin never actually lobbied for the turkey to become the national bird, but he did write that the bald eagle was a fowl of "bad moral character"…
SAGD blowout to surface east of Maidstone on May 9
On May 9, Cenovus Energy had an explosive pressure release to the surface from its Rush Lake 2 thermal facility.
Swift Current Municipal RCMP warns public of dangerous drug following suspected overdose death
Swift Current Municipal RCMP is warning the public of a dangerous illicit drug circulating in the Swift Current area.
Moments in Time: Rock and Roll Ban
On June 3, 1956, authorities in Santa Cruz, California, put the city in the national spotlight by declaring a complete ban on rock and roll at public gatherings…
Couch Theatre: Sirens
"Sirens" (TV-MA) -- Meghann Fahy has had quite the busy spring! In addition to leading the previous film, she's starring in this Margot-Robbie-produced TV series…
Celebrity Extra: Shia LaBeouf
What ever happened to actor Shia LaBeouf? I remember hearing bad things about him. Was he canceled?
Divas on a Dime: Juicy BBQ Chicken
Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember those who have served our country with deep respect and gratitude. As we reflect on their sacrifices…
Best Bites: Ice Decanters
Planning a party this spring and summer on a budget? Fill an easy-to-freeze ice decanter with fresh lemonade for your next neighborhood party, and get ready…
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS!
Evan Pelletier (left) and Kayden Lake are the new tourist advisors at Kindersley and District Plains Museum. Evan is from Kindersley and is studying Marketing at university in Alberta.
Water Jokes: Drink toilet water
What weighs more, a gallon of water or a gallon of butane?
Weird News: The Robot Threat
Tien Kung Ultra took home the gold medal on April 19 in the Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon in Beijing, CNN reported. Ultra and more than 20 other robots ran alongside…
Co-op Kid's Korner, May 15
Hey kids, enjoy some puzzles and games! The young at heart can enjoy these too!
Fun Fact: Skateboards
Skateboards originally came out of surf culture. Initially, the term used for the outdoor activity was "sidewalk surfing."
Salome's Stars: May 15
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Just when you thought you had everything planned to the smallest detail, you get some news that could unsettle things.
Strange But True: The blessed war
World War II is known as "the blessed war" to many Icelanders because the country has that conflict to thank for its independence.
The company previously known as Crescent Point has been swallowed
The company that pretty much defined Saskatchewan’s Bakken Boom, gobbling up over 30 companies (most of them in southeast Saskatchewan) is no more.
Moments in Time: God Save the Queen
On May 31, 1977, the song "God Save the Queen" by the British punk band the Sex Pistols was banned from the radio by the BBC.
Couch Theatre: Nonnas
"Nonnas" (PG) -- This heartwarming comedy film led by Vince Vaughn ("Bad Monkey") is the equivalent of getting served a freshly baked-to-perfection lasagna…