Did you hear about the group ski trip?
It went downhill fast.
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Strange But True: Saltiest Ocean
The Atlantic is the saltiest of Earth's five major oceans, primarily due to the Antarctic ice sheet and global mountain ranges.
Fun Fact: Jack-O-Lantern
The term "jack-o-lantern" is from the Irish folktale about Jack, who was welcome neither in Heaven or Hell, so his spirit wandered at night with just a lantern to light his way.
Streaming Source for the week of Nov 3
Here's what to watch and where to watch it for the week of Nov. 3, 2025.
Co-op Kids Club Birthdays of the Week: Oct 26 to Nov 1
Happy birthday to all the Kindersley & District Co-op Kids Club birthdays of the week for October 26 to November 1!
Co-op Kid's Korner, October 30
Hey kids, enjoy some puzzles and games! The young at heart can enjoy these too!
Facts about Halloween
Halloween is thought to have originated around 4000 B.C., which means Halloween has been around for over 6,000 years.
The Garden Bug: White Pumpkins
Both white and orange pumpkins are members of the Cucurbita family, which includes winter and summer squash, cucumbers, and melons.
Moments in Time: Twinkie Panic
On Nov. 16, 2012, Hostess Brands sparked a panicked hoarding of snack cakes when the company announced it was shutting down, and a 31,000% jump in Twinkie sales on Amazon in only a week.
Weird News: Out of Spite
Stephan Marcum of Stanton, Kentucky, is in hot water for his choice of Halloween decorations, LEX18-TV reported. Police were called to Marcum’s residence on Oct. 4…
How to decorate your pumpkin for a delicious post-Halloween treat
Have you purchased a pumpkin to display on your doorstep and welcome trick-or-treaters on October 31?
FIND 10 DIFFERENCES
Find ten differences between this two Halloween images. Answers are below. Don't cheat!
SPOT THE 15 HIDDEN ELEMENTS
Have fun finding the fifteen hidden elements in this image. Answers are below. Don't cheat!
Avery Johnson, SJHL Forward of the Week
Congratulations to this week's SJHL Forward of the Week, Avery Johnson.
Best Bites: Zucchini Chile-Cheese Bake
Leaves that were green may be turning to brown, gold and red, but summer's growing season isn't over yet. Tall and free, sunflowers still climb upward like Jack's beanstalk.
Go Figure! October 23
The idea of Go Figure is to arrive at the figures given at the bottom and right-hand columns of the diagram.
Salome's Stars: October 23
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Turn a disappointment into a learning experience. Check out possible weaknesses in your approach and strengthen them.
Celebrity Extra: Jaime Ray Newman
Who is the actress who plays Callie on "The Hunting Wives"? Was she ever on a daytime soap? I know I've seen her somewhere.