Did you hear about the group ski trip?
It went downhill fast.
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Best Bites: Toasting to Toast
"I'd like to make a toast!" said my friend at a happy family celebration. Without missing a beat, her nephew burst out, "Don't we need to get the toaster first?"
Moments in Time: John Lennon
On Jan. 27, 1970, John Lennon composed and recorded "Instant Karma," his third solo single prior to the Beatles' official breakup, in one day.
Pipeline Online: Shrinkflation strikes again
I didn’t realize ice melter salt needed a padding of air like potato chips in a bag. After all, it’s salt. So you should be able to pack it right full, devoid of air, right?
Salome's Stars: January 15
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Avoid creating unnecessary fuss over a situation that you don't approve of. If it's going to work, it will do so despite your objections.
Strange But True: Bonnie and Clyde
In 1926, Clyde Barrow, of Bonnie and Clyde fame, was arrested with his older brother Buck for possession of a truckload of stolen turkeys.
Divas on a Dime: Pot of Vegetable Soup
Does last week already feel like a month ago? We often begin the new year with the best of intentions, and the trick is making them sustainable.
Co-op Kids Club Birthdays of the Week: Jan 11 to Jan 17
Happy birthday to all the Kindersley & District Co-op Kids Club birthdays of the week for January 11 to January 17!
Co-op Kid's Korner, January 15
Hey kids, enjoy some puzzles and games! The young at heart can enjoy these too!
The Garden Bug: The Importance of Snow
As snowflakes form in the clouds and fall to the earth, they collects nitrogen and other particulates like sulfur from the atmosphere.
Snowmobile drags set for Kindersley this weekend
The White Knucklers Snowmobile Club, with support from Holland’s Hot Oiling Ltd., is hosting a snowmobile drag racing event this Saturday north of the Canasta Hotel in Kindersley.
Fun Fact: Solar Terms
The 24 "Solar Terms" are an ancient calendar system based on celestial movements and the position of the sun. It is an essential part of Chinese heritage that farmers rely on.
Celebrity Extra: Jamie Lee Curtis
Is it true that Jamie Lee Curtis almost played Linda Blair's role in "The Exorcist"? How old was she then?
Best Bites: Baked Black Bean Dip
A good appetizer brings everyone together, whether you've just come in out of the chill from an afternoon of sledding or you're gathering around the TV to watch a game.
Kovels Antiques & Collecting: Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year, as observed in East Asian cultures, occurs on the first day of the first lunar month, not on a calendar date. It is celebrated in China, North Korea, South Korea…
Pipeline Online: Trump’s takeover of Venezuela
Anyone remember when Trump said back on Jan. 23, 2025, “We don’t need their oil and gas. We have more than anybody”?
Salome's Stars: January 8
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) While a long-deferred decision might suddenly take on some urgency after news on a related matter...
Strange But True: Two Nobel Prizes
Marie Curie was the first person ever to win two Nobel Prizes, one for physics and the other for chemistry, in honor of her work on radioactivity.