Why did Cinderella get kicked off the football team?
Because she kept running away from the ball.
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Salome's Stars: February 26
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It's time to come down to earth and face the reality about someone in your life. Get to the truth, then decide what you'll do about the relationship.
Funny Business: A Lighter Fluid
What weighs more, a gallon of water or a gallon of butane? The gallon of water. Butane is a lighter fluid.
Trivia Test: President Lifeguard
U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president was a lifeguard in his earlier life and saved 77 people from drowning over a seven-year period?
Streaming Source for the week of March 2
Here's what to watch and where to watch it for the week of March 2, 2026.
Strange But True: Crows and Cheetos
Ornithologists often use Cheetos to study behavior in crows. Along with being easy to spot because of their bright orange color, they're also one of a crow's favorite treats.
Co-op Kids Club Birthdays of the Week: Feb 22 to Feb 28
Happy birthday to all the Kindersley & District Co-op Kids Club birthdays of the week for February 22 to February 28!
Co-op Kid's Korner, February 26
Hey kids, enjoy some puzzles and games! The young at heart can enjoy these too!
Bullying and gender Identity: challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals
Bullying can affect anyone, but LGBTQ+ individuals often face unique challenges. Awareness of these struggles helps nurture safer, more supportive communities.
5 common myths about bullying, debunked
Bullying is a serious issue, but many myths persist that make it hard to identify. To stop bullying in its tracks, you must first be able to recognize it.
How to respond safely to bullying instead of escalating it
When you’re mistreated by a bully, it’s natural for you to feel angry or want to fight back. However, an aggressive reaction can make the situation worse.
4 signs of workplace bullying
Bullying isn’t limited to schools—it can also occur on the job. Recognizing the warning signs is the first step in addressing it. Here are four common signs.
Saskatchewan Winter Games
Kindersley coach Maureen Ryan-Dobbin cheers on the Rivers West Special Olympics five-pin bowling team during the Saskatchewan Winter Games in Meadow Lake.
Weird News: Museum of Failure
After a romantic relationship ended, Eyvan Collins of Burnaby, British Columbia, “just needed to do something with it,” they said. Thus was born the Museum of Personal Failure…
Funny Business: I’m on the phone
“I was in my car driving back from work. A police officer pulled me over and knocked on my window. I said, ‘One minute, I’m on the phone.’”
Fun Fact: Highest number of dogs
The country with the highest number of dogs is the United States with 90 million, followed by Brazil with 60 million and China with 58 million.
Celebrity Extra: Kim Delaney
I saw a news story about Kim Delaney's personal life recently. I remember watching her on "All My Children" as Jenny when I was younger. Is she doing OK? Is she still acting?
Kovels Antiques & Collecting: Venetian Glass
Venetian glass has been prized since the 13th century, but it has never been stuck in the past. The Venini glass factory in Murano has been at the forefront of modern design since it was founded in 1921.
Moments in Time: Australia's Sydney Opera House
On March 2, 1933, construction officially began on Australia's Sydney Opera House. The structure's first performance occurred in a rather unusual way in 1960…