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It heard the drinks were on the house.
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St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at Caleb Village
Shirley Jeffries sports her best green for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at Caleb Village in Kindersley on Tuesday, bringing a touch of Irish cheer — and a wee bit of luck — to the festivities.
50 years ago lots went on sale in Rosedale!
Fifty years ago a total of 88 lots went on sale in the Rosedale subdivision in Kindersley, as reported in a 1976 spring edition of The Clarion.
Technically an Octothorpe
The hashtag symbol is technically called an octothorpe. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the “octo-” prefix refers to the eight points on the popular symbol…
The Garden Bug: Ox-eye Daisy
When in bloom, it's easy to see why this European native was introduced in the U.S. as a garden and florist ornamental in the 1800s.
Fun Fact: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are the best-selling candy in the U.S., with $2.84 billion in sales, and stocked in 97% of grocery stores and 89% of convenience chain stores.
Celebrity Extra: Nikki Crawford
Is the actress playing Lexie on "Days of Our Lives" the same one who played her years ago? I know the character was killed off, but I'm thinking this is a different actress, too.
Kovels Antiques & Collecting: Hall Trees
With April showers comes the question: What do you do with your dripping raincoats and umbrellas? By the Victorian age, wealthy households had hall trees or hall stands in the entryway.
Moments in Time: Richard Nixon cigarette ads
On April 1, 1970, President Richard Nixon, who was known to enjoy the occasional cigar himself, signed legislation officially banning cigarette ads on television and radio.
Everything energy in the 2026 Saskatchewan provincial budget
There might be a war underway in Iran, the Strait of Hormuz could be threatened, and WTI is hovering around US$94 a barrel. But none of that was reflected…
Salome's Stars: March 19
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A workplace change causes a temporary delay in your plans. Continue working on your project so that you'll be ready when it's time to start up again.
Funny Business: Jokes of the Irish
Why did the leprechaun buy a trampoline? Because he heard March was spring time.
Trivia Test: What does CC stand for?
ACRONYMS: In computer emails, what does the acronym "CC" stand for?
Streaming Source for the week of March 23
Here's what to watch and where to watch it for the week of March 23, 2026.
Strange But True: Kermit swamp scene
To perform Kermit's early swamp scene in "The Muppet Movie," Jim Henson had to spend a day in a 50-gallon steel drum under a pond.
Co-op Kids Club Birthdays of the Week: Mar 15 to Mar 21
Happy birthday to all the Kindersley & District Co-op Kids Club birthdays of the week for March 15 to March 21!
Co-op Kid's Korner, March 19
Hey kids, enjoy some puzzles and games! The young at heart can enjoy these too!
Weird News: Determined 12-year-old
When a 12-year-old in Monroe, North Carolina, missed the bus to school on Feb. 18, he made the obvious choice to just drive himself.