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Archive for January, 2007

Top 10 Incoming Searches to The Bench for 2006

( Misc )

I have compiled a list of the top searches that resulted in people visiting The Bench.  This list is completely unofficial and may not contain all incoming searches. wanted: rude foreign guy “the bench” saskatoon “u+of+s+medicine+interview+preparation” “the+bench” “nick peti” adrenaline regina soccer thebench regina the bench “pat fiacco” u of s medicine on probation

Regina in 3 way tie for world’s cheapest housing

( Misc )

Regina is supposedly in a three way tie for the cheapest housing in major cities in the UK, Australia, USA, New Zealand and Ireland.  While this may mean we can all afford a house sooner, it also means that Regina is really not that desirable to any one else and that housing in Regina may not [...]

Looking for Something to Do?

( Misc andParties )

So Balgonie is hosting the provincial women’s curling championship this upcoming weekend.  While we can argue about the fun of watching curling, the party is always good times, so it may actually be worth driving out to Balgonie just for the party. Also, on our links on the side, the Night on Town link features [...]

Google “Canada’s worst city”

( Misc )

or just go to http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/08012007/21/canada-s-worst-neighbourhood.html seriously, if you ever want to bash Winnipeg, Edmonton etc… you need to read this first

University of Saskatchewan forces bus service?

( School )

University of Saskatchewan to force all students, including those living in dorms & across the street, to pay $113/year to buy a bus pass.  Come and vote it down in early February. More information…

Why aren’t students more active in Saskatoon?

( School )

Gotta love how we constantly hear about how we should be more active, and every time you stop by the university pool, there is a crap load of little kids learning how to do floats.  Great for them … except that the City of Saskatoon pools are way better, with shallow ends where they can [...]

Beckham to Play in US for LA

( Soccer )

David Beckham will play for the Los Angeles Galaxy of MLS in the US this August. His deal is reportedly worth $250 million over 5 years. He is only 31, but arguably past the prime of his career.  After the public made such a stink about A Rod making the same $250 millon over 10 years (half [...]

Revised Friday Schedule for Jan Birthday Crew

( Parties )

So looks like Athena’s on Central Ave this Friday, to start up around 9 pm, potential slither to eventually end up at the Sutherland after.  Email fakefrat@hotmail.com with enquiries

Blizzard Highlights our Shortcomings

( Misc andSchool )

So, after the blizzard stayed the same throughout the day, schools, the U of S and SIAST let everyone out early - great, after everyone is forced to make it to school they are forced to find a way home.  Why not cancel it the night before when the blizzard started and let everyone stay at [...]

Birthday Pubcrawl Soon … Hopefully, stay tuned

( Parties )