2017 fire at Lemsford Ferry Regional Park results in charges
On October 1, 2017, just before 9 a.m., Leader RCMP responded to the report of a fire at a mobile residence located in Lemsford Ferry Regional Park, Saskatchewan.
Murray Mandryk: Moe’s decision to extend restrictions a tough one
Politicians seldom get enough credit for making the tough decisions they don’t want to make or that they know people won’t like.
Bruce Penton: Hextall completes full circle with Rutherford
The Jim Rutherford-Ron Hextall story — spaced out over 50 years — has movie potential.
Check It Out: How one person can make a difference
How one person can A ten-year-old asked, “What’s the difference between a banana and bananas?” His answer: “One is just a banana, the other is crazy.”
Drilling season peaking with 31 rigs working
Mid-February to the first week of March is traditionally the peak of the year for oilwell drilling activity. And on Feb. 22, there were 31 drilling rigs working in Saskatchewan, down markedly from the previous two years.
SASKBOOKS REVIEW - “A Book of Ecological Virtues: Living Well in the Anthropocene”
I made several “notes to self” while reading this anthology. Although not a critical marker re: the book’s literary or academic merit, it does indicate that the text spoke to me on a personal level.
Teacher by day, musician by night
Local Kindersley resident, Curtis Ehresman, is currently working for the Sunwest School Division as a substitute teacher and Educational Assistant sub after completing his Education degree.
Sask tourist attraction draws in kids and adults
The words “Saskatchewan tourist attraction” immediately cause people in this region of the province to think of places like the Great Sandhills or Cypress Hills.
Al Heron receives Lifetime Membership Award
Al Heron, the Town of Eston’s former Mayor, recently received a Lifetime Membership Award from the Municipalities of Saskatchewan Board of Directors (formerly Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association).
A Little Bit Western: Calm, Cool and in Control
Prairie folk love a weather story. We mark certain years, even decades, by memorable weather events, and use storms or extreme temperatures or even winds as a yardstick for recalling other important happenings like weddings or births.
Ducks launches new farmer-focused website
Stonewall, Man. – Farmers looking for practical solutions to make their operations more sustainable have a new resource to turn to with Ducks Unlimited Canada’s (DUC) – ag.ducks.ca – a new website that builds on DUC’s long-time relationship with the agricultural industry.
Just a Gal from Glidden: The Mail Bag
Thanks for all the letters and messages this week! I look forward to another adventure in the warmer temperatures this week to share with you all.
Saskatchewan municipalities won’t be banning firearms, because they can’t
You don’t have to worry about your town, city or RM in Saskatchewan passing a bylaw banning handguns, something the federal government will soon be allowing municipalities to do. That’s because, at least in Saskatchewan, they can’t.
Walking back in time to the start of Pathway to Wellness
There’s a saying that goes like this, “Don’t despise small beginnings,” and Pathway to Wellness in Kindersley is a prime example of how that plays out.
It’s never too early to begin planning your garden
Temperatures are frigid and snowbanks are piled up high, avid gardeners have already ordered their garden seeds or may have already received them in the mail.
Mayor Perkins provides update from Town of Kindersley
Mayor Rod Perkins, along with the Kindersley Town Council, are getting ready to do their budgeting. “Most of our major projects are done.
SaskBooks Review: Fire Lake
Fire Lake by J.C. Paulson can be best described as a mystery novel that is unapologetically Canadian and is steeped in intrigue and…
Owens & Sweitzer recognized for outstanding employee engagement
Eston business, Owens & Sweitzer has been named by SATISFYD as a 2021 Top Dealer in Employee Engagement. This award is determined solely on employee rankings which saw Owens & Sweitzer exceed industry benchmarks in the workplace for employee engagement.
Sure-Fire Streaming: Unhinged, Shameless, Switchback, and more!
The best in TV and film from your living room.
Kindersley RCMP report a steady week with 75 calls for service
Between February 8th to February 14th, 2021, Kindersley RCMP responded to 75 calls for service*.