Murray Mandryk: Texas reminds us of value of SaskPower
There are a number reasons why we take good, ol’ SaskPower for granted … and maybe sometimes even dislike it.
Bruce Penton: Goaltending boosts Habs’ fortunes
If goaltending quality were used to rate the Canadian teams in the National Hockey League, mark the Montreal Canadiens down as the presumptive champion of the North Division this summer.
Threshing Club makes donation
Viv Kalmer, Administrator at Kindersley & District Health & Wellness, was pleased to acknowledge a generous donation from the Kindersley Antique Threshing Club in the amount of $6,094.66.
Kindersley RCMP arrest two in a stolen vehicle
On March 1st Kindersley RCMP responded to a call of a suspicious vehicle in a farm yard west of town. Once members attended the scene they discovered the vehicle had been recently stolen out of Saskatoon.
TC Energy dismantling camp at Oyen
The cancellation of the Keystone XL project is negatively impacting thousands of Canadians. Some of those Canadians were workers housed at the camp located at Oyen, Alberta.
Crop Insurance coverage, rates going up, but premium cost declining
Crop Insurance coverage is going up due to higher commodity prices, and rates are going up as well, but the premium cost per dollar of coverage continues to decline.
Garth MacDonald named one of the top 50 Canadian agriculture leaders
As the CEO of G-Mac’s AgTeam in Kindersley, Garth MacDonald never knows what each day will bring as an owner/operator.
Home, sweet igloo!
Kindersley resident, Garth Weinhandl built an igloo at his home on 4th Avenue West, much to the delight of Carter, Brett and Hannah Zurkan who were visiting their grandparents, Greg and Shelley Becker.
SGI to issue rebates to Auto Fund customers, improve benefits to those most seriously injured
When everyone is told to stay home and limit travel as much as possible for a year, you would think that’s bound to have an impact on vehicle insurance claims.
Just a Gal from Glidden: Whatever is good for the soul - do that
It’s amazing what a little sunshine and warmer temperatures can do for a person’s mental health. As I said in one of my ramblings a few weeks ago, I had a case of the February blahs.
One step closer to carbon tax exemption on grain drying
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) supports passage of Bill-C-206, which would exempt on-farm natural gas and propane use for grain drying and heating from the carbon tax.
SaskPower warns of scam
It can seem that half the time your phone rings, there’s another scammer on the other end. On Feb. 25, SaskPower put out a warning regarding yet another scam trying to involve the Crown Corporation.
Canada's farm incomes on track for a record year
Agriculture continues to be a strong driver of Canada's economy, with our farmers playing a key role in ensuring Canadians have access to affordable, high-quality food.
MonAmie Boutique plans to open soon
There is a new women’s boutique opening soon in Kindersley, and the owner, Karen Francis, was eager to share her excitement about her new venture.
At what point do we move on from a tragedy like the Humboldt bus crash?
At what point do we move on from a tragedy, and is three years too soon? That was the fundamental question raised by New Democratic Party Finance Critic Trent Wotherspoon in a press release on Feb. 23, and responded to by Premier Scott Moe on the same day.
Teren Turner’s hockey career changes to an acting career
You never know where the circumstances in life will lead you, which is what happened for Teren Turner, who grew up in Acadia Valley, a small hamlet in southwest Alberta with a population of 149 souls.
Canadian WWII war veteran’s uniform found in the Netherlands
You never know what unexpected information will show up on Facebook. It certainly was the case for Maple Creek resident Shirley Jans when she read a recent post that said, “Hello! I am a Canadian WWII military collector from the Netherlands.
Kindersley RCMP Investigate Break and Enter and Theft at a Local Shop
On February 11th, 2021 Kindersley RCMP investigated a break and enter at a local shop on 2nd Avenue West whereby a vehicle and several tools and equipment were taken.
There’s a new brewery in Maple Creek
For the past seven months, Maple Creek residents have enjoyed beer on tap at Rafter R Brewing Company located at 13 Pacific Avenue.
Suits & Boots to hold virtual conference
Suits & Boots is a grassroots non-profit organization founded in 2018 by a group of investment community colleagues and working families of all sectors in Western Canada.