Dandy dealership in Dodsland
The community of Dodsland is located in the west central region of the province along highway 31. It is named in honour of Dr. Dodds who came to the area from Nebraska.
A grandfather leaves a lasting legacy
The memorial statue situated in Veterans Park in downtown Medicine Hat is a permanent reminder for Don Bamber of Oyen.
Eston’s Ice Surface Project is underway
The Ice Surface Project at the Eston AGT Community Complex is already underway. The glass and boards surrounding the skating rink have already started to be taken down to make space for the extensive work that needs to be done on the pad.
Moe responds to carbon tax ruling with five strategies
tax was lost on March 25, when the Supreme Court of Canada ruled 6-3 that a federal carbon tax is indeed constitutional.
Transforming recycled rope into decorative decor
What do you do when you find yourself stuck inside during a long, cold winter? Well, Cori Fyke, who lives on a mixed farming/cattle operation south of Lemsford, Sask. decided to use her free time to get creative, and her small business venture - Rustic Ropes, was the result.
It’s beginning to look like spring!
There are definite signs of spring showing up in the countryside and our local towns and villages. While gophers and geese are making their presence known, another traditional sign of the season took place on the first day of spring.
University of Manitoba student seeking cover crop survey participants
A study on cover crops and their uses by a University of Manitoba Ph.D. candidate could provide much-needed context and knowledge for the Prairies.
Introducing Jordan Parker
Jordan Parker is a communications professional who runs his own television and film firm Parker PR. An award-winning journalist, Parker has worked all over the country, including in Swift Current, Gull Lake, Maple Creek and Grande Prairie, but calls Nova Scotia home.
Check It Out: April Fools, 2021 is no joke
Here’s a riddle: Q: Which is the worst day for a guy to propose to his girl? A: April Fools Day!
Laporte & Mantario
The Laporte elevator was built in 1968 by Sask Wheat Pool. The elevator appears to now be privately owned.
Just a Gal from Glidden: Stuck in Stranraer
I had a pretty good first weekend of spring. I travelled down to Gull Lake on Friday after work and helped Robert with some never-ending renovations on our house.
APAS responds to removal of AgriStability Reference Margin Limit
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is encouraged by the removal of the AgriStability Reference Margin Limit (RML), but is disappointed the program’s compensation rate was not increased.
Protect Your Trees: Don’t Prune Elm Trees From April 1 To August 31
The annual ban on pruning elm trees in Saskatchewan to help curb the spread of Dutch elm disease (DED) begins April 1, continuing until August 31. During this period, it is illegal to prune elm trees.
Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association Supports Positive Change to AgriStability
The federal, provincial and territorial Ministers of Agriculture met virtually March 25 then announced that the reference margin limit aspect of AgriStability will be removed retroactive to the 2020 program year.
Kindersley RCMP respond to 63 calls for service, Mar. 23, 2021
Saskatchewan RCMP Roving Traffic Services attended the Kindersley area over the last week which resulted in several speeding tickets being issued amongst other enforcement activities.
Lisa Bird-Wilson named new CEO of Gabriel Dumont Institute
Today, The Métis Nation—Saskatchewan (MN—S) Education Minister, Dr. Earl Cook, announced the successful search for a new CEO of the Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research Inc (GDI). Lisa Bird-Wilson has been named to the top job after long-serving CEO…
Government Of Saskatchewan Providing 100,000 Rapid Tests To Schools
Saskatchewan K-12 schools across the province are currently being shipped 100,000 rapid tests. Rapid testing for COVID-19 in schools may begin as early as this week.
Kayden Johnson joins Canadian bobsled team
A former Kindersley resident is in hot pursuit of his athletic career. Kayden Johnson attended school in Kindersley from Grades 5 to 10, at which time he lived in Kindersley with his siblings and parents, Winchester and Angy Johnson.
Walking Trail Committee wanting to expand activities
Although the Motherwell Reservoir Walking Trail has been a part of the community for quite a few years, the Kindersley Community Walking Trail Committee wants to promote and inform the community about the ecosystem that is just outside their back door.
Murray Mandryk: A poor time to ease up in COVID-19 fight
If Premier Scott Moe is right that we are in the home stretch of our COVID-19 fight, we should all be reminded that this is not the time to ease up.