Rural Municipality of Happyland addresses speed reduction
The Rural Municipality of of Happyland recently received a grant from SGI’s Provincial Safety Fund, in the amount of $7,988 for their speed reduction project.
Pam Lyons awarded Zone C Kinette of the Year
Pam Lyons of Kindersley recently won a well-deserved Zone C Kinette of the Year award for 2021-2022. Her fellow Kinsmen and Kinettes describe her participation in the club as jumping in with both feet.
Madison Goldade is the recipient of Leader and District Arts Council Bursary
On June 9th, prior to Sarah Hagen’s musical comedy performance of “Perk Up, Pianist!” at the Leader Community Centre, President Treena Redman, on behalf of the Leader and District Arts Council…
Eston students and seniors are better together
The Grade 6 students from Eston Composite School, along with their teacher Ms. Vanessa Friesen, recently enjoyed a visit with the residents at the Eston Manor, as part of the Better Together initiative in Eston.
Great Plains College attains NSERC and SSHRC status
Great Plains College has achieved full Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) grant eligibility status.
Grand Opening of the Sandhills Credit Union Marketplace in Leader
On Friday, June 24th, the Town of Leader celebrated the much-anticipated Grand Opening of the Sandhills Credit Union Marketplace.
Time Capsule Opening and Art Gallery Sculpture Unveiling
What an exciting night we had! Despite the rain, the Kerrobert Courthouse Restoration Society put on a great function with nearly 200 people in attendance.
Young entrepreneurs showcase their creativity
CF Meridian in Kindersley joined Grade 5 students from Elizabeth Middle School on Thursday, June 23, for an exciting entrepreneurship fair!
Alsask Drop Inn Centre “Pig Roast Fundraiser”
The members of the Alsask Drop Inn Centre in Alsask are hosting a Pig Roast Fundraiser on Sunday, June 26th. The event will take place at 206 Main Street at 5:30 p.m.
Playcare Children’s Services Inc. expands
There’s good news for parents needing childcare services for their children; Playcare Children’s Services in Kindersley is expanding! Their new facility, conveniently located at 43 - 5th Street Cres., will open in the fall.
Ukrainian family arrives in Eston
The community of Eston welcomed newcomers from Ukraine fleeing the Russian conflict to their village last week. The family includes a couple and their four-and-a-half-year-old son.
A windy Wild West Daze in Leader
The windy Wild West Daze events kicked off on Friday, June 17, with the Lions club hosting a delicious fish fry.
Heritage Manor needs volunteers
Did you know that Kindersley Manor is in need of volunteers? Now that activities are up and running again, Recreation Coordinator, Corinne Salisbury, says the staff would appreciate the additional help offered by volunteers.
Eston Red Hat Group enjoys camaraderie
The Red Hatter group from Eston enjoyed attending the opening tea at the Eston museum on Saturday, June 4th. The group initially consisted of twelve members when it was formed back in 2006.
Theresa Williams enjoys living at Caleb
Theresa Williams has enjoyed living at Caleb Village ever since she moved there in 2015. “My husband was here then, and we moved from a big condo,” she explained.
Commission proposes changes to SK electoral districts
The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Saskatchewan is holding 15 public hearings, to gather comments and feedback on the proposed boundaries and electoral district names.
Kindersley RCMP Busy Over the Weekend
Kindersley RCMP were kept busy this past weekend with several calls for service including a semi rollover near Glidden.
SaskEnergy program offers free furnace tune-ups to income-qualified homeowners
Beginning June 13, homeowners can apply for a free home heating tune-up through SaskEnergy’s Tune-up Assistance Program (TAP).
Kindersley RCMP report a safe and enjoyable rodeo weekend
Between May 31st and June 6th, 2022, Kindersley RCMP responded to 24 calls for service. These calls for service included 3 traffic collisions, 3 suspicious persons complaints, an alcohol related roadside suspension…
Students lay wreath on anniversary of D-Day
June 6th marked the anniversary of D-Day. To recognize this milestone in history, Maureen Ryan-Dobbin, a teacher at Elizabeth Middle School, took her students to the cenotaph at Baker Park to lay a wreath.