Book: Nature’s Apprentices: The Magic of the Peatlands
Every so often you come across a book that so inspires you that you want to eagerly hand it out to as many people as possible.
RCMP recognized for 150 years of service
The month of May marked the RCMP’s 150th anniversary. The Canadian government officially formed the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) on May 23, 1873 for the purpose of policing the massive territory…
Penton: Blackhawks wasting no time on rebuild
The major beneficiary in the NHL Lottery Draw (aka the Connor Bedard sweepstakes), the Blackhawks are poised to jump from one of the worst teams in the National Hockey League to one of the best in only a couple of years.
Pop 89: Unwelcome Enlightenment
The first thing I do when someone I love is in pain is to “help”. I give advice. Share a pithy quote from a beloved author. Pass on information passed on from somebody else who is a supposed expert on the topic.
Check It Out: Children who grow up to be heroes
This story will make you smile. A general store was held up, and a brave cashier hit the guy with her labelling gun. The police are looking for the would-be robber and say there is now a price on the man’s head.
Visit the Kerrobert Museum this summer
Kerrobert Museum volunteers have been hard at work all winter preparing for summer visitors. If you are planning a vacation or school field trip this summer, visit the Kerrobert Museum…
Alberta wind power cratered, Sask’s wasn’t great
One of the arguments made for widespread adoption of wind and solar power generation is the idea of widespread dispersal. The argument goes like this: If the wind isn’t blowing here, it’s got to be blowing somewhere.
Great Plains College honours the graduating Class of 2023
The Class of 2023 celebrated their achievements on Friday, May 26 at the Kindersley Inn ballroom. The evening meal was followed by a procession of the graduates, program, and the presentation of diplomas.
Garage sales galore at Eatonia
People love shopping at garage sales! Which is why the Eatonia Chamber of Commerce held its 27th Annual Community Garage Sales on Saturday, May 27th.
Book: On the Busy Old Ranch
Katelyn Toney lives the hectic farmer/rancher lifestyle near Tompkins in southwest Saskatchewan with her husband and four children, and when she noted a lack of children’s books that depict the family’s unique way of life, she wrote one.
Cyclone from a previous century
Cathy Bayda and her husband reside on a farm eight miles north of Eston, where a cyclone touched down exactly 100 years ago on May 26, 1923, at 4:00 p.m.
Seeding Progress in Saskatchewan, May 16 - 22
Producers across Saskatchewan continue to make tremendous progress with their seeding operations. Currently, 68 per cent of the 2023 crop in the ground.
Variety night was a crowd pleaser (photos & videos)
There was a huge array of entertainment at the Variety Night Talent Show at Kindersley Composite School (KCS) on Wednesday evening, May 24th.
Book: From the Street to the Stars: Andy Nebula, Interstellar Rockstar - Book One
From the Street to the Stars is not my first Edward Willett book. Odds are it won’t be my last, as Willett is constantly publishing (that is a bonus for those of us who love reading…
RM of Kindersley has a new home
The property at 1202 - 12th Street West in Kindersley will be the new home of the RM of Kindersley. The property previously housed Robertson Implements…
Stop kochia from setting seed
Kochia that survived pre-seed burnoff needs to be taken out before it drops seed later in the season. The big weeds can produce at least 15,000 seeds per plant…
Season Opener for Cubs & Stallions
The Kindersley Cubs tangled with the Kindersley Stallions in their season opening contest in the Fertile Valley Baseball League.
Check It Out: How does screen time affect kids?
A grandparent handed her grandson a book and explained, “It’s called reading. It’s how people install new software into their brain.”
Pop 89: Duly Noted
I have seven floor-to-ceiling bookshelves in my apartment. I try to keep them organized according to themes and subjects so that I don’t waste my day hunting for that great book…
You’re entitled to a free pass this summer!
Wheatland Regional Library is helping its patrons enjoy a visit to a park this summer. This is the second year their Regional Park Passes have been available for patrons to borrow.