Assistance for livestock producers
In partnership with the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA), the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is asking producers in drought-stricken areas to strongly consider a new program…
Kindersley RCMP: Seven fentanyl-related calls for service since April
Between April to July 2023, Kindersley RCMP responded to seven calls for service involving suspected fentanyl – three resulting in fatal overdoses.
Kerrobert Courthouse Restoration Society Update
The last month has been quite exciting for the Kerrobert Courthouse building. In early July, the Town hired a contractor from Saskatoon for repainting the building’s eaves.
Book: Small Reckonings
Sometimes a book is so phenomenal it goes into multiple printings, either with the original publisher or with a fresh publisher.
Summer is flying by and so are young Burrowing Owls!
As we make our way into summer on the prairies, mid to late July marks the end of a busy nesting season for the endangered Burrowing Owls.
Saskatchewan RCMP - Your Provincial Police Service
Saskatchewan RCMP reminds motorists that speeding past emergency workers is dangerous – and illegal.
Penton: Be careful out there, Connor Bedard
Now that he’s officially a member of the Chicago Blackhawks after being chosen No. 1 in the NHL draft, Connor Bedard will be under more scrutiny than a paroled shoplifter at Walmart.
Book: The Life Sentences of Rik McWhinney
When I review a book, I allot myself two weeks to read it. That way I don’t feel pressure when life throws curve balls my way, like it inevitably does to all of us.
Penton: Save the Leafs; trade Matthews in a blockbuster
It’s time for another blockbuster trade in the National Hockey League. Way back in November, 1975, the hockey world was absolutely stunned by the news that Boston’s Phil Esposito…
Book: The Foxholes at the Borders of Sofa Cushions
They say it’s about the journey, not the reward. In the literary world, the reward might be considered the publication of a book.
You’re invited to join Prairie Art Road Trip
Local art enthusiasts are invited on a Prairie Art Road Trip on July 22 to visit four different venues. Cindy Hoppe hosts one of the locations, Cindy Hoppe Studio & Gallery, located just north of Biggar.
Doreen Gronning is unstoppable
One of the most recent residents who has made Caleb Village her home is Doreen Gronning. Before moving to Caleb, she had lived in her home in Kindersley for sixty-four years.
Penton: Ohtani’s spectacular play getting better
The most amazing athlete of our time — perhaps of all time — is the multi-talented Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani, and his 2023 baseball statistics with Los Angeles Angels are off the chart.
Growing Through Grief: Acknowledgement
When we lose our special someone we start out in just plain disbelief and absolute shock. It is hard to describe the pain and yet anyone who has lost someone special knows it.
Check It Out: Guard against apathy
I read somewhere that a politician is a person who will lay down your life for their country. It’s meant to be funny, but it may be why Franco Terrazzano…
Pop 89: Revery
You may recognize this poem by Emily Dickinson. I have long been tickled by it. And yet, the more I think about it, the more I realize that revery arises because of bees and prairies and clover.
Canada Day fun at Eston
Eston was the place to be on Canada Day with a car show at the Museum as well as entertainment, lunch and kids games.
Happy Canada Day at the Kindersley Museum
Happy Canada Day! A great crowd took in the ceremonies at the Kindersley & District Plains Museum on a very warm Saturday, July 1st!
Canada Day at Baker Park
What a fantastic afternoon at Baker Park! The community of Kindersley celebrated Canada Day in style, thanks to Better Together Kindersley.
Eston Grad Parade
The Eston Composite School Class of 2023 paraded around the streets of Eston on the evening of Thursday, June 29th. It was so nice to see the community come out…