Kindersley Town Council Briefs, Jan 8
The Council of the Town of Kindersley resolved to award Luk Plumbing as the successful bidder for the WCEC Refrigeration Tender.
UNITY, WILKIE & MACKLIN RCMP, Jan 8
Police received a report of a two-vehicle collision in Unity. There were no injuries and no charges were laid. Reported for insurance purposes.
Back when babies were born in Kindersley’s hospital?
Remember when babies were born in Kindersley’s hospital, and each year there was a contest to see who the first arrival the year would be?
Hoosier farmer donates his collection to Kindersley's museum
A local collector from Hoosier, Sask. has decided to share his prized collection of harnesses and equipment with the Kindersley & District Plains Museum.
Penton: Winners in ’24: Ravens, L.A Kings, Dodgers and Riders
Almost certainly guaranteed to happen in 2024 (emphasis on the ‘almost’)…
Check It Out: A look at homelessness and the working poor
This was a funny post I discovered on social media. It read: To the lady who flipped me off when I honked at you, your phone probably isn’t on top of your car anymore.
Bottle Drive!
Joan Janzen (right) was happy to donate a bag of bottles to Grade 8 students from Elizabeth Middle School last week.
WAY TO GO, EDITH!
Kinder Kollege Childcare Centre presented Edith Donahue with a 10 year service award at the annual children’s Christmas concert on December 14th held at Westberry School.
Kindersley Food Bank humbled by this year’s generosity
The Kindersley Food Bank is extremely humbled by this year’s generosity of food, monetary donations and volunteered time.
Pop 89: Thrown Together
I’ve heard family defined as the people who have to take you in when you wash up on the rocky shores of life. In 2010, when, in the midst of sporadic successes in my professional life…
Saskatchewan’s record job growth continues in December
Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey shows employment in Saskatchewan reached a record 600,200 in December 2023, adding 22,100 full time jobs year-over-year…
Perspective from a Bus Driver’s review view mirror
As a school bus driver, I would like to explain something. My job is to transport your child from point A to point B safely, on time and ready to learn. That is all.
Good Buy to Hunger program has been providing food for 20 years
Did you know the Co-op Marketplace’s Good Buy to Hunger initiative has been providing food for people in Kindersley and area for twenty years?
Ceramic hobby involves lengthy process
Creative hobbies are especially popular during the winter months on the prairies. Ceramics is a sought-after hobby of choice, so much so that local ceramic clubs…
Possibility of job action by teachers
A letter was recently sent out to school families by the Director of Education of the Sun West School Division informing parents of the possibility of teacher job action.
Ice fishing returns to Saskatchewan with emphasis on safety
Ice fishing season has finally arrived on Saskatchewan waterways, and the Ministry of Environment is reminding anglers to keep safety top of mind.
Gartner wants to represent small communities in legislature
Kim Gartner from Macklin, SK, recently won a contested nomination to be the Saskatchewan Party’s candidate for Kindersley-Biggar in the 2024 provincial election.
50% increase in the number of homicides in the last 5 years
From 2019 to 2023, Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes has seen a 50% increase in the number of homicide victims.
Book: Half-Wild and Other Stories of Encounter
It’s entirely rare that a first book packs a punch like Emily Paskevics’ Half-Wild and Other Stories of Encounter. The Ontario writer’s auspicious debut is multi-layered…
Just eight rigs drilling in Saskatchewan on January 2
It usually takes a few days for the drilling industry to wake up from the holiday break, and this year is no exception.