Who are your Welcome Wagon Ambassadors?

By Joan Janzen

Welcome Wagon was introduced in Kindersley during the fall of last year. During these chilly winter months, we are taking the opportunity to introduce members of the Welcome Wagon team. This month, we’ll introduce Connie Ness, who lives on a farm near New Brigden.

Connie Ness is one of seven Welcome Wagon ambassadors in Kindersley. She resides on a farm near New Brigden. SUBMITTED

“I was a newcomer to Kindersley just six years ago, and looking back, it would have been fantastic to have received a package about the town, the activities, and opportunities for involvement in the community,” Connie said. “To have a welcome package delivered by a friendly resident would have been a beautiful gift.”

Now Connie is pleased to have the opportunity to be that friendly Welcome Wagon representative who visits newcomers to the community. “I have been to various businesses in town and have seen the openness of owners to display Welcome Wagon posters and give coupons or items from their stores to add to the welcome packages,” she added.

Even though information is readily available to newcomers online and via social media, there’s nothing quite like a smile, a friendly greeting, and receiving tangible gifts to make a person feel like they belong in their community.

Connie said she appreciates how Better Together, the Town, local businesses, and Welcome Wagon have partnered to make this a welcoming place to live.

Welcome Wagon in Kindersley is operating thanks to volunteers giving their time and talents, and because of the generosity extended by local businesses, for which we’re truly thankful. If anyone meets a new resident in Kindersley who would like to receive a Welcome Wagon packet, please call 306‑500‑1173.