New Heavy Equipment Operator program in Kindersley
Great Plains College is pleased to announce the addition of a new Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) program at its Kindersley Campus. This six-week program begins June 1…
Crown oil and gas public offering generates over $7 million to close fiscal year
The Government of Saskatchewan’s latest Crown oil and natural gas public offering, held February 3, 2026, generated $7,009,225.76 in revenue, with the majority of bids…
Winter roads are unpredictable, stay back
Maintaining a safe following distance helps everyone stay safe on the roads. It’s (still) that time of year, where the ever-changing combination of fluctuating temperatures, blowing snow…
Five local authors featured at Write Out Loud event
SWIFT CURRENT - Write Out Loud will spotlight five local authors on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Swift Current Lyric Theatre.
Join the Saskatchewan Quit Smoking Challenge
February is known as Heart Month, the perfect opportunity for smokers to join the Saskatchewan Quit Smoking Challenge hosted by Lung Sask.
Sun West School Division to pilot alternative school calendar
Sun West School Division will launch a two-year pilot in the 2026–27 and 2027–28 school years to explore an alternative school calendar aimed at better supporting students, families and staff.
RCMP briefs from Unity, Macklin and Wilkie detachments
RCMP responded to a range of incidents in Unity, Wilkie and Macklin during the reporting period, including a vehicle fire in a rural area near Unity that was extinguished…
39 rigs drilling in Saskatchewan on Feb. 3
February is historically the busiest time of the year for drilling rigs, so here’s a snapshot of what was happening in the field last week.
Saskatchewan starts 2026 strong with 15,000 jobs added
Statistics Canada's latest labour force numbers show that the labour market in Saskatchewan remains strong with the second lowest unemployment rate amongst provinces at 5.3 per cent…
Rosetown RCMP report series of incidents across region
Rosetown and Kyle RCMP responded to a range of incidents across west-central Saskatchewan between Jan. 30 and Feb. 5, including assaults, traffic complaints, suspicious activity…
Just A Gal From Glidden: Life, laughter, and a cup of ambition
Some weeks, Dolly Parton just shows up uninvited in my brain and refuses to leave. This week was one of those weeks.
Penton: Lousy prognosticator picks U.S. to win hockey gold
Canada’s men’s Olympic hockey team begins its quest for gold Feb. 12 vs. Czechia and, of course, this calls for a bold prediction: Canada will not win gold.
Pop 89: Letter from a Birmingham Starbucks
My column title comes from a quote by the podcaster Sarah Isgur, who said: “There’s a reason it’s called ‘Letter From a Birmingham Jail’ and not ‘Letter from a Birmingham Starbucks.’”
Check It Out: A child’s drawings record history
Teachers hear all kinds of comments from their students. One teacher was asked, “When did the world stop being in black and white and change to colour?”
Westberry Elementary School breakfast prepared by Klippers
Members of the Kindersley Klippers prepare breakfast for students and families at Westberry Elementary School last week.
Millennials and Baby Boomers share a love of quilting
The Prairie Crocus Quilt Guild in Kindersley continues to grow as millennials and baby boomers come together to share their love of quilting.
Deb Wooldridge, 35 years as owner of Prairie Rose Floral
Deb Wooldridge marked 35 years as owner of Prairie Rose Floral last week, celebrating a milestone of serving the community with her signature creativity and care.
Quilters share their warmth with others
The quilters have been busy this winter and are sharing their warmth with others. Last week, the Laporte quilting group presented seventeen of their handmade quilts to the Kindersley Hospital.