Muddy Oilfield!
A worker walks through deep mud on an oil lease in west-central Saskatchewan on Feb. 4, where +10 C temperatures and incoming road bans highlighted unusually mild winter conditions.
Paint night at the Eston Library
Paint night at the Eston Library was a popular event held last week. Fifteen people attended, creating everything from landscapes and flowers to famous landmarks.
Local football players earn national showcase invitation
Two Kindersley football players are gaining national recognition after competing at a Canada Football Chat (CFC) Evaluation Camp in Moose Jaw.
Three seniors from Eatonia share happy childhood memories
It was such a pleasure to visit with three nonagenarians (aged 90–98) at Eatonia Oasis Living. Gail Guidinger (90), Frances Swan (97), and Lloyd Adams (98) happily shared…
Cadets showcase public speaking skills at annual competition
Cadets from the Lloyd Sparky Squadron demonstrated confidence and strong public speaking skills during their annual Effective Speaking competition held this week.
Historic Saskatchewan: Kindersley Memories
Relatives of former Kindersley and area residents recently posted some old photos on Historic Saskatchewan’s Facebook page.
Great Plains College presents ABE Persistence Awards
Great Plains College Adult Basic Education (ABE) staff and students came together Jan. 28 to celebrate the ABE Persistence Awards.
Books and the City: Psychogeographical Wanderings Around Toronto’s Independent Bookstores
It’s entirely wonderful to finish a book and immediately recognize that the author could be your new best friend. Annabel Townsend is a British-born, Regina, SK writer, and her nonfiction title…
Kindersley Composite School launches Rollathon fundraiser ahead of Telemiracle 50
With Telemiracle marking its 50th anniversary this year, students and staff at Kindersley Composite School are rolling out a new fundraiser aimed at supporting the long-running Saskatchewan charity.
Village of Hope is prepping for spring planting!
ESTON - It may be February, but the team at Village of Hope in Eston is getting ready for spring. The men have salvaged scraps of rusty metal and old 2x4s and have transformed…
CNIB Mobile Hub to bring accessible programs to Kindersley
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) is bringing its Mobile Hub to Kindersley this spring, offering a day of free, in-person programming for people who are blind…
Amrize Canada Inc., receives 2025 Snakes on a Plain Stewardship Award
MEDICINE HAT — Amrize Canada’s Medicine Hat, Alberta location has been named the recipient of the 2025 Snakes on a Plain Stewardship Award, recognizing the site’s exemplary commitment…
Saskatoon RCMP ask public to report sightings of escaped inmate
Saskatoon RCMP are asking the public to report any sightings or information regarding an escaped inmate who was last seen earlier this week.
Kindersley RCMP seeking public’s help to locate wanted man
Kindersley RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 43-year-old man wanted on several charges. Alex Smarch is wanted on a warrant for offences including break and enter…
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.