Spring weather is like a box of chocolates.
Except half the chocolates are surprise snow storms.
Kim Gartner, MLA for KINDERSLEY - BIGGAR
Constituency Office: Unit 5, 1001 Main St. PO Box 2620, Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0. Phone: 306-463-4446. kgartnermla@outlook.com.
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Braden Close executes 5,000 “Pull-Ups for Pathway” in less than 24 hours
Kindersley’s Braden Close took on a momentous challenge and completed 5,000 pull-ups in less than 24 hours over the weekend.
Kindersley council adopts 2026 budget, holds mill rate at 11.25
KINDERSLEY — Town council has adopted its 2026 operating and capital budget and confirmed the municipal property tax mill rate will remain unchanged at 11.25 mills for the year.
Celebrity Extra: Eric Stoltz
What ever happened to the actor Eric Stoltz? The last film I saw him in was "Pulp Fiction." I just recently learned that he was the original star of "Back to the Future"…
Moments in Time: Agent Orange
On May 7, 1984, seven chemical companies, including Dow and Monsanto, agreed to pay $180 million to thousands of Vietnam veterans who'd been exposed to the chemical herbicide…
The Garden Bug: Prepping Soil
Prepping your soil for the demands of the growing season ahead is key to the success of your garden this year. You want to add in what might be lacking in your soil as your plants begin their growth.
Funny Business: Coffee Jokes
Some people run on ambition. I run on caffeine and spite, and frankly, both seem to be working.
Fun Fact: Russia vast time differences
The country of Russia is so vast that the time difference between its westernmost and easternmost points is about 11 hours. For example, when it is noon in Kaliningrad…
Pipeline Online: NDP take Grid and Growth Plan on the road
PRINCE ALBERT – The Saskatchewan NDP have been taking their “Grid and Growth Plan 2026” on the road in recent days. Last Friday, April 17, several MLAs travelled to Prince Albert.
Salome's Stars: April 23
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Music helps restore the Aquarian's spiritual energies this week. Take someone you care about to a concert of your musical choice.
Best Bites: No-Cook Breakfast Porridge
Once your kids turn the last page of the classic bedtime story "The Three Bears," tell them that when they wake up in the morning, they'll get to mash and measure some healthy ingredients…
Trivia Test: Animal House
MOVIES: What is the name of the fictional college where "Animal House" is set?
Streaming Source for the week of April 27
Here's what to watch and where to watch it for the week of April 27, 2026.
Strange But True: Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps's total of 28 Olympic medals places him ahead of more than 160 nations in the all-time gold medal rankings.
Co-op Kids Club Birthdays of the Week: Apr 19 to Apr 25
Happy birthday to all the Kindersley & District Co-op Kids Club birthdays of the week for April 19 to April 25!
Co-op Kid's Korner, April 23
Hey kids, enjoy some puzzles and games! The young at heart can enjoy these too!
Weird News: Dino-Might
If you’re looking for an eye-catching ornament for your front yard, perhaps consider Tyra, the 86-foot-tall, 145,000-pound T. rex that currently graces the town of Drumheller near Calgary, Canada.
Zest of the West returns to Kindersley with food, music and fundraising focus
Zest of the West is returning to Kindersley on April 18 at the West Central Events Centre, bringing back a popular community event last held in 2018.