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Ag news from 25 years ago
A headline of a March 11, 1998 article in The Clarion read: Area farmers band together to show rail line is needed.
The Klarenbach Report, Mar 13
Twenty years ago, I was first introduced to the term ‘information democratization’ while reading Thomas Freidman’s book, The Lexus and the Olive Tree: Understanding Globalization.
Stewardship doesn’t come free
It’s a weird reason to move, but I migrated to southwest Saskatchewan from Winnipeg for the rattlesnakes. That’s the Coles Notes version…
Supply chain disruptions, inflation and labour shortages plague ag sector this spring
Outside of trained economists, most people had never heard of the term “supply chain disruption” before the Covid-19 pandemic.
It’s Canadian Agriculture Safety Week
This Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW), farmers, farm families, farm workers, and farming communities are encouraged to show how they commit to #FarmSafetyEveryday.
It’s Dart Night at the Legion!
Thursday night at the Legion Hall is Dart Night. More than a dozen people gathered in the basement for target practice on March 2.
Kindersley RCMP Hosting Town Hall Meeting
Wanting to set policing priorities for the communities they serve, Kindersley RCMP Detachment Commander Kevin Peterson is inviting the public to contribute to the conversation…
On the move 25 years ago ...
According to information from a March, 1998 edition of The Clarion, Brock’s old Catholic Church was moved out of the village March 3, 1998 to its new home in the Madison area.
The Klarenbach Report, Mar 7
In a world where information is readily available at our fingertips, it’s not uncommon for our inboxes to be inundated with newsletters from a variety of sources.
Leona Adams loves to paint
Many residents of Kindersley may need to be made aware of the art gallery on the first block of 1st Avenue East in Kindersley.
KINDERSLEY TOWN COUNCIL REPORT FEB 27
On Monday, February 27, 2023, Town Council held their Regular Meeting.
Management Alternatives for Soil Health
CARA is excited to bring back MASH – our Soil Health Mini-Conference! The conference was last held in 2019 but covid restrictions delayed plans for the next one.
Beach to be constructed at Motherwell Reservoir
Now that February has come and gone, many Kindersley residents are waiting in anticipation for the snow to melt, warmer weather, and time spent at a beach.
Provinces urge agency to reconsider pesticide ruling
The governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan are urging the federal Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) to reconsider its decision on a crucial insecticide for farmers.
The Klarenbach Report, Feb 28
As individuals, we often become amazed at the diverse and captivating conversations that can arise from meeting someone randomly.
Shout out to Beef Expo volunteers and judges
The Beef Expo, sponsored by Big Country Ag Society, was again a big success. It takes a huge amount of volunteer hours to plan, prepare and set up the two-day event.
Memories of motocross ice racing
Being weary of winter and anticipating spring has been a sentiment that’s been repeated throughout the years by people on the prairies.
Crossroads Beef Expo Pen & Youth Show Winners
View a few photos of the Crossroads Beef Expo and see the list of winners.
Midtown Foods Mishap
Kindersley RCMP were called to an accident at Midtown Foods on Wednesday afternoon.
Kindersley RCMP Kept Busy Over Past Week
Kindersley RCMP were kept busy with several traffic collisions last week due to the changing weather conditions.