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Young Entrepreneurs showcase their stuff
Elizabeth Middle School’s gym was filled with quality products supplied by PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs on Tuesday, June 20.
Pig roast back by popular demand
Due to popular demand, the pig roast at Alsask has become an annual event. Members of the Alsask Drop Inn Centre were so pleased with the success of last year’s event…
Food banks are supplying a vital need in our communities
Food Banks are essential in west central Saskatchewan and across the border into Alberta. Those food banks are strategically located in Oyen, Luseland, Kerrobert, Kindersley and Rosetown.
Annual staff and student slo-pitch game
The annual slo-pitch game between the KCS Seniors and staff took place on Wednesday, June 14 at Flanagan Field.
Oyen’s Bikes For Brody fundraiser brings out community spirit
The Town of Oyen came out in full force to support 10-year-old Brody Smigelski, a little boy with a huge heart.
Yeehaw! Let’s get ready to RODEO!
It’s the 30th Anniversary of the Kindersley Indoor Rodeo which runs June 1, 2 and 3 at the West Central Events Centre.
RCMP recognized for 150 years of service
The month of May marked the RCMP’s 150th anniversary. The Canadian government officially formed the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) on May 23, 1873 for the purpose of policing the massive territory…
Play Ball!
Zoey Gramlich looks intense as she plays defence for the U9 Kindersley Royals last week against the Eston Ramblers.
Planters get a make-over
The Town of Kindersley purchased flowers and greenery from Puddles in my Garden, to replenish the planters along Main Street.
Stop kochia from setting seed
Kochia that survived pre-seed burnoff needs to be taken out before it drops seed later in the season. The big weeds can produce at least 15,000 seeds per plant…
Local couple travel throughout Vietnam
Our journey began in the southern part of Vietnam, at Saigon. The city has a population of 10 million, and you take a slow walk of faith to cross the street as the traffic flows around you.
Saskatchewan Weekly Crop Report: Seeding Progress
Producers have made substantial progress in seeding over the last week. Seeding is currently 38 per cent completed in the province, up 29 per cent from last week.
New Economic Development Officer in Kindersley
The community of Kindersley welcomes D’Shae Bussiere as their new Economic Development Officer (EDO).
Field trips are better with ice cream
This week the Kindersley playschool kids discovered field trips are better with ice cream.
KCS students “Flush Away Cancer”
Early Wednesday morning, May 10th, three bright pink toilets decorated three different yards in the town of Kindersley.
Holman Farming Group expands business (video)
There has been a lot of activity at Holman Farming Group in Luseland as they expand their operation. The company’s manager, Jessie Bruce, explained.
FORE! Kindersley Regional Park Golf Course
Kindersley Regional Park Golf Course opens Saturday, April 29th with the first tee-off of the season at 10:00 AM!
Kindersley Kinettes support Kinley!
We support those who support others. Our local club gave a variety of toys, books, crafts, etc. to Kinley to support her 8th Annual Toy Drive for Jim Pattison’s Children’s Hospital.
The Klarenbach Report, Apr 16
Hedges against inflation are essential for investors to preserve their purchasing power and protect the real value of their investments.