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Local History
Back in the day, a popular photo op was seeing just that. In this image from Memoirs of Mariposa, Sam Patchell holds the reins while Shirley and Ross Patchell…
In 2006, a group of men from Leader and area posed for the world-famous 2007 Pot Hole Calendar. At that time, Hwy. 32 was riddled with bone-jarring potholes, with no plans for repairs…
Queen Elizabeth I appeared on a Canadian $20 bill in 1935 at the age of nine. The bill is exceptionally rare, as high-denomination notes had limited circulation at the time.
Ashley Rye, front, smiles as she takes the stage at Kindersley’s first Bridal Fair and Fashion Show at the Kindersley Inn, accompanied by Tara Dietz in a blush pink gown.
It may look like this trucker asked for a super-sized bucket of chicken for the road, but don’t be fooled. The “bucket” is actually a wind-damaged sign from the local Kentucky Fried Chicken.
During the holiday season, many people dig out their so-called ugly Christmas sweaters. Workplaces often designate days for employees to wear them…
Fifty years ago, the Bamboo Gardens was the place to be in Kindersley. Disco lights, funky tunes, and bell-bottoms in full effect, the night club came alive when Ricky Campbell took over…
Twenty years ago, bare-chested male models from Eston gained national attention when their photos appeared in the Real Men of Eston calendar.
The Tim Hortons franchise opened its doors twenty years ago in Kindersley on November 19, 2005. The photo shows signs being installed on the building.
KINDERSLEY – It was my pleasure to spend some time with Doris Kellington, who resides in Kindersley at Dawnview Apartments.
According to a contribution submitted to Historic Saskatchewan’s Facebook page, Volga German settlers built a new church in 1910.
In 1923, the first curling rink was built in Eston, featuring two sheets of curling ice. It was adjacent to an open-air skating rink situated on 3rd Avenue East.
This year, Tisdale’s Sales & Service celebrates 70 years serving the Kindersley community. The business first opened its doors in 1955, and it continues to provide vehicles and service…
William Burton Sample arrived at the site of what would soon become Kerrobert on May 4, 1910. Traveling from Lloydminster, he came to explore the “new country” in the area…
The former hamlet of Snipe Lake is located between Eston and Madison on a CNR line in western Saskatchewan. The post office was opened in 1917 shortly after the railway…
Mavis Bueckert has been living happily at the same address in Kindersley for the past sixty years. The 93-year-old took some time to share memories from her long and happy life…
Twenty years ago a total of 75 Saskatchewan Centennial medals were awarded to Kindersley and area community leaders for their contributions to community development.
The history of the original Dodsland Hospital was documented in the book Golden Milestones: Dodsland, Druid and Districts. The hospital’s story began in 1916…
KINDERSLEY - It’s been forty-five years since Terry Fox first headed out on his famous run, which heralded the long-lasting legacy of the Terry Fox Run taking place all across Canada.
These photographs are from more than a century ago. The construction of the Luseland School was documented in 1920 according to the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan.
KERROBERT – For more than half a century, the Kerrobert and District Historical Society has been the guardian of the community’s heritage.
Did you know the actor who portrayed Frankeinstein’s monster in the 1931 movie survived the Regina cyclone in 1912? His name was William Pratt, but he later changed his stage name to Boris Karloff.
KINDERSLEY - The upcoming Goose Festival 2025 is in its 53rd year! Throughout the years, it has included many different types of events, and Goose Festival 1984 illustrates…
Pictured are George Mills and his threshing crew in 1915. George also opened a livery barn in Kindersley, where he had many fine horses.
Back in the 1920s Tramping Lake Regional Park was a popular summer holiday destination. A 30’ x 70’ swimming pool was located on the east side of the lake.
Before there were school buses, the children of Amos Perrin —Jean, Lloyd, Lorraine, and Jim were transported to Ealingford School in a horse-drawn school cart.
This building originally served as the Kindersley Union Hospital before being converted into apartments known as the Seymour Apartments.
KERROBERT - Muriel Neumeier from Kerrobert, who will be celebrating her 94th birthday on October 18, took time to share some of her memories throughout the years.
LEADER - A glimpse into ‘old school’ history is open to the public just nine miles south of Leader on Highway 21. Travellers can drop in at St. John’s one-room school…