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Bill Good, a Massey-Harris agent, stands with the first rubber-tired tractor sold in Saskatchewan as local farmers gather for a closer look.
The winter months are a time when families can enjoy skating outdoors at one of three outdoor rinks located in Kindersley.
Newspaper archives show a travelling museum rolled into Kindersley 50 years ago, bringing exhibits and library programming to the community for a full week in February 1976.
Josephine Johnston and her brothers Howard and Gerald Olsen pose on their sled in front of their home in Dodsland, Sask., in this 1942 photo…
The grain elevator in Esther, Alberta, is a historic Alberta Wheat Pool (AWP) structure, built in 1925 as one of their first, making it the oldest standing AWP elevator…
The biggest barn that stood for the shortest amount of time was built in 1914 approximately ten kilometres northwest of Leader, Sask., near the South Saskatchewan River.
Grandpa Gary (aka Gary Babcock) shared these photos on the Historic Saskatchewan Facebook page in 2023. With the rally coming up this weekend, they’re worth a look.
D’Arcy School students take advantage of fresh snowfall, enjoying time on the sledding hill despite the cold weather.
Grace Bomersine (William) was the first girl to own figure skates in Kerrobert. Since there were no teachers, she would go to the Sonja Henie movies and try to emulate her moves.
This 1950s Chrysler featured the “Highway Hi-Fi,” a built-in record player that let drivers listen to vinyl records while on the road.
The Kerrobert Courthouse was alive with lights, decorations and glitter during the Festival of Trees on the evening of Dec. 4. Adults and children admired each tree…
The Kindersley Composite School senior boys’ basketball team hosted its annual tournament over the weekend, with eight teams competing, including two local squads.
Every year I wait... I go through the murky, almost sad winter days that lead up to that first breathtaking winter day — the day when the frost brings its awe-inspiring views.
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…
Mrs. Claus and her significant other made a special trip from the North Pole to attend the Luseland Marketplace on Saturday, November 22.
A dozen or so antelope were hanging out in a semi-frozen field in the Leader area on Friday morning. Some appeared to be posing for the camera, while the others had no interest.
Grade 12 students from North West Central School gave the Plenty Rink dressing rooms a fresh coat of paint.
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.
The Village of Flaxcombe may be a small rural community, but its residents have been working together to provide big opportunities for people of all ages.
West Central Abilities clients enjoyed a visit to the Kindersley Regional Library last week.
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…
These colourful characters enjoyed bellowing out an enthusiastic “Happy Halloween!” Thursday, October 30th to their families at Kindersley Playschool.
Dani Chandler, a Caleb Village employee, gets into the Halloween spirit with her Queen of Hearts costume.
Local gardener Bill Pinchin brought in a sample of the gigantic beets he grew in his garden this year.
Little learners at Miss Sarah’s Preschool in Eston celebrated fall outdoors, discovering autumn leaves and laughter on a colourful parachute.
LUSELAND – International dancers from Rescue Cambodia performed at Luseland on Thursday evening, October 9. Luseland is home to Marie Ens, the founder of Rescue Cambodia…
The 365 Royal Canadian Air Cadets hosted their annual Pancake Breakfast at the Kindersley Airport on September 21, and the community turned out in full force.
Central Plains Co-op staff in Eston served up burgers, hotdogs, and treats during their Appreciation Day barbecue this week, welcoming a steady stream of community members of all ages.