Construction underway on more than $18 million potable water delivery project at Eston
The Rural 44 Water Pipeline Utility has announced that construction recently began on its more than $18 million infrastructure project in west-central SaskatchewanOverall, the project involves building a pumphouse, installing nearly 300 km of distribution pipe, upgrading the Town of Eston’s…
Beadle fatality
On July 11, 2021 at approximately 11:40 p.m., Kindersley RCMP was dispatched to a single vehicle rollover on a grid road, just off of Highway #7, near Beadle.
Town of Eston is trying to keep usable goods out of the landfill
The Town of Eston is venturing out and introducing a new initiative which they’re calling Scavenger Saturdays. When people hear the word scavenger, they automatically associate it with scavenger hunts and children, but Scavenger Saturdays are designed for adults.
Kids are having a blast at Luseland Bible Camp
While few overnight kids camps were prepared to run during the summer of 2021, the Luseland Bible Camp (LBC) optimistically began preparations in April, even though regulations were ever changing.
742 grams of fentanyl seized, officers assaulted after traffic stop
On July 5, 2021 at approximately 11 a.m., Saskatchewan RCMP Roving Traffic Unit officers stopped a vehicle on Highway #1 near Swift Current. Two occupants were in the vehicle.
Paving Progress
Main Street in Kindersley has been getting a facelift this past week. Mobile Paving out of Swift Current has been in town, re-paving the main drag from 7th Avenue all the way down to Railway Avenue. It should make a nice improvement when it is all done.
Kindersley & District Health & Wellness Foundation purchases tourniquet for hospital
The Kindersley and District Health and Wellness Foundation once again stepped up and purchased a critical piece of equipment for the Kindersley Hospital.
Less food going to the landfill thanks to Loaves & Fishes and Buy-Low Foods
For the past year and a half, Loaves & Fishes in Kindersley has provided free homemade soup and bread to anyone who could benefit from it. Now the non-profit organization is officially partnering with a retail food recovery program called FoodMesh.
Kindersley RCMP respond to 46 calls for service, July 6, 2021
Between June 28th to July 4th, 2021, Kindersley RCMP responded to 46 calls for service*.
Crazy Weather!
It’s safe to say that everyone in the area was praying for rain with the extremely dry conditions. We may have gotten a little more than we bargained for on July 3 in the Town of Kindersley, but we will take it!
Thrift Store welcomes new supervisor
There’s a new face at the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Kindersley. Eddy Diehl has been working as the Thrift Store’s supervisor for a little over three weeks now and is keeping extremely busy.
Saskatchewan RCMP respond to two fatal motor vehicle collisions Friday night
The Saskatchewan RCMP responded to two fatal motor vehicle collisions last night - Friday, July 2.
Saskatchewan RCMP respond to two water-related incidents at Diefenbaker Lake
On July 1 around 11:00 a.m. Swift Current, Morse and Outlook RCMP officers responded to a complaint of a person overboard a boat on Lake Diefenbaker near the Palliser Regional Park shoreline.
$250 WINNER!
Congratulations to Retta Thompson of Kindersley who was the winner of our June subscription campaign! Thank you to everyone who renewed or purchased a new subscription in the month of June!
Eston residents research radon gas levels at home
A new report on radon levels in Eston found that 6 out of every 10 homes tested [60%] had radon levels above the Canadian guideline, further emphasizing the need for all residents in Saskatchewan to test for radon.
School bus driver shares 30 years of memories
Gerri Holmes from Eston is ending her lengthy career as a school bus driver. However, ever since she relinquished her route two years ago, she has taken advantage of many opportunities to get behind the wheel whenever she was needed.
KCS hands out School Awards
SCC Awards are for any student in grades 10-12 who have earned an average of 90% and above in at least 8 classes.
Jensen Reichert receives KCS Governor General Award
Lord Dufferin, Canada’s third Governor General after Confederation, created the Academic Medals in 1873 to encourage academic excellence across the nation. Over the years, they have become the most prestigious award that students in Canadian schools can receive.
Kindersley RCMP remind the public not to leave children or animals in their vehicles during the heat wave
Kindersley RCMP would like to remind the public that with the heat warning expected to continue through the week to leave your pets at home if you can and to never leave your children unattended in a vehicle with the windows up during the hot weather.
Town of Kindersley Council Highlights, June 28, 2021
Town Council held a Regular Meeting of Council on Monday, June 28, 2021. The following agenda items were resolved.