Kindersley RCMP focus on traffic safety
Kindersley RCMP would like to remind the public to be patient and follow the direction of signs and workers in work zones.
Check It Out: Famous people were censored throughout history
The caption under the photo of a dog peaking into his master’s bedroom said, “I’ve been barking for the past 20 minutes and you keep telling me to shut up. Anyway ... your car is gone.”
Commitment of $119 million in direct support for drought affected cattle producers
Last week, the Honourable David Marit, Minister of Agriculture and Minister for Saskatchewan Crop Insurance, on behalf of the Government of Saskatchewan, announced a commitment of $119 million in direct support for drought affected cattle producers under the AgriRecovery program.
Book: “The Day I Discovered a Dinosaur Bone?! (Adventures of the Barnyard Boys)”
Many children of a certain age go through a “dinosaur phase” – a period when they’re passionate about the magnificent creatures that roamed the earth 70 million years ago.
Book: The Girl from Dream City: A Literary Life
One of the joys of reviewing books is that I’m constantly discovering fascinating lives and original stories. Linda Leith is new to me, but her book is so interesting that she quickly drew me into her narrative.
Bruce Penton: Siem: Good golfer, great attitude
No one is even sure what to call it — the ‘British Open’ is apparently offensive to those living in the UK; the ‘Open Championship’ seems pretentious, as if it’s the only Open of consequence in the world; and the plain ‘Open’ offends many Americans, who rightly say, ‘hey, we have…
Glad’s Barn serves as a community gathering spot
Glad's Barn, located on Gladys McCarthy's farm just outside of Kindersley, continues to be a popular community gathering spot. One of the last remaining bank barn structures serves as the perfect venue for various functions.
Andrea’s 3Rs Shop in Eston celebrates 30 years in business
There’s a popular little store located in Eston, Sask. called Andrea’s 3R’s Shop. The store, situated at 138 Railway Avenue, has been in business for 30 years. Plans are to celebrate this milestone during the week of August 23rd to 27th.
SaskBooks Review: “The Mechanic’s Wife”
The cover of The Mechanic's Wife is what initially drew me in. Illustrated by Olha Tkachenko, it is a vibrant illustration of two women with an older model blue GTO between them.
Murray Mandryk: Gov’t changes strategy in COVID-19 fight
The Saskatchewan government changed strategies in the COVID-19 fight last week.
Check It Out: We need more innovative pioneers
Who never minds being interrupted in the middle of a sentence? The answer to the joke is “a convict”.
Leader’s “Walk for Alzheimer’s” was top fundraiser in the southwest
Most people enjoy getting out and going for a walk, and it's even more enjoyable when those people are doing it to help contribute to a worthy cause.
Good people, good food and good times
Tourists can choose from numerous modes of transportation while on vacation, but there are a small group of individuals from the Netherhill/Brock area who love to get out their horses, wagons and saddles and head out on a trail ride.
Food Mesh volunteers have been busy
Food Mesh volunteers have been very busy! Different groups of volunteers pick up food at Buy Lowe Foods four times a week, sort through all the boxes and refrigerate as needed.
Father of eight publishes a children’s book
Scott Holloway is a father of eight children, but he also wears many other hats. He’s a pastor, has a construction company and is director of an addictions program. Nevertheless, Scott found time to pen a children’s book and have it published.
Saskatchewan RCMP: Off-duty officer charged with impaired driving
A Saskatchewan RCMP officer has been charged with two counts of Operation while impaired, Section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code, and one count of Failure or refusal to comply with demand, Section 320.15(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.
UPDATE: Fatal two-vehicle collision near Fiske
On Thursday, July 29, 2021, at approximately 10 a.m., Rosetown RCMP Detachment responded to a two-vehicle collision between a semi and an SUV on Highway 7 west of Fiske, SK.
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A Little Bit Western: When the Going Gets Tough
It’s hard to think about much else right now other than the dry conditions that so many of us are faced with. Across much of the Prairie Provinces and the Northern Great Plains, farmers and ranchers are dealing with drought, water shortages, and pests.
Shelby Rublee enjoys working at the museum
A group of kids were pumped about getting together at the Kindersley Plains Museum on Thursday, July 29 for some fun at the day camp the museum was hosting.