Cyclone from a previous century
Cathy Bayda and her husband reside on a farm eight miles north of Eston, where a cyclone touched down exactly 100 years ago on May 26, 1923, at 4:00 p.m.
Memories of the Ukrainian Women’s Assoc.
During the past year or two our communities have welcomed many Ukrainian families into our midst. But did you know that Ukrainian traditions, culture and language have been preserved in this region for many decades?
The Beginning and End of Kindersley’s Oil Refinery
There are nuggets of information contained in Kindersley’s history book entitled ‘Kindersley Memories.’ One of the articles describes the Goose Lake Oil Refinery…
Phyllis Holmes has a mother’s heart
It’s been said that the loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a mother, and Phyllis Holmes definitely has a mother’s heart.
Celebrating 125th Anniversary … 25 years ago!
Twenty-five years ago, Kindersley’s RCMP detachment celebrated the police force’s 125th anniversary, which means they are celebrating their 150th anniversary in 2023.
Making music together after 70 years of marriage
Marvel and Ralph Jorgenson from Oyen will celebrate 70 years of marriage at an open house and family reunion at Acadia Valley on the Victoria Day long weekend.
Remember these award winners from 1993?
Thirty years ago, students from Tramping Lake, Leader, Eatonia, Marengo, Luseland and Prelate won awards for their projects during the Regional Science Fair held in Leader in 1993.
Science fair kids from 24 years ago
Deputy Premier Dwain Lingenfelter presented Leader Composite School student Lisa Anne Lepage with a trip to compete at the Canada Wide Science Fair in Edmonton…
Helen Strutt celebrates her 100th birthday
Family and friends of Helen Strutt attended a come-and-go tea Saturday afternoon, April 22, to celebrate her 100th birthday at Kindersley Heritage Manor.
Eatonia’s Ted Douglas has lived a great life
Ted Douglas from Eatonia has led a long and interesting life, which began on Dec. 31st, 1924, at Empress, AB. He was the oldest of four kids, growing up on a farm between Empress and Eatonia.
Setting a ‘shiny’ example back in 2004
Darwin Zimrose smiles in this photo, which was published in the April 7, 2004 issue of The Clarion. His hair stylist, Christel Hankewich assured him his hair will return just as full and lush as it was before.
Eleanor ‘Granny’ Smith shares her best memories
Kindersley resident Eleanor Smith shared memories from her life, which began on May 5, 1926, in Aberdeen, Sask. “My older brother and sister were seventeen and eighteen years older than I…
Salvation Army thrift store opened 34 years ago
The Salvation Army thrift store has been serving Kindersley and area for 25 years. According to an article in the April 12, 1989 issue of The Kindersley Clarion, the store opened its doors in early April, 1989.
Memories from Marengo 1993
A photo published in the April 28, 1993 issue of The Kindersley Clarion may bring back memories for some folks in Marengo.
Former Smiley resident shares memories
On March 25th Shirley Jeffries, a resident at Caleb Village enjoyed celebrating her birthday with family. Shirley was born in 1934 and anticipates celebrating a milestone birthday in 2024.
Remember these Eatonia gals back in 2004?
Sarah Becker (left), Debbie Kroeker, and Geri Golightly delivered laughs in Eatonia, back in February, 2004 with their amusing and uninhibited performance in “Wedding of the Year”…
Look how far we’ve come
A March, 1998 issue of The West Central Crossroads featured the latest technology for farmers. “More and more farmers are using the Internet to help manage their operations…
Remembering Champs from 1983
Photos from April 27, 1983 edition of the Clarion, Kindersley Midget Elks and 1983 Legion Men’s Champions.
Looking Back: Tasha Kanasevich
The following is an excerpt from the April 3, 2000 edition of the West Central Crossroads. The headline was “Tasha has danced around the world”…
Ag news from 25 years ago
A headline of a March 11, 1998 article in The Clarion read: Area farmers band together to show rail line is needed. Here are some excerpts from the article.