Back when babies were born in Kindersley’s hospital?
Remember when babies were born in Kindersley’s hospital, and each year there was a contest to see who the first arrival the year would be?
Hoosier farmer donates his collection to Kindersley's museum
A local collector from Hoosier, Sask. has decided to share his prized collection of harnesses and equipment with the Kindersley & District Plains Museum.
Good Buy to Hunger program has been providing food for 20 years
Did you know the Co-op Marketplace’s Good Buy to Hunger initiative has been providing food for people in Kindersley and area for twenty years?
Remembering Jesus’ birth
A familiar Christmas scene in Kindersley several decades ago was the reenactment of the birth of Jesus. This photo was published in the Dec. 21, 2005 issue of The Clarion…
Eston resident shares Christmas memories
Vern Hewlitt took a trip down memory lane, recalling his life spent in Eston and area. He was born in 1934 in Eston, and grew up on the family farm.
Construction projects from decades past
In December of 1999, cranes and contractors were busy constructing the Alliance Pipeline compression station located just west of Kerrobert.
Recognize any of these faces from the past?
The archives are a wonderful source of nostalgia. As we’re in the midst of the Christmas season, a photo from a Christmas past was discovered in the archives of a December 9, 1998 issue of The Clarion.
Recalling a trip of a lifetime
A rare sight occurred at Leader, Sask. on November 24 in the year 2000 when a stretch limo arrived at the Luchenski residence.
Community Choir has been singing for decades
If you travel back in time to November, 1984, you will see that the Kindersley Community Choir has been performing in the Christmas Carol Festival all through the years, right up to the present.
Kindersley’s first luxury hotel
December 1st, 1984 marked the date of the grand opening of Kindersley Inn, which was described as a “luxury hotel”.
Strange snowballs appeared in Major
Everyone expects to see snow in November, but a strange phenomenon appeared in fields around Major, Sask. back in March of 1984.
Merrymakers made music in Kindersley
An excerpt from “Kindersley Memories” submitted by Mrs. Norman Gibbs, showcased local musical talent in the area prior to WWII.
When square dancing was alive and thriving
Square dancing was one of the most popular forms of entertainment decades ago. Every community had a square dance club, and Irene Murphy penned memories of the Flaxcombe club…
A local farmer reminisces
Bill Warrington is a newcomer to Caleb Village, having moved there a month ago. He moved there from his farm northwest of Marengo, located in the RM of Antelope Park.
Ukrainian Catholic Parish of St. John the Baptist
The Ukrainian Catholic Parish of St. John the Baptist is another of Canada’s historic places in west central Saskatchewan. The church was constructed in 1944…
Curling in Laporte in the early 1900s
Curling and bonspiels were enjoyed by both young and old in the early 1900’s, according to Eatonia’s history book “A Past to Cherish”.
RM of Newcombe named after early settler
Many towns, villages and rural municipalities were named after early settlers who came to their regions. This was also the case for the RM of Newcombe located in the Glidden area.
Druid’s curling rink was centre of activity
The following is a recollection of curling at Druid, Sask., which was published in “More Golden Milestones - History of Dodsland, Druid & District”.
Remember when Tim’s came to Kindersley?
Eighteen years ago, November 19th marked the opening of Tim Hortons in Kindersley. The new franchisees were local residents Martin and Deanna Soleski…
Decades of dance at Kerrobert
This photo from the local Kerrobert history book pictures the first annual dance recital of Sieben’s School of Dance in 1999.