The town of Kindersley garnered some provincial recognition yesterday as two Kindersley bowling teams took Gold and Bronze in the Provincial Championships. Now the Gold winners are looking ahead to the Nationals. “It’s almost numbing,” says team member Murray Gilles, “I’ve had silver before, but not gold; so this is new and exciting for me,… Continue reading Kindersley Team Headed for Nationals
Month: April 2017
Kindersley War Brides Remember
After the high adventure and the whirlwind romance came the shocking reality of dusty streets and the lack of indoor plumbing. The Kindersley war brides got a little more than they bargained for when they accepted rings from their “soldier boys.” “Even [the men] were different then what we were used to,” noted Lillian Acker,… Continue reading Kindersley War Brides Remember
Minor Ball Teams Eager for May
With brisk winds and cloud covered days in the forecast, the softball and baseball teams are glad to have the initial practices indoors. Swinging the season into action, the minor ball association held indoor pitching and fundamental clinics over the last couple of weeks. “We had some great attendance,” said Chad Miller, president of the… Continue reading Minor Ball Teams Eager for May
Kindersley Soccer Ready and Waiting
Equipped with new volunteers and armed with dynamic goals, the Kindersley Minor Soccer Association patiently waits for May. With the first wave of entries in, the Soccer Association has already picked this year’s coaches, managers, coordinators, and teams. “We are still accepting late entries,” confirmed Darin Wildman, president of the Soccer Association, “but this year… Continue reading Kindersley Soccer Ready and Waiting
“If You Want to Derby, You Can Derby.”
Roller Derby Ready to Rumble Breathless laughter fills the air as the blades click and slide against the scuffed floor; the roller derby practice is underway. Since 2014, the roller derby has knit its members together with moments of fun and activity. With around 50 members in its ranks, the roller derby has attracted participants… Continue reading “If You Want to Derby, You Can Derby.”
Boston Pizza “Raises Dough” in the Kitchen and Beyond
From providing tasty food to supporting positive community role models, Kindersley’s Boston Pizza is proud to be a part of this community. Since opening in August 2015, Boston Pizza has delighted the taste buds of many with their diverse menu options. From the obvious pizza selections to hot pasta dishes, succulent burgers, and their popular… Continue reading Boston Pizza “Raises Dough” in the Kitchen and Beyond
A Prairie Soldier’s War Memories
“My Dearest, I miss you terribly …If you send a letter once a week it will be fine, but I won’t object if you write oftener.”—Letter from Len Warman to Vi Warman Letters of pain, sorrow, hope and longing, penned by men and women all over Canada, give us a quiet glimpse… Continue reading A Prairie Soldier’s War Memories
Kindersley Remembers Vimy
Vimy 100th Remembrance Exactly 100 years ago, in the muddy fields of France, Canadian soldiers fought and died for a single objective—Vimy Ridge. Later to be known as the single bloodiest battle in Canadian Army history, the Battle of Vimy Ridge raged from April 9-12, 1917. The deadly ridge saw brave heroism in those who… Continue reading Kindersley Remembers Vimy
A Gift from Darkness
In April 2014 Boko Haram, one of the world’s deadliest terror groups, captured international attention when they abducted 276 schoolgirls from a school in Chibok, Nigeria. Almost three years later, nearly 200 of those schoolgirls are still missing. And the threat of Boko Haram continues to grow, in the first week of April, 22 girls and… Continue reading A Gift from Darkness
Who are the heroes?
Can you believe it? Easter is here, which means the kids will enjoy their Easter break. Or maybe their parents deserve an Easter break, though they’re usually too busy selflessly giving on behalf of their children to notice. And their little children don’t often fully appreciate everything their parents do for them either. One example… Continue reading Who are the heroes?