Three students sat outside the principal’s office. The first kid said, “I said the ‘F’ word.” The second student confessed, “I said the ‘sh..’ word.” The third child said, “I said ‘Christmas’. Which brings me to my question, “What is free speech anyway?” Winston Churchill said, “Some people’s idea of free speech is that they… Continue reading OK I’ll talk but I want my attorney present…
Month: June 2017
Saskatchewan MX Readies for Nationals
A hot, windless day set the stage for extra challenges at the Saskatchewan Motocross Association’s (SMA) second round of racing on the June 3 weekend. “It was easily around 32 degrees, so very warm for both riders and onlookers,” commented SMA member Rocky Beauchesne. “But we still had a good crowd, and plenty of racers,… Continue reading Saskatchewan MX Readies for Nationals
Kindersley Players Rise to Hall of Fame: SJHL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Celebrity Golf Tournament in Kindersley Features Local Players
SJHL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Kindersley Features Local Players Sports award season is upon us—outstanding players across the province are recognized for their skill and determination, and Kindersley natives are no exception. On the weekend of June 24, over eight athletes, including those from Kindersley, will be honored with an induction ceremony to… Continue reading Kindersley Players Rise to Hall of Fame: SJHL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Celebrity Golf Tournament in Kindersley Features Local Players
Being There
Why do we stay in a rural setting? For some the answer revolves around what we call fate. “This is where the job is.” “This is where my partner lives.” “This is only the first step.” In which case the lovers of the rural setting are given ample opportunity to exhibit the benefits of rural… Continue reading Being There
The Strength of Words
Jose Alberto Gutierrez, a trash collector from Bogota, Colombia has spent the last 20 years rescuing discarded books from garbage bins in order to build a free community library. Gutierrez still remembers seeing the book that started it all, the Russian classic Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy in a garbage bin outside a home in… Continue reading The Strength of Words
Local Sod House Receives Award
When James Addison first built his home in 1911, he likely never dreamed that it would be still standing today, let alone be the focus of media attention. Yet, 106 years later, the Addison Sod Home hit national headlines as a recipient of the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Award. The only one of its kind… Continue reading Local Sod House Receives Award
Kindersley Raiders Leap Forward in Season
This season has been a great one for Kindersley’s baseball teams, and the Kindersley Raiders are no exception. With 7 games, 6 wins and only 1 loss behind them, this senior men’s baseball team is ready to tackle whatever challenge comes their way. With the extra interest in baseball this year, the Raiders saw some… Continue reading Kindersley Raiders Leap Forward in Season
Life through Pain: Organ Donation Aids Family through Grief
Kindersley native Kaden Richardson passed away on June 6, 2017 at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, SK. Grief-stricken, his family banded together to grieve their loss, yet out of that meeting came an unexpected source of comfort—organ donation. “While Kaden was in ICU, the doctors came and gave us the news that Kaden was… Continue reading Life through Pain: Organ Donation Aids Family through Grief
Kindersley Roller Derby Readies for Home Games
After matching their skill with the Prince Albert Outlaws on June 3, the Kindersley Crude Hitters ready themselves for their next home game on June 17. During the ebb and flow of any sport, teams take turns on the high and low end of the scoreboard. The Crude Hitters hit the top during their first… Continue reading Kindersley Roller Derby Readies for Home Games
Kindersley Relives Roots with Horse-Drawn Seeding Demo
The weekend got off to a good start as the Kindersley & District Plains Museum became a hub of activity with a historic seeding demonstration—where literal horsepower carried the day. Horse-drawn drills, harrows, and dicers seeded about 5 acres of oats, while other teams of horses stood by to provide wagon rides and photo opportunities… Continue reading Kindersley Relives Roots with Horse-Drawn Seeding Demo