Month: March 2018

Flaxcombe Hockey Player Signs with Canucks

Last week, Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced that Flaxcombe-raised Ashton Sautner signed a two-year, two-way contract as a defenseman with the Canucks. “Ashton has developed into a good pro and has shown continual growth over the past three seasons playing in the American league,” said Benning in a press release. “He has provided… Continue reading Flaxcombe Hockey Player Signs with Canucks

Catching Up with Ken Francis

Kindersley’s MLA Looks Back on Initiation and Forward to New Projects After his election win on March 1, the newly elected MLA of the Kindersley Constituency, Ken Francis said he was looking forward to getting his feet wet and learning from other MLAs over the next few weeks. After his swearing-in ceremony and first week… Continue reading Catching Up with Ken Francis

Pro-Bilt Structures Ltd: Designed For Your Needs

We are committed to your satisfaction. All our projects begin with our clients’ needs and carefully designed to code (NBCC), inspected and updated through-out the course of your project to ensure seamless progression from conception to construction. Our design staff is member of APEGS, Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of Saskatchewan. For the latest… Continue reading Pro-Bilt Structures Ltd: Designed For Your Needs

Real Women Take a Look at Rural Women’s Month

“There seems to be a lot of buzz in the past few years about “women in Ag”, but I don’t ever feel like my role in the farm has changed because of it.” Brenda Walde, CFO of Rosanna Farms, wife, and mother thoughtfully reviewed Rural Women’s Month. Walde is in a position to do so… Continue reading Real Women Take a Look at Rural Women’s Month

Winter Storm with Heavy Snow, Strong Wind

Source: Peter Quinlan, Global News, March 22, 2018  Winter storm rolls in with heavy snow, strong wind and treacherous travel conditions. Environment Canada has issued a winter storm watch for the Kindersley, Rosetown and Biggar areas as well as into extreme southern Saskatchewan for a system bringing a wintry mix Thursday night and Friday. Snow, possibly mixed… Continue reading Winter Storm with Heavy Snow, Strong Wind

Ag Safety Week Review

Last Saturday marked the end of the annual Agricultural Safety Week in Saskatchewan, running from March 11-17, this year with the focus on the safety of folks 55 years old and over. The week runs in conjunction with Canadian Agricultural Safety Week, a joint awareness program between the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) and the… Continue reading Ag Safety Week Review

Rob Anderson Sworn in as Kindersley Councillor by Acclamation

In the wake of the Kindersley Constituency by-election for a new MLA, Kindersley faced yet another by-election in the Town Council as the MLA left both the deputy-mayor and councillor position empty. Last Monday, the position was filled by acclamation with Robert Anderson. Anderson went on to participate in the regular council meeting and was… Continue reading Rob Anderson Sworn in as Kindersley Councillor by Acclamation