Category: Community

Suggestions for News Consumption

By Joan Janzen The majority of our society obtains their daily news consumption from mainstream media every morning and/or evening. Although it’s been happening for decades, the daily consumption of news has become more of a challenge. As president of Canada Family Action, Doug Sharp’s objective is to inform citizens of Canada. In that regard… Continue reading Suggestions for News Consumption

An Ode to Public Health

By: Jennifer Bews The first year of becoming a mother is one of life’s greatest paradoxes. It is beautiful and awkward, bright and dark, a time of togetherness and a time of isolation, a time of celebration of life and the mourning of a past life. Like the caterpillar’s metamorphosis into a butterfly, the transition… Continue reading An Ode to Public Health

The Importance of Self-Care

Anyone else too “busy” for self-care? We have all heard (in some capacity) the importance of self-care. Simply put, self-care is the act of being loving and generous to ourselves. However, society often tells us that our worth is measured by our success, and our success is a representation of our productivity. On countless occasions,… Continue reading The Importance of Self-Care

International Day of People with Disabilities

Did you know that one billion people are living with a disability in the world? That is 1 out of 7 people that have experienced disability. The invisibility of disability is a real thing. Let’s change that.  Mark it on your calendar because December 3rd is “International Day of People with Disabilities.”  This is a day… Continue reading International Day of People with Disabilities

The Paper Bag Princess Set to Become Film

You’d be hard-pressed to find a book lover who doesn’t know about the children’s book, The Paper Bag Princess.  Written by children’s literature legend Robert Munsch and illustrated by Michael Martchenko, the story follows Princess Elizabeth who is set to marry Prince Ronald. But when a dragon attacks the castle and kidnaps Ronald, Elizabeth must… Continue reading The Paper Bag Princess Set to Become Film

Churches Contribute to Our Local Economy

By Ron Baker Churches pay for themselves. I recently completed a podcast with Mike Wood Daly of the Halo Project research project. This research began in the Toronto area, but has now expanded to smaller centres across the country. Their completed research shows that faith organizations in Canada bring a social benefit to their community. Check them out at halocanadaproject.com. In the… Continue reading Churches Contribute to Our Local Economy

Digital Detox

With the comforting routine of fall comes the urge to plan everything in our regrettably shorter daylight hours. We schedule time for yard work, homework, meals, activities, and bedtime. Many of us even schedule in our television time, anticipating the premier of our favourite show.  The TV habit we kicked during the summer because of… Continue reading Digital Detox

KAWS: Cheryl and Toni Are Looking for a Home

Cheryl and Toni DOB: Apr.6/18 Sex: Spayed Females Adoption Fee: $50 for both (they must go together) Foster Home Location: Kindersley, SK Intake Date: Jul.22/18 These 2 gorgeous girls are from The Riverdale Gang. They were living as strays in Brock with their 7 siblings until they were almost 4 months old. These were the… Continue reading KAWS: Cheryl and Toni Are Looking for a Home

Kindersley and District Co-op: OFFICE CLERK – ADMINISTRATION

The Kindersley & District Co-op is seeking a part time office clerk in our Administration department! If you are interested in a career with Co-op submit your application by clicking here! For the latest information and for more updates on everything Kindersley ‘Like’ the Kindersley Social Facebook page below…