Source: Town of Kindersley, March 24, 2016 The Town of Kindersley will be submitting an application to the Province of Saskatchewan in spring 2016 to be incorporated as a city. In order to be incorporated as a city in Saskatchewan, a town must: have a population of 5,000 or more; and must make a formal resolution… Continue reading City of Kindersley
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Kindersley Composite School: 'Bounce Back' Week
Source: Heidi Marchant, Kindersley Composite School Facebook, March 23, 2016 The Kindersley Composite School SLC recently held their first ever “Bounce Back” week to raise awareness of mental health and self care strategies. This took place from March 15-18. The concept of this initiative came from our student leaders who attended the Canadian Student Leadership… Continue reading Kindersley Composite School: 'Bounce Back' Week
SOUTH KOREA STEALS WAY TO WIN OVER CANADA AT FORD WORLDS
Source: Curling Canada, March 23, 2016 SWIFT CURRENT — The odds are long for South Korea to make the playoffs at the Ford World Women’s Curling Championship, presented by Meridian Manufacturing, but the team pulled a shocking upset on the afternoon draw Wednesday. Down two coming home without the hammer, South Korea’s Ji Sun Kim… Continue reading SOUTH KOREA STEALS WAY TO WIN OVER CANADA AT FORD WORLDS
Canada rebounds with 9-4 win over Sweden at women's curling world championship
Source: John Chidley Hill, The Canadian Press, March 21, 2016 The Canadian skip dropped a 6-3 decision to Russia’s Anna Sidorova on Monday morning in Draw 6 action at the Credit Union iPlex. SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. — Chelsea Carey just needed to clear her head. The Canadian skip returned to her winning ways with… Continue reading Canada rebounds with 9-4 win over Sweden at women's curling world championship
Suspect Tries to Escape Lawful Custody in Eatonia
Source: Kindersley RCMP, March 21, 2016 At approximately 4:40 pm on Sunday March 20th, 2016, Kindersley RCMP received a driving complaint in Eatonia, Saskatchewan where the suspect vehicle was said to be unregistered and the occupant was driving while disqualified. Constable Earle of the Kindersley RCMP Detachment patrolled Eatonia and was able to locate the… Continue reading Suspect Tries to Escape Lawful Custody in Eatonia
Canada suffers first loss at women’s curling world championships
Source: John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press, March 21, 2016 Chelsea Carey suffered her first loss, falling 6-3 to Russia’s Anna Sidorov SWIFT CURRENT, SASK.—Canada’s Chelsea Carey suffered her first loss at women’s curling world championship Monday, falling 6-3 to Russia’s Anna Sidorova in Draw 6. Russia (3-1) played conservatively in the early going, capitalizing on… Continue reading Canada suffers first loss at women’s curling world championships
Freezing rain warning issued for west central Saskatchewan
Source: CTV News, March 21, 2016 Weather Alert A freezing rain warning has been issued for Kindersley, Rosetown, Biggar, Wilkie, and Macklin. Environment Canada says freezing rain has already been reported in the area, and could turn into snow in the afternoon. Find more details here For the latest news and information on all things… Continue reading Freezing rain warning issued for west central Saskatchewan
Canada overcomes controversy to remain undefeated at women's curling worlds
Source: John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press, March 21, 2016 SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. — Even after a massive 10-2 win, Amy Nixon needed a moment to calm down. Nixon and her Canadian teammates remained undefeated at the women’s curling world championships after American skip Erika Brown conceded in six ends on Sunday night in a controversial… Continue reading Canada overcomes controversy to remain undefeated at women's curling worlds
Dallas Stars' Morrow, from Carlyle Saskatchewan, Retires
Source: Mike Heika, Dallasnews.com, March 20, 2016 Morrow’s goodbye reminds us pro sports is a good job, but it’s a tough job… Marty Turco, the wise old goalie who now serves as Ambassador of Amusement for the Stars, put it best when asked about Brenden Morrow’s retirement. “I don’t care who you are or what… Continue reading Dallas Stars' Morrow, from Carlyle Saskatchewan, Retires
Another dramatic win for Team Canada at Ford Worlds
Source: Al Cameron, curling.ca, March 20, 2016 SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. — They’re rapidly turning into the Cardiac Kids of the 2016 Ford World Women’s Curling Championship, presented by Meridian Manufacturing. Team Canada moved into a first-place tie early in round-robin play Sunday morning at the Credit Union iplex with a dramatic 7-4 win over 2014… Continue reading Another dramatic win for Team Canada at Ford Worlds