Our local RCMP detachment was very busy over the holiday season, between December 21st, 2020 to January 4th, 2021, they responded to 103 calls for service! Some of the most frequent calls for service included, but are not limited to, three suspicious person/vehicle/property investigations, six mischief calls, two possession of stolen property, and one break… Continue reading Kindersley RCMP Respond to 103 Calls for Service
Category: News
Former Canadian Ambassador Calls Capitol Hill Insurrection ‘Dark Chapter’ in U.S. History
Source: Elisha Dacey, globalnews.ca, January 07, 2020 “I think was a horrible example of leadership.” Manitobans, including the former Canadian ambassador to the United States, reacted with near-universal shock and disgust as violent pro-Trump extremists stormed the U.S. Capitol building Wednesday afternoon. “This is a very dark chapter of their democracy,” said Gary Doer, former… Continue reading Former Canadian Ambassador Calls Capitol Hill Insurrection ‘Dark Chapter’ in U.S. History
SaskEnergy offers Rebate on CO alarms
Installing a carbon monoxide alarm can help you and your family stay safe from CO poisoning. SaskEnergy recently announced they’re partnering with retailers across the province to offer an in-store $10 rebate on CO alarms from now until January 31st, 2021. The Kindersley Fire Department reminds residents that carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless, tasteless… Continue reading SaskEnergy offers Rebate on CO alarms
Cleantech Accelerator Program Coming to Saskatchewan
Recently the Saskatchewan government announced the signing of an agreement between Innovation Saskatchewan (IS) and Foresight Cleantech Accelerator Centre (Foresight). The collaborative partnership project will see IS and Foresight establish a world-class cleantech accelerator program in Saskatchewan. With this agreement, Foresight will launch a four-month long pilot training based on their existing programs and methodology.… Continue reading Cleantech Accelerator Program Coming to Saskatchewan
Town Commits to Hiring Locally for Next Census
The Town of Kindersley would like to remind residents that Canada’s next Census of Population will take place in May 2021, and in preparation for this, Statistics Canada will be hiring across the country. In the current context of COVID-19, the town is committed to hiring locally and ensuring the safety of employees and community… Continue reading Town Commits to Hiring Locally for Next Census
Is Home Ownership Still Possible in Today’s Market?
The Canadian real estate market is smashing records as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to influence demand and push prices to all-time highs, especially in larger cities. Sky-high housing prices mean many first-time buyers and young families are finding it nearly impossible to enter the market. Meanwhile, seniors looking to downsize and keep some money for… Continue reading Is Home Ownership Still Possible in Today’s Market?
Working With Farmers is Fun
By Joan Janzen “There’s not much that’s more satisfying than seeing grain going into a bin. We call it liquid gold.” Those words weren’t spoken by a farmer, but by a technician. Technicians are the ones who trouble shoot, service, repair and rebuild equipment for farmers. “You get so excited, because technically you’re working with… Continue reading Working With Farmers is Fun
Kindersley Student’s Design Selected for T-Shirt
We are a little late in extending our congratulations to Taylor Kubik, a grade nine student from Kindersley Composite School whose design for the Addictions Awareness Week T-shirt Design Contest was selected as the contest winner! The T-shirt Design Contest was kicked off during National Addictions Awareness Week, which was November 22nd-28th, and ran until… Continue reading Kindersley Student’s Design Selected for T-Shirt
Amazon Buys Jets From Delta and WestJet To Beef up Transportation Logistics
Source: Pete Evans, cbc.ca, January 06, 2020 The company uses parcel services such as UPS and FedEx for its current deliveries, but is moving to build its own delivery network. Amazon is buying four jets from WestJet and seven from Delta as the e-commerce giant moves to beef up its delivery fleet at a time… Continue reading Amazon Buys Jets From Delta and WestJet To Beef up Transportation Logistics
Regina Residents Out Money After Buying Gift Baskets Online
Source: Katelyn Wilson, globalnews.ca, January 06, 2020 One of the care homes involved were promised 85 baskets in October, however, the baskets were never received. Dozens of people in Regina say they are out money after purchasing gift baskets online over the holidays. Regina resident Jason Zaphe said when his neighbour Justin Newberry approached him… Continue reading Regina Residents Out Money After Buying Gift Baskets Online