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Teachers in Saskatchewan have signed a new agreement with the province after nearly two years of bargaining.

The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation says the deal is retroactive to Sept. 1, 2023, and will see teachers get a nine per cent pay increase over three years.

It says the agreement was finalized last week after the sides agreed to language relating to the issue of class complexity.

The Kindersley Jr. Klippers season came to an end last weekend in Melfort.

The Klippers made a valiant comeback in the third period of Game 4 to send the series back to Melfort, but the league's top team in the Mustangs eventually proved too much on Saturday in a 5-2 series clinching win.

To wrap up the season WestCentralOnline caught up with graduating defenseman Kyler Smith, rookie Klipper and hometown forward Ethan Sautner, and another young player in Jaxon Herchak discussing the Game 4 win, the Klippers as a team this season, and offseason plans.

Saskatchewan’s largest addictions treatment centre is now fully operational, with all 60 inpatient treatment spaces available to those in need of support.

Mental Health and Addictions Minister Lori Carr announced that intake for the final 40 inpatient spaces at the EHN Willowview Recovery Centre began on April 1, completing the facility’s phased opening.

West Central Saskatchewan residents should brace for an unpredictable April as the region transitions from winter’s chill to the first hints of spring warmth.

The month is known for its temperature swings, and this year looks no different. While stretches of mild, spring-like weather are expected, April is also notorious for delivering late-season snow and cold snaps. According to meteorologists, the province is likely to experience below-average temperatures for much of the month, with intermittent warm spells bringing temporary relief.

The Kindersley and District Arts Council's highly anticipated fundraiser concert, originally scheduled for Saturday, April 5 at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre, has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. A new date and additional details will be announced as soon as they become available.

The event was set to feature local rock band The Radiant, alongside local musician Curtis Ehresman, as part of the Arts Council’s efforts to bring diverse arts programming to the community.

UPDATE: Thursday, Apr 03, 2025, 12:07 PM

The vandals in Kindersley were identified shortly after this morning's post from the Town of Kindersley. 

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The annual 6-man football clash between Canada and the USA is coming to Rosetown in 2025.

The Leader and District Arts Council (LDAC) hosted The Wardens at the Leader Community Centre on April 1 as part of its ongoing performance season.

This concert marked the third of four shows in the current season and was part of the Spark Performance. Spark, an initiative developed by the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils, aims to foster youth engagement in the arts.

"I think everyone enjoyed the stories they had to tell," said Treena Redman, President of the Leader and District Arts Council. "The video really made you feel like you were a part of it."

The Kindersley soccer community has been growing steadily, with an enthusiastic group of players committed to both indoor and outdoor seasons. Led by head coach Kevin Codd, the adult indoor league wrapped up a successful winter season, marking a significant step forward by competing in tournaments for the first time.

Indoor Season Success

Classroom of the month is back, and Mrs. Wuttunee's grade 2/3 split class out of Kerrobert was the first on the list.

Cooper Douglas and Nick Cooper went out to give them gifts, food and tons of fun! Mrs Wuttunee even got a brand new electric pencil sharpener!!

Be sure to nominate a classroom for Classroom of the Month before the deadline passes!