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The Water Security Agency is going through the process of putting the Westside Irrigation Rehabilitation Project (WIRP) through a provincial environmental assessment. 

The provincial release on Monday described it as a "proactive move".

With the ice being taken out inside Inter Pipeline Arena in Kindersley last week, the Kindersley Curling Club likely won't be far behind.

Taking to social media to extend gratitude and more after another successful season, the Kindersley Curling Club shared the following messages to social media. 

Larry Edmunds Obituary

1948 ~ 2025 (age 76)

It is with great sadness that the family of Larry Edmunds announce his passing on Thursday. April 10, 2025 at the age of 76 years.

Beloved husband of the late Sue Edmunds, and father of Terry (Kim) Edmunds, Tracy (John) Fries, Tanner (Selena) Edmunds, Travis Edmunds and Trevor Edmunds.

He was also a cherished grandfather and great grandfather to many.

There will be a public visitation on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. from the Kindersley Funeral Home Chapel, Kindersley, SK.

The Kindersley Fire Department held its annual banquet on Saturday, April 12, an evening that combined camaraderie, recognition and a reminder of the job’s unpredictability.

Doors to the event opened at 5:30 p.m., giving attendees time to enjoy drinks and connect with fellow guests. The evening’s master of ceremonies was Randy Schmidt, a former member of the Kindersley Fire Brigade.

The field is becoming clearer for SHSAA Regional Badminton on May 3. Senior district tournaments are being held around the province in the leadup, including in Biggar last week for the West Central Athletics Association.

The host Biggar Blazers were well represented on their home court. Their athletes took home a bronze in mixed doubles, and a silver in girls singles for a chance to play in regionals. 

A report from the province indicates the government of Saskatchewan has awarded nearly 90 per cent of all procurements to Saskatchewan companies over the past five years. 

SaskBuilds and Procurement Minister David Marit noted that the number even goes up when Saskatchewan companies bid.

"When Saskatchewan companies bid on that procurement that goes up to 95 per cent," said the Wood River MLA.

He added that 99 per cent of procurements went to Canadian companies, with less than one per cent awarded to US companies.

With files from Cooper Douglas

With spring weather finally here, the true conditions of certain roads have begun to reveal themselves. Now the time has come for the public to highlight those highways, streets, and grids that are far from ideal condition.

Nominating and voting for CAA's Worst Roads campaign runs until April 29. It's meant to empower road users to voice safety concerns for themselves and others on the roads.

The Rotary Club of Kindersley presented a cheque for $2000 to Elizabeth Middle School back in March in support of the SCC's outdoor classroom initiative.

Always proud to share their club's community contributions, president Sharon Price was eager to share more.

"The Elizabeth School parent council had sent us a letter outlining their desire to build an outdoor classroom. And so, we did a fundraiser in the fall and were happy to support that initiative." 

Significant amounts of Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) were seized in Weyburn last Friday, April 4th, when the Weyburn Police Service in collaboration with the Vancouver Police Department Gang Crime Unit intercepted a package en route to a Weyburn residence.  

The package was thoroughly searched, uncovering approximately 17.75 litres of GHB. Deputy Police Chief with the Weyburn Police Service says this quantity is unheard of, even by the Vancouver department.  

Saskatoon, SK - The Saskatchewan Rush rolled into Ball Arena, leaving with an 11-6 win over the Colorado Mammoth on Sunday, April 13th. 

Jake Boudreau and Ryan Keenan responded to Colorado's goals in the opening frame, leaving the game tied at 2-2 after 15 minutes of play. 

Austin Shanks scored twice in the second quarter and Levi Anderson added another as Saskatchewan led 5-2 at the break. 

Shanks kept the hot stick rolling with a pair of goals in the third, plus Robert Church, Zach Manns and Keenan added singles in the quarter.