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From the dusty rangelands near Kyle to the bright lights of the National Finals Rodeo, Gary Rempel’s legacy in the rodeo world spans more than four decades, and it all started on the Matador Ranch.

After 45 years in the arena, Rempel has officially hung up his spurs, retiring as one of the most decorated and respected pickup men in rodeo history. His career included nine appearances at the National Finals Rodeo (NFR), 21 selections to pick up at the Canadian Finals Rodeo,a record, and countless small-town rodeos where he says the heart of rodeo truly lives.

The Kindersley region generated more than $360,000 in Saskatchewan’s latest Crown oil and gas public offering, part of a provincial total that topped $24 million, the largest amount earned from such an offering in more than a decade.

The August 5 sale of oil and natural gas leases and exploration licences brought in $24,312,738.26 across the province, with the Estevan area accounting for the majority of that revenue. The Kindersley area ranked third, with bids totalling $360,130.44.

The songs of Saskatchewan’s native prairies are ringing a little louder this summer, thanks to the presence of two rare and remarkable birds, the Chestnut-collared Longspur and the Thick-billed Longspur.

Both species are colourful grassland songbirds and can be found across patches of native prairie in southern Saskatchewan, but they’re also facing serious risks. The Chestnut-collared Longspur is federally listed as endangered, while the Thick-billed Longspur is considered threatened.

Spotting either bird is a treat, telling them apart, however, is another story.

Canada's 2025 wildfire season is now the second-worst on record.

The latest figures posted by the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre suggest the fires have torn through 72,000 square kilometres, an area roughly the size of New Brunswick.

That surpasses the next worst season in 1989 and is about half the area burned during the record-setting 2023 season, according to a federal database of wildfire seasons dating back to 1972.

Ottawa is hiking entry-level pay for Canadian Armed Forces privates by 20 per cent for the regular force and 13 per cent for reservists, Prime Minister Mark Carney said at CFB Trenton on Friday.

That means the annual salary for a new recruit will go from $43,368 to $52,044.

Other military members will also receive pay raises, with smaller increases for higher ranks — part of a broader plan to boost recruitment and operational readiness. The new pay hikes will be retroactive to April 1 of this year.

Marion Bleile Obituary

1950 ~ 2025 (age 74)

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Marion Bleile, 74, who passed away Friday, August 8th, 2025, in Kindersley, SK.

Beloved wife of Gerald Bleile; loving mother of (the late) Michael Bleile, Wayne Bleile, Ang Malcolm; and cherished grandmother of Serenity and Felicity.

There will be a Celebration of Life held for Marion at a later date.

If desired, donations may be made to: Kindersley & District Health & Wellness Foundation with details below.

Two-year-old Duchess is looking for a new home after a change in her foster situation.

The spayed female requires a household with no other pets, as she does not get along well with other animals. Shelter staff describe her as playful, with chasing games among her favourites, and affectionate on her own terms.

Duchess has a medium-length coat and lost the tips of her ears to frostbite while living as a stray. She is described as preferring to be the centre of attention and would thrive in a home where she can have full reign.

Kim Kopan Obituary

1969 ~ 2024 (age 54)

Dearly loved by

Julie, Jessi & Haley

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Kim Alana Kopan, please visit our floral store.

Respectfully,
The Staff of Kindersley Community Funeral Home & Crematorium

Tye Thompson Obituary

August 6, 2007 ~ August 1, 2025 (age 17)

Beloved son of 

Jessi Thompson and Chris Kotelko,

and loving brother of Haley & Aiden.

Wild * Precious * Forever 17

Glyphosate, a key product that is used by a number of farmers, could be coming to an end.

Bill Anderson, the CEO of Bayer, noted on Wednesday that the company will be forced to end its US production of glyphosate, unless regulatory or legal changes are made to prevent litigation.