Penton: Fitting celebration to end of Sinclair’s career
The best aspect of the sendoff to Christine Sinclair’s glorious career as a soccer superstar in Canada is that it didn’t open with a minister telling the gathering that her’s was a life well lived.
Pop 89: A Thrill of Hope
I’ve been in Kelowna for a week and a half and am just now finding my rhythm. It’s hard to develop a routine when every day is rife with significant change.
Check It Out: Passing on the light of Christmas
Quite a few years ago, people from across Canada shared their Christmas memories in Country Woman magazine. One person remembers their Christmas tree adorned with tiny candles.
Christmas memory
As a kid I was a big fan of the program Sesame Street. Even at the advanced age of ten years, I’d still take every opportunity to watch the show on school holidays.
Paul Harvey’s Christmas wish for growing up
A famous broadcaster from the past once relayed this riddle to his listeners. Paul Harvey claimed 80% of Kindergarten kids were able to answer the riddle correctly…
Shinny and homemade tarts!
Growing up in the small town of Birsay, Saskatchewan at Christmas time meant two things. The rink would be open early in the morning and wouldn’t close until nine at night.
Remembering a not so well known Christmas classic
When you ask people what their favourite Christmas movie or special is, you are sure to get several responses of “It’s A Wonderful Life”, “Miracle on 34th Street”, “Christmas Vacation…
Editorial Cartoon: Couple of drinks
Are you sure you’re okay to drive, Mr. Fendle? You’ve had more than a couple of drinks, you know… !
Slow down and take time with your families and remember why we celebrate
I read this article the other week and wanted to share with those who will read this.
Stir our hearts LORD
I was reading the Book of Ezra (in the Bible) and, as is often the case, there was something that caught my attention. The more I read the more my heart was ‘stirred’.
Christmas 2023 Pastoral Reflection
“Peace on earth, and goodwill to all.” We read it on cards, see it in TV spots, and hear it echoing in many songs. It originated with Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in his 1863 poem…
Outdoor rink at Kinsmen Park
Flooding of the outdoor rink at Kinsmen Park has been underway throughout the past week. However little moisture in the ground and the mild temperatures…
Cantata Singers and Handbell Choir perform Colours of Christmas
The Cantata Singers and Handbell Choir performed their “Colours of Christmas” at Luseland Alliance Church, Denzil Sacred Heart Church and Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church…
Letters to Santa, do you like to dance?
Enjoy this collection of a few letters that local kids wrote to Santa Claus. Kids say the cutest things.
Museum of Lights
Kindersley & District Plains Museum is putting on their “Museum of Lights”. You can still take in the lights and sights on December 22 and 23.
Museum hosts an old fashioned Christmas
It was a postcard scene from the past at the Kindersley Museum Saturday evening, December 16th. The historic buildings were lit up with colourful lights…
Eston Parade of Lights
Christmas spirit was out in full force as Eston’s Parade of Lights made its way through town delighting onlookers.
Nativity Scenes at Kindersley Museum
A collection of Nativity Scenes that are owned by Lori and Cliff Neufeld are on display at the Kindersley and District Plains Museum.
Wasn’t that a Christmas party!
About thirty kids got together for a Christmas party at iKids club Friday night, December 15. They played games, made handcrafted tree ornament, had snacks and played the gift exchange game.