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PBR: OVER $80K RAISED SO FAR FOR KINDERSLEY HOSPITAL
The script for Saturday’s championship round could not have been written better. Only two riders managed to last the full eight seconds—and fittingly, they were Canada’s top two. Hometown favourite Dakota Buttar electrified the crowd with an 87-point ride on God Bless, edging out Jake Gardner, who posted 82.5 points aboard Dark Mark. However, Gardner (Fort St. John, British Columbia) emerged supreme, going a perfect 3-for-3 to win the Energy Dodge Dakota Buttar Invitational and close within a mere 1.5 points in the race for the 2025 Canadian Championship.
“Watching the number one and number two riders in the country duel like that was absolutely spectacular,” said Pete Gebraad, PBR Canada Cup Series production manager. “Brett Gardiner and I looked at each other and said, ‘I can’t believe this is happening.’ What a show by both of them.”
But the weekend wasn’t just about bull riding. The invitational also doubled as a fundraiser for the Kindersley Hospital, and the generosity from fans and local businesses stunned organizers. Donations poured in throughout the event, with Gebraad telling the crowd, “We’re gonna create a moment here”— and they did.
Some of the largest contributions included:
• $15,000 – Kindersley Kinsmen & Kinettes
• $10,000 – Ian and Tina Coutts
• $10,000 – Longhorn Oil and Gas
• $5,000 – Full Tilt Holdings
• $5,000 – Dakota Buttar & Pete Gebraad
• $5,000 – Good To Go Trucking (in memory of Norm Neigum)
• $5,000 - Holland’s Hot Oiling
• $5,000 – 50/50 draw proceeds
By the end of the night, the fundraiser had reached $73,500—bringing the community closer to purchasing a much-needed new anesthetic machine for the hospital. As of Wednesday, September 9, the total had climbed to well over $80,000!
Lisa Kirtzinger of the Kindersley Kinsmen & Kinette Club was visibly moved. “When we started this fundraiser, we just hoped to raise some money. My heart couldn’t be more full than it is right now. We’ll keep it open for another week so more people can contribute. Thank you, Kindersley.”
Anika Becker, representing the Saskatchewan Health Authority, echoed the gratitude. “I’m from here. I work here. We care for the people of this community, and I am overwhelmed by the generosity. A heartfelt thank you from myself, the hospital, and the SHA.”
With thrilling rides in the arena and overwhelming support outside of it, the Energy Dodge Dakota Buttar Invitational showed why Kindersley continues to punch above its weight—both in sport and in spirit.
Here’s what to watch and where to watch it for the week of Sept. 15, 2025.
ON NOW: “Screamboat” (NR) — Peacock
ON NOW: “Warfare” (R) — HBO Max
15-Sept: “Call the Midwife” (Season 14) — Netflix
15-Sept: “Futurama” (Season 13) — Hulu
15-Sept: “Ice Road: Vengeance” (NR) — Netflix
16-Sept: “Love Island Games” (Season 2) — Peacock
17-Sept: “Gen V” (Season 2) — Prime Video
18-Sept: “Reasonable Doubt” (Season 3) — Hulu
18-Sept: “Black Rabbit” (Limited Series) — Netflix
21-Sept: “Tulsa King” (Season 3) — Paramount+ © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Aspects favor new romances for unpaired Ewes and Rams. Already paired Arian twosomes might experience renewed harmony in their relationships. Money matters also take a bright turn.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Use your strong Bovine determination to help you keep the faith with your convictions while you move through a period of uncertainty. Things begin to ease by the weekend.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Pay attention to your intuition. It could be alerting you to be more careful about accepting a “statement of fact” that is simply based on trust. Don’t be shy about asking for more proof.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Concern for the well-being of someone in need is admirable. But don’t forget to take care of yourself as well. Ask a family member, close friend or colleague to help you.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s OK to focus on the demands of your career. But try to avoid misunderstandings by also reaching out to family and friends. Your sharp intuitive sense kicks in by midweek.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Keep a rein on the green-eyed monster — jealousy is counterproductive. Instead of resenting a colleague’s good points, concentrate on developing your own abilities.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Now is a good time to start planning a trip you’ve put off because of the demands on your time. Be sure to choose a destination that is new and exciting!
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) An upbeat mood during the first part of the week makes you eager to take on new ventures. A more serious note sets in later to help you assess an upcoming decision.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A high energy level gives the Goat the get-up-and-go to finish outstanding tasks before deadlines, leaving time for well-earned fun and games with friends and family.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Dealing with disappointment is never easy. But the wise Aquarian will use it as a vital lesson and be better for it. Meanwhile, a close friend has something important to say.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your best bet is not to get involved in an argument between colleagues until you know more about who started it and why. And even then, appearances could be deceiving. Be alert!
BORN THIS WEEK: You have creative gifts that inspire those who get to see this sometimes-hidden side of you. You should let it out more often for the people who appreciate it. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
Q:Is it true that Michelle Pfeiffer is doing a TV series soon? Is it a comedy or a drama? I always thought she was really great at comedy. — W.M.
A:Accordingto Entertainment Weekly, “there’s no shortage of ‘Yellowstone’ spin-offs in the works,” and an upcoming one has lured threetime Academy-Award-nominated actress Michelle Pfeiffer out of semiretirement. “The Madison,” which is the name of the series, has already filmed its premiere season but hasn’t aired the episodes yet. Paramount+ has already greenlit a second season, which is expected to start filming in Texas in September.
“Yellowstone” creator Taylor Sheridan certainly has a lot on his plate. In addition to “The Madison,” two other upcoming “Yellowstone” sequel series, “Y: Marshals” and “Dutton Ranch,” are set to release soon.
“The Madison” will be set in the Madison River Valley of Montana, and it won’t be historical. It will take place in current times. Joining Pfeiffer is an impressive cast that includes Matthew Fox (“Lost”), Patrick J. Adams (“Suits”), and Beau Garrett (“The Good Doctor”).
According to its IMDb page, the series takes place after a “New York family’s life unravels after a tragedy,” and they process their grief while vacationing in rural Montana. Pfeiffer will also serve as an executive producer of the series in addition to being in front of the camera.
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Q:When is “Chicago Med” returning with new episodes? It’s my mom’s favorite show, and she’s been asking. — D.E.
A:Oct. 1 is the premiere date for the 11th season of “Chicago Med” and its two sister shows. “Chicago Med” will kick off the NBC lineup at 8 p.m. ET, followed by “Chicago Fire” at 9 p.m. and “Chicago PD” at 10 p.m. However, there will be some casting changes. Original cast member Marlyne Barrett, who played nurse Maggie Lockwood, isn’t returning this season, but the door has been left open for her return. Also absent from the cast are John
Michelle Pfeiffer (Upcoming in “The Madison”)
Earl Jelks as Dr. Dennis Washington and Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut as Dr. Naomi Howard. But a familiar face in the form of actor Nick Gehlfuss will be returning as Dr. Will Halstead in a guest-starring capacity. S. Epatha Merkerson and Oliver Platt are the only original cast members of “Chicago Med” who will be back this season. ***
Q:Is it true that Karina Smirnoff is returning to “Dancing with the Stars”? Also, is she part of the family who owns Smirnoff vodka? — S.T.
A:Ukranian-born pro dancer Karina Smirnoff is not related to Peter Smirnov (original spelling), a Russian slave who launched Smirnoff vodka after his freedom. She’s also not returning to “Dancing with the Stars” for this upcoming season, but fans have been clamoring for her return for years.
The 47-year-old Smirnoff left “DWTS” about a decade ago and gave birth to her son in 2020. She’s won one Mirrorball trophy (in season 13 with soap actor J.R. Martinez), but in recent years, she’s been busy judging dance competitions and coaching at camps. Send me your questions at NewCelebrityExtra@gmail.com. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
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She said, “He’s 35 years old, 6 foot 4, has dark eyes, dark wavy hair, an athletic build, weighs 185 pounds, is soft-spoken, and is good to the children.”
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An accountant is having a hard time sleeping and goes to see his physician.
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“That’s the problem! I make a mistake and then spend three hours trying to find it.”
The stockbroker’s secretary answered his phone one morning. “I’m sorry,” she said, “Mr. Bradford’s on another line.”
“This is Mr. Ingram’s office,” the caller said. “We’d like to know if he’s bullish or bearish right now.”
“He’s talking to his wife,” the secretary replied. “Right now I’d say he’s sheepish.”
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A hungry lion was roaming through the jungle looking for something to eat.
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Lower oil prices impacting provincial finances, say NDP
BY BRIAN ZINCHUK
REGINA – With oil prices notably lower than projected in the spring 2025 budget, the Saskatchewan NDP is crying foul.
In a press release on Sept. 5, the NDP said, “The Sask. Party continues to mismanage the province’s finances, failing to properly project oil prices in its budget and downloading the costs of its repeated failures onto Saskatchewan families.
“The Sask. Party pegged the price of oil for 2025-26 at $71 per barrel, but today’s price is only $61. The government’s bogus projection is well off TD Bank and Scotiabank’s latest forecasts of $65 for this fiscal quarter. ScotiaBank predicts prices to fall further in 2026 to $60 per barrel.
“Every $1 the Sask. Party misses on its oil projection on an annualized basis costs the province $18 million.”
Additionally, Sally Housser, Saskatchewan NDP Shadow Minister for Energy & Resources said in the release, “We need a budget that isn’t based in rainbows and fairy dust.”
Housser added, “These guys keep gambling with Saskatchewan’s future and losing. Badly. Oil prices go up and down — budgeting on them at their highest conceivable rate is the worst form of financial mismanagement.”
The release continues, “The oil price miss will add further challenges to a budget already not worth the
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paper it’s printed on. The Sask. Party projected a meagre $12-million surplus at budget release; however, has since erased those numbers and written in a $349-million deficit after a single fiscal quarter.
“As well, the Sask. Party has promised to end its industrial carbon tax slush fund, but continues to project taking in $466.9 million in carbon tax revenue this year — meaning either they’ve broken their promise, or the deficit has more than doubled.
“There are still three quarters of the year to go,” Housser said. “It takes a special kind of incompetence to be as wrong as the Sask Party is. Even a broken clock is right twice a day.
“They keep hoping the people of Saskatchewan won’t notice, but people are paying the price in their wallets every day.
“And this constant failure costs us when it comes to healthcare, to our schools, to public safety and so much more.
“It’s time for a government that’s serious about managing the province’s finances, addressing the challenges we face and that is focused on building a bright future for every person that calls this incredible province home.”
Saskatchewan Roadmen Car Club Show & Shine
• – 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. on Main Street immediately after the parade. Sponsored by:
Iron Horse Kindersley Klippers vs. Battleford North Stars
Montana’s BBQ & Bar, Kindersley. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER PROMOTIONS.
Cruise Night • sponsored by Kindersley & District Coop – BBQ at Co-op Community Corner, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. All funds raised from the BBQ will be donated to a local Community Organization. Vehicles to line 2nd Avenue between Co-op locations down to LIfetime Dental
• Late Night Shopping till 9 P.M.
LaBelle Boutique
Big O’s Food Truck • – Co-op Parking Lot
Philippine Food Truck • – Co-op Parking Lot Late Night Shopping
Kindersley Centre Mall
KCS Football
• Kick-off at 4:00 p.m. with the John Paul II Crusaders providing the opposition.
Bison Meat Sales • – Under Co-op pergola Get Jacqued Under The Lights
• class at Berard Field at 7:30 p.m. All proceeds going to the Kindersley Food Bank.
Pancake Breakfast
• – Kindersley Legion Hall from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Presented by Redemption Baptist Church.
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Parade on Main Street
• Starts promptly at 11:00 a.m.
• – Between Prairie Rose and Post Office
Philippine Food Truck
• – Co-op Parking Lot
Big O’s Food Truck
Kindersley New Life Church • – Hosting a Perogies and Sausage Fundraiser, Co-op Parking Lot from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Duck Derby
• (Kin Club) – 2nd Avenue between Co-op Pharmacy and the Co-op Gazebo
Smoked Pulled Pork on a Bun –
• Co-op Gazebo
Better Together
• – Empty Lot beside Prairie Rose, barrel train rides on Main Street. All activities take place immediately after the parade. Motorcycle Show & Shine • – 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. at the Red Lion at $5.00. Also, burgers, beans and pop. ALL proceeds to Special Olympics Kindersley.
Climbing Wall • by InterPipeline on 3rd Ave. beside Synergy C.U.
BBQ Burgers and Pie • – 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church (indoor seating available).
Kindersley Skating Club • will be set up on the corner near Pharmasave for information and registrations.
• –InterPipeline Arena at the WCEC. 6:30 p.m. puck drop.
Music on the Main Stage • – Beside Scotia Bank
Sidewalk Sale
• – East Crossing
Garden Gallery
• – 1st annual Pottery Sidewalk Sale, after parade from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Raffle prizes.
Goose Festival Dance • featuring Longshot after the hockey game in the Curling Rink. $25 for the dance or $30 for game and dance. Must be 19+ to attend. Hosted by the Iron Horse Kindersley Klippers.
FREE Community Pig Roast
• by BOSS Lechon at Clearview Community Church at 1:00 p.m. after the parade.
Autumn’s Edge Market • – Kindersley Masonic Lodge, 501 Main Street from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Captain Calamari Food Truck • – Co-op Parking Lot
3K’s Kitchen Food Truck • Philippine Food Truck • – Beside stage
Mamu’s Corner Food Truck • – Beside Pharmasave
• – a MIRROR PHOTO BOOTH – Beside Co-op Gazebo on Main Street
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Weston Wolverine • appearing during the parade.
FREE Soup and Coffee • – 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. until supplies last at Best Western Plus Kindersley Hotel
FREE Skillet Cookie • for dine-in customers from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with minimum purchase of $25 (before taxes) at Montana’s BBQ & Bar, Kindersley. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER PROMOTIONS. Synergy Credit Union is hosting a “Fun Finance Day” • after the parade on the front sidewalk plus games/activities, glitter tattoos and coloring for families.
Plinko at the TD Bank • from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Proceeds going towards local community charities.
Grad 1985 – 1992 Class Reunions – • School Tour Saturday at 2:00 p.m.
Supper at the Curling Rink Lounge at 6:00 p.m.
Fly-in Pancake Breakfast • – Hosted by the Kindersley Air Cadets at the Kindersley Airport (weather permitting) from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
FREE Soup and Coffee • – 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. until supplies last at Best Western Plus Kindersley Hotel
FREE Skillet Cookie for dine-in customers • from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with minimum purchase of $25 (before taxes) at Montana’s BBQ & Bar, Kindersley. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER PROMOTIONS. and
By Lucie Winborne
• The world’s tiniest robot is smaller than a grain of salt.
• Despite what you see when you gaze at the night sky, the moon’s actually shaped like a lemon, with flattened poles and bulges on its near and far sides around its equator.
• In Utah, birds have the right of way on a highway.
• What’s in a name? Well, a casket is a rectangular box with a lid, and a coffin is a six-sided box that’s wider at the shoulders and narrower at the feet. In America, caskets are more commonly used than coffins.
• On the Titanic, more than 700 thirdclass passengers had to share just two bathtubs.
• Black and orange are the traditional colors of Halloween because the ancient Celts believed black symbolized the “death” of summer and orange represented the fall harvest.
• For the film “A Star Is Born,” Bradley Cooper spent six months with a dialect coach trying to imitate Sam Elliott’s voice, before he knew Elliott would be cast as his brother.
• Some female sharks store sperm after mating, potentially holding on to it for years before they’re ready to reproduce.
• When trick-or-treating began gaining popularity in the 1930s, adults worried that kids “threatening” people with tricks if they didn’t get candy would encourage them to become criminals later in life.
• The first cigarette lighter was invented three years before the first friction match.
• In 1993, a Mexican zoo owner was arrested for illegally purchasing an FBI agent in a gorilla suit, thinking the agent was an actual gorilla.
• On his deathbed, Steve Jobs asked for five different oxygen masks so he could choose the one with the best design.
Thought for the Day: “To acquire knowledge, one must study, but to acquire wisdom, one must observe.” — Marilyn vos Savant
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FUNNY BUSINESS
A trucker came into a truck stop cafe and placed his order. He said, “I want three flat tires, a pair of headlights, and a pair of running boards.” The brand-new waitress, not wanting to appear stupid, went to the kitchen and said to the cook, “This guy out there just ordered three flat tires, a pair of headlights, and a pair of running boards! What does he think this place is, an auto parts store?”
“No,” the cook said. “Three flat tires mean three pancakes; a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up; and a pair of running boards are two slices of crisp bacon!”
“Oh, okay!” said the blonde. She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer.
The trucker asked, “What are the beans for, ma’am?”
She replied, “I thought while you were waiting for the flat tires, headlights, and running boards, you might as well gas up!”
A tired homemaker opened the front door of her home to find a young minister from the neighbourhood who said, “I’m collecting donations for the new children’s home we’re building. I hope you’ll give what you can.”
“To be sure,” said the beleaguered woman, “I’ll give you two boys, two girls, or one of each.”
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~ Perhaps it was the stress of speaking in front of others. Perhaps it was just a call to a higher Michael Jackson. On Sept. 2 in Cranford, New Jersey, resident Will Thilly appeared at a town hall meeting to ask questions about a recent property tax hike, WABC-TV reported. But before he uttered a word, he performed a wordless robot dance, without music, and spun on the floor. Then he asked, “How was everyone’s weekend?” He went on to ask a few specific questions about taxes and school expenses, then gathered his papers from the podium and moonwalked back to his seat. Oh -- and Thilly is a candidate for the Cranford township committee. “I hope to bring a friendly, stress-free way of our committee when dealing with the public,” he says on his website.
Bogus Situation
~ This week’s winner of Best Name for a Credit Card Fraud Suspect is Alec Bogus, 33, of Aurora, Colorado. Bogus gets bonus points for his attempted escape from law enforcement on Aug. 26, when he was approached at the Indian Hot Springs resort in Idaho Springs, Colorado. According to CBS News, Bogus, who also had an outstanding felony warrant from Douglas County, was just exiting the mud bath wearing only a Speedo when officers arrived. He ran up a wooded mountainside and tried to hide in a shed, but he was recovered a short time later still covered in mud. His charges included assault on a peace officer and resisting arrest.
Zucker-blergh
~ Indianapolis-based bankruptcy attorney Mark S. Zuckerberg is suing Meta, the company of Mark E. Zuckerberg, because the former’s Facebook page keeps getting shut down, WTHR-TV reported on Sept. 4. “It’s not funny,” the attorney said. Meta has been ac-
cusing him of impersonating a celebrity and using a false name, “which I’ve had way longer than he has,” he said. “I’d rather not pick a fight with them, but I don’t know how else to make them stop.” He said his business account has been removed five times and his personal account four. “It’s not right and they need to stop,” he said. And so, they have: Meta confirmed that Zuckerberg’s account is back up after being “disabled in error.”
Down With the Sickness
~ A court in Germany has ruled that an unnamed teacher who has been on sick leave for 16 years must prove that she is ill, Metro News reported on Aug. 23. Since 2009, the female teacher has been drawing her full salary in spite of not working at all. When the education authority in North Rhine-Westphalia demanded that she take a medical test, she sued. But the court called her case “truly incomprehensible” and ruled that the employer had the right to call for the test. Andreas Bartsch, president of the state’s teachers’ union, called her behavior “completely abysmal.”
No Laughing Matter
~ Nicolas Hohls, 27, of Harburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, was camping at Cape Vidal Nature Reserve in St. Lucia, South Africa, on Aug. 30 when he got unexpected overnight visitors. Hohls was there with his dad and others for a bachelor party, People magazine reported. After settling in his tent, he woke up to two hyenas attacking him -- one focused on his face, the other on his ankle. “I fought them off by ... attacking the eyes of one and forcing my hand down the throat of the other,” Hohls said. His dad heard him screaming and rushed him to a hospital, where doctors say a full recovery will take about a month. “I’m doing a lot better. The doctors are happy with my progress,” he said.
• On Sept. 22, 1888, National Geographic magazine published its first issue, without photos. The publication had so few subscribers that its editor, Gilbert H. Grosvenor, addressed each copy and carried them to the post office himself.
• On Sept. 23, 1992, Manon Rheaume became the first woman to play in one of the four major men’s North American pro sports leagues when she stepped on the ice as goalie for the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning in a preseason game. Admitting to being “very nervous,” she also noted that part of her admission was “for publicity,” but added that it was “still a chance to play. That’s what I care about.”
• On Sept. 24, 1902, cookbook author Fannie Farmer, who changed the way Americans prepared food by advocating for the use of standardized measurements in recipes, opened Miss Farmer’s School of Cookery in Boston. Farmer not only taught women how to cook, but later instructed medical professionals on nutrition for the sick.
On Sept. 25, 1890, religious leaders issued the “Mormon Manifesto,” which ordered all Latter-day Saints to uphold America’s anti-polygamy laws. The men were given little choice in the decision, as they faced federal confiscation of their temples and revocation of church members’ basic civil rights for failure to comply.
• On Sept. 26, 1996, biochemist and U.S. astronaut Shannon Lucid returned to Earth in the U.S. Space Shuttle Atlantis after six months in orbit aboard the Russian space station Mir. She was the first American woman to live in a space station.
• On Sept. 27, 622, the prophet Muhammad completed his Hegira, or “flight,” from Mecca to Medina to escape persecution. In Medina, he set about building the followers of his religion, Islam, into an organized community and Arabian power. The Hegira would later mark the beginning of the Muslim calendar.
• On Sept. 28, 1850, Congress voted to end flogging on both naval and merchant vessels. Until then, seamen were often punished by being stripped to the waist and subjected to lashes on their backs with whips called cat-o’nine-tails.
Programs:
• Mental Health & Addictions
• Family Support (FSW) & Diversion Support
• Family Violence Intervention (FVI)
• Rapid Access Counselling (RAC) for Children Youth/Caregivers
• Rapid Access for Counselling (RAC) for Adults
• Crisis Intervention & Debriefing
• Suicide Intervention & Suicide Impact Supports
• Sexual Assault Victim Support
• Trafficking Intervention
• Family Intervention Rapid Support Teams (FIRST)
• Client Advocacy
• Intimate Partner Violence Intervention
• Court Mandated Supports
The West Central Crisis & Family Support Centre’s mission is to provide support services to individuals and families experiencing trauma, violence, addiction, or crisis in their lives, as well as outreach programs to communities within our boundaries.
Colton
KERROBERT
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
• 3rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament. 9 Hole. 4 Person Best Ball. 1:00 PM Tee Off Kerrobert Golf Course. Call or text Kim to register before September 12: 1-780-808-3642.
• Kerrobert Sr. Rebels vs Plenty 7:00 PM
OCTOBER 6-9
• Kerrobert Minor Hockey Power Skating (1 hour sessions) at the Kerrobert Memorial Arena. Focus on safe body contact, angling and confidence building skills. $150 per person.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10
• Kerrobert Sr. Rebels vs Macklin 8:00 PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11
• Harvest Festival at the Courthouse Courtyard. Join us for an afternoon of fun, food and festivities as we celebrate the bounty of the season!
- MS Support Group at Kerrobert Health Centre Meeting Room every 3rd Saturday 2:004:00 PM. Contact Gail Wiebe for more information 306-834-7068.
- Walk This Way with Lao Thursdays at the PCC from 9:30-10:30 AM. Everyone is welcome and it’s FREE.
- Ladies Golf Tuesday at 5:30 PM. Mens Night Thursdays at 5:30 PM. Call to register 306834-2497.
KINDERSLEY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
• 45th Terry Fox Run starting at the Motherwell Reservoir at The Beach 11:00 AM. 2-7 km loops for all ability levels.
• Sledge Hockey Showcase Game: Kindersley Klippers Sledge vs SJHL Kindersley Klippers 1:00 PM Co-op Arena. Join us after the game to try out Sledge Hockey. Helmet and hockey gloves required. Registration on-site for the 2025-2026 season!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
• Junior Golf Sectionals 1:00 PM at Kindersley Regional Park Golf Course.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
• Goose Festival Days. Watch for further details!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
• KCS Kobras Football vs Delisle 7:30 PM at KCS (under the lights).
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
• Show & Shine hosted by Roadmen C.C. Saskatchewan from 12:00-4:00 PM on Main Street. Free Entry. Door Prizes. Open to special interest vehicles. Contact Darrell Fitterer 306-679-7147.
• Kinsmen and Kinette Club of Kindersley 5th Annual Duck Derby 2:00 PM on the corner of Main Street and 2nd Avenue East. Get your tickets NOW at https://www.rafflebox.ca/ raffle/kkck or any Kin member or Darren at Willowgrove Pharmacy for tickets. $10 each. Only 1200 sold.
• Kindersley Klippers Home Opener & Dance!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
• Kindersley Screen Arts presents our 10-Year Anniversary Screening - The Life of Chuck 4:00 PM at Sunset Theatre. $10 cash at the door. Wine & beer available for purchase. Attend for a chance to WIN a season pass. Sponsored by Speedy Auto Glass.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4
• Kindersley Antique Threshing Demo 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at the Kindersley Plains Museum (903 - 11th Avenue East). Food booth on site. Threshing machine powered by 1903 Case steamer. Free will offering. If inclement weather contact Lionet at 306-463-8352.
• Kindersley Ducks Unlimited Banquet
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5
• KCS Sr Kobras Football vs Humboldt 4:30 PM at KCS (Rotary Field)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7
• Junior Varsity Kobras Football vs Rosetown 4:30 PM at KCS (Rotary Field)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10
• KCS Sr Kobras Football vs Meadow Lake (Senior Night) 4:30 PM at KCS (Rotary Field)
- Parkinson’s Support Group Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month 1:30 PM at 401 - 4th Ave West (New Life Church). Everyone welcome! For more info call Nancy at 306-4634514.
- Monday Night Jam Sessions at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre. Doors open at 6:30 to set-up, then the fun begins at 7-11 PM. Call Keith 306-460-8633.
- Interested in a support group for weight management? TOPS meetings; every Monday at 6:00 PM in the Kindersley Senior Centre OR contact Jill at 306-463-4210.
- Pickleball meets Monday & Wednesday evenings 7:00-9:00 PM at the outdoor courts (in the Curling Rink if inclement weather). Cost is $50 for the season or $5 drop in. Our club is a part of Pathway To Wellness. More info call Teresa Knight 306-460-7304.
- Fit Fighter Group Class. Helping individuals with Parkinson Disease, Fibromyalgia, MS, Arthritis and mobility issues. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 AM at Anytime Fitness. Call Karen 463-3607 for more info.
- 365 Kindersley Air Cadets meet Thursday evenings at the Kindersley Museum. No charge to be a member, youth ages 12-18, must be a Canadian resident. Contact Ian Kehrer via text at 306-460-0057 or Sheila Kehrer via text 306604-9044. Come Fly With Us!
• Every Saturday: Mom N Tots Morning 10:00
- 10:30 AM at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre. Registration required: Kindersleymusic@outlook.com
• Every Tuesday: Community Badminton 6:30
- 9:00 PM at Westberry School. Everybody welcome.
LEADER SEPTEMBER 1-23
• Arts on the Move Storied Telling: Performativity & Narritive in Photography - Photographic works by Canadian artists blend performance, storytelling and striking imagery to explore poetic, political, surreal and cultural narratives. At Council Chambers, Leader Town Office.
