Feature Photo – November 29, 2024
"Aurora Borealis show above the Kindersley Water Tower." Photo taken by Genevieve Velasco Submit your photos here: https://www.kindersley.ca/community/featured-images/
Meet Your Councillor: Kevin Martin
MEET YOUR COUNCILLOR: KEVIN MARTIN Hello everyone. Some of you may know me from my 6 years and the Great Canadian Oil Change and some may know me as the Executive Director for the Kindersley Chamber of Commerce. My wife Melissa and I moved to Kindersley in 2012 to be nearer to family and have thoroughly enjoyed our time here. We both realized that this community has something for everyone and the people here have been friendly and helpful. I believe that by serving on Town Council, I can bring life experiences that I feel will benefit the Town and you, [...]
Feature Photo – November 28, 2024
"Got to enjoy this with my older kids. Was so happy to catch them this time. As they are so unique." Photo by Beverly Wenzel Submit yours here: https://www.kindersley.ca/community/featured-images/
Meet Your Councillor: Anthony Barlow
MEET YOUR COUNCILLOR: ANTHONY BARLOW I am the Owner of Ripper Well servicing Ltd. I have been working for this company for 10 years, and bought the company 2.5 years ago, I really enjoy what I do, the hard work it takes and the challenges that arise with the job, the critical thinking skills, the employees and contractors I have. The Kindersley area has been a pleasure for a small business owner. My hobbies include hunting, fishing & snowmobiling when time permits. I enjoy spending most of my spare time with my wife Mercedes and my two young sons Cohen and [...]
Feature Photo – November 28, 2024
"Come Walk with Me" by Denise Hanley Submit yours here: https://www.kindersley.ca/community/featured-images/
Council Highlights November 25, 2024 – Regular Meeting
On November 25, 2024, the new Council of 2024-2028 had their first meeting. The meeting began with the Official Swearing in Ceremony of the Mayor and each Councillor. Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Audrey Hebert officiated the ceremony. 7.1: Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Audrey Hebert gave the Financial Report for October 2024. 7.2: The Council of the Town of Kindersley resolved to direct the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to enter into an Agreement with the Kindersley Curling Club and Kindersley Minor Sports for the use of the WCEC wireless network. 7.3: Town Council directed Administration to distribute approved funding [...]
Meet Your Deputy Mayor: Warren Schafer
Hey, Warren Schafer here, I am excited to have been re-elected for town Council where I have been a member for the past four years. I’ve lived in Kindersley since the late 80’s with my wife and four kids. Most of my spare time is spent chasing kids around for activities, while trying to find time for a round of golf or a hunting or camping getaway. I’ve worked in the oil field in this area since the early 90’s. My favourite place to spend time in Kindersley is at the local rink or ball diamond with the kids. In the [...]
Official Swearing in Ceremony: 2024-2028 Term
Last night at our first Regular Meeting of Council for the 2024-2028 term, the Official Swearing in Ceremony was performed. We are excited to welcome Mayor Kenneth Francis, Councillor Rob Anderson, Councillor Anthony Barlow, Councillor Randy Ervine, Councillor Shaun Henry, Councillor Kevin Martin, Councillor Warren Schafer to the team! The Deputy Mayor was also appointed by Mayor Francis. We'd like to congratulate the new Deputy Mayor, Warren Schafer! View the full Swearing in Ceremony on our YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/29OqF5gfFqs?si=binILllDq5EF6z16
Feature Photo – November 26, 2024
Feature photo by Sadie Conway Submit yours here: https://www.kindersley.ca/community/featured-images/
Meet Your Mayor: Ken Francis
I’m proud to say that I was born and raised in the Kindersley area. I was born in the (then new) Kindersley hospital in 1967. I lived on the farm at Mantario and took all my K-12 schooling in Eatonia. I attended Olds College after graduating from high school. After completing my 2-year Petroleum Land Agent program, I found work in Regina as a land agent working for oil and gas operators and crown utilities. My final contract while in Regina was with TransCanada Pipelines. When Karen and I became engaged, we knew Regina wasn’t the place for us as it [...]