Small Town, Big Heart: Kindersley Pledges Hopeful Win of Kraft Hockeyville Prize to Restore Fire-Devastated Dodsland Sports Centre
KINDERSLEY, SK — Community spirit is proving to be stronger than competition in West Central Saskatchewan. The Town of Kindersley announced today a pledge: should the West Central Events Centre (WCEC) be named the winner of Kraft Hockeyville, the Town will donate the equivalent $250,000 grand prize and proceeds from the hosted NHL pre-season game to help rebuild the fire-devastated Dodsland Sports Centre.
A Legacy of Support
The decision stems from a deep-rooted understanding of loss. In 2010, Kindersley was rocked by an arena fire. While the WCEC currently requires its own essential upgrades, including the replacement of rink boards, Town Council and administration felt a calling to assist their neighbors.
The grand prize also includes the opportunity to host an NHL pre-season game and Kindersley would provide the West Central Events Centre to host the game but, due to the unique nature of Hockeyville requirements, the Town was unable to support Dodsland’s submission directly with that offer. “This additional exposure helps support the tremendous fundraising efforts already undertaken by Dodsland and the surrounding area, and we hope it assists them in achieving their goal of rebuilding the Dodsland Sports Centre,” said Marty Baroni, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Kindersley.
More Than Just Ice
For rural Saskatchewan, an arena is the lifeline of the winter season—a hub for youth development and a gathering place for families. The loss of the Dodsland Sports Centre has left local athletes without a home rink and a community without its central meeting point.
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Council Highlights – February 9, 2026 Regular Meeting
On Monday, February 9, 2026, Town Council had their Regular Meeting.
7.1: The Council of the Town of Kindersley approved a Discretionary Use Application (26-01) at the residence of 47 Rutley Crescent on the condition that:
- It complies with the Development Standards of Home-Based Business pursuant to Section 7.2 (1) to (10), of the Zoning Bylaw 02-22;
- The Applicant obtains a Business License from the Town prior to operation, and every year of operation;
- If any of the conditions outlined above are not met with this Home-Based Business, then the permit may not be approved and/or may be revoked.
8.1: Council resolved to accept as submitted the list of accounts as paid by the Town of Kindersley in the amount of $431,687.05.
9.1: Town Council approved three readings of Bylaw 02-26, Being a Bylaw to Regulate the Kindersley Regional Airport, and to Provide for Airport Authority, Rules, Regulations, and Fees.
10.1: The Council of the Town of Kindersley resolved to approve the Consent Agenda which included the following items for acceptance and filing:
- Draft WCMGC Minutes – January 22, 2026
- Kindersley Museum Minutes – December 2025
- SaskWater Operating Report
- RCMP Report December 2025
- RCMP Report January 2026
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