Today, Kindersley Schools are asking students and staff to dress in pink in recognition of Anti-Bullying Awareness. Pink Shirt Day began in 2007 when a student in Nova Scotia was bullied for wearing a pink shirt to school. Here is a snippet of an article detailing the original incident: “David Shepherd, Travis Price and their… Continue reading Participate in Pink Shirt Day!
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The History of Valentine’s Day
You might think of Valentine’s Day as a modern holiday meant for sugary impulses, however, this heart-shaped holiday has an ancient and fascinating story, or rather, mystery. As it turns out, nobody really knows the true history of this holiday, even historians find themselves arguing over its exact traditions. The day is named, of course,… Continue reading The History of Valentine’s Day
Take Part in Family Literacy Day on January 27th
Across Canada on January 27th, Family Literacy Day is taking place. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family, and while it may be sometime before we can travel again, this year’s theme is Travel the World Together. Family Literacy… Continue reading Take Part in Family Literacy Day on January 27th
Sun West School Division Participates in Orange Shirt Day
On September 30th Sun West School Division supports and encourages students and staff to wear orange as their way of supporting Orange Shirt Day–an important day across Canada as it commemorates and remembers the experiences of Indigenous children who were part of Canada’s Indian Residential School System. “It is very important that as part of… Continue reading Sun West School Division Participates in Orange Shirt Day
Ottawa’s Coronavirus Deficit Will Take Years to Pay
Source: Amanda Connolly, globalnews.ca, July 06, 2020 It may be upwards of a decade before the deficit is eliminated and start paying down the debt. The massive federal deficit created by the unprecedented coronavirus emergency response could take more than 10 years to get under control, one economist suggests. In an interview with The West… Continue reading Ottawa’s Coronavirus Deficit Will Take Years to Pay
Kindersley’s Fireworks Celebration Was a Success
While this year’s Canada celebrations may have looked slightly different, the Town of Kindersley put on a great fireworks display last night! Kindersley was fortunate to continue with their annual tradition, as cities and towns across the country had to alter or cancel their plans completely due to COVID-19. However, crowds did a great job… Continue reading Kindersley’s Fireworks Celebration Was a Success
Test Your Canadian Knowledge!
Source: Staff Global Newsl, globalnews.ca, July 01, 2020 Immigrants who wish to become Canadian citizens must take a citizenship test that quizzes them on that knowledge, but could you do better? Canada Day has arrived, the annual day where we all celebrate our shared home. Being Canadian means taking pride in where you live, and… Continue reading Test Your Canadian Knowledge!
Kindersley’s Canada Day Fireworks
The Town of Kindersley will be putting on a fireworks display July 1st, 2020, at dusk, taking place at West Road and Ditson Drive. The Town is reminding residents to not gather in groups larger than 30 people, and to please continue to practice social distancing measures. For the latest information and for more updates… Continue reading Kindersley’s Canada Day Fireworks