Kindersley is located in the heart of West Central Saskatchewan. We are 200 kilometres (kms) west of Saskatoon on Highway 7 and 100 kms east of the Alberta border.
History
Kindersley was named for Sir Robert Kindersley, a major stockholder in the Canadian National Railway (CNR) at the time the Town was formed.
Kindersley achieved Village status by the start of 1910, with a population of 300 people.
Kindersley was the first community in Saskatchewan to receive natural gas.
In 1987, Kindersley was proud to play host for a day to Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh. Among the preparations for the Royal visit, the Kindersley airport runway was paved and lengthened to accommodate the Royal party's dash 8 aircraft.
Economic Information
Kindersley's population of 4,700 is home to a huge oil industry and a prime agricultural land base. We are strategically located on the main transportation route from Saskatoon to Calgary. The Kindersley area has an abundance of 3 phase power and excess natural gas. We service a trading district of 40,000 people and have an annual traffic count of over 5 million vehicles.
Education: Kindersley has two grade K-7 elementary schools and one grade 8-12 high school. The Great Plains College offers post-secondary training as well as industry training through the Energy Training Center.
Health: Located within the Heartland Health Region, Kindersley is home to a 24-bed district hospital.
Attractions
Kindersley Plains Museum: Highway 7 east of Kindersley. Features archaeological, native and early pioneer artifacts, machinery display, and gift shop. Buildings include the former Merrington School and Smiley Anglican Church.
Oil Industry Park: Near junction of Highways 7 and 21. Designed by area artist Laurie Besplug. Features an oil tank and pump jack.
Berard Field: Semi-pro ball diamond with night lighting and bleacher seating for 5,600. Home to regional, provincial, and national tournaments. Sight of 1984 World Youth Baseball Championships.
West Central Events Centre: 500 2nd Street East. Two hockey arenas with artificial ice. Home of the Junior Klippers. We are proud to have sponsored many curling events such as the Men's Provincial Tankard and the Canadian Mixed A T & T.
Other Info
Kindersley will host the 2009 Canada Cup of Baseball.
Kindersley is located in the heart of West Central Saskatchewan. We are 200 kilometres (kms) west of Saskatoon on Highway 7 and 100 kms east of the Alberta border.
