Kindersley was named in 1907 in honour of Sir Robert Kindersley, a major stockholder in the Canadian Northern Railway . The town has a current population of 4,800 with another 35,000 people within its trading district. The town is the largest urban centre between Saskatoon and and Medicine Hat and acts as a major service center for the surrounding communities. Kindersley started and depended heavily on being a railway town, opening up Western Canada at the turn of the century. Like most towns, economic stability came with the people, their enterprises and the productive land. Today the main industries are farming and oil.
The town of Kindersley has a modern 50-bed hospital and elementary, secondary and post-secondary schools. Unlike most rural communities, 80 per cent of the population is under 55 years old, providing a young work force and a growing community. A local community college and minor sports program help keep a close knit community.
The community has a number of sporting facilities as well including the local Bowl-A-Drome, an indoor swimming pool, tennis courts, and a variety of park areas and Berard Field, a semi pro baseball diamond with a capacity of 5,600 (host of 1984 World Youth Baseball Championship).
Kindersley Attractions
Garden Gallery
42 km south of Kindersley
(306) 962-4664
Historic Saskatchewan items fill this majestic 1910 Legion Hall. Offers art cards, poster prints and limited edition prints by some of North America’s top artist. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.. Phone for other appointments.
Kindersley & District Arts Council
(306) 463-3241
Supplies entertainment for the people of Kindersley and surrounding area, providing programs in both the Performing and Visual Arts. Performances appeal to all ages.
Kindersley Regional Park
Offers overnight camping, and a newly revamped nine hole golf course with grass greens
Kindersley Plains Museum Inc
903-11th Ave E
(306) 463-6620
Displays early artifacts of native or pioneer origin. Open daily 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.. Donations accepted.