Kinistino Saskatchewan
2015
The Town of Kinistino The name Kinistino originated from the Cree Indians “Kinistineaux”, which means “they who were the first to arrive.” Settlers first began arriving in 1870 from the United States and the British Isles. The town was moved one mile from the original site to where it is now when the railroad came in 1905.
The Town of Kinistino has a population of approximately 800 people. This beautiful town has paved roads and a new subdivision that is fully serviced, including curb and gutter. The school offers Pre-K to Grade 12 and a 27 space Daycare. Our school band program has an excellent band teacher and has been invited again to the national band competition in Ottawa. The band has received many gold metals and an “A” honor awards in Alberta and Saskatchewan. The senior basketball teams have been to HOOPLA provincial basketball competition bringing home silver and gold medals for the last 9 years. The Sports Complex has artificial ice offering programs for minor hockey, recreational hockey, figure skating and curling. Two of the largest businesses in town are Ag World Equipment and Farm World which is one of the largest implement dealers in North America.
Farm World Equipment Ag World Equipment
Two new businesses in town
Siller Mechanical Features Ag World Equipment
Siller Mechanical Features is a 6,000 square foot building, it employs 3-5 people. They do mechanical repairs tire repairs and tire installation. Also Diesel repair.
Ag World is a 50,000 square foot building, housing AgCo brand consisting of Challenger, Massy Ferguson, Rogator , Gleaner, Fendt, Bourgaut, JBC and many shorelines. Has room for up to 20 technician work bays, with interior training centre and show room. All this adds up to more employment for Kinistino.
Other businesses include The Swen Café, Ken’s Restaurant, Chic ‘n Bones Restaurant, Chambers Service Station, Crop Production Services, Carol’s Barber shop, Canada Post Office, Co-op grocery store, Margolis Insurance, a Realtor, a Car wash, and several home based businesses which include but are not limited to a general contractor and electricians. The Scotiabank and Affinity Credit Union, Bev’s Care Home, and Jubilee Lodge and a Health Care Facility.
Our Community services and groups include volunteer fire department, public library, Royal Canadian Legion #129, Kinsmen Club and paddling pool, RCMP, United, Anglican, Roman Catholic, and Community churches.
Kinistino is located on Hwy 3 between Melfort and Prince Albert. The Saskatchewan River forks are located 20 miles north of Kinistino, where the north and South Saskatchewan Rivers meet to create the Saskatchewan River. This area is a great recreation area for camping, geo cashing, quading, and fishing. Struthers Lake Regional Park is a popular summer resort for fishing, camping, and swimming which is located 15 minutes south west of Kinistino. We are one of the oldest farming communities in the province. The Shore Gold Diamond mine and James Smith Hydro Project are under development near Kinistino.
Kinistino joined the Communities in Bloom program in 2006. We won the provincial competition in 2009 and 2010. We competed in the National Communities in Bloom competition in 2011 received an honorable mention for the Heritage Garden. In 2012 we were judged at the national level again and received 5 Blooms with special mention for our Adopt-a-Pot program. In 2013 we received 5 Blooms in the National competition with special mention of the Community garden projects with students. In 2014 we received 5 blooms in the National completion with special mention for our Historical Walking Tour Project Pamphlet.
www.townofkinistino.ca
This aerial photo which was taken north of town in the summer 2013 . The large building in the center of the photo is Farm World and Ag World is to the left. The Sports Complex is in the upper left.
Tidiness
The town employs two full time employees and one summer student who maintain the streets, boulevards, ditches, green spaces, sidewalks, road shoulders, vacant lots and town buildings. Town residential garbage is collected weekly and businesses twice a week. Town wide spring and fall cleanup, where the landfill is open free for residents to use and take waste. We have a Nuisance Abatement bylaw that includes untidy and unsightly property, junked vehicles, overgrown grass and weeds, dilapidated buildings. Scheduled street sweeping is done every Wednesday. Snow removal as needed in winter. New trash containers were placed around town in 2012. Recycle containers were also added. The Elementary school has an annual garbage pickup around the school yard each spring.
Jubilee Lodge green space Main Street Green space on Railway
Recommendations (2011)
The Public Library’s Notice board will be rejuvenated. The pile of soil behind the skating rink that had been recommended to be removed, Town council plans to reuse it for landscaping after the storm sewers are install
Landscaping around the skating rink is in progress.
Recommendations (2012)
The Fort a la Corne sign was moved to opposite side of the monument so that the plaque faces the rose garden and the cairn was painted. Kinsmen park pool and outbuildings were painted and tidied. We have started a Recycle program for plastics, tins and glass. We have placed ashtrays by benches in pocket park and Heritage Garden. Recommendations 2013
Kinistino Town Council regularly addresses, with the Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, the removal of derelict vehicles abandoned on private property.
Grade 7 class did a litter collection of refuse mostly of plastic bags, caught in the fence around the landfill. Recommendations 2014
In the spring of 2015 a recycle bin was placed in the Pocket Garden Park.
Students from the school created “don’t litter “posters which are displayed in business places and other places around town.
Street sweeping Summer student cutting grass
Environmental Action
“Turn off your engine” program has been implemented throughout the town. School board has been approached to adopt the program. Recycling bins are available for public use for collection of paper, cardboard, plastic and tin. Residents take electronics, paint and clothing to local SARCAN facilities. With the help of the Kinsmen Club a drive has been organized for September 27 for collection of electronics, & paint that will be taken to Sarcan in Melfort. Town provides clear plastic bags for green yard wastes that are taken to the landfill for composting. The compost is used for various landscaping projects for the Town. The Pioneer Museum is an example of a recycled building. It was formerly an old country school. The walking trail consists of mulched wood chips. It begins at Benny’s restaurant on Dixon Avenue and winds its way down Railway Avenue west towards the Sports Complex, around the school ball diamonds and it currently ends at the north end of the school. Plans are to extend the trail around the new subdivision. CiB committee plans to partner with the Seniors Half Century Club for a grant to resurface the walking trail as well as widen the trail to accommodate 2 people. One option is to use a recycled rubber paving.
The town is conscious of the fact that the end of the lagoon’s shelf life is fast approaching and it is contemplating some kind of upgrading hopefully in the near future. Many residents use rain barrels for the conservation of water. Communities in Bloom will continue to assist school children in the planting and harvesting of vegetables and fruits in the raised beds which are located at the School.
We hold a town wide yard sale annually. This has been a successful event for the 4th year. There were 24 private garage sales, and CiB held a pancake breakfast & noon BBQ lunch fundraisers.
Communities in Bloom are supported in all of its activities by the Town and R.M. of Kinistino, both financially and in kind.
The town landfill is reviewed yearly by the Saskatchewan Environment. Town Council is considering options for the future operations of the landfill in consultation with Saskatchewan Environment.
2015 Students made up anti littering posters in art class that are displayed around town and in local businesses
2015 Grade 7 class did a litter collection of refuse mostly of plastic bags, caught in the fence around landfill.
Recommendations (2011):
The lagoon and landfill is tested and inspected regularly by the Saskatchewan Environment and Resource Management.
Hazardous household waste collection has been held in the past but due to government cancellation of the pilot project we have been unable source another comparable program. Residents are aware and have the option to take their recyclables and electronic waste to SARCAN. Local service station routinely has used tires collected for recycling. Local greenhouse operator gave a presentation about IPM practices at open Communities in Bloom meeting. The Town council is exploring the feasibility of a recycle program for bottles, cans and plastics etc. The recycle containers were replaced with new ones and plans for a fence to screen them from street. Recommendations (2012) We extended our Recycle program in May 2013 to include plastic, glass, metal, and compost. We had Andrew Axelby from SPRA give a seminar on tree planting, pruning, and landscaping.
Recommendations 2013
An information meeting was hosted by Kinistino CiB with Angie Bragg of Wright’s Greenhouse giving a presentation on container vegetable gardening. An open Q & A was also held with many questions asked about other gardening issues.
Town Council is researching options for the landfill as to what will be the best use of resources for refuse management for Kinistino.
Recommendations 2014
October 25th 2014 Electronic Waste and Paint collection was held. Three truck loads were hauled to Melfort, to Plus Industries for recycling. 2015 Students made up anti littering posters in art class that are displayed around town and in local businesses 2015 Grade 7 class did a litter collection of refuse mostly of plastic bags, caught in the fence around landfill.
Metal for recycling at the landfill.
Recycling of furnace filters. Landfill: composting
Landfill: clean wood Landfill: construction waste
Electronic Waste collection 25/10/2014 Paint collection 25/10/2014
2015 Students made up anti littering posters in art class that are displayed around town and in local businesses.
Floral Displays
We enlarged the flower beds at the Heritage Garden and grassed in the smaller ones. Several residents have offered to donate perennials to use in the bed. The “Adopt a Pot/Basket” project continues to assist with the funding for the tubs and baskets. Individuals can sponsor a tub or basket for $50.00 for the summer. For the sponsorship the tub is planted watered and fertilized for the summer.
Some businesses like the Post Office, Carol’s Barber Shop and the Public Library have additional floral displays.
There are 36 hanging baskets displayed on Main Street and the business part of Kinistino Ave. The brackets were made by a local metal work artisan. The barrel planters were first planted in 2005 for Kinistino’s Centennial celebration. Residents of the Jubilee Lodge have an outing each June to Wright’s Greenhouse where they are assisted to plant a pot. These are placed at the front entrance of the Jubilee Lodge. In 2013 we purchased 5 triple planters that hold 65 gallons of water. In 2014 we purchased an additional 5 triple barrels. In 2015 we purchased 36 self watering pots to replace our wooden barrels. This has helped cut down our watering time. Wooden barrels were offered to people that had volunteered for CIB and 5 barrels were given to the community of Fairy Glen to help them get started in beautifying their hamlet. 2015 The committee with volunteers planted the 36 new planters 2015 The Grade 7 & 8 class helped with the planting of flowers at the Kinistino sign bed and CIB bed.
Recommendations (2011):
We made and planted a new flower bed at the museum. A small native plant bed was started on the walking trail plus a butterfly bed. The trees by the rose bed were removed. A local greenhouse owner gave information sessions on succession-planting to our CIB committee.
Recommendations (2012):
We placed two barrels of flowers at the entrance of the Jerry Armstrong Park.
Recommendations 2013
Five more of the triple planters were purchased in 2014 adding to the 5 purchased in 2013. They will hold up to 60 gallons of water each. Another Garden Tour is planned for this year on July 26. Local residents urban & rural can participate by either opening their yard for a tour or doing the tour. Maps are sold for the tour, with a door prize as well. Those whose yards are on the tour receive a special marker to keep indicating they are part of the tour.
Recommendations (2014)
We removed the flower bed in front of the museum, and replaced it with a triple planter. We have started a Yard of the Week competition, where the winner has a sign placed in their front yard for the week, and is given an honorable mention certificate to keep. The grain bed will not be displayed in 2015 as the location for the grain bed is under restructure. Signs are placed in all CIB volunteer maintained locations and are acknowledged to enhance awareness of CIB’s efforts and results. Our regular garden tour has been cancelled this year however plans are underway to do a “Country Garden Tour” of rural gardens in 2016.
Fern Clayton Greg & Tamara Shabaga
June 22 - June27 June 29 - July 4
Flower bed at the Jubilee Lodge 2014
One of the new triple planters 2014
New self watering planter 2015
Planting Day 2015
Grade 7 & 8 classes helped plant the bed at the town sign and CIB sign
Landscape All the decorative metal artwork was produced by a local business. The butterflies in the Heritage Garden were painted by the local Auto Body Shop. The background to the metal elevators was done by a local artist. A flag pole was installed by the town sign on Main Street. The sidewalk at the Heritage Garden was made wide enough to accommodate wheelchairs. The Health Care Auxiliary at the Jubilee Lodge plant and maintain the flower beds in the front of the Jubilee Lodge and also in the green space at the back for the residents. The residents plant the planters at the front of the Lodge at the local greenhouse. The sidewalk at the front entrance to the lodge was replaced in July 2013. In the summer the Heritage Garden and the CIB Park are used by groups for BBQs. The CIB committee had purchased a large BBQ to rent out to non-profit groups for fundraisers. The pergola was installed in 2011 and as with many of our projects we often have volunteers stop in to help out. A local electrical contractor installed the ornamental lamp posts with some of the costs of the labor donated. Some of our perennials have been donated by residents. Fountain in Heritage Park was installed in 2013. 2015 Fountain was raised and plumbed making it much easier for maintenance.
Recommendations (2011):
A bed has been developed under the CIB sign. The Town council is aware of the need to repaint the town water tower. It is under consideration for the future. Recommendations (2012)
Top soil was hauled in to landscape the Jerry Armstrong Park. Landscape rock was placed as well. Two picnic tables were constructed by the IA students of Kinistino School and place in the Jerry Armstrong Park.
Recommendations 2013
A public information night was held on vegetable container gardening by Angie Bragg of Wright’s Greenhouse. More crushed rock was added to the landscaped area at the Jerry Armstrong Park. A BBQ on stand was made by a local welder and installed for public use at the park. A new project “Creative Recycled Containers” was promoted this year. Those interested can enter at no cost, judging to take place on the garden tour July 26.
Recommendations (2014) A 2015 memorial park is currently under construction in the CIB main street park location. The memorial park is in memory of Jack Mather a long time resident and druggist in the community of Kinistino. This location was the site of the original drug store in the town of Kinistino. Jubilee Lodge trimmed their trees and shrubs in 2015. 2015 the Mugo Pines at the town entrance sign were trimmed and the unsightly rose bushes were removed. 2015 the Rose Garden was pruned, mulched, tilled, edged, fertilized with some bushes completely removed. The Pioneer Museum is maintained and operated by a separate broad from the CIB committee therefore they hire their own summer student and operate their own maintenance program. During the 2015 summer season the local Kinsmen group are updating and redesigning the park area. They are completing fundraising activities and applying for grants to help fund this huge project to provide a new and safer play area for the children for this community and surrounding district. 2015 plans for repaving the west side of main-street is currently in progress. CIB will recycle the old pavement and use on the current walking trail.
Jerry Armstrong Park 2015 Picnic tables made by Grade 10 Industrial Arts class 2013 BBQ stand added in 2014
School Beds fall of 2014 Elementary Students planting 2015
Whelan Subdivision sign 2014 Flower bed along walking trail 2014
2015 New self watering planter
Railway Avenue at sun set
Urban Forestry The town has a certified arborist who oversees the maintenance of the trees. Information is distributed each year on Dutch Elm disease. Many of the elm trees were planted about 100 years ago by pioneer Tom Sanderson. Town maintains a small tree nursery to replace and replenish trees as needed. The town has purchased new self watering hanging baskets. Five new large self watering planters were purchased in 2013 and additional 5 in 2014 to begin replacing the oak barrels. The CIB committee with volunteers plants the tubs and beds. A local greenhouse plants the hanging baskets & town staff hangs the baskets. The brackets for the hanging baskets were made by a local craftsman and are on the lamp posts on Main Street and business portion of Kinistino Ave. The R.M. of Kinistino assists with funds through the Saskatchewan Lottery grant towards the cost of the flowers. Town is acting pro-actively by procuring 600 trees and nurturing them in a holding nursery by the new subdivision for future landscaping purpose. Many of these were moved to the back alley around the new subdivision in 2013.
Recommendations (2011)
Our plans are to plant trees around the rink area from the nursery. We have a plan in place, that trees are trimmed when needed. This is done on an ongoing basis. Trees in the cemetery were trimmed and pruned and new trees planted where the dead ones were.
Recommendations (2012)
A tree inventory has been initiated. Tree specialist from SPRA Andrew Axelby gave a presentation on different trees for our area, and on pruning trees, shrubs and roses. We will plant trees and shrubs to go around our Whelen subdivision sign.
Recommendations 2013
Workshop on tree care was planned for April facilitated by Andrew Axelby of SPRA but was postponed to the fall due to weather. The tree nursery on Railway Ave was cleaned up with most of overgrown trees removed.
Recommendations 2014 Andrew Axelby was unavailable in 2014 therefore we will reschedule for the fall of 2015. In accordance to Arbor Day, trees will be planted in the Mather Memorial Park. The trees at the Jerry Armstrong Park were trimmed.
Heritage Conservation
The Kinistino & District Pioneer Museum is a repurposed country school building. There is much history, memorabilia and donated items. The local museum board has taken the recommendations of the Communities in Bloom judges and has plans to act on them. The roof has been re-shingled and a new furnace installed. Plans are in place for further maintenance. The cemetery is administered by a volunteer board. They fundraise to support the maintenance of the cemetery. New bylaws developed by the board ensure that the headstones comply with guidelines as set. A new sign and benches have been installed. A new sign is being planned that will show the bylaws. A new map of the graves is being constructed in the cemetery. The Kinistino School Band has a reputation for excellence; they have won gold at national competitions in Ottawa. Many residents have vegetable gardens in their yards, as well as clothes lines and rain barrels.
1912-1925 Methodist church Built in 1913 was the first hospital & 1926-1929 United Church is currently the Haven of Hope home for Owned by Dr. J. Fahlman the mentally & physically challenged. Current owner Dr. J. Moe
1905 built by Tom Sanderson 1914 Merchants Bank of Canada Current owners Stacy & Lloyd Mc Cloud 1921 Bank of Montreal 1935 Canada Post Office 1965 Town Office & jail 1996 J. Scott private residence Recommendations (2011):
The park entrance sign at the Jerry Armstrong Park has been repainted. Further trimming on the trees is planned. Suggestion box at the Cemetery has been moved to a new location that is waterproof.
Recommendations (2012)
Two picnic tables have been placed in the Jerry Armstrong Park as well as landscape rock. There are plans to also install a campire BBQ. Flower planters built by a local craftsman, were placed at entrance for Jerry Armstrong Park. There will be a copy of the Town Profile Book placed at the Town Office and Pioneer Museum. Copy of the Property Owners from 1905-1912 will be available at the Town Office and Pioneer Museum. The tomb stones will be aligned. Placing a new map of grave locations. The pillars are getting refaced.
Recommendations 2013
A five year plan was developed as a Heritage project. For the first year a pamphlet featuring 5 historical buildings was produced. Two large displays were developed – one a map of Kinistino, and one featuring the 5 historical sites was installed on the old theater building on Main St. Sign are posted on these properties and the pamphlets are available for purchase by the public. BBQ stand was installed at Jerry Armstrong Park
Recommendations (2014) The Five Year Heritage Walking Tour project turned into a two year project due to the Affinity Credit Union grant funding to financially support the completion of the project. The current owner of the former bank-town hall was contacted to determine if a plaque can be placed on the building to mark and interpret this building’s history including key facts from its registered Statement of Significance. The Kinistino and District Pioneer Museum is under a separate board and therefore we are unable to make these recommendations concerning museum happenings. We will however, pass the recommendations to that board for their consideration.
New map of grave locations. Receiving a $5000.00 cheque from Affinity C.U. Overall Community Involvement Businesses and institutions Farm World employs 45 people in Kinistino and area. They support many sports teams, 4-H, the school band, and other clubs in town. Ag World employs 35 people in Kinistino and area. They also support local groups with donations for their activities. Scotiabank has a matching grant up to $5,000.00 per group per year that the staff supports. $30,479.00 was raised in 2011 through their efforts. This helped raise funds to shingle the museum, financial assistance for Minor Hockey, School band trip to Ottawa, Figure Skating Club, Half Century Club, School Community Council, Handi-van, Communities in Bloom and the Cemetery. An Affinity Credit Union employee, Colleen Gabriel made a $200.00 donation to CIB as her support to a community club as part of the Affinity Community program. The R.M.’s of Kinistino, Flett’s Springs and Invergordon through the Saskatchewan Lotteries Communities grant program support many non-profit organizations. The public library, Figure skating, Minor sports, and the Museum receive support from this program. The Co-op grocery has reusable grocery bags available for purchase and now has a bin for collecting plastic bags for recycling. The Half Century Club (seniors) hosts monthly potluck suppers for its members. Card tournaments are held as well. Each month the Public Health nurse holds a wellness and foot clinic in the Half Century club. The members also participate in a carpet bowling league weekly. The club hosts a yearly Mid Summer Night’s Tea on June 21. The building is often rented out to groups for teas, noon soup and sandwich fundraisers as well as community events like bridal showers, family gatherings, and weekly exercises.
Local churches: The 4 local churches participate in the World Day of Prayer. They take turns hosting the event each year. The Anglican Church has 2 roast beef suppers to fundraise. The Catholic Church also has a fundraising pancake breakfast or luncheon each year. The Community Church hosts concerts, Team Kid, and Hymn singing. In 2014 the Lutheran church closed and joined with the Anglican congregation. The St. Andrews United church hosts an annual Christmas senior supper for all seniors over the age of 70 and their significant other who receive their mail in Kinistino, the evening consists of a full course turkey supper with all the trimmings. The evening also includes plenty of entertainment and fellowship throughout the evening.
St. Andrew’s United Church St. George’s Anglican Church Mary, Mother of God Roman Catholic Parish
Community Church
On June 10, 2015 the St. Andrews United Church of Canada celebrated their 90th Anniversary. The St. Andrew’s United Church participated by ringing their bell 90 times and serving cake and refreshments to the local community as part of their celebration.
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Kinistino Public Library In 2009 the library celebrated its 50th Anniversary as one of the oldest branch libraries in the province. The Kinistino Public Library opened in 1959 above the old firehall, then moved briefly to the high school, then rented a space in the post office. The library has been in its current location since 1996 when it moved into the former R.M. of Kinistino building. The library was officially incorporated as a Non-Profit organization in 1996 as the Kinistino & District Library, INC. and is administered locally by a volunteer board with representatives from the town of Kinistino as well as R.M.'s of Kinistino, Invergordon and Fletts Springs. The library went on-line with a computer system in 1998. The library offers free internet and computer use as well as children and adult programs. In 2014 the library received a $15,000.00 matching grant from the Community Initiatives Fund. Repairs and renovations were made to the exterior and interior of the building in May and June 2015.The Scotiabank contributed to the fundraising with their matching funds program. The library is part of the Wapiti Regional LibraryThe Public Library runs many programs throughout the year. The Babysitter Safety Course is held yearly. The Library hires a student each summer to plan and facilitate the Summer Reading Program. The Library also offers numerous programs like crafts, book club, knitting, crocheting classes, movie days and video games.
Volunteer groups
Sports Complex Recreation Board oversees the Kinistino Sports Complex that includes the curling rink, artificial ice for hockey, figure skating as well as a gym that is used for community functions. The school rents the gym for the elementary school phys ed. classes.
Donor’s Choice is a volunteer board that organizes and has a fundraising drive that each year canvasses the town for local non-profit groups like the library, museum, Jubilee lodge, and as well as National non-profits like the Cancer society, Canadian Red Cross to name a few. Kinistino Kinsmen Club: Each year the club hires a student to work at the Kinsmen Park paddling pool. The student plans crafts, water activities, and fun days for the children. The highlight of the summer is Bubble Day when the paddling pool is filled with bubbles. It is the place to be in the summer! The paddling pool area including buildings was repainted/refurbished in 2014. The Kinsmen also contribute to Telemiracle each year with local fundraising.
Kinistino Legion
The Kinistino Legion has the annual Remembrance Day Service at the Legion hall and for the last few years have had the Grade 11 class assist with the program. Decoration Day is observed each June to honor Veterans. In 2015 to acknowledge those people who are Legion veterans, special markers have been placed at the Kinistino Cemetery at their graveside locations.
Jubilee Lodge & Kinistino Healthcare Clinic
The Jubilee Lodge is a 30 bed long term care facility that employs 40 plus staff. Volunteers host monthly birthday parties and entertainment. Junior volunteers regularly assist after school during the school year. The dietary department provides meal for “Meal on Wheels” that community volunteers deliver to seniors in town. The Kinistino Health Care Auxiliary supports the Lodge with help with many activities,
fundraising, maintaining the plants in the flower beds, etc. A new sidewalk to the front entrance was installed in July 2013. New wheelchair accessible planters were constructed and residents assisted with planting vegetables in them.
The Kinistino Clinic has the services of a physician 2 days per week, 2 part time Nurse practitioners, part time lab assistant and a part time physiotherapy assistant. Monthly Public Health, diabetic educator and dietician services are also available.
Other Community in Bloom projects:
Raised vegetable beds at the school. This is the fifth year for planting the vegetable beds at the school planted by the elementary students. Grade 7 plant and then take turns watering the beds at the front entrance of the school until the end if the school year. The CiB Committee then looks after it for the summer, harvesting as needed. The vegetables harvested are used in the ‘Stone Soup” event held yearly with the students. The students are very proud of their garden and often check on it during the summer.
Spring of 2015
Fall of 2014
Hosted two trade shows, one in the fall and one in the spring, we had a table and sold baking, served soup, bun, and drinks. Served lunch at two funerals. Held a Spring Turkey Supper. Had a Soup & Sandwich luncheon, along with a plant sale in the spring. Have two BBQ’s in the summer, one on town wide garage sale day, along with a pancake breakfast, another on CIB judging day. A pumpkin growing Contest. Decorate the parks for Christmas
2015 Trade show 2015 cooking pancakes for breakfast
2015 Cooks at the BBQ 2015 Spring Turkey Banquet
Workshop held at the ½ Century Club making live Christmas centerpieces
Soup and sandwich and plant sale
Other Institutions and building in Kinistino:
R. J. Humphrey School is a pre-K to Grade 12 School. A new stage and music/band room were added on to the gym in 2012. The gym floor was also redone as well as the chemistry room. Total cost was $1,000,000.00+
The band: competed in the Alberta festival this year. No Placement, the band was scored.
Sports: the Senior girls team attended Hoopla this year however did not receive a medal placement.
Morgan Svenkeson a grade 9 student, won first place at the Intermediate level at the National Writing contest, an amazing essay and a wonderful honour for Morgan, her family, the school, and community.
Arynne Spencer a grade 12 student represents the Kinistino School at the Saskatchewa Rivers Students for change group. She will represent and be speaker for the Sask.Rivers School Division student group and board at the Canadian School Boards annual conference held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan during the summer of 2015.
Climbing wall part of New Infant gym at the daycare Using grains from CIB park
Phys Ed program Now they can look out the window
Jim McNulty Memorial Fire Hall Kinistino Town office &
R. M. Of Kinistino #429 office
Canada Post Margolis Insurance
Swen Café Ken’s Restaurant
Scotia Bank Affinity Credit Union
Co-op Grocery store Co-op Bulk
Carol’s Barber Shop Kinistino Car Wash
Armstrong Accounting Chambers Service
Crop Production Services I.T.C. Electric
Haven of Hope Bev’s Care Home
Chic & Bones Café Kinistino Hotel & Bar
Kinistino,( taken from the water tower.) Winter 2013
To the northwest
View to the west
View to the south
View to the southeast
View to the northeast
View to the east