Saskatchewan, Canada

Updated 2016

www.townofkipling.ca

Photo courtesy Brad Kearns

TABLE OF CONTENTS Table Of Contents………………………………………………………………………………. ..2 Welcome…………………………………………………….. ….……………………………….3 Our History………………………………………………………………………………………. ..4 Statistics ……………… …………………………………………………………………………..5 Our Region……………………... ………………………………………………………………...6 Administration…………………………………………………………………………………….. 7 Community Profile…………………………………………………………………………………8 Infrastructure……………………………………………………………………………………....9 Airport………………………………..……………………………………………………………10 Community Services…………………………………………………………………………11,12 Health Care……………………………………………………………………………………….13 Education……..……………………………………………………………………………….14,15 Contacts……………………………………………………………………………………….16,17 Recreational Facilities…………………………………………………………………………...18 Sport Programs…………………………..………………………………………………………19 Sport Facilities…………………………………………………………………………………. 20 Churches………...….…………………………………………………………………………….21 Organizations……………………………………………………………………………..22,23,24 Heritage Sites…….……………………………………………………………………………….25 Preserving Our Past…………..………………………………………………………………….26 Town Calendar……………………………………………………………………………………27 503 Main Street/Worlds Largest Paperclip…………………………………………………….28

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Welcome to the Town of Kipling!

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our community! Whether you are looking to visit, make your home with us or set up a business here we are confident

that you will find what you’re looking for in Kipling. We offer a wide range of health and education services along with social, cultural and recreational amenities for all ages; stay in our fully serviced campground close to a heated out door swimming pool, nine hole grass green golf course, hot tub and picnic area.

Local retail outlets and businesses provide a diverse directory of products and services to residents and visitors. Freshly cut meats for the camp BBQ, in-store bakery for your birthday or other celebrations, giftware, three full service grocery stores, automotive outlets and repair, four-line GM Dealership, veterinary services, restaurants, library facilities with Internet access, pharmaceutical and medical facilities. Kipling has a full time Recreation Programmer, offering a variety of sport, culture and recreation programming for all age groups throughout the entire year. Need to find us? Highway #48 passes through Town connecting the east with Highway #9 which runs north to the Trans Canada #1 and south to Moose Mountain Provincial Park.

For more information visit our website: www.townofkipling.ca

KIPLING

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Kipling was named for the great English author, Rudyard Kipling. Rudyard Kip-ling passed through Saskatchewan and Regina on October 4, 1907. The story is that he passed through his namesake while on the train to Regina. Kipling was settled during the great Migration of settlers coming from Britain, Hungary, Germany, and Scandinavian countries with the offer of free land. Its geographical location made Kipling a CNR divisional point in the early

1900’s. This included a roundhouse and CNR station for both passengers and trains alike. In turn, this evolved the town into a trading center for early pioneers to build homes, churches, schools, and businesses of which our community still benefits from today. Our lapel pin was the product of a partnership between the Chamber of Commerce and the Tourism Committee in 1989. The scroll and feather pen, both common writing tools of the 1900’s signify our connection to Rudyard Kipling. The paperclip was added in 2006 to commemorate the Red Paperclip story. Kipling is home of the famous Red Paper Clip house traded to Kyle MacDonald of www.oneredpaperclip.com. On July 12

th, 2007 Kipling unveiled the Guinness World Book of

Records™ largest red paper clip built by Ardel Steel, Regina Saskatchewan. Kipling Film Productions Inc. is a community venture project that was formed to assist with funding for films and other media projects. We were working with Corbin Bernsen of Public Media Works out of L.A. and Angel Entertainment from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in the making of the movie “Rust” written by Bernsen. The movie was shot in the fall of 2007 in Kipling. For more information you can check out these web sites: www.kiplingfilmproductions.com, www.publicmediaworks.com & www.angelentertainment.ca.

. www.townofkipling.ca

OUR HISTORY

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STATISTICS

Incorporated as a Municipality: September 1909

Major Economic Industries: Agriculture, Oil & Gas, Hog Genetics , Agricultural Manu-

facturing and Tourism.

Population: 1051 (2011 Census )

Sask Health Population: 1279

Total Private Dwellings: 496

Demographic Breakdown by Age Group

Median Age: 42.4

0 to 9 years: 140

10 to 19 years: 116

20 to 34 years: 175

35 to 54 years: 225

55 to 69 years: 175

69 and over: 220

Kipling is located in the southeast of Saskatche-wan on Highway 48. It is a short 1.5 hours from Regina, Yorkton, Weyburn or Estevan!

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The southeast region of Saskatchewan is an abundant area of beautiful landscapes, wildlife and recreational pursuits that offer the best of both urban and rural life. The land is rich in resources with the blend of agriculture, oil and gas and tourism sectors which provide a quality lifestyle for families and strong opportunities for

business. The warm, sunny climate makes it ideal for summer activities such as fishing, waterskiing, golfing; and the winter sunshine creates ideal conditions for snowmobiling, cross country skiing or snowshoeing. Temperatures range from 20-32 degrees Celsius in the summer to as low as –32 Celsius in the winter. Annual precipitation is 330 mm of rain with 115mm of snow in the winter. As the glaciers rolled across the region to the South they deposited glacial debris in their wake creating the central lowlands section of the southeastern part of the province. These lowlands are now rich prairie farm-land along with many small lakes, rivers and streams. This unique landscape is home to several species of birds and water fowl in-cluding pelicans, ducks, Canada geese, grouse, pheasant, meadowlarks, and sparrows. In the spring and fall, flocks of snow geese, swans and other migratory birds pass through on their way to their northern summer home. We are also home to sev-eral wildlife species such as white tail deer, mule deer, moose, coyote, red fox, rabbits, and the prairie gopher. Lynx and cougar have also been sighted.

OUR REGION SASKATCHEWAN

Prairie Sunrise

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The Town of Kipling office is located in the Community Centre at 301 6

th Avenue. The office

is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Kipling is governed by a Mayor and six Councillors. Council meets the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Community Centre, Meeting Room Two. All meetings are open to the public. In 2011, Town Council spearheaded a Strategic Plan that is reviewed annually and continues to guide their decision making. Our office can help you with pet licenses, building permits, development permits, water & sewer accounts, tax information and more. The Town utilizes a communication system for emergency and informational purposes; when you set up your utility account you may choose to have your phone number added to the system in order to receive these communications. The Town is a member of the Redcoat Waste Resource Authority (RCWRA). RCWRA contracts Loraas Disposal to handle the Towns’ curbside garbage and recycling pick up Service. The Town has a compost site a 1/4 mile south of Kipling open from approximately May 1 to the first snowfall. Residents may take out grass clippings, garden refuse, and tree branches for composting. Public works crews also pick up garden refuse each October for those who are unable to get out to the site.

ADMINISTRATION

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We are located just one and one half hours drive from the cities of Yorkton, Regina, Estevan and Weyburn, bordered by the Rural Municipality of Kingsley #124 with the Rural Muncipality of Hazelwood #94 a close neighbour to the South. Kipling is proud of its infrastructure and the basic services it provides:

Water Treatment Plant 2002 Lagoon System expanded in 2012 Paved streets with concrete curb, gutter and storm sewers Concrete sidewalks Regularly scheduled garbage & curbside recycling picked up by Loraas Disposal Asphalt Airstrip with Arcal Lighting RCMP Detachment - 3 members Volunteer Fire Department Cable Television High Speed Internet Regional Library Moose Mountain Literacy Group K-12 Educational Facilities Hospital Medical clinic Dental Clinic Visiting Optometrist Massage Therapist Visiting Chiropractor Public Health Office Veterinary Clinic Licensed Daycare Creative Playschool Senior Friendship Centre Places of Worship - (see churches) Heated Swimming Pool, paddling pool and hot tub Skating & Curling Arena with artificial ice Historical Society Museum Kipling Campground & Picnic Shelter Tennis Courts Soccer Pitch & Ball Diamonds Public Parks & Playgrounds Nine hole grass greens golf course with licensed clubhouse Facilities for the care of disabled adults SARCAN recycling depot Seniors Living Complex & Units Seniors Level 3 & 4 Care Home Handy Van Service for mobility challenged

www.townofkipling.ca

COMMUNITY PROFILE

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Water & Sewer The Town of Kipling’s water supply is sourced from two interconnected surface water reservoirs and one underground well that can be utilized if sur-face water supplies are insufficient during dry periods. The raw water is treated at a Water Treat-ment plant that was built in 2002. Certified waterworks operators collect daily samples for testing to ensure the water meets the safe drinking water regulations as established by the Province. Weekly samples are sent to the Provincial Lab as a requirement of regulations. Water Daily Average Consumption: 454.6 m3 (100,000 IG) Distribution Pressure: 46psi Water Hardness: 800mg/L (average) Water Storage Capacity: 363,000 IG Distribution System: 6” water lines (70% clay cement AC) (30% C900) Distribution Pumps Capacity 2002 Layne Vertiline 8 RM—9 stage, 6.5125 in Rated @ 1,135 L/min @58.2 m Rated @ 300 USgprn @ 80.2 psi 20hp—1,750 RPM Sewer

Lagoon Capacity: 1500 8” sewer lines (90%AC) (10% Poly DR35) Services to Curb: Residential Commercial 3/4” water lines 1” water lines 4” sewer line (6”- 2014) 6” sewer lines

INFRASTRUCTURE

Town Reservoirs

Water Treatment Plant—2002

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Kipling Airport is located .25 km east of the Town of Kipling. The runway is an asphalt runway 75 feet wide and 3000 feet long; lit with Arcal lighting on frequency 123.2.

The Airport is maintained regularly, however, it is best to call ahead to ensure runway conditions are favorable.

There is a small pilot hut on site; however you will need to stroll into Town for lunch.

LATITUDE: N50 05’57” LONGITUDE: 102 32 24 W

ELEVATION: 2157 DESIGNATOR: KILO DELTA 5

CONTACTS: TOWN OF KIPLING (MON-FRI 8:30AM –4PM) 306-736-2515 PILOT DON HOLLOWAY: 306-736-8161 flyboy@sasktel.net

AIRPORT

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General Radio Stations Estevan, Weyburn, Regina, Moose Jaw, Yorkton Television Stations Received Yorkton, Cable Newspapers-Published Locally The Citizen Country Register Published Elsewhere but Received Locally Regina Leader Post – Daily National Post – Daily Kipling Kidcare Co-operative Ltd. is a licensed daycare centre governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and operated in accordance with The Child Care Act. The centre opened in January 2011 with capacity for up to 30 children between six weeks and 12 years of age. Business Food Stores Gas Bars Accounting Hardware Veterinary Services Electronics & Computers, Printing Personal Care, Auto body Heavy Construction, Construction &Trades Pharmacies Sports Bar & Fast Food

Florist, Appliances, Home Décor Small Engine Repair Building Supplies Convenience Stores Fertilizer/Farm Chemical Supply, Service Stations Tire Repair Plumbing and Heating Car Dealership

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Volunteer Drivers operate the public Handy Van for the mobility challenged

Wednesday & Friday 9am-4pm

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COMMUNITY SERVICES

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY AVAILABLE IN THE TOWN OF KIPLING

The Town has 41.0 metre wide lite industrial zoned lots for sale @ $39,000.00. For information on Town commercial/industrial property for sale and the commercial tax incentives available please contact the Town office at 306-736-2515 or kiptown@sasktel.net. Community Incentive Program—Policy TAX001 on new commercial development First Year: 100% base tax and mill rate exemption Second Year: 75% base tax and mill rate exemption Third Year: 50% base tax and mill rate exemption

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AVAILABLE IN THE TOWN OF KIPLING

Information regarding Town residential properties is available through the Town of Kipling website or pick up a copy of the local newspaper “The Citizen” for private properties for sale or rent. Mary Balogh Place The namesake of our local author, Mary Balogh, four lots are available in this new bay, located across from Kingswood golf course and the Kipling swimming pool. Lot prices range between $33,000—$37,000 based on size plus paving costs.

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Willow Heights Estates

Mary Balogh Place

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Kipling Integrated Health Centre

Long Term Care Level 3 & 4 - 32 beds Mulit Purpose Bed -1 Acute Beds—12 Adult Day Care Other services provided include: Meals on Wheels

The Kipling Integrated Health Facility is a prima-ry health care facility situated on the west side of Kipling. The building was constructed in 2014 with the assistance of the provincial government and the Kipling Health Foundation. The staff at Kipling Integrated Healthcare Facility provide modern, quality care to patients and a home like environment to long term care residents. Presently, there are three doctors and one nurse practitioner that provide services out of the integrated facility and the medical clinic. In addi-tion to inpatient and outpatient services, the following additional services are based out of the hos-pital:

Occupational Therapist Physiotherapist Visiting Mental Health Nurse Visiting Dietitian The hospital is very busy with outpatient services such as emergency care, laboratory and X-ray capabilities. Services provided out of Primary Health Clinic: Home Care Home Care Case Manager Mental Health Social Worker Public Health Nurse( s)

Two ambulances are based at the hospital: Ambulance Service is available through Kipling and District Road Ambulance Service. There are two basic life support vehicles, which are equipped with radio and cellular tele- phones. The ambulance is available 24 hours a day with trained technicians on call. Other Medical Services: . An Optometrist visits Kipling once every two weeks. Kipling Dental Clinic. Walk In Medical Clinic .

HEALTH CARE

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Kipling offers K-12 educational facilities. The 2014-15 school enrollment is 364 with 25 teachers and 11 support staff. Support to students is also available through a speech pathologist, child and support worker, career counselor, educational physiologist and a driver trainer. Ten bus drivers bring rural children into the school from the communities of Corning, Glenavon, Kennedy, Kipling , Langbank and Windthorst and their surrounding munici-palities. Kipling School Vision To provide a safe and enjoyable place to encourage our school community to be successful and productive members of society. Mission To provide an environment and opportunity for everyone to achieve their personal best. Our Shared Values Respect- We value a culture of mutual respect by valuing ourselves and others and by honour-ing the world around us. Responsibility- We value a culture where everyone performs their role to the best of their ability in a manner that maintains a positive educational environment. Learning- We value a culture that encourages learning and allows students to develop into life long learners. Achievement - We value a culture that strives to reach our personal best and celebrates individ-ual growth. Extra-Curricular Activities available at Kipling School Cross Country Running, Curling, Jr. /Sr. Girls & Boys Volleyball, Yearbook ,Track & Field, Sr. Tackle Football (9 man) Badminton, Art Club, Jr. /Sr. Golf, Intramurals, Drama, Choir, Speech Arts Student Leadership Council, Soccer, Jr. Flag Football, Field Trips

EDUCATION

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High School Level- The following high school classes can be taken at Kipling School: Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 ELA A10, ELA B10, ELA20,ELA A30, ELA B30 Science 10, Physical Science 20, Health Science 20, Biology 30 History 10 Environmental Science 20, Physics 30, Chemistry 30 Life Transitions 20, Psychology 20 PreCalculus/Foundations of Math 10 ,Foundations of Math 20, Foundations of Math 30 Wellness 10, PreCalculus 20, PreCalculus 30, Workplace & Apprenticeship Math 10,20, and 30 Physical Education 20, Calculus 30 French 10 ,French 20 ,French 30 History 20, Physical Education 30 Band 10 ,Band 20, Band 30, History 30 Practical & Applied Arts Survey A10, Forensics 30, Science 30, Sports Medicine 20L Pure Practical Applied Arts Classes in: Photography, Welding, Electricity, Commercial Cooking, Cosmetology, Construction, Robotics, Visual Arts, The school’s library provides students an excellent opportunity to do research and lei-sure time reading. The library contains 22 networked computers with high-speed Inter-net access. The library also contains 8,000 titles, 30 magazine subscriptions and ency-clopedia access in both print and CD-Rom forms. Kipling Creative Playschool Community Organized Playschool that operates that is open to student’s ages 3 . to 5. For more information contact Jill Taylor at 224-2069

EDUCATION (con’t)

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EMERGENCY 911 (FIRE, AMBULANCE, POLICE) RCMP—DIRECT 306-736-6400 TOWN OFFICE WATER & SEWER ACCOUNTS 306-736-2515 DEVELOPMENT PERMITS BUILDING PERMITS COMMUNITY CENTER BOOKINGS HANDY VAN BOOKINGS http:www.townofkipling.ca REDCOAT WASTE AUTHORITY 306-736-8494 (LANDFILL) LORAAS DISPOSAL 306-721-1000 SASK POWER 1-888-757-6937 CUSTOMER SERVICE http://www.saskpower.com SASK ENERGY 1-800-567-8899 CUSTOMER SERVICE http://www.saskenergy.com ACCESS COMMUNICATIONS 306-736-8323 CABLE/INTERNET SERVICE SASKTELCOMMUNICATIONS 1-800-727-5835 CUSTOMER SERVICE—PHONE http://www.sasktel.com KIPLING HOSPITAL 306-736-2553 KIPLING MEDICAL CLINIC 306-736-2559 KIPLING DENTAL CLINIC 306-736-2433 KIPLING LIBRARY 306-736-2911 KIPLING SCHOOL 306-736-2464 http: www. pvsd.ca/kipling SARCAN RECYCLING 306-736-1205 SASK BATTERY RECYCLING 1-855-791-9844 http://saskbattery.com

CONTACTS

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CONTACTS

Government of Saskatchewan: http:// www.saskatchewan.ca

Health Card: http:www.health.gov.sk.ca/apply-for-health.card Government of Canada: http://www.canada.gc.ca Service Canada: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca Transportation: Regina Airport: http://www.ygr.ca Jays Moving: http:www.movingsaskatchewan.ca Highway Hotline: http: www.higways.gov.sk.ca/road-conditions Realtor Websites Remax: http://www.remax-western.ca/remax-real-estate-offices-saskatchewan Lane Realty (Farm Specialists): http://landrealtycorp.com Better Homes & Gardens: Charlotte Beaujot Immigration Services Citizen and Immigration Canada: http://www.cic.gc.ca Passport Office (Regina): 1870 Albert St. Suite 500, Regina 8:30am-4:30pm Saskatchewan Association of Immigrant Settlement: http://www.saisia.ca Post Secondary Education Websites University of Regina: http://www.uregina.ca University of Saskatchewan: http://www.usask.ca Southeast Regional College: http://southeastcollege.org Technical & Trades Institutions: http://www.gosiast.com Employment Saskjobs: http://www.saskjobs.ca SaskNetWork: http://www.sasknetwork.gov.sk.ca Financial Institutions Plainsview Credit Union: www.plainsview.sk.ca—306-736-2549 TD Canada Trust: 306-736-2531

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(1) Kipling Arena & Curling Club (2) Lions Park Ball Diamonds (3) Playground and Parks (4) Tennis Courts (1990) and basketball court

located in Bell Park (5) Kipling Friendship Club (Senior Center) (6) Community Centre, meeting rooms, dance

floor Contact Town Office at 736-2515 (7) Kipling School - Contact Kipling School at 736-2464 - Athletic Fields and 400 m track (8) Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool, Paddling Pool & Hot Tub (9) Campground with 37 sites, 9 full service, 9 electric,19 water/electric. Open May 15-Oct .15 (10) Airstrip-Flying Club

Contact Don Holloway at 736-8161 or Town Office at 736-2515 (11) Kingswood Golf Club—9-hole Grass Green Golf Course

Clubhouse at 736-8220 (12) Groomed Snowmobile Trails Kipling Parks & Recreation Board manages the community recreational facilities. The Board

consists of members appointed by the Town of Kipling, Rural Municipality of Kingsley #124 and the Rural Mu-nicipality of Hazelwood #94. The Recreation Programmer manages the recreation facilities and provides recreational programming in the community. The recreation office is located at #6-207 6th Avenue, 736-8440 or email: kip.park.rec@sasktel.net

RECREATION FACILITIES

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Facilities Skating and Curling Arena (Artificial Ice) Minor Hockey (boys and girls) Senior Hockey Recreational Hockey Figure Skating Program/Can skate Program Curling: Weekly Mixed and 49ers Curling Youth Curling Program Ladies & Open Bonspiel

Swimming Pool Red Cross Swimming Lessons Aqua fit H2O Boot Camp Daily Lane Swim Public Swimming Five Ball Diamonds, with closed in Batting Cage and Pitching Machine Minor Ball (boys and girls) Slo-Pitch League Twilight Baseball (35+) Tennis Courts (2) Kipling Minor Soccer Program Nine-Hole Grass Green Golf Course Golf – Mixed, Men’s and Ladies’ Tournaments Children’s Summer Activities Program For ages 4-12. Initiative of of Kipling Parks & Recreation Board Summer Slam Volleyball Skills Camp Annual in August Ages 12-18 years For information, contact the Recreation Programmer @ 306-736-8440

Fit Kids Program Active After School Program Ages 5-12 years Runs January through April on Mondays, Wednesday and Thursdays @ 3:30pm. For information, contact the Recreation Programmer @ 306-736-8440 Other Organizations

Volleyball: Ladies League Volleyball Tae-Kwon-Do

SPORTS PROGRAMS

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Kipling and District Swimming Pool

The Kipling and District Swimming Pool has a variety of aquatic activities for all ages. Through the facility's twelve week season, the pool staff hosts a variety of pool parties, diving lessons, scuba diving clinics and many other activities. All Swim activities are supervised with certified lifeguards on duty. Red Cross swimming lessons are available in three (3) sessions throughout the season. For Pool hours and events please call the Kipling and District Swimming Pool at (306) 736-2707 June 1st until the last week of August, or Kipling Recreation Programmer at (306) 736-8440.

Kipling Tennis Courts Kipling has a regulation size tennis court with an asphalt surface. The court is located in Bell Park immediately east of the Community Center. There are no fees. The Recreation office has a selection of racquets available for use at no charge, however, a deposit is required.

Kingswood Golf Course Kingswood Golf Club boasts grass greens and fairways making for a great round of golf. The course challenges golfers with water hazards, hidden holes and plenty of trees. There are no booking requirements, however you may want to call the Club House from mid May until mid October at 306-736-8220 to ensure a special event is not scheduled. FEE SCHEDULE SEASON FEES $20.00 per round (9 holes) Adult: $300.00 $30.00 18 holes Couple: $540.00 $10.00 Students 13-18 Family: $670.00 $5.00 per day, 12 & under ( free if accompanied by a paid adult ) Student: $125.00 CART RENTAL: CART STORAGE $20.00 for 9 holes $250.00 per Season $30.00 for 18 holes

( all prices subject to change without notice)

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Spiritual needs of the community are served by seven denom-inations; represented are:

Apostolic Church Parkland Bible Church

Calvary Baptist Church Christ Lutheran Church

Bekevar Presbyterian Church Kipling United Church

St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church

An active ministerial as-

sociation serves the community through various activities such as: Kipling Food Bank Lenten Services World Day of Prayer Services at Rudyard Manor, Willowdale Lodge, hospital visitation services Kipling Youth Centre

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Original Christ Lutheran Church located at the Museum Grounds 4th Avenue

CHURCHES

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SERVICE AND RECREATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Kipling Arena 306-736-9209 Community Rec. Center 306-736-2505 Curling Club 306-736-8157 Flying Club 306-736-8190 Kipling & District Swimming Pool 306-736-2707 Kingswood Golf Course 306-736-8220 Kipling Alcoholics Anonymous Kipling’s Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings are held every Monday night at 8:30 pm in the United Church Basement. Kipling and District Community Choir New members are welcome! Kipling Branch Royal Canadian Legion Meetings every third Monday at 7:30 pm at the Legion Club Room. Community service with emphasis on veterans needs. Kipling Figure Skating Club Operating from November to March, offering Canskate (learn to skate) and Skate Canada pro grams coached by amateur coaches and Skate Canada certified instructors. Skate Canada affiliated. New members welcome! Kipling and District Lions Club Inc. Service Club Meetings, first and third Wednesdays, from September to June, inclusive. First Wednesday, 7:00 pm supper meeting. Lions Clubs International is a service club devoted to community betterment. Internationally, Lions work with the Blind, Diabetes, Youth and the Environment. Locally, they have contributed to the Community Centre, SARCAN Building, Arena, Ambulance Garage, Swimming Pool, Golf Course, Handy-Transit Van, Ball Park and Friendship Center. Their annual projects include Lottery for Com munity Improvements, One bonspiel for Grades K to 6, Senior Citizens Supper, Community Birthday Calendars and the Terry Fox Run. Kipling and District Historical Society & Museum Comprising several buildings the museum includes a main building housing many artifacts and phot os, as well as a Legion history area. A complete historical church, vintage gas station, country s chool house, dentist office, farm shop and the historical brick Ovans house, all at the same location. Open weekends July and August. If no one is there, a phone number will be posted on the door of the main building. Admission: donation. Located on Fourth Street, next to the RCMP detachment

ORGANIZATIONS

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Kipling Friendship Centre 500-1st Street Activities for seniors, weekly fitness program Kipling Minor Ball Association Kipling Minor Ball offers organized baseball for boys from ages 6 and under to 17 and under and soft ball for girls from 8 to under 18. Kipling Swimming Pool Fundraisers Recreation Office 306-736-8440 Volunteers provide catering for all sizes of events. 100% of profits assist the Kipling & District Swimming Pool. Contact Susan Hengen at 306-736-8440 for further information. Kipling Drama Club Local drama group puts on annual dinner theatre Kipling Tae-Kwon-Do Kipling Winter Dance Club Sponsors 12 dances throughout the winter months for club members and their guests. New members are always welcome. Kipling Girl Guide Company Teaching of girls of all ages to “Lend a Hand” and “Be Prepared” with emphasis on fun. Brownies 6-9 years, Mondays 6-7:30 pm Kipling Rec. Center. Ladies Aux. to the Royal Canadian Legion Meetings are the third Monday at 7:30 pm at the Legion Club Room. Hockey Senior Hockey Minor Hockey Recreational Hockey Kipling Park and Recreation Board Monthly meetings For information on any of the above activities, please contact the Recreation Director at 306-736- 8440.

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Youth Center Open Friday and Saturday from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Volunteers supervise activities and games for teens 13 and up Kipling & District Handy Van Town Office 306-736-2515 Public Transportation for mobility impaired and seniors. Runs Monday , Wednesday & Fridays 9:00am-4:00pm. Volunteer Drivers. Kipling Branch Library Librarian 306-736-2911 Community Access Computers, books, magazine, DVDs, pre-school story hour, programs. Moose Mountain Literacy Group Library 306-736-2911 Promoting literacy and welcoming Newcomers. Oral & Rosetta stone classes. Newcomers so-cial events. Kipling Minor Soccer Association Affiliated with Saskatchewan Soccer, teams in all age categories beginning with 4 years and under. Kipling Dance Club Runs Sept-April. Offers tap, jazz, hiphop for ages 4 years and up. Kipling & District Music Festival Runs April each year. Piano, band, voice, speech

ORGANIZATIONS

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KIPLING STATION

Kipling’s connection with railway transportation began when Kipling was designated to become a CNR Divisional Point in the early 1900’s. The original CNR Station, built in 1908 (Cost $8,274), is still being utilized today. There were only three depots built using the “Kashabowie” Design. No other railway used this unique feature. In 1993, the town of Kipling designated the station a historical building; only the interior has changed.

Old Bekevar Presbyterian Church

The Twin-spire church in Derbrecen, Hungary influenced the style of the church. Built largely with volunteer labour, cost of construction was $8,000. The church was formally dedicated July 12, 1912. The church was the cultural center of the Hungarian Community for many years. Services in English were introduced in 1941. Today the church has been fully restored. A cairn in honour of the Hungarian pioneers was also constructed on the original church site. Self guided tours are conducted in the months of mid-June, July and August. To arrange for a tour or to book the facility for a wedding, funeral or family function please call: Marlene Tarr 306-736-2369, Karen Bernat 306-736-8336, Joe Daku 306-736-2479, or Judy Bernat 306-736-2592.

HERITAGE SITES

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KIPLING & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Kipling and District Historical Society was formed in the early 1970’s as part of a research project on Hungarian communities in Saskatche- wan. One of the ongoing activities was the devel- opment of the Kipling Museum with focus on pre serving the history of the early pioneers in the community.

Visitors can tour an original heritage home (1903) complete with furnishings (this house also served as the first post office in the area), schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, dental office, service station with original Esso gas pumps as well as other attract tions. The Ovans’ family home was originally bricked in 1906 and the 8,000 bricks used cost $100.00. The brick laying provided by Mr. W. Nicholson cost $96.00. When the house was moved to the Museum site, the exterior was restored to original setting. Original owner was Mr. John Ovans, who was also appointed postmaster at Fitzmaurice in 1895. Interior décor is intact with various furnishings retained from earlier years and displayed in their original settings. Churches had a major role in the development of the culture and diversity of the community with settlers coming from a number of countries. The old Christ Lutheran Church is now situated on the Museum Grounds. April 4

th, 2005 was the church’s Centennial Anniversary.

The museum also features a building with artifacts and pictorial display of Kipling during its early years. The Kipling history book Pioneers & Progress is available from the Town Office for $75.00. The museum is open weekends in the months of June, July and August by appointment. Contact person is Vern Pusch at 306-736-2289.

HERITAGE WALKING TOUR

PRESERVING OUR PAST

The Heritage Walking Tour takes you on a walkabout of our buildings in Kipling with

historical value.

The tour comes with a guide book and map that may be picked up at the Town Of-fice ,301 6th Avenue or the Paperclip

Cottage, 503 Main Street.

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TOWN CALENDAR

JANUARY

49er’s Curling Bonspiel

Kipling Minor Hockey Day

Oilmen's Curling Bonspiel

FEBRUARY

Ladies Curling Bonspiel

MARCH

Big-Little Spiel

Open Curling Bonspiel

Figure Skating Ice Carnival

APRIL

Music Festival

MAY

Swimming Lessons Registration

Minor Ball Day(s) - Girls/Boys

Golf Course & Campgrounds Open

JUNE

Swimming Pool Opens

Heritage Walking Tour

JULY

Swimming Lessons

Summer Parks Program

AUGUST

Swimming Lessons

Summer Parks Program

SEPTEMBER

Museum Days

OCTOBER

Kipling Skating Rink Opens

United Church Fall Supper

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503 MAIN STREET On July 12, 2006 the Town of Kipling traded Kyle McDon-ald a house for a movie role… The Red Paper Clip House has become a world-renowned tourist attraction. A popular tourist destination in Kipling visi-tors come to see the house that was traded in the paperclip trade to Kyle MacDonald. Displays reflect Kyle's’ adventure as he traded from a red paperclip to the house at 503 Main Street. In August, 2007, Kyle McDonald released his book “One red paperclip” about his adventure. Kyle appeared in “Ripley’s Believe It Or Not… the remarkable revealed” and Guinness World Records Book 2008” for Most Successful Internet Trade.

WORLDS LARGEST RED PAPER CLIP The Town of Kipling holds the Guinness World Record (tm) for the Worlds Largest Paper Clip. The “Clip” is located in the center of beautiful Bell Park at 300 6th Avenue. Both the park and the Paper Clip take on a new look with each changing season.

Location: Bell Park on 6th Ave

The Red Paper Clip Stands 15’ 2” tall, 3’ 2” wide and weighs a whopping 3,043 lbs. It was built by Ardel Steel in Regina, Saskatchewan.

www.oneredpaperclip.com

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In 2015, the Kipling Royal Canadian Legion Branch #6 erected a new cenotaph honoring our Canadian Veterans to whom we owe so much. The cenotaph is shaped in the form of a maple leaf symbolizing the country that they gave their lives for and lists the names of all the local veterans . “ They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn; At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We Will Remember Them.”

Photo Courtesy Bethan Weeding

Photos in this Profile Book are Courtesy of Brad Kearns & Bethan Weeding