Saskatchewan , Canada

Updated 2013

www.townofkipling.ca

Photo courtesy Brad Kearns

2

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

3

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 robust 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

4

Kipling was named for the great English author, Rudyard Kipling. Rudyard Kipling 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

5

COMMUNITY

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!

6

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, wa-

terskiing, 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 farmland

along with many small lakes, rivers and streams.

This unique landscape is home to several species of birds and water fowl including 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.

Prairie flowers such as

bluebells, golden bean, but-

tercups, prairie roses and

lilies grace the roadways

and untouched grasslands

of the region.

OUR REGION

Prairie Sunrise

7

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 process. 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 Authority (RCWRA). RCWRA contracts Loraas Disposal to handle the Towns garbage pick up. The Town runs a compost and recycling site to 1/4 mile south of Kipling open three mornings per week for residents to take their recycling and garden refuse.

ADMINISTRATION

8

We are located just one and one half hours drive from the cities of Yorkton, Regina, Estevan and Weyburn, bordered by the Rural Municipalities of Kingsley #124 and Hazelwood #94. 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 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 Committee K-12 Educational Facilities Hospital Medical clinic Dental Clinic Visiting Optometrist Massage Therapists Public Health Office Veterinary Clinic Licensed Daycare & childcare services Creative Playschool Senior Friendship Center Places of Worship - (see churches) Heated Swimming 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 impaired

www.townofkipling.ca

COMMUNITY PROFILE

9

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 surface water supplies are insufficient during dry periods. The raw water is treated at a Water Treatment plant that was built in 2002. Certified waterworks operators collect daily samples for testing. 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% Asbestos cement AC) (30% C900) 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” sewer lines

INFRASTRUCTURE

Town Reservoirs

Water Treatment Plant—2002

10

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

11

General Radio Stations Estevan, Weyburn, Regina, Moose Jaw, Yorkton, Winnipeg Television Stations Received Yorkton, Cable Newspapers-Published Locally The Citizen Country Register Published Elsewhere but Received Locally Regina Leader Post – Daily National Post – Daily 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 Hunting Accommodations

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Volunteer Drivers operate the public

Handy Van for the mobility challenged

Mon-Wed-Fri

8am-4pm

12

COMMUNITY SERVICES

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY AVAILABLE IN THE TOWN OF KIPLING

For information on Town commercial/industrial property for sale and the commercial tax incentives please contact the Town office at 306-736-2515 or kip town@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 or pick up a copy of the local newspaper “The Citizen” for private proper ties for sale. Mary Balogh Place Seven lots are available in this new bay, located less than a block from Kings wood golf course and the Kipling swimming pool. Lot prices range between $33,000—$37,000 based on size plus future paving costs.

SOLD

13

Willowdale Lodge Care Home (Opened 1969) Special Care Home-Level 3 & 4 care 27 long term care beds 1 respite bed Adult Day Care Other services provided include: Meals on Wheels Whirlpool baths to Home Care Clients

Kipling Memorial Health Center The Kipling Memorial Health Center is situated in the center of Kipling, which has a population of 1279 (2012 Saskatchewan Health covered population). The main building was constructed in 1948. An addition of a large service area and five beds was made in 1960. A renovation period also took place in 1978/79, which increased the size of the Laboratory and outpatient area. The original hospital, built in 1948, was dedicated as a permanent memorial to the veterans of two great World Wars; hence, it derives the “Memorial” in its title. The Kipling Memorial Health Center exists for the primary purpose of rendering the best possible patient care. In addition to inpatient and outpatient services, the following additional services are based out of the hospital:

Physiotherapist on site Visiting Mental Health Nurse Home Care/Case Manager Social Worker on Site Visiting Dietitian Drug and Alcohol Rehab on Site

Kipling has an active treatment acute care hospital. The hospital is very busy with outpatient services such as emergency care, laboratory and X-ray capabilities. 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. Public Health office with two health nurses. .

HEALTH CARE

14

Kipling offers K-12 educational facilities. The 2012-2013 school enrollment is 347 with 30 teachers and 9 support staff. Support to students is also available through 2 speech patholo-gists, child and support worker, career counselor, educational physiologist and a driver trainer. Twelve bus drivers bring rural children into the school. Kipling School Vision Respectful Environment Supporting Potential Excellence in Citizens of Tomorrow Mission We strive to provide a well rounded educational opportunity that creates respectful and skilled individuals who will make a positive impact on their communities. Our Shared Values Respect- We value a culture of mutual respect by valuing ourselves and others and by honour-ing the world around us. Empathy- We value a culture of understanding of each other’s feelings and concerns. 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. Tolerance- We value a culture that is accepting of individuals regardless of differences in ability, age, race, religion, culture, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. Honesty- We value a culture that is committed to honesty and integrity in all that we do. We value academic honesty in the search for knowledge. We value personal honesty in recognizing our actions and behaviours. Extra-Curricular Activities available at Kipling School Cross Country Running, Curling, Jr. /Sr. Girls & Boys Volleyball, Yearbook ,Track & Field, Sr. Tackle Football (6 man) Badminton, Art Club, Jr. /Sr. Golf, Intramurals, Drama, SADD, Student Leadership Council, Soccer, Jr. Flag Foot-ball, Field Trips

EDUCATION

15

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, Chemistry 20, Biology 20, Biology 30 History 10 Physics 20, Physics 30, Chemistry 30 Math 10 Math 20 Math 30 PreCalculus/Foundations of Math 10 Foundations of Math 20 Foundations of Math 30 Wellness 10 PreCalculus 20 PreCalculus 30 Information Processing 10 Physical Education 20 Calculus 30 French 10 French 20 French 30 Accounting 10 History 20 Physical Education 30 Band 10 Band 20 Band 30 History 30 Practical & Applied Arts Survey A10 Forensics 30 Physics 30 Pure Practical Applied Arts Classes in: Photography, Welding, Electricity, Commercial Cooking, Cosmetology, Construction, Drama, Visual Arts, Career Work Exploration Workplace & Apprenticeship Workplace & Appren-ticeship Workplace & Apprenticeship The school’s library provides students an ex-cellent opportunity to do research and leisure time reading. The library contains 12-networked com-puters with high-speed Internet access. The library also contains 8,000 titles, 30 magazine subscriptions and encyclopedia 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)

16

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 306-736-8461 SASK BATTERY RECYCLING 1-855-791-9844 http://saskbattery.com

CONTACTS

17

CONTACTS

Government of Saskatchewan: http:// www.gov.sk.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 Andrew Agencies: http://andrewagencies.com 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

18

(1) Kipling Arena & Kipling Curling Club (2) Lions Park Ball Diamonds (3) Children’s playground and Park (4) Tennis Courts (1990) and basketball court

Located in Bell Park (5) Kipling Friendship Club (Senior Center)

Contact Louise Boston at 736-8191

(6) Community Center, meeting rooms, dance

floor Contact Town Office at 736-2515 (7) Kipling High & Elementary School Contact Kipling School at 736-2464 (8) Areas for walking and jogging (9) Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool, Paddling Pool & Hot Tub (10) Campground with 37 sites, 9 full service, 9 electric,19 water/electric. Open May 1-Oct .15. (11) Airstrip-Flying Club

Contact Don Holloway at 736-8161 or Town Office at 736-2515 (12) Kingswood Golf Club—9-hole Grass Green Golf Course

Clubhouse at 736-8220 (13) Soccer field-designed to SHSAA standards. (14) Groomed Snowmobile Trails

Contact Cindy Balogh at 736-8133 Kipling Parks & Recreation Board manages the town recreational facilities. The Board con-sists of members appointed by the Town, Rural Municipalities of Kingsley #124 and Hazelwood #94. A Recreation Programmer coordinates recreation facilities and activities. The office is located at #6-207 6th Avenue, 736-8440 or email: kip.park.rec@sasktel.net

RECREATION FACILITIES

19

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 High School Gym

Volleyball: High School and Ladies Leagues, U15 and U 14 SVA Female Club Program

Indoor Soccer Basketball Badminton Tae-Kwon-Do Handball

SPORTS PROGRAMS

20

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. Players are welcome to use the facility at their leisure.

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

$15.00 per round (9 holes) Adult: $250.00

$25.00 18 holes Couple: $450.00

$5.00 Students 13-18 Family: $560.00

$5.00 per day, free if accompanied by an adult Student: $125.00

CART RENTAL: CART STORAGE

$15.00 for 9 holes $250.00 per Season

$25.00 for 18 holes

21

Spiritual needs of the community are served by seven de-nominations; 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 association serves the community through vari-ous activities such as: Kipling Food Bank Lenten Services World Day of Prayer Services at Rudyard Manor, Willowdale Lodge, hospital visitation services Kipling Youth Center

. .

Original

Christ Lutheran Church

located at the Museum Grounds 4th Avenue

CHURCHES

22

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 Al-Anon/AA 306-538-4405 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 Nancy Toppings 306-736-8313 This group meets on Mondays at 7:30 pm at the Lutheran church during fall and winter. New members are welcome! Kipling Branch Royal Canadian Legion President: Mike Kearns 306-736-8240

Meetings every third Monday at 7:30 pm at the Legion Club Room. Community service with emphasis on veterans needs. Kipling Figure Skating Club Susan MacDonald 306-736-8422 Operating from November to March, offering Canskate (learn to skate) and Skate Canada programs coached by amateur coaches and Skate Canada certified instructors. Skate Canada affiliated. New mem-bers welcome! Kipling and District Lions Club Inc. Lorne Olver 306-736-8339

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 Community 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 Vern Pusch 306-736-2289 Comprising several buildings the museum includes a main building housing many artifacts and photos, as well as a Legion history area. A complete historical church, vintage gas station, country school 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. Ad-mission: donation. Located on Fourth Street, next to the RCMP detachment

ORGANIZATIONS

23

Kipling Friendship Center 500-1st Street Louise Boston 306-736-8191 Activities for seniors, weekly fitness program Kipling Minor Ball Association Murray Lyons 306-736-8405 Traci Biesenthal 306-224-4913 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 Committee Recreation Office 306-736-8440 Volunteers cater events to fundraise for the pool. Kipling Drama Club Duane Leicht 306-736-2896 Local drama group puts on annual dinner theatre Kipling Tae-Kwon-Do Brett Ferch 306-736-2925 Kipling Winter Dance Club Terry Ovans 306-736-2624 Sponsors 12 dances throughout the winter months for club members and their guests. New members are al-ways welcome. Kipling Girl Guide Company Dorothy Kovach 306-736-8482

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 Gloria Ovans 306-736-2624 Meetings are the third Monday at 7:30 pm at the Legion Club Room. Hockey Senior Hockey: Glen Vargo 306-736-2733 Minor Hockey:Jason Balogh 306-736-8414 Recreational Hockey 306-736-8440 Kipling Park and Recreation Board Monthly meetings 306-736-8440

ORGANIZATIONS

24

Kip Fit April Frater 306-736-8249 Hours of Operation: 6:00 am to 10:30pm. Seven days a week. Located at 504 Railway Street. Non-profit co-operative. Helping to encourage you to reach your fitness goals. Youth Center Mike Zorn 306-736-2704 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 Kevin Marton 306-736-2604 Affiliated with Saskatchewan Soccer, teams in all age categories beginning with 4 years and under. Kipling Dance Club Andrea Balon 306-736-2243 Runs Sept-April. Offers tap, jazz, hiphop for ages 4 years and up. Kipling & District Music Festival Susan Lange 306-224-4957

ORGANIZATIONS

25

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. Guided tours are conducted in the months of mid-June, July and August. Contact person for tours is Garnet Smalley at (306) 224-2006. The church celebrated its 100th anniversary in July of 2000. The church is utilized throughout the year for worship services and celebrations.

HERITAGE SITES

26

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 Cot-tage, 503 Main Street.

27

TOWN CALENDAR

JANUARY

49er’s Curling Bonspiel

Kipling Minor Hockey Day

Oilmens 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

NOVEMBER

Kipling Holiday Fair

Dale Blackstock Hockey Tournament

DECEMBER

Kipling Dinner Theatre

28

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

29