If you don't report it, the police don't know it happened and prioritize efforts accordingly. A police report is also necessary for insurance claims or to retrieve your bike from the police.

By locking the wheel and frame together, you disable the bike from being ridden until the lock is defeated. It also makes it more challenging for the thief to defeat the lock. In the event that they overcome the object you've locked to, they will need to carry it away.

This was taken at about 11am west of town on March 10, 2022 by Vern Ranger. Please check the road conditions before heading out! Stay safe everyone!

This might be a bit extreme, but we get reports all of the time from people who have locked to wooden handrails, chain linked fences or other easily defeated objects. Make sure that what you're locking to is similarly challenging to defeat as your lock. (529 Garage)

If you're buying a used bike from an individual, ask to meet in a public place and verify their phone number (by calling them) and their name (by checking ID). If they are reselling multiple bikes, ask for their 2nd hand reseller permit. Also, flip the bike and run the serial number on 529 Garage. If the seller isn't comfortable, you shouldn't be either.

It's International Women's Day Tell us how you will #BreakTheBias Be sure to view more information here: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/

Always lock your wheel and frame together to the bike rack. Locking just your top tube might save you seconds, but can give the bike thief leverage to attempt to break the U-lock with a violent twisting motion. Even if unsuccessful, your bike might get seriously damaged.

The Aquatic Centre will be closed at 5pm today due to staff shortages. Public Swim: 2pm-5pm Shallow Water AquaFit: Cancelled

Men's Bonspiel - March 18-20

Don't park perpendicular to the rack. Staple racks are designed for the rider to park parallel to the rack and placed to minimize interference with foot or vehicle traffic. It will also support your bike from falling over better!

Bikes disappear from car racks, home garages, parking garages and storage units frequently (nearly half of urban thefts). By locking a wheel to the frame, you force the thief to break the lock before they can ride it.

8:00AM LESSON REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Make sure if your registering your child in a split class that you add it to the note! These times are subject to change based on registration, they also may be cancelled if we have poor enrollment. Thanks again for all the continued support! We are very grateful to have this space to teach you and your family to swim. If you need help [...]

Be sure to check out the Provincial Club Championship! Spectators welcome! View Official Press Release View PDF

Secure your helmet and accessories - thieves like to travel safe (and helmets help them blend in). They will also use accessories to increase resale value on other bikes.

Interested in becoming part of the team at Kindersley Fire? Check out their website for more information: https://www.kindersleyfire.ca/  

The Mayor and Council are considering putting together some advertising to attract workers and families to our town. Reach out to us to let us know what types of positions are open and how many vacancies there are. Email communications@kindersley.ca or call 306.463.2675 and chat with Anna.

Always use a designated bike rack - street signs, parking meters and fences are more easily defeated than dedicated bike racks. In this image, the thief can simply remove the sign using a $5 tool and slip the double-locked bike over the top of the pole.