The town was named after author Rudyard Kipling, who had made several visits to Canada. In 1889, whilst crossing North America en route from India, he paid a visit to Vancouver; he travelled by train through Winnipeg during his honeymoon in 1892; and he crossed the whole country in a private Pullman in 1907. During the latter visit he delivered a great many speeches, and was received with adulation, particularly at McGill University in Montreal.
The town memorializes him with two libraries and various writing contests; an elementary school and high school, both named Kipling. The community has also held a "Kipling Idol", and a Kipling youth center talent show. Reading contests are held at the public library and various community centered events.
One red paperclip
On July 12, 2006, Kyle MacDonald made his final trade with the city of Kipling, Saskatchewan after a successful series of trades from one red paperclip. The house is located on 503 Main Street. Kyle bartered the right to a role in a film to be produced by Corbin Bernsen called Donna on Demand for his house. The town plans to hold open auditions for the role. Kyle and his grilfriend, Dominique Dupuis, plan to move to Kipling around Labor Day of 2006.
