The town was named for William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin, scientist and inventor.

Kelvington is 237 kilometres (147 mi) east from the nearest major city of Saskatoon.

The hospital is an integrated facility containing seven acute care beds, medical clinic, 24 hour emergency services, home care offices, lab, and diagnostic imaging services.

This facility provides services and therapy for individuals who have experienced a brain injury from trauma or illness.

The nearest radio station is located in Humboldt, Saskatchewan - CHBO-FM 107.5[13]