The opening of a certified helipad at the Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current will ensure the rapid transfer of patients in life-threatening situations by a Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS) helicopter.
Bill Lee, who has been the driving force behind the initiative to establish a monument near the Swift Current Broncos bus crash site, hosted a lunch on Feb. 8 for families and those who assisted him with the project.
A water line break at the Leader and District Integrated Healthcare Facility on Feb. 7 disrupted all services and caused the evacuation of 25 long-term care residents.
Adjacent property owners and city residents had an opportunity at a public hearing to make submissions on an application for the development of a second cannabis retail store in Swift Current, but only the proponents were present to talk about their plans.
The Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame in Swift Current has received a substantial donation of $500,000 from the Knight family in honour of the late Edward “Ted” Knight.
The cold weather took a toll on SWAC athletic events this week. Many of our basketball games were rescheduled and our senior curling district competition was revamped into a one day competition.
The following is a synopsis of calls for service for the Swift Current RCMP for the dates indicated:
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The Swift Current Broncos and Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Swift Current branch are teaming up for the third straight season to raise awareness about the importance of mental health throughout the Broncos home game on Wednesday, Feb. 13 vs. the Prince Albert Raiders.
The Swift Current Broncos travelled east bound to take on the Brandon Wheat Kings for the fifth of six regular season meetings and goaltender Riley Lamb was on his game as the 20-year-old recorded 52 saves in a 3-2 shootout loss.
The Swift Current Curling Club - Innovation Credit Union Super League - results from Thursday February 7.
The Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame (SHHOF) is excited to announce the induction Class of 2019. The Induction Dinner will take place in Saskatoon on Saturday, July 6th, at Prairieland Park. This year marks the eighth edition of the SHHOF annual Induction Dinner. The evening will be a celebration
Southwest Sask. authorities receive award for regional cooperation
Two Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CT-155 Hawk training jets from 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at 15 Wing Moose Jaw, will conduct a flyby over the Riverdine outdoor rink located in Swift Current for the Hockey Day in Canada festivities.
The following is a synopsis of calls for service for the Swift Current RCMP last weekend:
On Feb 1st the Swift Current Fire Department received dispatch to alarms ringing at a private residence in Swift Current. Upon arrival Firefighters noted smoke in the residence with smoke detectors activated. Firefighters gained immediate access to the structure and performed a primary searc…
The Swift Current Curling Club - Innovation Credit Union Super League - results from Thursday Jan. 31.
A group of dedicated women will be travelling through southwest Saskatchewan during a six-day trip in the province on their snowmobiles to raise funds for breast cancer research.
Since Dec. 18, the RCMP in Kyle and Swift Current have been investigating a couple arrested at the White Bear Hotel in White Bear, Sask.
The Swift Current Titans Wrestling Club's annual tournament continues to grow. This year's event was not only the largest in the tournament's history, but it was the biggest tournament in Saskatchewan. The 20th annual Swift Current Titans Classic was held in the Swift Current Comprehensive H…
It is hard to believe that we are half way through the school year. Senior sports will be starting up again, after taking a week break for January exams.
The following is a synopsis of calls for service for the dates indicated:
The Family Resource Centre in Swift Current has brought back a free drop-in program to give an opportunity for dads and their children to play together. t Dad and the Kids program takes place on different Saturdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Family Resource Centre (885 6th Ave. NE).
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The largest event in Swift Current's history will require a record number of volunteers to ensure its success.
Photographer Chris Attrell has been exploring Saskatchewan since 2003 to record abandoned and forgotten places with his camera and some of his favourite photos from these excursions are now on display at the Eastend Public Library.
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As a result of the investigation of motor vehicle collision on Oct. 7, 2018, 56 year-old Ronald Plummer of Maple Creek, SK, has been charged with second degree murder (Sec. 235(1), Criminal Code) in the death of 50 year-old Lesa Zoerb, also of Maple Creek.
Photographer Chris Attrell has been exploring Saskatchewan since 2003 to record abandoned and forgotten places with his camera and some of his favourite photos from these excursions are now on display at the Eastend Public Library.
The Swift Current Music Festival reminds music teachers, parents and students that online registrations are now being accepted at www.scmusicfestival.ca.
Tickets are now on sale for the seventh annual Carhartts and Caviar Welding Showcase and Auction presented by S3 Enterprises. The college’s Welding certificate students, alumni, their instructor and local businesses are working hard to complete one-of-a-kind pieces for the February 28 event.
The City of Swift Current and Safe Places would like to invite our community to attend a special ceremony to mark the first game of the Scotiabank Sheldon Kennedy Youth Outdoor Classic as part of the 2019 Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada events.
Swift Current's never give up attitude was in full effect as they erased a 3-0 deficit to draw even against Medicine Hat but the Tigers' Trevor Longo scored the decisive goal with 52.6 seconds left in the third period to send the Broncos to a 5-3 loss on Saturday night.
The Swift Current Municipal RCMP had been working a monthlong investigation into drug trafficking in our community.
Patients requiring urgent transfers from Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current can now benefit from a more timely response now that the helicopter landing pad in the field to the east of the hospital is operational.
Family Literacy Day will be celebrated on Thursday, January 31, by Great Plains College, in partnership with the Southwest Literacy Committee. This year’s theme is “Be a Readasaurus Rex!” based on pre-historic animals that are of interest to young and old alike—dinosaurs.
The Jerry Cans will be on the Lyric Theatre stage on Friday, January 18.
The Swift Current Curling Club - Innovation Credit Union Super League - results from Thursday January 17:
There was a slight decrease in service calls received by the Swift Current Fire Department in 2018.
The 19th annual Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada is coming to Swift Current February 6 to 9! This 4-day event is jam packed with fun and entertainment for the casual to hardcore hockey fans.
For the first time in the 33-year history of the event, the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge – an international showcase of the best young hockey talent in the world – will be co-hosted in a pair of Prairie provinces. Medicine Hat, and Swift Current, will welcome the event from Nov. 2-9, 2019.
The following is a synopsis of calls for service by the Swift Current RCMP from last weekend:
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20-year-old forward Tanner Nagel has been named captain of the Swift Current Broncos for the remainder of the 2018-19 season.
Ilta Grain/Westax (Kirkpatrick) are the Innovation Credit Union Super League Champions for October 2018 to January 2019. Left to Right – Skip Max Kirkpatrick, Third Shawn Hiebert, Second Mitch Minken, Lead McAyla Krauchek
The 2019 Western Canada Summer Games host society is pleased to
Swift Current Broncos goaltender Isaac Poulter was terrific on Wednesday night as the Winnipeg. MB native delivered a 34 save performance but the Red Deer Rebels pulled away with a 3-2 win to deny the Broncos consecutive victories on home ice.
The community of Gull Lake has prepared a week-long feast of activities to celebrate Hockey Day in Saskatchewan.
A significant increase in the number of non-residential building permits issued by the City of Swift Current during 2018 made up for a slowdown in residential construction activity.
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The old Burstall Community Hall has served the people well over the last 65 years. A place for folks to gather for functions, the hall was the hub of the community, as is the case in most small, rural towns.
The Salvation Army in Swift Current had another successful Christmas campaign that provided support to families through the distribution of food hampers and raised nearly $200,000 to enable the organization to continue its work in the community.
The Swift Current RCMP stayed busy last weekend following the Christmas/New Year’s holidays.
Everett Hindley was acclaimed by local Saskatchewan Party members as the Saskatchewan Party’s candidate for the 2020 election Jan. 8. Hindley is the current MLA for Swift Current, after winning the 2018 by-election to replace Brad Wall.
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The Swift Current Broncos have traded goaltender Joel Hofer to the Portland Winterhawks as part of a seven-asset deal on Wednesday morning.
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