Ryan Dahlman
A major fund-raising effort is underway to assist Swift Current Fire Chief Darren McClelland undergo cancer treatments in Mexico.
An amazing outpouring of generosity has occurred for McClelland as he is under going a 21-day long alternative treatment in Tijuana, Mexico. As of midnight on Monday, the campaign had raised $61,615 of an $80,000 goal.
Earlier this year McClelland took over...
The Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation is flying their colours this week in recognition of their efforts to improve healthcare across the entire Southwest.
Swift Current City Council proclaimed the week of October 28 to November 3 proclaimed as We Care for Healthcare Week to salute the impact of the Healthcare Foundation’s efforts over the years.
“The Dr. Noble Irwin...
A big amount of community pride is being shown in the little village of Bracken, as the region rallies around a $45,000 fund-raising effort to refurbish the Bracken Community Centre.
While the tiny community boasts only 20 ratepayers, the Village of Bracken serves as an important hub for the residents living between Val Marie and Climax.
“Bracken is very unique in...
Swift Current hip hop artist Ezekiel McMurtry has earned a Rap Song of the Year nomination in the 40th annual Covenant Awards.
Ezekiel McMurtry & Hall≈Ω Barrantes were nominated for the song Do It All Again, one of six nominees for this category in the annual Gospel Music Association award.
McMurtry admitted that gospel rap is still a niche market despite...
Grade 1 students at O.M. Irwin School had a chance to play with a new Government of Saskatchewan developed math and numeracy skills iPad app.
Students had a chance to view the application Askî’s Pond, an interactive game which compliments Saskatchewan’s Grade 1 math curriculum.
“It was really interesting to watch the kids learn about math and having that technology in...
Amanda Hagel, a country music artist originally from the Lancer area, will be on stage at the Lyric Theatre on November 4 to kick off an album release and concert tour.
Hagel is set to release her third full length album, A Collection of Covers, in November, and she is unveiling the music during a three community album release tour...
Swift Current author Jessica Williams has had a busy launch to her career as an author of children’s books.
She released Mama’s Cloud back in July, and earlier this month celebrated the release of Mealtime Monster. She appeared at a reading at the Swift Current Library on Saturday, the first time she has presented the book to a local audience.
Mama’s...
The first Speech from the Throne delivered by a Premier Scott Moe government was presented in the Legislature by Lieutenant Governor Thomas Molloy this afternoon.
Today’s Throne Speech launched the third session of the 28th sitting of the legislature, and the province has signalled that despite a variety of economic challenges they will deliver a balanced budget in 2019-2020.
The Throne...
A quartet of Southwest entries are holding down aggregate leads in their events after day two of the Canadian Cowboys’ Association Finals Rodeo in Swift Current.
Thursday’s performance was highlighted by TJ Loeppky from Central Butte winning the bull riding event with an 83.5 point ride aboard Bull of the Year Crossfires Send It.
Chanse Switzer from Hazenmore had a 78...
The Living Sky Casino celebrated a look back at an impactful first decade while kicked off a five month long 10th anniversary celebration surrounding their December 29, 2008 opening.
A 10th anniversary Kick-off Gala was hosted on September 28 to both celebrate their achievements over the past 10 years, in addition to an announcement of a series of celebration events...