Ryan Dahlman
The Pride rainbow flag was raised above Market Square during a historical ceremony in Swift Current on Monday.
As was frequently mentioned during a lunch hour ceremony, the flag raising reflects shifting attitudes towards the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer) community in Swift Current.
Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Vaughn Solomon Schofield spoke before the flag raising about the importance...
In what was a near inconceivable idea at the start of the decade, the City of Swift Current has proclaimed May 28 to June 3 as Pride Week.
Six days of activities are planned for Swift Current Pride Week 2017, a quantum leap from their first Pride Day event six years ago. That initial event was not advertised publicly, as...
The importance of knowing your blood pressure was highlighted during World Hypertension Day on May 17.
Swift Current’s Pharmasave was one of the over 1,000 pharmacies across Canada offering blood pressure screening during Wednesday’s international education and awareness event.
Pharmacist Leah Perrault conducted a number of blood pressure tests during the day. She explained that because hypertension frequently has few symptoms,...
A proud group of student artists excitedly scanned the walls of the West Wing Gallery to locate their artworks during the opening reception of the School Art Show 2017.
An opening reception was hosted on May 9, with the public and the students getting a first glance at the diverse artworks submitted from students across the Chinook School Division.
Kim Houghtaling,...
A Swift Current inspired beer will be available across Canada during Canada’s 150th birthday celebration.
Black Bridge Brewery was selected as the Saskatchewan designed beer in the Red Racer Across the Nation Collaboration 12-pack. Craft brewers from coast-to-coast met at Central City Brewers + Distillers in Surrey, B.C. during March to brew a speciality beer which embodies the region they...
A fundraising total of $17,500 was announced following the 2017 Saskatchewan Blue Cross MS Walk in Swift Current on Sunday.
Over 100 enthusiastic walkers headed out from Bridgeway Community Church to cover the walking route along the Chinook Pathway during a warm Sunday afternoon. Swift Current was one of 11 Saskatchewan communities scheduling a walk fundraiser in support of the...
Members of the 259 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Drylander led a brief ceremony on Sunday to remember the sacrifice of Canadians and Allied forces during the Battle of the Atlantic.
They were joined by members of the Swift Current Navy League Cadets, plus the 605 Tarry Royal Canadian Air Cadets in a ceremony commemorating the longest continuous battle of...
The 29th annual Southwest Crisis Services Duck Derby is hoping to soar higher thanks to some attractive prize packages and new ticket sale methods.
While doing away with paper tickets, Duck Derby tickets are now on sale on-line (http://swcrisis.ca/duck-derby) plus via handheld terminals across the region. Supporters can now purchase a single ticket for $10 or three tickets for $20.
“You...
Andrew Hiltz, the 2017 Saskatchewanderer, continues to be amazed by what he finds while exploring the province.
Hiltz, who spoke at Tourism Swift Current’s seventh annual 49˚ by 110˚ Spring Conference on April 28, has been on the job four months photographing, videoing, and blogging about the best of Saskatchewan.
“My job has been coined as the greatest job in the...
April 29 was a perfect day for a run in the park, with over 80 individuals participating in the 2017 Prpick BO$$ Mother Earth Run/Walk.
Participants were invited to run or walk along a one, two, five or 10 kilometre course along the Chinook Pathway from a starting point at Elmwood Park. Partial proceeds of the race were donated in...