Ryan Dahlman
Overage net minder Jordan Papirny turned aside 42 of 43 shots in lifting the Swift Current Broncos to a 3-1 home ice victory over the visiting Medicine Hat Tigers.
Papirny improved to 18-16-1-2 on the season and is now 5-5-0-2 as a Bronco since being acquired from the Brandon Wheat Kings at the trade deadline. Papirny has had two of...
Producers across the Southwest had an opportunity to take a bow as part of Canada's Agriculture Day on February 16.
The inaugural Canada’s Agriculture Day was established during the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity Public Trust Summit in Ottawa this past June. The day was designed to provide an opportunity for the industry to dedicate a day to celebrating agriculture...
Swift Current’s outdoor ice was no match for the record breaking warm weather which moved into the Southwest this week.
As a result of the record breaking warm weather which has settled in over the region, Swift Current’s five outdoor rinks and shacks have been immediately closed for public use.
“The outdoor rinks and shacks were opened in late December; however,...
A series of pressing infrastructure needs, combined with increased operational expenses beyond the city’s control, has resulted in Swift Current City Council passing a budget which will cost the average homeowner an additional $130 in yearly municipal taxes.
Council approved a $85,283,800 budget at their February 13 meeting, with the capital expenditure budget rising 4.7 per cent to $26,585,849, and...
A well below average snowpack across much of the province has the Water Security Agency calling for a below normal runoff this spring, including forecast lower levels in the Southwest.
Below average snowmelt runoff is projected for the majority of the province as a result of the lower snow pack recorded in February. Even with above average precipitation adding to...
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Southwestern Saskatchewan, with up to 20 to 30 centimetres of snow falling from Saturday night through to Monday.
The forecast is calling for long periods of light snow, with additional accumulations as a result of shorter and heavier bursts of snow.
The steady snowfall could deliver accumulations of five to 10 centimetres over...
The co-chairs of the 2019 Western Canada Summer Games highlighted that almost one volunteer will be needed for every athletic delegation member who will converge on the Southwest for the August 9 to 17 Games.
Mark Benesh and Melissa Shaw provided a Games update to Swift Current City Council on Monday, and they pointed out there will be a need...
Swift Current City Council has announced they will be delivering their City Budget on February 13.
Swift Current Mayor Denis Perrault confirmed at their City Council meeting on Monday that the municipal budget will be delivered on the second Monday in February.
“That’s the earliest this budget has ever been delivered,” Perrault said.
“It’s all in an effort, as indicated during the...
Leah Marie Dorion was invited to share a glimpse into her Metis culture as the author invited to speak during a Family Literacy Day 2017 celebration in Swift Current on January 27.
Dorion conducted a series of readings to students at the Swift Current Mall this past Friday during a literacy celebration hosted by the Southwest Literacy Committee.
The theme of...
Saskatchewan residents are challenged to get active and playful in 2017, and Saskatchewan in motion is highlighting 150 ways that people can be active over the coming year.
Saskatchewan In Motion is promoting 150 ways to play in celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary in 2017. The ParticipACTION 150 Play List was voted on by Canadians from coast-to-coast in late 2016...