Ryan Dahlman
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...
Students will be able to take a full two year Business Diploma in Management course at the Great Plains College Swift Current Campus starting this fall.
The diploma program, which specializes in business management, is a step up from the one year business certificate course the college currently offers.
“This type of program is absolutely essential for our community…to keep talent...
The City of Swift Current is seeking for grant support in order to tackle a pair of priority infrastructure improvements.
Swift Current City Council passed motions at their January 16 meeting to seek New Building Canada Fund grant funding for both a Herbert Street multi-infrastructure rehabilitation project, and a capacity upgrade at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
In a presentation to council,...
There are many different reasons to celebrate Family Literacy Day in Swift Current on January 27.
Next Friday’s celebration of Family Literacy Day has a theme of Canada 150 (One Country - Together is Better).
The tandem of Bula Ghosh and Andrea McCrimmon from the Southwest Literacy Committee attended the January 16 Swift Current City Council meeting in order to help...