Southwest Booster Staff

Elijah Matthies liked what he saw when he visited the University of Calgary, so much so, he has decided to further his academic and football pursuits at the University of Calgary. The 17-year-old 6’3”, 270-pound offensive lineman from the Swift Current Comprehensive Colts received interest from numerous U Sports schools such as the Universities...

The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) is calling on the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to expand drought-survival measures that will safeguard producers into the next growing season. "When producers invest in water infrastructure, their operations become more resilient because they can adapt more efficiently to dry conditions," stated SSGA...

The Swift Current Comp. Colts took care of business at 5A Boys Volleyball Regionals on Saturday in Estevan. The Colts rattled off wins over Yorkton Regional (25-12, 25-17), Estevan (25-11, 25-11), and Weyburn (25-23, 25-16) to book a spot at Provincials in Saskatoon next weekend. The Colts have now won eight...

After six weeks of Swift Current Curling Club - Innovation Credit Union Super League action there are no unbeaten teams remaining. First Avenue Dental (3-1-0) handed Chinook Golf Course (4-1-1) its first loss of the season on Nov. 11. November 11 results:Team James defeated Kruse Glass & Aluminum; First Avenue Dental defeated Chinook Golf...

CITY OF SWIFT CURRENT – The City of Swift Current would like to advise citizens that it has received a supply of COVID-19 Rapid Self-Test Kits from the Government of Saskatchewan that it is making available for individuals to perform tests at home. The test kits will be available between 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday...

The Swift Current Curling Club - Innovation Credit Union Super League is now three weeks into the season and the Therrien Construction rink sits alone atop the standings with a 3-0 record. Chinook Golf Course and JCG Academy are also unbeaten with a 2-0-1 records. October 21 results:Swift Plumbing & Heating defeated Techmation Electric...

Swift Current Municipal RCMP have taken a male into custody in connection to a report of potential threats made towards the Swift Current Comprehensive High School. After receiving a message before the start of classes this morning, SCCHS administration contacted the RCMP and both SCCHS and nearby O.M. Irwin School both went into “Hold...

The Swift Current Comp. Junior Ardens volleyball finished unbeaten at a weekend tournament in Lumsden. The Junior Ardens defeated Lumsden, Moose Jaw AE Peacock, Moose Jaw Vanier, and Regina Martin Collegiate in the round robin. They advanced through the semi-final against Prince Albert Carlton. The Ardens played the championship match against Winston Knoll and...

The Swift Current Curling Club’s Innovation Credit Union Super League is back underway on Thursday evenings. The league features 13 teams this season and after two weeks Therrien Construction and James lead the standings with 2-0 records. October 14 results:Swift Lawn Care defeated Team KosterB & A Petroleum defeated Swift Plumbing & HeatingTeam James defeated Techmation Electric & ControlTherrien Construction defeated First Avenue DentalJCG Academy defeated SubwaySWT defeated Kruse Glass & Aluminum October 21 schedule:Techmation Electric & Control vs Swift Plumbing & HeatingTherrien Construction vs Kruse Glass & AluminumSwift Lawn Care vs SubwayB & A Petroleum vs Team JamesSWT vs Team KosterJCG Academy vs Westax

Laboratory services at the Cypress Regional Hospital will be temporarily reduced by two hours per day until resuming regular hours on Monday, October 25. The reduced hours, which take effect today, will result in outpatient laboratory series only being available from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays. Laboratory hours are being reduced to...