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By Matthew Liebenberg
For the Southwest Booster
The creation of an inviting space with resources to support families with young children was celebrated during the grand opening of the Swift Current Early Years Family Resource Centre.
The event was held at the non-profit organization’s...
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On May 31, officers from the Swift Current Municipal General Investigation Section (GIS), Saskatchewan RCMP Critical Incident Program, Swift Current RCMP Traffic Services Unit, Swift Current Police Dog Services, and Saskatchewan RCMP’s Swift Current Saskatchewan Trafficking Response Team (STRT), executed a search warrant at a residence located on the...
The City of Swift Current Taxation Department has mailed out 2023 Property Tax notices for delivery to Swift Current property owners.
The Taxation Department would like to draw the public’s attention to the due date this year, as it’s affected by the Statutory Holiday observance on June 30, 2023. Therefore,...
(There is no longer an increased police presence in the community. Officers would like to thank residents for providing the space required to conduct a thorough investigation. An update will be provided as soon as more information becomes available.)
Swift Current Municipal RCMP is advising residents in the community of an increased police presence...
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Further to a notice from the City of Swift Current and the Sift Current Fire Department, The Lyric Theatre is required to do some immediate building upgrades related to fire and safety. These upgrades must be undertaken immediately and in a statement the Lyric Board of Directors released, it...
By Matthew Liebenberg
For the Southwest Booster
The Swift Current Museum celebrated International Museum Day on May 18 by providing visitors a glimpse of the work happening behind the scenes to catalogue and store items in the permanent collection.
Museum Collections Officer William Shepherd...
By Matthew LiebenbergFor the Southwest BoosterSchool sport activities in Chinook School Division have recovered from the disrupting impact of the pandemic.Valerie Gordon, the athletic coordinator for the South West Athletic Conference (SWAC), feels upbeat about the state of sport in the school division.“Overall, I think we're back to normal,” she said. “We're out of the COVID years...
By Matthew Liebenberg
mliebenberg@prairiepost.com
The playground at a popular park in Swift Current is set to receive a new surface, but only after users have enjoyed the play area during the summer.
The tender for the playground resurfacing project in ACT Park was approved...
By Matthew Liebenberg
mliebenberg@prairiepost.com
Several council members requested updates about the City of Swift Current’s progress with street sweeping, pothole repairs and paving work during their regular May 15 council meeting.
City General Manager of Infrastructure and Operations Mitch Minken reported good progress with...
By Ryan Dahlman
The phrase there’s “nothing to do” is a cop-out, especially if you live in Swift Current.
The 57s are starting up, there's a wide range of minor sports taking place, stocker, drag motocross or even soap box car racing; The Swift Current Goats of the SaskAlta Baseball league;...