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By Matthew Liebenberg The Blenders Music concert series in Swift Current is returning for a new season of performances by Canadian musicians, but initially there will only be three fall concerts. Cultural Festivals Director Amanda Girardin feels the lineup for the 2023 fall concert series will provide...

By Matthew Liebenberg A new initiative in Swift Current has created a community fridge to assist individuals experiencing food insecurity. Food items donated by community members are available 24 hours a day at the community fridge location in downtown Swift Current. A small shed,...

By Matthew Liebenberg There will be an opportunity for the public to learn more about the activities of the Legion in Swift Current and to visit the branch museum during the inaugural National Legion Week. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 56 is hosting both activities on Sept....

By Matthew Liebenberg The Chinook School Division took a key step in the planning and design process for a new school building in Stewart Valley with the appointment of a company to provide construction management services. Trustees approved a motion at a Chinook Board of Education regular...

Submitted The Swift Current Municipal RCMP are requesting assistance in locating a black wicker swing.  Sometime in the early morning hours of August 20, 2023, a black wicker swing was stolen from the front yard of a home in the 200 block of 8th Avenue NW in...

By Matthew Liebenberg mliebenberg@prairiepost.com The new school year will bring some financial relief for families enrolled for home-based education in the Chinook School Division. Trustees approved a motion at a Chinook Board of Education regular meeting on Aug. 21 to increase the reimbursement fee for educational supplies.

On Thursday, September 7th, the greatly anticipated City Wide Connection event will take place from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM at the Stockade building in Kinetic Park, for its Fall & Winter edition. “City Wide Connection is a great way for members of our community to have the opportunity to find out more information,...

By Matthew Liebenberg Generous community support made the Swift Current SPCA 10th annual John Mueller Memorial Radiothon a smashing success with the highest fundraising total ever of $37,753. The live broadcast for the Radiothon took place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Market Square, Aug. 26. The Radiothon is...

By Matthew Liebenberg For the Southwest Booster Concerns over the impact of a proposed irrigation development at Duncairn Dam on the water supply to Swift Current were addressed during a presentation at a regular City council meeting, Aug. 21. A delegation of senior managers...

By Matthew Liebenberg For the Southwest Booster Everyone can become a hero without wearing a cape when they participate in the 4th annual Superhero Walk, Wheel, Run! to raise funds for SaskAbilities Swift Current. This fundraiser makes it easy for participants to support youth...