Karla Wiens takes over helm of Chamber of Commerce
Karla Wiens has been unveiled as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Swift Current and District Chamber of Commerce.
Wiens was introduced as the...
Expanded Fire Ban in place across Southwest
The Ministry of Environment has placed a ban on all open fires for provincial Crown land, provincial parks plus recreational sites across the Southwest.
The...
Southwest sizzles during final weekend of July
The Southwest endured another series of weather records in the midst of a late month Heat Warning.
July’s weather has been dominated by dry conditions...
Heat warning issued across the entire Southwest
A Heat Warning is now in effect for the Swift Current - Herbert - Cabri - Kyle - Lucky Lake plus the Gull Lake...
SPCA holding special cat adoption promotion to ease high cat shelter numbers
The Swift Current SPCA is at capacity on the cat side of its operation and looking for some adoptions to help create room for...
Scorching July continues to stress Southwest crops and pastures
A July with little precipitation has continued to stress crops, hay land and pastures across the Southwest.
The Saskatchewan Agriculture Crop Report for the period...
RCMP seek persons of interest
The Swift Current Rural RCMP Detachment is investigating a series of property crimes that have occurred in the last week, including the Sunday, July...
Lyric Theatre wins $30,000 Regional-West prize in This Place Matters competition
Swift Current’s grand ole Lyric Theatre clearly does matter to supporters after winning the $30,000 Regional-West prize in the National Trust This Place Matters...
Duo hitchhiking across Canada enjoy stop in Swift Current
Armed with just $150 between them, two University of British Columbia student are hitchhiking across Canada as a special recognition of Canada’s 150th.
Ori Nevares...
Crop development on pace in the Southwest
The majority of crops across the Southwest remain ahead or at normal stage of development despite the dry conditions.
According to the Saskatchewan Agriculture Crop...