Ryan Dahlman

Nick Kossovan Imagine a cluttered desk in a dimly lit office, with a view of a bustling, noisy packaging floor. It's 4:15 PM on a Tuesday. Viktor Dragunov, Vice President of Operations at a Midwestern cereal company, is reviewing an email from HR containing 30 resumes of candidates selected by the company's ATS and...

Canadian Taxpayers Federation The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to immediately act on Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s recommendation to remove the industrial carbon tax. “Carbon taxes make life more expensive and leave Canadian businesses less competitive,” said Gage Haubrich, CTF Prairie Director. “Carney needs to listen...

By Matthew Liebenberg Southwest Booster The implementation of an initiative to make Swift Current an age-friendly community has received formal support from City council. A motion was approved by council members during the regular City council meeting on Aug. 17 that the City of...

By Matthew Liebenberg Southwest Booster A natural gas supply agreement with an independent and privately owned natural gas marketing company created some debate and disagreement among Swift Current council members. The one-year natural gas supply agreement between the City of Swift Current and Twin Eagle Resource Management Canada...

By Matthew LiebenbergSouthwest BoosterThe latest community policing report for Swift Current indicates the continuation of a trend of more crimes against persons along with a decrease in property crimes.Staff Sgt. Evan Gordon, the commanding officer of the Swift Current municipal RCMP detachment, presented the quarterly report at a regular City council meeting, Aug. 17.The report covers the...

By Matthew Liebenberg Southwest Booster The assessment of SaskPower’s financial situation in the report of the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel and its implications for a proposed rate increase is a matter of concern for the Opposition Saskatchewan NDP, but the provincial government said it will follow a balanced approach on the...

Submitted On July 26, 2026 at approximately 6 p.m., Morse RCMP received a report of a fire at the Morse RCMP detachment. No one was in the detachment at the time of the fire and no injuries have been reported. The detachment was destroyed by the fire.

Submitted On May 15, 2026, Swift Current Municipal RCMP’s General Investigation Section obtained and executed a search warrant at a residence on Prairie Sun Court in Swift Current. During the search of the residence, officers located and seized approximately 227 grams of methamphetamine, 662 grams of dried...

The City of Swift Current is closely monitoring localized flooding affecting several walking paths along the creek. Due to rising water levels, the Blue Bridge on Perth Drive is being closely monitored and may be temporarily closed for a brief period this afternoon as a precautionary measure. Flow from...

By Matthew Liebenberg mliebenberg@prairiepost.com Every Holiday Smile Cookie sold at the three Tim Hortons locations in Swift Current from Nov. 17-23 will benefit the youth programs and services provided by The Center in the community. These white-chocolate sugar cookies have red and green sprinkles...