Ryan Dahlman
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) released a new pandemic model which shows the province is in a “significantly better” position to manage COVID-19.
The SHA revealed their second modelling scenario on April 28, with the impacts of Saskatchewan residents flattening the curve resulting in significantly different numbers than the pandemic modelling released on April...
The Swift Current and District Chamber of Commerce had a chance to reflect on a successful 2019 during their Annual General Meeting on April 30.
The video linked meeting featured the presentation of a series of reports and traditional business, but clearly the impact of COVID-19 measures on the local business community was in...
While the school bell may not hustle children back into their classrooms on Monday morning, student across the Southwest will be able to resume modified school work from their homes.
As of Monday, the Chinook School Division is kicking off a Learning At Home session for students for the next two months, with children...
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is calling on the federal government to prioritize food production in Canada to fend off growing uncertainty among producers.
During a virtual press conference earlier today, CFA President Mary Robinson said now is the time to sound the alarm about the realities Canadian producers are facing in the midst...
The Swift Current Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association is lending a listening ear to individuals dealing with anxiety and overwhelming mental health issues while socially isolating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Swift Current CMHA Wellness Support Response phone line launched on Monday, and people are invited to phone 306-741-5148 for support in...
In response to the changing landscape in our community and beyond as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, The City of Swift Current has been reviewing its 2020 Capital Plan, which was presented in the 2020 Municipal Budget and approved by City Council on December 16, 2019.The Budget, as presented, contained a total of $22.7 million in...
After five straight days of single digit new COVID-19 cases, Premier Scott Moe had “cautious optimism” that Saskatchewan can begin looking towards a plan for re-opening the economy.
During a media conference on April 13, the province announced just two new cases, with the province reaching the 300 total COVID-19 positive case total a...
With the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in Saskatchewan still on the horizon, health officials have rolled out a series of contingency plans which would be enacted to meet the projected healthcare needs of residents until heightened levels subside.
During a press conference on Wednesday, Saskatchewan Health Authority officials presented a trio of potential...
Saskatchewan NDP leader Ryan Meili is encouraging Saskatchewan residents to begin wearing cloth masks in public as an additional protective measure to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Meili held a press conference on Sunday and noted that quickly changing data is showing that masks are an additional safety measure in place in many...
A series of jobs with the City of Swift Current have been impacted as a result of facility closures and other restrictions in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a press release issued on Friday afternoon, the city
announced that a total of 105 positions have been impacted, in part because of
the closure of city...