Ryan Dahlman
A celebration of the volunteer efforts behind a decade of beautification projects in Swift Current was marked during the 10th annual Go Green Friday on September 21.
The annual Go Green Friday initiative by Stark & Marsh, in partnership with Innovation Credit Union and the City of Swift Current, dates back to 2008 when it started simply as a creek...
Living Sky Casino’s first time in the Swift Current Business Excellence Award spotlight is for a big reason, with the casino unveiled as the SCBEX Spirit of Swift Current 2017 Member Business of the Year.
“Living Sky Casino does amazing things for our community, and it should be very proud, and the Chamber is very proud to recognize you,” Swift...
Local students had a hands-on opportunity to learn about food production at the wrap up day Swift Current Food Farm project.
The September 20 event allowed the same students who helped plant a number of garden items in the spring to return and have a chance to harvest a small vegetable plot. Students had a chance to dig out carrots,...
The 35 year long Swift Current tradition of soapbox derby racing is now being highlighted at the Swift Current Museum.
The temporary exhibition gallery at the Museum is showcasing soapbox derby racing and the local club history until October 20.
“Swift Current has the longest running Soap Box Derby in Canada,” explained Stephanie Kaduck, the Education and Public Programs Officer at...
The Swift Current and Area Ministerial Refugee Committee is putting the final plans in place to welcome a new refugee family to Swift Current.
A Syrian family of eight will soon be arriving from a refugee camp situated on the border of Turkey and Syria. They have been in the refugee camp for a number of years, and have been...
Swift Current’s Sammi Khalife is anxiously waiting for a new heart after being placed on a heart transplant list.
Khalife was born with Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy but it was only earlier this year that he began experiencing difficulties with his enlarged heart. Usually it is controlled with medication, but over the past six months he has been on a trial medication...
Swift Current residents are invited to participate in the 38th annual Terry Fox Run on Sunday, September 16.
The annual fundraiser in support of cancer research through the Terry Fox Foundation will be held come rain or shine.
David Camarador, who is the SCCHS SLC Chairperson, is one of the organizers of this year’s event, which begins at 2 p.m. at...
The Parkinson Canada SuperWalk in Swift Current generated another super total during their 2018 walk on Saturday, September 1.
This year the walk attracted approximately 160 participants, and they surpassed their fundraising total by collecting $16,500. Organizers were aiming to bring in $15,000, which would have been a slight increase from the $14,000 collected last year. Part of the reason...
An afternoon community effort on August 31 provided the manpower to harvest the crop at the sixth annual Harvest For Hope in support of Rock Solid Refuge.
The eight combines which turned out for the harvest made quick work of the crop standing on the land donated by Wendell and Wendy Patzer. Proceeds from the crop will support Rock Solid...
Swift Current’s Braedon Friesen will wear the Canadian maple leaf at a prestigious volleyball tournament in Cuba next week.
Friesen has been selected as one of 12 players on Canada’s Junior National Team which will represent the country at the NORCECA U21 Men’s Continental Championship in Havana, Cuba from August 27 to September 1. Friesen is the lone Saskatchewan player...