Ryan Dahlman
Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall took a step closer to his retirement from provincial politics on December 7, sitting in the Legislative Assembly as Premier for the final time.
The conclusion of the fall legislative session last Thursday marked Wall’s last day as a sitting MLA.
“It was bittersweet last week when I bowed to the Speakers chair and walked out for...
Everett Hindley has won the Saskatchewan Party nomination in the Swift Current Constituency and will represent the party in a by-election in early 2018.
Hindley won the nomination over Derek Robinson during a nomination meeting held in front of a standing room only crowd at the Palliser Pavillion on Monday night.
“I’m just so thankful that the members of the Saskatchewan...
Lock It or Hide It!
That was the simple message from Swift Current City RCMP Detachment Commander Staff Sgt. Gary Hodges in response to the issue of a recent increased instance of thefts from vehicles.
“I just encourage everybody in the City to lock it or hide it! With the Christmas season, I know we’re in and out of our vehicles...
Momentum continues to build for the Swift Current Salvation Army as their Christmas Campaign and seasonal outreach shifts into high gear.
On Monday night, Swift Current City Council proclaimed the week of December 3 to 9 as Salvation Army Week - Giving Hope Today, helping provide additional momentum to their campaign efforts.
Swift Current Salvation Army Major Don Grad noted that...
Lock It or Hide It!
That was the simple message from Swift Current City RCMP Detachment Commander Staff Sgt. Gary Hodges in response to a recent increase in thefts from vehicles.
“I just encourage everybody in the City to lock it or hide it! With the Christmas season, I know we’re in and out of our vehicles Christmas shopping. We’re seeing...
Swift Current is joining with Medicine Hat in order to bid for the 2019 World Under 17 Hockey Challenge.
Swift Current City Council passed a motion at their December 4 meeting to proceed with a bid application in conjunction with the Medicine Hat host committee. If successful, the two communities would share the 22 round robin and playoff games in...
A pair of federal drug trafficking charges against a former Swift Current Rural RCMP member were quashed after a ruling that the Court of Queen’s Bench in Swift Current did not have jurisdiction to hear the case.
A trial for Michael Chachula, a former seven-year member of the RCMP, was scheduled to begin on Monday, November 27, but a jurisdictional...
A wave of support continues to pour in for an Indiegogo campaign supporting the KIVA Studio and Joy Juicery Expansion.
Swift Current’s Kiva Studio, operated by Christine Ciona and Erica Pasley, is currently expanding out of their 1,300 square foot basement location in the Carmel Mall. Their expanded second floor space is working towards their ultimate goal of a fully...
A provincial wide roll out of the Take-Home Naloxone program is now available in the Southwest, with the Cypress Health Region unveiling their local strategy this past week.
Effective today (November 28), Take Home Naloxone kits will be provided free of charge to benefit individuals at risk of an opioid overdose. The kits will also be provided to family members...
With Christmas Day exactly a month away, the Swift Current Salvation Army has kicked off their annual Christmas Campaign with hopes of raising $215,000 for the coming year.
The Salvation Army launched their 104th annual Christmas campaign in Swift Current earlier this morning, beginning an intensive month long fund-raising effort so they can help meet the needs of Swift Current...