Southwest Booster Staff

Swift Current Christian Taekwondo held its annual fundraiser - Breaking Boards for Freedom presented by Alpine Dental (formerly Breaking Boards, Breaking Chains) - on November 28, 2020, and raised over $18,000 for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. “The support shown by our students and our surrounding communities blew me away,” said Head...

In a move that came as little surprise, the Western Hockey League announced a fourth delay to the start of the 2020-21 regular season on Tuesday. After two tentative delays to the start of the regular season due to COVID-19, the WHL had announced a firm starting date of January 8 back in mid-October.

The City of Swift Current and Community Services are currently working with the Government of Saskatchewan and the Business Response Team on the latest COVID-19 requirements for community recreational facilities. Continued facility protocols will be developed based on the parameters of the guidelines, including what indoor recreational opportunities will be available to the public.

Saskatchewan RCMP is advising motorists that Highway 1 between Swift Current and Gull Lake is closed due to extremely poor road conditions. There are a number of vehicles in the ditch at this time. Swift Current RCMP are on scene redirecting traffic away from the area. Travel is not recommended at this time.

The Westax rink remains alone atop the Swift Current Curling Club – Innovation Credit Union Super League. Westax defeated Subway on Thursday to move to 5-0, the lone unbeaten rink remaining in the 14-team league. The Quintin rink defeated the Swift Sliders to sit alone in second at 4-1. November 12 results:Westax defeated Subway;...

Voters in the City of Swift Current have until 8 p.m. to go to the polls in order to vote in the city municipal election and to elect representatives in the Public and Separate School Divisions. With Monday's original election date postponed to today following the weekend blizzard, eligible voters are reminded they can...

Saskatchewan’s five Western Hockey League teams, in partnership with Great Western Brewing Company, have come together and are proud to launch the first ever Hockey Harvest Lottery in support of player scholarship funds. The goal of the Hockey Harvest Lottery presented by Great Western Brewing Company is to raise money for each team’s alumni...

The Swift Current U15 Wildcats tied the host Regina Rebels 1-1 in their season opener on Saturday. Kendra Shumaker scored a shorthanded goal for the Wildcats in the first period with assists from Cydny Price and Kaylee Williams. Abby Manz replied for the Rebels in the third period to close the scoring.

A blizzard appears to be heading to Swift Current and area on Sunday, November 8th. Environment Canada has predicted 20 to 50 centimetres of snowfall, along with high winds of up to 90 kilometres per hour and blowing snow. The City of Swift Current will take significant measures to address the winter road conditions...

Public Health officials are advising of a trio of locations in Swift Current where an individual with COVID-19 may have exposed the virus to other individuals. In a Public Service Announcement earlier today, the Saskatchewan Health Authority issued a notification to advise the public of potential exposure to COVID-19 by an individual or individuals...