A 76-year-old man has died in a fatal motor vehicle collision near Gull Lake (300 kilometres west of Regina). The man from Shaunavon was parked when a southbound SUV collided with the parked vehicle. He was pronounced dead on the scene. The collision happened yesterday at 4:00 p.m. on Highway #37, nine kilometres south of […]
Two schools in Swift Current spent most of Thursday morning in a hold and secure situation following reports of potential threats to the Swift Current Comprehensive High School. The Swift Current Municipal R-C-M-P responded to the threats at about 8:40 a.m. on October 21st, placing the Swift Current Comprehensive High School and the O.M. Irwin […]
While the south west corner of Saskatchewan sees an increase of COVID-19 infections, Swift Current will be implementing a new COVID-19 rapid testing program for all city staff who report to the workplace. The rapid testing program will be in place for all city staff that cannot provide proof of vaccination upon reporting for work. […]
One day after record-breaking heat hit Saskatchewan, frost advisories are now in place for the south west corner of the province according the Environment Canada Public Alerts page. The advisory are in effect for Swift Current, Shaunavon, Kindersely, Rosetown, Leader and their surrounding areas. Environment Canada says the low temperatures are caused by a ridge […]
As the overnight low drops closer to zero degrees every night, Environment Canada expects some areas to go below zero Thursday night in Saskatchewan. Their public alerts map shows many areas of the province — such as Swift Current, Assiniboia, Prince Albert and The Battlefords — are under frost advisories. Other areas of the province […]
With the new school year just about on us, many school divisions are releasing their back-to-school plan with the Chinook School Division that operates schools in Swift Current and communities in southwestern Saskatchewan being the latest. In a letter sent to staff and families, director of education Mark Benesh says masks are being recommended for […]
It is being billed as Saskatchewan’s largest World Curling Tour event. 24 teams including Brier champ Brendan Bottcher, two-time provincial champ Matt Dunstone and Kevin Koe will compete at the IG Wealth Management Western Showdown in Swift Current from October 8-11 at the Swift Current Curling Club. The triple knockout event has a $50,000 prize […]
Environment Canada has issued severe thunderstorm watches and warnings for the southwest corner of Saskatchewan Monday evening. Warnings are in effect for areas surrounding Kindersley and Rosetown as well as Swift Current. The storm cell could produce very strong wind gusts, up to toonie sized hail, and at times heavy rain. Watches are in effect […]
Two known COVID-19 exposures are being announced for the City of Swift Current. Those who attended the Swift Current Rodeo and Cabaret on July 23 and the Railway North Social House on July 24 may be exposed to COVID-19 and are being advised to seek testing according to the Saskatchewan Health Authority. There is an […]
An RCMP officer with 15 years of service has been suspended with pay after being charged with two counts of impaired driving. Kevin Granrude, a constable with the Swift Current Combined Traffic Services of Saskatchewan, was arrested on the evening of July 27 after a complaint was received about an impaired driver in the town […]
