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Local SUN President explains nurses' actions 
Editor:
I am writing as the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses Local #69 President here in Swift Current to address the issues involved in this recent round of bargaining with SAHO.
Our nurses... (more)
09/05/08 9:09 AM
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Swift Current records biggest jump in places to live survey
A national magazine survey of the most desirable places to live has launched Swift Current upward in their annual rankings.
The third annual Money Sense magazine survey on Canada’s Best P... (more)
09/05/08 12:36 AM
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Be ready for disasters
Are you and your family ready to survive if a disaster strikes in the Southwest? What would you do if basic necessities such as gas, water, electricity, or telephones were cut off? (more)
09/05/08 11:55 AM
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Water program aimed at Southwest
Southwest producers can expect to receive some relief through the $6 million Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) announced last Thursday by the provincial government. (more)
09/05/08 11:54 AM
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Recruiting workers a key tool for businesses
(Article 3 in Series)
We are pleased to present to readers of the Southwest Booster a new series of articles called LARC Presents from the Swift Current Labour Attraction and Retention Committee. This series of articles will present information on best practices in labour attraction and retention and highlight resources available within the community for employers to utilize to address their labour challenges
Last year, another Bon Jovi hit was released on the radio that echoed a message we in Saskatchewan need to hit the streets promoting. The song eloquently titled, "Who Says you Can't Go Home" speaks to the masses of young people that have grown up with the idea that the grass is greener in another area of the world. Now, as many of these youth have reached an age where owning homes, raising children, and having a social life has become important, many struggle to buy into the promise of a better future elsewhere. (more)
09/05/08 12:36 AM
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Broncos invade Alberta in draft
The Swift Current Broncos selected their first five players, and six of 10 overall, from Alberta during last Thursday's 2008 WHL Bantam Draft. Their Alberta shopping trip was highlighted by the selection of blueliner Reece Scarlett with the 12th overall selection. (more)
12/05/08 8:40 AM
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Brighten the day of a soldier
Editor:
I am the Commanding Officer of the Saskatchewan Dragoons, a Moose Jaw-based army reserve unit. Over January and February 2008, 10 members of the Saskatchewan Dragoons deployed into Afghanistan as part of the 40 Saskatchewan army reservists augmenting Task Force 1-08. These soldiers underwent six to eight months of arduous training here in Canada before their deployment. Their employers have graciously granted them up to 18 months of leave of absence to participate in this mission. (more)
09/05/08 11:53 AM
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Should Joe stay or should he go?
When the Colorado Avalanche were eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs in four straight games the immediate thought that came to my mind was whether former Swift Current Broncos superstar and sure-fire Hall of Famer Joe Sakic will ever suit up for another National Hockey League game. (more)
09/05/08 11:46 AM
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