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Chisholm achieves dream of swimming English Channel

Updated on July 24, 2014 - Meghan Chisholm becomes first Saskatchewan resident to complete English Channel swim after reaching the shores of France after a 14 hour, 39 minute solo swim

City will contribute close to $10 million for long-term care project

Updated on July 23, 2014 - Swift Current committing close to $10 million to help fund the $15 million municipal portion of long term care project

Research and innovation growing at Wheatland Conservation field day

Updated on July 17, 2014 - Southwest producers get close look at test plots and local research

VIDEO: Semi carrying fireworks catches fire in Swift Current Video

Updated on July 18, 2014 - An unexpected fireworks display occurred during a Wednesday fire in Swift Current

Dogs have run of the park during Agility Trial weekend

Updated on July 21, 2014 - Dog owners from across the prairies were in Swift Current for the 2014 Speedy Dog Working Group Agility Trial

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No plans yet for municipal tax agreement funds

Updated on July 24, 2014 - The city of Swift Current has announced the signing of the Municipal Gas Tax Fund Agreement, which will see an estimated $4.58 million roll into the city’s accounts over the next five years..

Haying halfway done according to Saskatchewan Crop Report

Updated on July 24, 2014 - The most recent Saskatchewan crop report shows that 42 per cent of the provinces hay crop has been baled or put into silage.

Paws for a Cause leaves lasting imprint with SPCA

Updated on July 24, 2014 - Paws for a Cause gave Swift Current pet lovers an opportunity to show their support for the SPCA while getting some new art, and...

STC to introduce small fare increase on August 1

Updated on July 24, 2014 - The Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) has announced ticket price increases due to rising costs.

Move to automated garbage collection underway with new contract

Updated on July 24, 2014 - Swift Current’s city council has taken another step towards implementing the new automated garbage collection service.

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Pipestone Pirates dominate on way to provincial title

Updated on July 27, 2014 - In the end, nobody could find an answer for the Pipestone Pirates..

2014 Softball Saskatchewan Senior ‘C’ Men’s Provincial Championship results Photo

Updated on July 27, 2014 - 2014 Softball Saskatchewan Senior ‘C’ Men’s Provincial Championship Draw

Editorial — July 25, 2014

Updated on July 25, 2014 - Crime severity numbers released by Statistics Canada on Wednesday painted Prince Albert in an ugly light.

COLUMN: Jessica Iron Joseph — July 25, 2014

Updated on July 25, 2014 - Friends are the family that you get to choose. How wonderful is that? We can choose our own support networks, people who share...

Saskatchewan RCMP Blotter — July 25, 2014

Updated on July 25, 2014 - Press releases from RCMP across the province. Unedited and straight from the source.

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Sports

Indians come back to defeat Mavericks

Updated on July 27, 2014 - The Swift Current Indians earned a valuable win Sunday, upending the visiting Medicine Hat Mavericks 6-4..

Indians end five-game losing streak

Updated on July 27, 2014 - The Swift Current Indians broke out of a five-game losing streak Saturday in a 10-4 win over the visiting Melville Millionaires.

Tribe outplayed by rival Dawgs

Updated on July 25, 2014 - The Swift Current Indians were simply outplayed by the rival Okotoks Dawgs Thursday as their losing streak reached five games in a...

Stingrays bound for provincial swim championship this weekend

Updated on July 25, 2014 - A total of 10 members of the Swift Current ACT/UCT Stingrays Swim Club earned the opportunity to advance to the Provincial Summer...

Three Southwest winners at Boomtown Days Stampede

Updated on July 24, 2014 - Another rodeo in the Southwest proved to be a welcome host for Southwest cowboys and cowgirls. The Boomtown Days Stampede saw three...

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iSlash at Riverside Park, July 25, 2014

Meghan Chisholm becomes first Saskatchewan citizen...

2014 Redhead Equipment Case IH Tractor Pulls Roar...

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Births for July 17 to July 14

Updated on July 20, 2014 - Cypress Regional Hospital Birth Announcements.

Births for July 11 to July 5

Updated on July 13, 2014 - Cypress Regional Hospital Birth Announcements

Births for July 3 to June 28

Updated on July 06, 2014 - Cypress Regional Hospital Birth Announcements

Swift Current United Way Active Play program wins national award

Updated on July 02, 2014 - The Swift Current United Way Active Play program was honoured with the Speaking of Food and Healthy Living Award on June...

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Business

Parsons achieves floral design highest designation

Updated on July 25, 2014 - Poppy Parsons formally received her Accredited in Floral Design designation at the American Institute of Floral Designers 2014 National Symposium in Chicago on July 3 to 7..

To spray or not to spray – the economics of fungicide use

Updated on July 21, 2014 - By Kari Burnett Regional Farm Business Management Specialist, and

Hay making tips to produce quality round bales

Updated on July 07, 2014 - By Trevor Lennox, Regional Forage Specialist, Swift Current

New West Partnership premiers call for new Canada Free Trade Zone

Updated on July 09, 2014 - Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall, along with the premiers from Alberta and British Columbia, have sent a joint letter to all premiers...