Chisholm achieves dream of swimming English Channel

Updated on July 23, 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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Local author delves into Mennonite history and culture

Updated on July 21, 2014 - From old churches, to antique farm implements, to recipes for choke cherry wine, Jacob M. Fehr has Mennonite history and culture covered..

Keep an eye out for moose and bears says ministry

Updated on July 21, 2014 - The Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment says the moose population is increasing in Southern Saskatchewan, which has lead to more...

Leave young animals alone in the wild, Sask. Ministry of Environment

Updated on July 21, 2014 - The Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment says they’re concerned about people who try to help abandoned wildlife, like goslings and...

Severe thunderstorm warnings in effect in Southwest

Updated on July 21, 2014 - Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning across a wide stretch of the Southwest, with a line of severe...

Agility dogs ready to run at Riverside Park

Updated on July 19, 2014 - The Speedy Dog Working Group Agility Trial is underway at Riverside Park in Swift Current.

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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Southwest

Updated on July 23, 2014 - Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for much of the western portion of Saskatchewan for this afternoon..

COLUMN: Barb Gustafson — July 23, 2014

Updated on July 23, 2014 - I don’t believe Coun. Ted Zurakowski intended to spark a public debate about alcohol problems in our city with his comments at city...

Chisholm completes English Channel swim

Updated on July 22, 2014 - Swift Current's Meghan Chisholm has successfully completed her English Channel swim, walking onto the shores of France between the...

Saskatchewan RCMP Blotter — July 23, 2014

Updated on July 23, 2014 - Press releases from RCMP across the province. Unedited and straight from the source.

Chisholm 12 hours into English Channel swim attempt

Updated on July 22, 2014 - After stepping off the English coast and into the Atlantic Ocean 12-hours ago, Swift Current's Meghan Chisholm can clearly see the...

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Sports

Mosquito Indians roll to second straight provincial title

Updated on July 20, 2014 - The Swift Current Mosquito AA Indians concluded a dream season by winning AA Provincials at home in dominating fashion over the weekend. The team won five straight games over three days, outscoring their opponents 61-4 to repeat as provincial....

Tribe drop another close game

Updated on July 20, 2014 - The Swift Current Indians dropped another close game Saturday as their losing streak reached three games in a 7-6 loss to the host...

Tribe split twin bill with Beavers

Updated on July 18, 2014 - The Swift Current Indians lost Thursday in Weyburn but not before their winning streak reached eight games during a double header...

Tribe surrender late lead to Red Sox

Updated on July 19, 2014 - The Swift Current Indians lost their second consecutive game Friday, allowing two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to fall...

Bailey wins Junior Golf Provincials

Updated on July 17, 2014 - Shaunavon’s Corey Bailey led from start to finish to win the 2014 Saskatchewan Junior Men’s Championships at the Evergreen Golf...

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2014 Redhead Equipment Case IH Tractor Pulls Roar...

Frontier Days 2014 - Day 2

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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

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.

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...