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  ACS to administer Levy Central program

  February 4th, 2010 - 15 h 43

  The Agriculture Council of Saskatchewan (ACS) has assumed operation of levy collection services for eight Saskatchewan and Manitoba commodity organizations through the Levy Central program.ACS took over Levy Central on Feb. 1, a function that was...

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  MNP named one of the 50 Best Employers in Canada for the second year in a row

  February 3rd, 2010 - 16 h 14

  The 70 employees of the Swift Current branch of Meyers Norris Penny are celebrating MNP being named one of the 50 Best Employers in Canada for the second year in a row.“At MNP, we want our team members to succeed and are focused on creating...

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  Petroleum industry showing increased optimism for 2010

  January 29th, 2010 - 11 h 10

  The Petroleum Services Association of Canada is further increasing their projections on drilling activity compared to the previous year in their 2010 drilling forecast. In its first update to the 2010 Canadian Drilling Activity Forecast, released...

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  Howard Johnson franchise agreement terminated

  January 28th, 2010 - 11 h 57

  Howard Johnson Canada Franchise Systems Limited has severed their ties with their Swift Current property. Howard Johnson Canada Franchise Systems Limited (the Master Licensor of the Howard Johnson brand in Canada) has advised the Howard Johnson...

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  Swift Current hosting FCC Learning Tour presentation on beef Feb. 10

  January 27th, 2010 - 16 h 19

  Farm Credit Canada will be giving producers a chance to talk about beef on Feb. 10.An FCC Learning Tour presentation will be hosted at the iPlex from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the theme Let's talk about beef.Event speaker Anne Dunford will share...

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  Regional Pulse Development Workshop set for Feb. 1

  January 27th, 2010 - 11 h 16

  Producers in the Southwest have an opportunity to take in the launch presentation of a series of five Regional Pulse Development Workshops planned for the province.Swift Current is hosting a day long Regional Pulse Development Workshop on Feb. 1...

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  Special meetings scheduled to outline changes at Innovation Credit Union

  January 26th, 2010 - 15 h 26

  Innovation Credit Union will be hosting a pair of special meetings for their members in January to explain a series of changes which are currently occurring. One meeting will be hosted Jan. 27 in North Battleford and the other on Jan. 28 in Swift...

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  Award presented to Southwest winner at 2010 Banff Pork Seminar

  January 21st, 2010 - 15 h 32

  Paul Wurz from the Butte Colony near Bracken has been recognized with an Innovative Pork Production prize at the 2010 Banff Pork Seminar. Wurz was one of three Canadian pork industry innovators presented with the prestigious F.X. Aherne Prize. ...

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  Farmers remain optimistic about agriculture, FCC survey determines

  January 21st, 2010 - 15 h 20

  Despite the challenges faced on the farm, optimism levels about the future of agriculture remain positive, according to a new Farm Credit Canada (FCC) national survey. FCC Vision Panel members – over 8,500 producers and agribusiness and...

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  Two Saskatchewan locations win CWB Grain Handler of the Year awards

  January 21st, 2010 - 15 h 19

  The Viterra high-capacity elevator in Assiniboia was one of two provincial winners in the inaugural Canadian Wheat Board Grain Handler of the Year awards.The CWB unveiled four winners during the first year of the Grain Handler of the Year awards...

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Other news

• December 22nd, 2009 Great Sandhills Railway moves inaugural 112-car durum wheat train
• December 17th, 2009 Modus wins tender for modular childcare facilities in Alberta
• December 16th, 2009 Southwest benefits from AgriSpirit Fund proceeds
• December 16th, 2009 Welcome Wagon aiming to welcome Swift Current's New Year's Baby in a bigger way
• December 14th, 2009 MP Anderson joins Malting Industry in calling CWB to account for Cashplus barley payments
• December 10th, 2009 Crown petroleum and natural gas rights activity continues to lag in the Southwest
• December 10th, 2009 Flights offered aboard classic airplane
• December 7th, 2009 Native Prairie Speaker Series at SPARC on Dec. 15
• December 2nd, 2009 Swanberg Air expands to four day a week service in Swift Current
• November 30th, 2009 SaskPower shares power line proposals at Open Houses
• November 25th, 2009 Cattlemen pleased WTO hearing mCOOL dispute
• November 25th, 2009 SaskPower hosting open houses to discuss power line proposals
• November 24th, 2009 Lots available in Lac Pelletier Estates
• November 20th, 2009 Neu-Edge on the cutting edge thanks to specialized metal laser cutter
• November 18th, 2009 Innovation Credit Union Board says management changes are in the best interest of their future

• November 18th, 2009 Four Southwest communities in line to receive internet access
• November 16th, 2009 South Saskatchewan River Watershed Stewards hoping to develop Agri-Environmental Group Plan
• November 12th, 2009 Campaign for new farmers set to launch at NFU national convention
• November 12th, 2009 Wells to step down as president of NFU at annual convention
• November 9th, 2009 Maunala resigns as CEO of Innovation Credit Union
• November 4th, 2009 State of business still good in Saskatchewan
• October 28th, 2009 Russia commits to large purchase of Canadian Charolais cattle
• October 22nd, 2009 Saskatchewan and Manitoba homeowners spend most on rennovations in Canada
• October 22nd, 2009 Swift Current Chamber of Commerce salutes small businesses
• October 21st, 2009 Small business ownership can take many forms
• October 21st, 2009 Small Business Week celebrates contribution of business people across Sask.
• October 21st, 2009 Human Resources Seminar helps celebrate Small Business Week in Southwest
• October 21st, 2009 Canadian Tire helping recycle old halogen floor lamps
• October 19th, 2009 Cattlemen invited to attend SCA district meetings
• October 14th, 2009 Co-op Week celebrated Oct. 11-17
• October 14th, 2009 New yearly high set during October Land Sale
• October 14th, 2009 Protow Auto Carriers wins CCA Saskatchewan Award of Excellence
• October 13th, 2009 FCC Drive Away Hunger arrives in Swift Current on Thursday
• October 9th, 2009 New yearly high set during October Land Sale
• September 25th, 2009 Swift Current Show Home boasts Energy Star status
• September 25th, 2009 Harvest safety urged
• September 25th, 2009 Net gains through net metering
• September 24th, 2009 Wallace Construction hosts grand opening for new office and shop facility
• September 24th, 2009 Reimer hired to serve as CEO of Southwest Enterprise Region
• September 24th, 2009 Southwest included among ABEX finalists
• September 16th, 2009 Kat Holdings celebrates first anniversary
• September 9th, 2009 Holiday Inn opens Swift Current location
• September 9th, 2009 Swift Current Mall on top of rodent concerns
• September 4th, 2009 Swift Current Creek Watershed Stewards working to improve water conditions
• September 4th, 2009 Alpaca business continues to grow in Herbert

• September 2nd, 2009 College offers welding testing
• September 2nd, 2009 Restaurant owners pleased with Saskatchewan's new minimum working age regulations
• July 15th, 2009 SPARC hosting Organic Field Day
• July 2nd, 2009 Local Irrigation districts get support from Federal and Provincial governments
• July 2nd, 2009 Wheatland/SPARC Mustard Field Day set for July 15
• July 2nd, 2009 Beef cow-calf producers advised to find alternative winter feed sources
• June 25th, 2009 NFU saddened by passing of Paul Beingessner
• June 25th, 2009 City passes on increase through higher electrical rates
• June 25th, 2009 City passes on increase through higher electrical rates
• June 25th, 2009 Predicted light and power rate increase covering city spending spree
• June 25th, 2009 Swift Current UI totals jump
• June 25th, 2009 Wall's Saskatchewan legacy should be in medical isotopes
• June 25th, 2009 Local Irrigation districts get support from Federal and Provincial governments
• June 25th, 2009 Province offering wildlife lands for emergency grazing
• June 18th, 2009 W.W. Smith Insurance celebrating merger with Key Agencies
• June 18th, 2009 Facts speak for themselves in uranium debate
• June 18th, 2009 Action Southwest disbands
• June 18th, 2009 Writer disappointed in path followed by government regarding uranium
• June 18th, 2009 Fire destroys home in Blumenort area
• June 18th, 2009 Lightning kills man near Fir Mountain
• June 11th, 2009 Uranium questions lead to "no" answer
• June 11th, 2009 Higgins frustrated by consultation process
• June 11th, 2009 Passionate presentations made at Uranium public consultation in Swift Current
• June 11th, 2009 Uranium - Facts versus fear
• June 11th, 2009 NFU calling for drought plan to be in place before parliament breaks for summer
• June 11th, 2009 City clarifying annexation misconceptions
• June 4th, 2009 JayDee captures SCBEX business of the year honours
• June 4th, 2009 NFU calling for laws banning captive supply of cattle
• June 4th, 2009 Senior Citizens Activity Centre
• June 4th, 2009 Key Agencies merges with W.W. Smith Insurance