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  SEIU-West takes contract frustrations to Brad Wall's constituency office

  February 28th, 2010 - 16 h 04

    A boisterous group of approximately 40 SEIU-West members held a rally in front of Premier Brad Wall’s downtown Swift Current office on Thursday to express their frustration with the SaskParty’s government lack of recognition of the...

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  Asbestos concerns temporarily close Maple Creek Hospital

  February 26th, 2010 - 15 h 37

  Concerns over potential air quality problems at the Maple Creek Hospital have prompted Cypress Health Region to temporarily close the facility. The Maple Creek Hospital was closed at 5 p.m. on Thursday afternoon after the provincial Occupational...

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  Swift Current RCMP make a pair of drug arrests in less than a day

  February 25th, 2010 - 15 h 48

  The Swift Current Regional Traffic Services have made a pair of drug arrests in less than 24 hours during traffic stops on the TransCanada Highway. Two individuals were arrested at approximately 9:20 a.m. today following a traffic stop on the...

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  Drug charges result from traffic stop outside of Swift Current

  February 25th, 2010 - 10 h 51

  Three Manitoba residents are facing drug charges following a drug seizure Wednesday morning just outside Swift Current. The Swift Current Regional Traffic Services seized approximately 4.5 kilograms of Cannabis Marijuana during a  traffic...

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  Swift Current Ag and Ex benefits from new focus

  February 25th, 2010 - 0 h 00

  The Ag and Ex reported a loss in general operations of $62,640, but when combined with activities and events profits of $138,804, they realized an overall net profit in 2009 of $76,164. "2009, without the heavy obligations of looking after...

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  Curling ticket packages will continue to build excitement

  February 25th, 2010 - 0 h 00

  With less than one month before the women's curling showcase event, the organizing committee has announced the release of single draw tickets to the public. "For fans who don't have tickets yet, you can be sure great seats are still available for...

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  Chinook voices concerns over education funding in Southwest

  February 24th, 2010 - 16 h 26

  Concerns over changes to the educational funding formula, and recognition of the unique challenges faced in the Southwest, were voiced during the Chinook School Division annual meeting on Feb. 22. One piece of data presented at Monday’s annual...

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  Corner Gas star coming to Swift Current?

  February 24th, 2010 - 15 h 15

  Is Brent Butt bringing his comedy standup routine to a Swift Current stage this spring? The tour schedule on Butt's own webpage (brentbutt.com) lists the Corner Gas innovator as bringing his stand-up comedy tour to Swift Current on April 16, but...

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  Thin ice safety reminder for Swift Current area

  February 24th, 2010 - 11 h 04

  With temperatures climbing to above freezing values during much of the coming week, the Swift Current Fire Department is reminding the public to stay away from developing thin ice. The warmer weather will cause the ice on lakes, storm channels...

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  Single draw tickets now available for Ford World Women's Curling Championship

  February 19th, 2010 - 14 h 38

  With just 28 days until the world comes to Swift Current, an additional way of buying tickets to see the action of the 2010 Ford World Women's Curling Championship was unveiled during a noon luncheon. With just four weeks to go before the women's...

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Other news

• February 18th, 2010 Graffiti vandalism on the rise
• February 18th, 2010 Additional projects receive RINC funding
• February 18th, 2010 Living Sky Casino weekend Pow Wow a colourful pageantry of First Nations culture
• February 17th, 2010 Fog will continue to impact Southern Saskatchewan
• February 16th, 2010 Mustard Capital Inc. expanding to Vanguard
• February 16th, 2010 SGI computer system undergoing upgrades
• February 15th, 2010 Motorist smashes into Pharmasave
• February 15th, 2010 Motorist hospitalized after Valentine's morning accident
• February 12th, 2010 Swift Current Fire crews extinguish home fire
• February 12th, 2010 Plans unveiled for Integrated Health Facility in Maple Creek
• February 12th, 2010 NDP call on SaskParty to address rural healthcare crisis
• February 11th, 2010 Judo club heading to international event
• February 10th, 2010 Hornell to step down as Cypress Health Region CEO
• February 10th, 2010 RCMP seeking information regarding Jan. 30 assault
• February 10th, 2010 Swift Current RCMP warning of donation scam

• February 9th, 2010 International Program will continue at Hazlet School
• February 8th, 2010 Over 600 pounds of marijuana seized during RCMP traffic stop near Swift Current
• February 8th, 2010 TransCanada $3.2 million paving project near Rush Lake will benefit Southwest
• February 8th, 2010 Illerbrun appointed chair of NDP election planning committee
• February 7th, 2010 Temperature plumetting into plug-in-your-car values
• February 5th, 2010 Southwest pours out help for Haiti
• February 5th, 2010 Swift Current RCMP were busier in 2009
• February 5th, 2010 Swift Current Rotary Club providing assistance to Haiti
• February 3rd, 2010 Leader area man facing stolen property and drug charges after investigation
• February 3rd, 2010 Charges laid in connection to fraud at Gravelbourg church
• February 2nd, 2010 Changes will result in elected municipal politicians serving four-year terms
• February 1st, 2010 Weather extremes highlight 2009 weather in Swift Current
• January 29th, 2010 Swift Current snow removal efforts pass 50 kilometer mark
• January 28th, 2010 Family of missing Regina women extending search efforts to Swift Current
• January 28th, 2010 Unions upset with SAHO and province after "take it or leave it" offer
• January 27th, 2010 Gull Lake and Leader benefit from RINC funding
• January 27th, 2010 Trucks stolen in Swift Current during blizzard weekend
• January 25th, 2010 City busy with snow removal efforts
• January 25th, 2010 Poor road conditions continue to hamper travel in the Southwest
• January 25th, 2010 Weather forces postponement of Chinook annual meeting
• January 24th, 2010 Power outage in Southern Saskatchewan affecting SaskTel service
• January 24th, 2010 Travel still an issue in Southwest
• January 23rd, 2010 Power outage delays completion of Broncos/Pats game
• January 22nd, 2010 Saskatchewan Gopher Control Rebate program deadline is Jan. 29
• January 21st, 2010 One motorist killed in Thursday morning collision near Morse
• January 21st, 2010 RCMP seek help in connection to Jan. 19 assault
• January 20th, 2010 Haiti earthquake relief fundraising efforts are growing
• January 20th, 2010 Dr. Radevski will join Maple Creek physician staff
• January 15th, 2010 Swift Current posts fifth best building permit year in 2009
• January 15th, 2010 Youngster dies after fall through the ice near Swift Current

• January 14th, 2010 Haiti earthquake relief fundraising efforts are growing
• January 14th, 2010 Delegation calls for reinstatement of International Program in Hazlet
• January 13th, 2010 Swift Current celebrates Olympic flame arrival with a large party
• January 13th, 2010 Planned power outages end in Swift Current's Trail subdivision
• January 12th, 2010 Flaherty in Swift Current for pre-budget discussions with Southwest businesspeople
• January 11th, 2010 Two injured in single vehicle rollover in Swift Current
• January 10th, 2010 Olympic Torch Relay ready to warm up Southwest
• January 7th, 2010 Thompson takes over at helm of Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation
• January 6th, 2010 Warmer weather will follow today's deep freeze
• January 5th, 2010 Southwest bracing for more snow
• January 3rd, 2010 LeClerc talking to community about drug and alcohol use on Jan. 5-6
• December 31st, 2009 New hand-held cellphone restriction for drivers come into effect on January 1
• December 31st, 2009 Heinricks saluted with Queen's Counsel appointment
• December 30th, 2009 Shaunavon Hospital visitations restricted by outbreak
• December 29th, 2009 Southwest Crisis Services overwhelmed by generosity during Christmas
• December 29th, 2009 RM of Swift Current seeking negotiations with City of Swift Current over boundary dispute
• December 29th, 2009 Concern voiced over lack of Occupational Therapists in Saskatchewan
• December 29th, 2009 Katimavik youth returning to Swift Current on January 13
• December 28th, 2009 Photographs sought to celebrate achievements during Olympic Flame stop in Swift Current
• December 24th, 2009 Merry Christmas from the Southwest Booster
• December 24th, 2009 Swift Current workers busy with snow removal
• December 23rd, 2009 Snowfall warning ended by Environment Canada
• December 23rd, 2009 Travelers should check Highway Hotline before hitting the road these holidays
• December 23rd, 2009 Precautionary drinking water advisory lifted in Swift Current
• December 23rd, 2009 Saskatchewan population grows to all-time high
• December 23rd, 2009 Snowfall warning issued by Environment Canada
• December 22nd, 2009 Discipline Committee to make recommendations in locum physician suspension in Cypress Health Region
• December 22nd, 2009 Precautionary drinking water advisory issued for parts of Swift Current's Southside
• December 22nd, 2009 SEIU-West striking out against essential services legislation
• December 22nd, 2009 Winter storm watch issued for entire Southwest