10+ hour, 28+ min ago   (298+ words) CKSW 570 marked its 70th anniversary with an evening of live music, prizes and memories, bringing together listeners to celebrate seven decades of broadcasting in southwest Saskatchewan. The anniversary celebration, held at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 56 in Swift Current, featured a performance…...

17+ hour, 22+ min ago   (365+ words) Festival organizer Terry Brennan said the event has grown well beyond its agricultural roots while continuing to showcase Saskatchewan’s dry edible bean industry and other pulse crops. “We have a lot going on for every person, age group and interest…...

17+ hour, 22+ min ago   (479+ words) A Swift Current rink complex with a long-standing history in the area as both a sport and social hub was once ravaged by a tornado that left major damage to the structure and shocked the community. The Centennial Civic Centre,…...

17+ hour, 22+ min ago   (297+ words) Health Canada says it is taking steps to speed up access to new drugs and medical devices while maintaining the country's standards for safety, effectiveness and quality. The federal department announced it has approved 537 new drugs and medical devices over…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (117+ words) SwiftCurrentOnline Serious collision blocks off highway intersection in Swift Current Local firefighters and RCMP are on the scene of a collision at the intersection of Highway Four and the Trans-Canada Highway in Swift Current. The collision involved a silver Ford…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (536+ words) SGI is reminding motorists to stay alert and make safe choices behind the wheel as police continue investigating a series of serious collisions across southwest Saskatchewan. According to Saskatchewan RCMP, officers responded to 22 fatal collisions resulting in 27 deaths between June…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (308+ words) Swift Current and much of southwest Saskatchewan are facing a double dose of summer weather, with both a heat warning and an air quality warning in effect. Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologist Janelle Gergely said wildfire smoke from British…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (155+ words) The work on Highway 4 has been postponed to Monday. Motorists in Swift Current can expect two road closures today as construction and railway work take place. A portion of Second Avenue Northeast outside Great Plains College will be closed to…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (149+ words) A bale fire kept firefighters busy for several hours near Piapot, but crews were able to prevent it from spreading. RM of Piapot No. 110 Deputy Fire Chief Joe Braniff said the fire involved older hay bales that heated up after…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (554+ words) Saskatchewan Parks is expanding its recreation and wellness programming this year, with new businesses offering everything from lakeside saunas to astronomy experiences at provincial parks across the province. The additions are part of a new health and wellness initiative introduced…...