David Zammit

According to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada drought map published on August 31, much of the region ranges is listed in moderate or severe drought. With a few spots close to the Montana and Alberta borders in the abnormally dry category.

The severe drought spot runs from Swift Current north to the Rosetown area and west to Kindersley. 

Trevor Hadwen, an agriclimate specialist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, said much of the province's moisture levels are adequate.

The Saskatchewan government is announcing new funding which they say will enhance safety in neighbourhoods.

That includes a multi-ministered approach, with funding adding new police officers, training more officers, introducing new enforcement tools, and ensuring social supports are in place and accessible.

The new investments total up to $18.1 million focusing on the following sectors:

A new piece of technology has been added to the Cypress Regional Hospital's repertoire courtesy of countless donations from southwest residents and businesses.

Last fall the region came together during the Pharmasave Radiothon for Healthcare raising more than enough funds to enable the Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation to purchase a thulium fibre laser system for $161,000.

The cutting-edge equipment recently arrived in Swift Current and is now in service, making the local hospital one of only two in the province with it.

A former southwest resident in jail for killing his common-law partner in British Columbia has been approved for day parole.

Three of southwestern Saskatchewan's largest reservoirs have strong water levels despite the recent extreme heat.

According to the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency (WSA), most of the region's bodies of water are at normal or above-normal levels for this time of year.

Southwestern Saskatchewan's hockey prowess was on display last night with several local players having their names etched into the distinguished Ted Knight Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame.

Aneroid's Patrick Marleau headlined the induction class that included six individuals and two teams unveiled at the InnovationPlex in Swift Current, the home and birthplace of the hall.

The Regina Red Sox continue to have the Swift Current 57’s number this season.

Regina pushed their perfect record against Swift Current to 5-0 with a 15-7 victory at Currie Field last night.

The Red Sox plated nine runs in the second inning to lead 10-1 and cruise to the victory.

Swift Current’s bats came alive in the ninth inning scoring six runs but the deficit was too much to overcome.

Third baseman Demetrio Archuleta and first baseman Casey Prychak both scored a run while going went 3-for-4 in the loss.

A father-son duo celebrated Father's Day by reeling in first place at the Riverhurst Walleye Classic and a tacklebox full of money.

Darwin and Teran Collins captured the 34th edition of the tournament with a total catch weight of 25.46 pounds over Saturday and Sunday to win $6,000.

Three rural Saskatchewan credit unions, including one with a branch close to Humboldt, are moving towards a merger.

The board of directors for Maple Creek's Cypress Credit Union, Rosetown's Prairie Centre Credit Union, and Diamond North Credit Union unanimously endorsed the business idea for a merger on Monday. Voting for membership will take place in September with Jan. 1, 2025, targeted for the merger if approved by regulators.

Motorists caught stunt driving, street racing, and speeding excessively on Sask. roadways come May will be facing heightened punishment.

This morning the Saskatchewan Government Insurance announced the trio of offences as of May 1 will now carry a seven-day licence suspension, a 30-day vehicle impoundment, a $580 ticket, and a loss of four demerit points.  

Tyler McMurchy, the manager of media relations with SGI, is hoping that the increased discipline will motivate drivers to avoid reckless behaviour.