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We notified our next big Ticket Takeoff winner this morning and that was Judy who won herself a pair of tickets to see the Blue Moon Marquee coming to the Esplanade on April 8th along with a one-night stay at the Super 8 in Medicine Hat. 

With a winner announced come your next chance to win with the Ticket Takeoff. So head over to the page on Swift Current Online and enter for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the highly entertaining and educational show "The Alphabet Of Awsome Science" coming to the Esplanade on April 23rd. 

So, the last few days(well, beyond the last few, but the last few WORKING days) I've been home sick. But this always begs the question; What can you actually DO on a sick day?

Canada moved into a tie with China for first place after an 8-3 win over Norway in the Wednesday morning draw at the BKT World Men's Curling Championship at the Temple Garden Centre.

The Canadians improved to 6-1, tied with China, while three teams were clustered at 5-2.

"I think one of the main things we need to continue to do right now and moving forward is just stay mentally strong. We’ve played seven games, and we’ve got five more to go. We just have to make sure we get good rest and recovery between games here," said Canada's skip Brad Jacobs.

With the weather warming and spring coming to the prairies, producers have been going through calving season with plenty of work for them. 

Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan Vice-President Chris Procyk says that, from what he's heard, it's been a decent season in the province.

The City of Swift Current is optimistic that the weather will allow for an easy escape from flooding. 

The last week of cooler temperatures has granted a slow release of the snowpack, which has aided in averting flooding of the Swift Current Creek. The issue is how the warming temperatures in the forecast for early next week will impact the snowpack in Cypress Hills.

Swift Current Fire Department Fire Chief Ryan Hunter has been in contact with the Water Security Agency, remaining informed on projected runoff amounts that will hit the Duncairn Dam. 

Healthcare workers gathered again in front of the Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current yesterday for an information picket. 

What has changed in the almost four months since the last SEIU-West information picket?

"Absolutely nothing," said Jessica Perrault, an LPN at Cypress Regional Hospital and Unit Chair at the hospital for SEIU-WEST.

She noted they've been almost two years without a collective bargaining agreement and have seen very little commitment from the province to even negotiate.

A local non-profit recently welcomed a familiar face into its ranks to take on a new role.

Amid preparations for a much-needed new and improved building, the Swift Current SPCA secured a new fundraising manager in a long-time supporter of the organization. 

Kash Knight, fundraising manager for the Swift Current SPCA, highlighted that she's been working closely with the SPCA for a number of years prior to her employment, volunteering and fostering animals with varying medical conditions, even adopting several pets from the shelter. 

“If a student comes out of that program, I am very confident that they're ready for our industry here.”

For years, Great Plains College has been working in partnership with local industries to train skilled graduates for in-demand careers. The college boasts small class sizes, high-quality instructors, lots of hands-on experience, and strong connections to employment throughout the industries they prepare students for.

Medical emergencies can develop in an instant for anyone.  

Even if someone collapses or has a serious accident a block away from the hospital, the fear, uncertainty, and pressure of the moment can be earth-shattering.  

What happens, then, when the same thing happens kilometres away from a hospital, in the remote and sometimes harsh expanse of nature or farmland?  

For Paula Johnson, who was bucked off her horse on a birthday expedition that had already taken her across water, through an elk herd, and past grazing cattle, there was no going back. Only up.  

Connor Dale (St. Albert, AB) with 3:10 left in regulation proved to be the hero Tuesday night as the Swift Current Broncos held serve in a 5-4 Game 3 win at home against the Medicine Hat Tigers.