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The Local Legion Branch 56 is getting ready for the return of the Veteran of the Week Program. 

Beginning on September 28, friends, family, or interested individuals can submit a Veteran for the program. John Griffin, public relations officer for the Legion Branch 56, will then compile a write-up on the individuals who are selected, to be posted on the Legion Branch 56 website, as well as its Facebook Page. 

"In addition, the family of the veterans will receive a commemorative certificate recognizing the individual's service," added Griffin. 

UPDATE - September 11, 8:40 a.m.:

The City of Swift Current has confirmed that a second day will be needed for repairs of the watermain that broke on Wednesday evening.

Crews will be back at 16th Avenue Northeast off Chaplin Street East to finish the repairs. 

Motorists can expect a detour around the work, with that segment of road shut down for the duration of the work. 

Swift Current Online will continue to provide updates. 
 

ORIGINAL STORY - September 10, 5:35 p.m. :

The Saskatchewan Young Ag Entrepreneurs have hired Kaitlyn Kitzan as the organization's new general manager.

Kitzan, a grain and cattle producer with extensive experience in agriculture, business development, and leadership, moves into the role.

She comes in with a clear understanding of the organization and its goals, having previously served on the SYA Board of Directors.

As General Manager, she will oversee SYA's programming, partnerships, and member engagement.

Kitzan says she's honoured to step into this role with SYA.

Enrollment for the Chinook School Division this year is sitting at 6021 students.

Traffic is being slowed on the Trans-Canada Highway in Swift Current.

Crews are currently painting line work at the intersection of Highway 625 and the Trans-Canada Highway.

Speeds are being reduced to 60 kilometres per hour. Crews are occupying the north turning lane.

The Riverhurst Ferry crossing is currently closed.

The Lake Diefenbaker based ferry is currently undergoing repairs.

There is no ETA for the repairs.

People can check the Highway Hotline for updates.

The 16th annual GoGreen event will be taking over Swift Current this Friday, beautifying the community by planting an additional 463 trees, perennials, and shrubs across a dozen locations.

Local business, Stark & Marsh, has partnered with the City of Swift Current and Innovation Federal Credit Union for the one-day event, complete with a barbecue lunch, along with live music at Market Square. 

Daniel Johnson, chief executive officer for the Innovation Federal Credit Union, shared that this is Innovation Federal Credit Union's eighth year as an event partner.

The Town of Eastend is grateful for some recent support for its pool refurbishment project. 

The Richardson Foundation recently accepted the Eastend application for funding, providing the aquatic initiative with $15,000. 

This money will enable the project to move into resurfacing work on the pools, slide platforms, and the steps in the kids' pool. Also, they will be updating some of the landscaping with new green spaces and shaded seating areas. 

Garry Paul Marklinger
1946 – 2025

Garry Marklinger, late of Swift Current and formerly of Estevan, passed away with family by his side on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at the Regina General Hospital, Regina, SK at the age of 79 years.
Garry is survived by his two children, Wendy and Steve (Tanya Schiestel); grandchildren, Jenny Scott Young, Kohl Marklinger; siblings: Mary Jane Marklinger-Ryckman (partner Frank Young), Linda (Jim) Choquette, and Wayne (Nancy) Marklinger; brother-in-law Les Geisel; Uncle “Bud” Richard Marklinger, as well as many family and friends.

Harvest is well underway across the province, and while cold weather may still be a little way off, now is the time to start planning for fall soil testing, which is a key step in setting up next season’s success.