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Swift Current's postal workers are picketing up and down Central Avenue North today. 

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is planning to strike five days a week in downtown Swift Current until an agreement is reached with Canada Post. 

Currently, the Crown Corporation is offering 11.5 per cent over the next five years. CUPW isn't willing to resume regular working habits until they see an offer of at least 24 per cent over four years.

The Haunted Town of Lil - Sur - Mer held their annual wind up and cheque presentations this past weekend where they announced raising over $28,000 this year. 

For the past eight years the Haunted Town has donated its earnings to local charities and non-profits, this year 10 charities received a significant donation.

Andy Keys, president of the Haunted Town of Lil - Sur - Mer, was thrilled to see so much engagement from the community and noted that one of the charities that received a donation was a non-profit from Leader that travels to El Salvador to build houses. 

If no political party is willing to say uncle, the drawn-out stalemate in the House of Commons is heading for an unprecedented situation that could amount to a tacit lack of confidence in the government, without anyone in Parliament casting a vote. 

The Conservatives and Bloc Québécois have already announced plans to try to bring down the government and trigger an election with a non-confidence motion at the next opportunity. But there's no telling when that opportunity will come, because the House has been gridlocked in a filibuster for more than a month.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government could have acted faster on reining in immigration programs, after blaming "bad actors" for gaming the system.

Trudeau released a nearly seven-minute video on YouTube Sunday talking about the recent reduction in permanent residents being admitted to Canada and changes to the temporary foreign worker program. 

Over the next two years, the permanent residency stream is being reduced by about 20 per cent to 365,000 in 2027.

Southwest residents are facing concerns following the postal strike that went into effect this past Friday.

The implications of the postal strike could have a significant impact on the economy, affecting consumers, business owners, investors, and more.

Karla Wiens, chief executive officer for the Swift Current & District Chamber of Commerce, noted that the majority of stores operate a website or online store that will be affected.

Southwest residents and visitors of Cypress Hills are advised that the park will be closing their hot tub and sauna for the winter.

Royce Pettyjohn, park manager for Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, noted that after much consideration, the hot tub and sauna will be closed for the season to focus more on other services.

This month's Write Out Loud will cover topics of immigration, economic hardship, finding success as a woman, and how one decision can invite lifetimes of hardship. 

The story Yes, Miss Thompson, follows the details of Marjorie Thompson. A woman who immigrated to Canada as a child, and grew to become a successful teacher and principal in the 1930's. Based on the real-life story of the author, Amy Boyes, great-grandmother, it delves into how multiple generations were affected by Thompson's choice to marry an alcoholic, and the great stressors placed upon her life. 

Saturday night saw over 100 people boot, scoot, and boogie at Country 94.1's first birthday party.

The lower level of the Legion in Swift Current was packed, where country music lovers came along for the ride as morning show host Chris Martens and the staff from Golden West Broadcasting hosted games, gave away prizes, and handed out cold hard cash.

The biggest prize of the night was the $941 prize awarded to Cassie Krause, who managed to find the correct snake in her boot.

AgSafe Alberta has added another level to its FARMERS CARE program.

Level 4 is now available at AgSafeAB.ca. 

This free program provides valuable safety information that agricultural producers can navigate at their own pace.

All levels of FARMERS CARE cover a wealth of valuable information in a condensed format, avoiding the major time commitment that typically comes with intensive safety courses.

Anneka Aspaas scored her second of the game as the Battlefords Sharks overcame a Swift Current comeback for a 3-2 win in overtime on Saturday.

It was a battle of the top two teams in the Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Hockey League at a neutral site in Rosetown.

Maggie Rauckman and Aspas scored for the Sharks in the first period as they took an early lead.

The Innovation Federal Credit Union Wildcats' comeback started with a shorthanded goal from Team Saskatchewan forward Raela Packet early in the third period.