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After five and a half years of work, the latest book on Hazlet's history is now available.

Celebrating Hazlet and Our Community came out in two volumes on March 21st.

"We're writing a history of the Hazlet and district community," said committee member Patti Shannon. "We had put a book together in the 80s, and there was a group of people who felt there was a need for another history book. In 2019, we had a committee of nine interested people who wanted to put another history book together for the community."

Swift Current's Rhett Dekowny will continue his hockey career in U Sports.

He will suit up for MacEwan University in the 2025-26 hockey season.

Dekowny spent the last three seasons with Canmroe in the AJHL. 

He had 116 points over 168 games with the Eagles.

That includes 59 points in 52 games this season. 

Dekowny was also nominated for the AJHL Most Dedicated Player Award and named February's AJHL Player of the Month.

Prime Minister Mark Carney will address reporters shortly after the White House declared both Canada and Mexico exempt from new reciprocal tariffs announced today by U.S. President Donald Trump.

A fact sheet from Trump's office says goods imported under the existing continental trade deal, known as CUSMA, will not face tariffs, while those outside the deal will see a 10 per cent tariff.

Canada was left off a lengthy list Trump unveiled this afternoon showing the tariff levels most other countries will face starting Thursday.

Saskatchewan's Rural Municipalities are calling on the province to make sure farm ownership stays in Saskatchewan hands.

A Swift Current man may be nearing the end of ongoing court proceedings stemming from a colossal drug bust that took place more than half a year ago in Swift Current. 

Daljeet Singh, who's currently in custody, appeared by video in Swift Current Provincial Court on Wednesday morning. 

Defense council requested a three-week adjournment to allow for time to find a Punjabi interpreter for Singh, who isn't fluent in English. 

Judge A. F. Jacobson noted that the court will be hoping for a resolution at Singh's next appearance on Wednesday, April 16.

Swift Current city council unanimously approved waiving a trio of noise bylaws on Monday night for upcoming late-night events.

The City gave the green light to Kinetic Park, which will host a myriad of events from May till October, the Swift Current 57's, and Long Day's Night Music Festival. All of the events applied in anticipation or in the event they'll be creating excessive noise after 10 p.m.

A standout Swift Current volleyball player is off to southern Ontario to continue her career at the post-secondary level.

Swift Current Sundog Simone Pinsonneault recently committed to Fanshawe College in London, Ontario.

Pinsonneault has made a name for herself as a talented volleyball player locally. Her hard work, dedication, and leadership on the court helped earn her the opportunity at the next level.

Pinsonneault's journey from Gravelbourg to a post-secondary athletic career is a testament to the power of perseverance, passion, and community support. 

If you're a Swift Current Broncos fan looking for a good omen before tonight's playoff game against Medicine Hat, April 2nd has been a good day in recent Broncos history.

Since 2000, the Broncos have played five playoff games on April 2nd and won all five.

That includes three series-clinching games.

Their most recent April 2nd game was last season's 5-3 win in Game 3 of their first round series against Lethbridge.

Dennis Dale Roosen December 4, 1942 - April 1, 2025

We've got a series.