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Most cars are built for either looks or power, sometimes with a job in mind. Rarely is that job to smash, bash, and crush other cars. 

That's exactly what is going on with this build. Dakota Lange's 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is barely recognizable as such anymore, after being overhauled into a smashing, crashing, thrashing machine. This custom demolition derby car is rigged up to best survive the madness in the pits, while both delivering its own heavy hits and protecting the driver.

Visitors to Frontier Days were treated to a unique brand of free entertainment throughout the four-day event. 

The Flying Fools High Dive Show held multiple performances each afternoon at Frontier Days, at the Family Fun Zone.  

The Montreal-based event showcased the sheer precision of athletes diving from incredible heights ranging from 3 metres, all the way up to 25 metres.  

The Government of Saskatchewan is reminding producers that the province’s hay salvage and ditch mowing program is once again underway — offering a free source of livestock feed while helping maintain road safety and visibility through the growing months.

Administered by the Ministry of Highways with assistance from contractors and rural municipalities, the program allows hay to be salvaged from highway ditches across Saskatchewan. Officials say the initiative supports both agricultural sustainability and roadside safety.

The Rosetown RCMP responded to a range of calls between June 19 and 26, including traffic concerns, animal complaints and a disturbance.

On June 19 at 9:22 p.m., police received a report of a vehicle hitting a deer near Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park. No injuries were reported, and the matter was deemed non-reportable.

Officers assisted a member of the public on June 20 in response to a front-counter complaint at the Rosetown/Kyle detachment. That investigation remains ongoing.

The Kyle RCMP detachment responded to a variety of calls between June 19 and 26, according to their latest report released Thursday.

On June 20 at 2:35 p.m., Rosetown/Kyle RCMP assisted a member of the public with a front-counter complaint. The matter remains under investigation.

A two-vehicle collision occurred on June 22 at 11:11 a.m. on Highway 42 near Lucky Lake. No injuries were reported.

Frontier Days 2025 has ended with a blazing fireworks display.

The 87th edition saw a barage of fireworks from the grandstands, ending the festivities for the year.

The Swift Current Ag & Ex will have totals and results available at a later date. 

On draft day when the NHL journey begins for hundreds of players, former Swift Current Broncos goaltender Joel Hofer is continuing his with the St. Louis Blues.

He inked a two-year extension with the Blues worth $6.8 million. 

The 24-year-old went 16-8-3 in 2024-25 with a .04 save percentage and 2.64 goasl against average.

Hofer has played 69 NHL games with the Blues.

St. Louis originally picked the Winnipeg native in the 4th round of the 2018 NHL Draft.

The Frontier Days Parade has once again wowed Swift Current with floats, tractors, classics and more!

Kids lined the way at Elmwood Park, darting out to pick up candy, with parents slowing their roll when needed. 

Official vehicles from MP Jeremy Patzer, MLA Everett Hindley, Swift Current mayor Al Bridal, as well as the local RCMP, Fire Department, and Ambulance service all joined in the procession. 

Anyone who missed it can find the livestream video on the Country 94.1 Facebook page. 

The Pittsburgh Penguins must like something about defenceman from the Swift Current Broncos.

Pittsburgh picked Broncos defenceman Peyton Kettles today with their 2nd round pick, 39th overall in the NHL Draft.

The Penguins also picked former Broncos Captain Owen Pickering in the 1st round of the 2021 NHL Draft.

"Really happy for Petyon," said Broncos GM Chad Leslie. "He's been through a lot to get to this point. He's a player that has a lot of ceiling to develop. He's worked very hard. We are very proud of him."