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Swift Current and area residents and families can enjoy a wide range of Easter services this week from over half a dozen different local churches.

The Swift Current Comprehensive High School will host an inter-church Good Friday service in the gymnasium on April 18 at 10:30 a.m. with several groups and churches.

Trailview Alliance and Bridgeway Church will both participate in the Good Friday service at the Comp, sponsored by Swift Current Ministerial, and each will hold a Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. 

The Community Cooperative Play School is settling into a new location, with some new faces joining the team. 

The non-profit operation will be based out of the Dickson Community Centre going forward and is welcoming both Kyla Patzer and Jayda Sims to their teaching faculty. 

Patzer is joining as a lead teacher and has been working in education for six years. Sims will be her teacher assistant and is excited for the work ahead. 

The Funeral Service for Mr. Ben Funk will take place on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00 pm from the Trailview Alliance Church in Swift Current with Pastor Mike Smart officiating.

*The service is being livestreamed and the link will be made available on the funeral home website the day of the service.

A Private Family Interment Service for Mr. Ben Funk will precede the funeral service.

In memory of Ben, donations made to the Shareword Global (Gideons International) and Consul Church of God - Missions would be appreciated by the family.

Canadians got a break on inflation in March as gas prices fell and a slowdown in travel to the United States helped cool airfare costs, Statistics Canada said Tuesday.

The annual rate of inflation slowed to 2.3 per cent last month, down from 2.6 per cent in February. A poll provided by LSEG Data & Analytics ahead of Tuesday’s release had expected yearly inflation to hold steady month-to-month.

StatCan said gas prices fell 1.6 per cent year-over-year in March, coming off a hike of 5.1 per cent in February.

Milo's, along with Country 94.1 and Magic 97 are seeking wing royalty with the "King Of The Atomic Wing" contest. 

Head to Swift Current Online and click on the page to enter for your chance to be one of 12 lucky contestants to participate in the ultimate showdown wing eating competition on April 24th. 

Cabri Minor Ball hosted its third annual plastic bat and ball fundraiser, featuring tacos, shopping, and a bouncy castle. 

The fundraiser in years past has made between $9,000 and $6,000. This is the expected result for the Friday, Saturday combo that saw teams playing in the SWT Arena's cleared-out rink space. 

Organizing the fundraiser was Cabri Minor Ball board member, Jade Telke. 

"(The money) all goes back to minor ball for the upgrades out at the diamonds," said Telke. "Things like shale and toppers for the fences and dugouts."

Since its foundation, Swift Current has been at the core of a large farming community, a city many have relied on to provide the essentials needed to keep their operation running smoothly.

Since 1929, Armstrong Implements has been a part of that local fabric, supporting local farmers and helping them build a life, and career, to last generations.

A local woman facing charges garnered from a colossal weapons bust that saw 31 firearms seized recently had her matters adjourned for election.

Amanda Johnston appeared in Assiniboia Circuit Point on Thursday, April 10 and is set to return to court in Assiniboia on May 8.

A rollover in the eastbound lane of traffic of the Trans Canada Highway called Swift Current Rural RCMP to the scene this past weekend.

Police received the call about a motorcycle rollover around 3:45 p.m. on Saturday afternoon east of Gull Lake. 

The driver of the motorcycle was the only individual involved in the incident.

He was transported to a hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening. 

RCMP continue to investigate the incident.