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With the snow that fell this past weekend, it is another reminder for motorist to have an emergency survival kit in your vehicle. 

Moose Jaw Fire Department Public Education Officer Cathie Bassett said we are not immune to this type of weather and you never know when you will find yourself stuck. 

The RCMP detachment responded to 27 calls over the past week, addressing various incidents ranging from traffic violations to fraud awareness and disputes.

Traffic Safety Efforts

Officers issued eight drivers “educational reminders” about road safety. Additionally, a report of a 2005 grey Saturn Ion driving erratically in town resulted in the driver receiving a fine for their actions.

Tim Hortons in Swift Current partnered up with a duo of non-profits to raise over $11,000 with the Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign. 

This season's Smile Cookies garnered $11,033 to be split between Southwest Crisis Services and Tim Hortons Foundation Camps.

Albert Umali, general manager of Tim Hortons highway locations in Swift Current, noted that Smile Cookies were available from November 18 to 24 at all three Swift Current locations.

Last week the Weyburn Police Service responded to a hit and run in a parking lot. Last Friday they saw two more incidents. One occurred behind a local bank around 2 p.m., the other in a Canada Post parking lot between 8:30 and 11 p.m.  

Constable Dallas Austin says damage was likely done to all involved vehicles; he stresses the importance of remaining on the scene of these incidents.  

Eric DeLong, president of the Oakville Community Club, recently shared updates on the community's latest initiatives, including the sale of the old Oakville Hall and the successful opening of the new Oakville Community Centre, and Oakville Early Learning Centre.

“I was photographing awful things like weddings and babies and plates of French fries and pickles and stuff like that.” 

SGI is warning customers about an email scam circulating claiming to be from the Crown corporation.

While the subject line and text vary, the emails cover subjects such as residency confirmation and registration requests. SGI says it does not contact customers via email to receive this kind of information.

The Community Foundation of Portage and District's funds distribution has been announced, with Portage's Royal Canadian Legion Branch 65 being awarded $24,443.69.

Bob Oldford, past President and Media Liaison for the Legion, says the funds are going toward some accessibility upgrades.

The Swift Current Branch Library is inviting southwest families out to enjoy some fun activities for their upcoming Christmas Family Day.

The library's Christmas Family Day is set for Saturday, December 7 and will be free to attend, although registration for some activities is required.

Olivia Brotzell, program services manager for the Swift Current Branch Library and Chinook Regional Library, is looking forward to spreading the holiday spirit and seeing library-goers enjoy some family fun.

With the new city council up and running in Swift Current, boards and committees are now open for application. 

People looking to have a voice in matters they care about have the chance to have it heard by joining these groups. Helping to make decisions that have lasting impact in the community, members of the public help ensure that Swift Current city council doesn't have to make every decision.

Jackie Schlamp, city clerk for the City of Swift Current, hopes to have all the open seats filled by eager, cooperative citizens.