Local News

Swift Current Municipal RCMP and the Swift Current Fire Department are responding to an incident. 

Located on North Railway Street East, near the Chevrolet dealership, the road has been closed while they respond.

Initial reports say that at least two vehicles have collided. 

Swift Current Online will provide updates as they become available. 

Highway crews are working on Highway 332, leading to traffic delays. 

Sealing work is being conducted from Highway 32 all the way to Hazlet. 

Flag persons are stationed, with vehicles needing to be ready to stop. Reduced speeds are being enforced. 

This work is scheduled to be completed by 5 p.m.

Any updates can be found on the Highway Hotline. 
 

The Lancer Ferry has closed down operations. 

The closure is a result of low water levels.

Motorists will need to plan an alternative route for crossing the South Saskatchewan River. 

The closest crossings are the Lemsford Ferry and the Saskatchewan Landing Bridge. 

Other routes can be plotted using the Highway Hotline, which provides detailed information on any road closures, dangers, or detours. 

The Town of Cochrane is inviting residents and visitors to take part in a special event on Monday, September 30, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day.

The gathering runs from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at The Station at Cochrane Crossing, offering opportunities to reflect, learn, and engage with Indigenous community members through ceremony, storytelling, and cultural demonstrations.

This year’s event also marks the 10th anniversary of the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action.

The City of Swift Current has closed part of Sixth Avenue Northwest.

The zero block has been closed to traffic as crews work to repair a water main break.

Traffic will need to detour around the work zone.

Cochrane residents will need to double-check their cart pickup schedules this week.

Starting today, the Town is rolling out new waste, recycling, and organics collection routes.

The sound of a train horn is part of daily life in Lacombe, but police are reminding residents that the tracks are no place to take risks.

Rail Safety Week runs Sept. 15–21, with the goal of spreading awareness and saving lives.

Const. Nicholas Sahl, with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) police in Edmonton, said many people underestimate the speed and power of trains.

“They are putting themselves in danger by being on the tracks,” Sahl said. “Trains are really fast on the tracks and people don’t realize how fast it can be going through town.”

As the seasons change and families prepare for the busy fall months, the food bank is especially in need of pantry staples and everyday necessities. If you’re heading to the grocery store, consider picking up one or two of these items to drop off:

• Rice

• Cereal

• Oats

• Dry noodles

• Canned pasta

• Canned salmon

• 1L juice or juice boxes

• Granola bars

• Personal hygiene products

• Diapers

For the first time, the Strathmore Full Gospel Church relocated its annual Fall Festival to a new venue.

The event was hosted at the church itself for the first two years, but this year it was moved to Kinsmen Park on Saturday (Sept. 13).

The festival featured bouncy castles, potato sack races, horse rides, and other family-friendly activities.

There were also several live music performances led by pastor Kyle Lomenda. 

Halloween is just around the corner, and while vampires and witches are classic choices, why not take your costume game to the next level this year with something that screams Cochrane? 

1. The Man of Vision

Why not go as Cochrane’s iconic Man of Vision statue?
All you need is a cowboy hat, some rugged ranching clothes, and a sturdy stick horse. Bonus points if you strike dramatic poses all night and speak only in cryptic, inspirational one-liners.