Ally Paige

A terrifying incident took place on Tuesday when a semi collided with a tow truck wrecker and the vehicle which it was assisting in the eastbound lane on Highway #1. 

The Swift Current Rural RCMP responded to the call at approximately 7:05 p.m., near Beverly, just west of Swift Current. 

Residents should be advised of a temporary disruption to lab services at the Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current. 

Effective immediately due to staffing challenges, laboratory services are closed for outpatients for the duration of the day. 

Regular lab services are expected to resume tomorrow. 

Saskatchewan has been hard at work to develop a response plan for the healthcare shortage in the province. 

One key factor in filling the gap was the recruitment of qualified employees from overseas. 

As a part of the Health Human Resources (HHR) Action Plan, a recruitment mission, led by Saskatchewan’s Health Minister, Paul Merriman, was recently overseen in the Philippines. 

Twinkling lights and holiday decorations can be seen dawning the streets of Swift Current as residents get in the holiday spirit. 

The dazzling displays were encouraged by the City and Canadian Tire’s Deck the House competition, which residents were able to enter until December 15. 

Mayor, Al Bridal, said that although there were a lot of stunning decorations, the first-place winner stood out to him significantly. 

An extreme cold warning has been issued for the southwest area by Environment Canada.

Residents can expect extremely cold wind chill values of minus 40 overnight.

The extreme cold will continue throughout the week during the mornings and overnight.

The period of extreme cold is expected to moderate by the weekend.

A four-level play structure packed with obstacles and slides opened for the first time this weekend in the Swift Current Mall. 

Haidee Mangalonzo, Marketing Advisor for Swift Fun Park, said that the initial reaction from parents and children alike was extremely positive. 

Holiday spirit, toys, pet food, and other essential supplies filled the local animal shelter last week when they received a significant donation courtesy of Canadian Tire in Swift Current. 

Tyler Lemieux, general manager of Canadian Tire, explained that the donation was part of a larger initiative that takes place throughout the month of December, which focuses on giving back and helping strengthen the community. 

The price tags in grocery stores continue to increase, leaving many Saskatchewan residents feeling the difference in their wallets. 

This has led many individuals to make adjustments to the way they purchase groceries. 

We asked our readers in a non-scientific poll to let us know if the increased cost of living has influenced the way that they grocery shop. 

A new coach is stepping up to the plate for the Swift Current 57’s. 

Tim Brown will be making the trek to the prairies all the way from Newport Beach, California, for the 2023 season. 

Ryan Switzer, President of the 57’s, said that Brown will be bringing numerous assets to the team. 

Today is your last chance to enter to win $50,000 while helping families and individuals going through illness in Saskatchewan.

Tomorrow they are going to be making the draw for Telemiracle's 50/50 Raffle, with a guaranteed prize of $50,000 for the winner.

Scott Lamb, committee chair for Telemiracle, is pretty excited about this year's raffle, as it's the first year that offers an online option.