Ally Paige

At 7:07 p.m., Environment Canada issued a tornado warning for the R.M of Coulee including Neidpath and McMahon

Meteorologists are currently tracking a severe thunderstorm that has the potential to produce a tornado in addition to damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible.

This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. If threatening weather approaches, take cover immediately.

If you see a funnel cloud, debris swirling near the ground, or hear a roaring sound, take cover right away.

As grasshoppers decimate fields throughout the province this year, the question of why echoes through the minds of many. 

James Tansey, the provincial insect and vertebrate pest management specialist for the Ministry of Agriculture in Saskatchewan, explained that the grasshopper population each year is in direct relation to the weather conditions of the previous year. 

As grasshoppers decimate fields throughout the province this year, the question of why echoes through the minds of many. 

James Tansey, the provincial insect and vertebrate pest management specialist for the Ministry of Agriculture in Saskatchewan, explained that the grasshopper population each year is in direct relation to the weather conditions of the previous year. 

In a heartwarming moment of celebration and community support, Chloe Mareschal has been announced as the first-ever recipient of the Dr. Lawrence Reimer Memorial Bursary offered by The Center.  

Mareschal's dedication, hard work, and recognition of the late Dr. Reimer's philanthropic endeavours earned her this honour. 

Four Swift Current businesses have joined forces to host the first-ever Uptown Block Party this afternoon, located in the parking lot at George Street East and South Service Road East. 

Hosted by Urban Cellars, Original Joe’s, Shopper’s Drug Mart, and Dairy King, the party will serve as a fundraiser for SaskAbilities’ Walk, Wheel, Run event. 

Shaunavons 2023 Boomtown Days has officially come to a close.

The event featured activities for all and included a barbeque cook-off, lawnmower races, a parade, a pancake breakfast, a car show, multiple cabarets, a street fair, markets, and much more.

The shores of Lac Pelletier Regional Park were alive with music over the weekend for the park’s largest annual fundraising event. 

Attendees gathered at the campground to support various community initiatives while enjoying a night of entertainment at this year’s Shake the Lake. 

Candace Sewell, the office and campground manager for Lac Pelletier Regional Park, elaborated on this year’s event. 

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Swift Current, Herbert, Cabri, Kyle, and Lucky Lake.

Current conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.

The thunderstorms are developing along a trough of low pressure moving through the region.

The threat of severe weather will lessen later this evening. 

This morning, The Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport issued two fire bans in the Southwest due to dry, hot conditions.

Effective immediately, a ban is now in effect for the RM of Swift Current and the RM of Lac Pelletier.

CSA-approved self-contained portable gas heating devices and fire pits, and barbeques will be permitted for cooking and heating purposes during the duration of the ban.

The ban will stay in place until conditions improve.

One local initiative is significantly closer to reaching its goal after receiving funding from the Innovation Credit Union’s Legacy Community & Development Grant Fund. 

The donation to the Silver Wings Access Van Inc. (SWAVI) brings the outstanding total needed for a van for tenants of the Meadows to under 40,000 dollars, explained Tracy Schlamp, co-chair of Silver Wings Access Van Inc.