Tara Garcia

Swift Current Municipal RCMP are on the lookout for a dangerous driver.

On the evening of November 29th, 2022, at approximately 5:00pm, RCMP were called to a suspicious vehicle near a residence on the 800 block of 8th Ave NE. 

Officers identified the vehicle which was a white 2017 Range Rover and identify the driver. Two patrol cars attempted to stop the vehicle and speak with the driver, however the driver proceeded to continue without stopping. 

With over 500 toys collected last year, Canadian Tire and the Salvation Army hope to surpass that number with their 4th annual Toys Days event which kicks off today. 

Throughout today and tomorrow, toys can be dropped off at Canadian Tire in Swift Current during store hours.

There are multiple ways to donate as General Manager at the Swift Current Canadian Tire, Tyler Lemieux explains.

Many motorists in the southwest may have adjusted their travel plans today due to the blast of wintery weather. 

Jennie Moen was driving into Swift Current from Stewart Valley on Highway #4 this morning and details the driving conditions. 

Swift Current was rocking around the Christmas tree last night at the annual Christmas tree lighting. 

Market Square was filled with holiday spirit as Marlene Johnson from the city explains.

"I just love this event. It brings the whole community together and there's so much to do and the kids just love it. Swift Current Broncos are here, the fire trucks are here, and Santa. It's awesome."

With concern over speeding in school zones, the school community of Gull Lake recently reached out to CAA Saskatchewan to complete a school zone safety assessment. 

The assessment took place on November 16 with the help of staff from the Town of Gull Lake, Swift Current Rural RCMP, volunteers, and the CAA Assessment App. 

Angel Blair, Senior Communications Specialist with CAA Saskatchewan provides more details on the app. 

Morse RCMP are currently on the lookout for a suspicious vehicle. 

At around 11:00am on November 21st a small white 4 door car, possibly a Nissan, possibly with Alberta plates, was in a farmyard south of Morse/Herbert. 

The two male occupants of the vehicle proceeded to go up to the house and look in the windows of the residence and were seen walking around the deck. 

Anyone seeing a vehicle that matches this description, is asked to please call the Morse RCMP at 306-629-4100.

The halls of the Stockade were decked out this past Saturday as the 12th annual Christmas Spirit Tradeshow took place. 

Jennifer Collinson one of the Co-Organizers said they were happy with the turnout this year. 

"It was a really good day. We had over 100 vendors. Every booth was full. We had lots of traffic coming through the door and we had great weather. It was really a good day."

According to Collinson, the show continues to improve each year.

Motorists were surprised this afternoon to see a car on fire under the Trans-Canada Highway overpass. 

Swift Current RCMP and the Swift Current Fire Department were on the scene and the blaze has now been extinguished. 

Swift Current Online will provide more details if and when they become available. 

Local residents will have until Sunday to drop off any shoe boxes they have packed for children in need as part of the annual Operation Christmas Child campaign.

Frank King, News and Media Relations Manager with Samaritans Purse Canada provides details on the annual campaign.

"Generous Canadians pack shoe boxes full of toys, school supplies, and hygiene items and they drop them off at hundreds of locations across the country."

Local residents will be able to attend a one stop Christmas shop this Saturday at the 12th annual Christmas Spirit Tradeshow. 

Kirby Leisle coordinator of the show along with her sister Jennifer, provides some insight into what attendees can find this year. 

"We've got plants, bath products, make up, skin care, macrame, welded art, woodworking, photography, canvas art, jewelry, candles, pottery, vacation planning, wreaths, Christmas decor, books, home wear, and baby wear. Clothing for babies, kids, men, women even pets."