Frontier Days went to the dogs
There was jumping, diving, and playing at Frontier Days this year and that was just from the dogs.
One of this year's events highlights was the Extreme Dog show performances each day.
CEO of Fusion Talent Group, Andrew Pogson provides details on the entertaining show.
"So Extreme Dogs is pretty much the premier touring dog show coast to coast in both Canada and the USA profiling trainers almost like the Olympics of dog sports. So it's everything from dog agility to dog high jump and of course dock diving into a massive forty-foot pool."
Pancakes and a branding at the annual kick-off for Frontier Days
It was a flipping good time this morning at Market Square as part of the annual kick-off to Frontier Days with the W.W Smith Pancake Breakfast.
The annual fundraiser saw proceeds going towards the Canadian Mental Health Association Swift Current Branch.
Among the diners this morning was Swift Current Mayor Al Bridal who says the event was well attended.
"Like all citizens were just looking forward to having something we can go to. The pancake breakfast this morning has a great crowd already."
Paws for a cause at Pawpalooza
The past weekend was all about four legged furry friends as the Swift Current SPCA held their Pawpalooza event on Saturday.
Humans and animals alike enjoyed some fun as children got their faces painted and a number of dogs came down to get their nails done.
From raffles to ax throwing it was a fun filled event that raised over $1200 for the SPCA.
Over 300 impaired drivers ticketed during May traffic safety spotlight
Last month SGI focused its traffic safety spotlight on impaired driving with a particular focus on cannabis-impaired driving.
A spokesperson with SGI, Tyler McMurchy provides some insight into the results from last month's spotlight.
"We have the results back from the traffic safety spotlight. Now, these results are not substance-specific, they refer to both drug and alcohol impairment. The number of impaired drivers reported by police for the month of May for the province of Saskatchewan was 328 drivers that were caught after drinking or consuming drugs."
2nd annual Cruise and Walk for a Cure this weekend
The 2nd annual Cruise and Walk for a Cure to raise donations for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) of Saskatchewan and also raise awareness for type 1 diabetes will be taking place this Saturday, June 25th.
The walk will begin at the Credit Union Iplex at 11:00 am and the cruise will leave from there at 1:00 pm
The event is being coordinated by Jelena Funk and Vince Sebo.
Funk details how the event began.
Over 300 impaired drivers ticketed during May traffic safety spotlight
Last month SGI focused its traffic safety spotlight on impaired driving with a particular focus on cannabis-impaired driving.
A spokesperson with SGI, Tyler McMurchy provides some insight into the results from last month's spotlight.
"We have the results back from the traffic safety spotlight. Now, these results are not substance-specific, they refer to both drug and alcohol impairment. The number of impaired drivers reported by police for the month of May for the province of Saskatchewan was 328 drivers that were caught after drinking or consuming drugs."
Country Music Radio presale for Sawyer Brown and Lonestar starts today
We made a huge concert announcement yesterday morning!
Sawyer Brown and Lonestar are coming to Mosaic Place in Moose Jaw on Saturday, November 19th and they are bringing Doc Walker and George Canyon along for the ride.
Tickets for this fantastic concert start at $53.50 plus fees and go on sale Friday, June 24th at 10 am at SaskTix.ca.
Local RCMP searching for stolen watercraft
Swift Current Municipal RCMP is asking for the public's assistance locating a green and white Pelican single person Kayak.
The boat was stolen in the spring prior to June 1, 2022, from a residence on the 800 block of 2Nd Avenue SE in Swift Current.
If you have any information about this theft, you can contact Swift Current RCMP Detachment by calling 306-778-4870 or to submit information anonymously, one can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a tip online using the P3 App (https://www.p3tips.com/206) or at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
A successful disc golf for a cause event
Participants were hoping for a frisbee in one at the first annual Canadian Mental Health Association Spring Fling Disc Golf Tournament that took place this past weekend.
Executive Director with CMHA Swift Current, Todd Vallee explains the connection between the sport and the CMHA.
"Our members really enjoy disc golf and getting out in nature. The physical activity is really good for mental health and it's something that has been ridiculously popular with our members since the course opened here."
Chamber to host speaker series surrounding mental health in workplace
Members and staff of the Swift Current & District Chamber of Commerce will soon have the opportunity to attend an upcoming speaker session on mental health in the workplace.
Chamber CEO Karla Wiens provides more details on the event taking place on June 23rd.
"These first two sessions are really about how to talk to people about mental health. It is not a skill that we are inherently equipped with. So these first two sessions are going to be really about how to be open and have those conversations."