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A snowfall warning has come into effect for Swift Current and area. 

Environment and Climate Change Canada is predicting light snow throughout today, with tomorrow seeing a storm dropping between 10 and 20 centimetres of snow in Swift Current. 

The storm itself is a massive formation, originating in Montana. It will spread from Buffalo Narrows all the way to Estevan, covering most of southern Saskatchewan.

Meteorologist for Environment and Climate Change Canada, Chris Stammers, says the silver lining in this weather event is the wind. 

A senior official says the Canadian government is not aware of any evidence linking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to alleged criminal activity perpetrated by Indian agents on Canadian soil.

Meta is refusing to publicly disclose information that could determine whether it is subject to the Online News Act despite blocking news from its platforms.

With the recent announcement of her appointment, the newest member of the Swift Current & District Chamber of Commerce has lots to prepare for. 

Corla Rokochy, the incoming CEO of the Swift Current & District Chamber of Commerce, is already getting excited to learn from her predecessor, Karla Wiens. 

Operation Christmas Child is back this season and have already begun collecting the shoeboxes to be sent to children in third-world countries.

Swift Current has participated in the program since the mid 1990's, overseen by the Sumaritans Purse who send the shoeboxes to children in poverty stricken, war torn, or natural disaster aeas across the world. 

Dean Kern, Sumaritans Purse area coordinator for Swift Current and area, highlighted that from the Swift Current area alone, more than 2,200 boxes were sent last year. 

2024 will go down as the year of canola disease.

That is according to Curtis Rempel, Vice President of Crop Production and Innovation with the Canola Council of Canada. Rempel says diseases were primarily root and lower stem. He notes this was partially due to the wet and cool conditions felt in large parts of the Prairies.

"For a lot of stubble-borne fungi, which are primarily disease-causing organisms, they are all fungal-related," explains Rempel. "The cool, damp conditions really allow the fungus to take off."

Country 94.1 is partnering with the Swift Current Broncos to throw a legendary Country Night Friday at the rink.

From country music to cowboy hats and boots to giveaways and games - this is just a glimpse at the fun scheduled as the Broncos entertain their rival, the Regina Pats at the InnovationPlex.

"We'd love to see you out there," said Broncos Broadcast & Community Relations Manager Gino De Paoli. "Bring out your best western duds. We know it was a really well-attended game last year. This is the first of two country nights coming up here."

To say that Market Square was overflowing with people at this year's tree lighting is an understatement. 

Not only was the square itself packed, but so was the whole of Chaplin Street East adjacent, and parts of Central Avenue North and First Avenue NE. Families, friends, and Christmas tree enthusiasts were all gathered to watch as Swift Current Mayor, Al Bridal, counted down the big moment.

After a minor delay, the lights came on and dazzled the crowd, marking a start to the Christmas season in Swift Current. 

The government on Thursday announced a sweeping promise to make groceries, children's clothing, Christmas trees, restaurant meals and more free from GST/HST between Dec. 14 and Feb. 15. 

The Funeral Service for the late Marcel Meloche will take place on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. from Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Swift Current, with Rev Ferdinand Eusebio and Deacon David Hagel officiating.

**The service will be recorded and posted on the funeral home website following the service.