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Court began with a very different tone for the self-proclaimed "Queen of Canada" and her supporters on Wednesday afternoon in Swift Current.

Justice Karl Patrick Bazin ordered all of those who refused to stand when he entered the courtroom, including Romana Didulo, to exit the Swift Current Provincial Court.

Didulo had to sit outside and wait for the remaining cases on the morning docket before being called back to set dates for her preliminary inquiry.

They settled on March 2nd to March 5th in 2026.

Canada needs to maintain its 100 per cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said in an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday.

Ford said the measure is critical to securing a trade deal with the U.S. and protecting Canada's auto sector.

"If the federal government removes its tariffs against Chinese-made EVs, you will contradict and undermine months of engagement with U.S. officials and lawmakers about the need to protect and enhance our highly integrated cross-border automotive supply chains," Ford writes.

Some high school golfers are gearing up for provincials after a strong showing during the SWAC regionals at Lac Pelletier.

The Fifth Annual Bob Pollock Memorial Lobster Pot Golf Tournament was another huge success.

One-hundred and forty one golfers joined the Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation on August 22 at the Elmwood Golf Club to raise some funds. Alongside playing 18 holes of par three golf, participants enjoyed beverages, a silent auction, raffle prizes, a 50/50 ticket draw, and of course, a lobster dinner.

Helen died peacefully with loving family at her side on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Penticton Regional Hospital in Penticton, British Columbia.

She is survived by her daughters Janet and Colleen; daughter-in-law Brenda; grandchildren Stephen, Allison (Zak), Cory (Cassia), Nigel and Alexa; and great-grandchildren Theo, Elena and Juniper; siblings Ida, Mary (Donald), John (Barbara), Peter (Loraine), Margaret (Duane), Linda (Adrian) and Adeline (David) as well as many more extended family.

Community members were invited to attend an information session on the possibility of starting a Swift Current-based Citizens on Patrol Program on Monday. 

Saskatchewan Citizens on Patrol Association's Doug Fehr, Saskatchewan RCMP "F" Division Seargant James Flynn, and Swift Current Municipal RCMP Staff Sergeant Evan Gordon explained the requirements for the COPP to operate in Swift Current.

Police are looking into a busted window in downtown Swift Current.

On Monday, Swift Current Municipal RCMP responded to a report of damage to a residential window on the 500 block of 1 Avenue NE.

Police say the outside pane of glass on a double-pane window was damaged by an unknown object.

The inner pane is intact, and there was no other damage reported at the scene.

One of the residents posted on social media that the damage would have occurred between 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm.

Three more individuals are facing charges as a result of the investigation and arrests made in Richmound during the raid of the former Richmound School.

Stemming from the initial RCMP arrests made on September 3, three residents in Richmound are facing charges of obstruction of a peace officer. 

72-year-old Lise Beauchamp, 37-year-old Melony Vanderbrink, and 63-year-old Nancy Jancke, all of whom are from Richmound, refused to comply when officers requested they provide their names and dates of birth when arrested, according to the RCMP report. 

The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday as the central bank worries less about inflation risks and more about a slowing economy.

The Bank of Canada’s policy rate now stands at 2.5 per cent, breaking a streak of three consecutive holds since March.

Governor Tiff Macklem said the risks have shifted since the Bank of Canada’s last interest rate decision in July.

Cracks in the labour market and a sharp drop in exports are threatening growth, he said, while earlier signs of underlying inflation pressure are fading.

The City of Swift Current has advised folks of a street closure on Third Avenue South East on Wednesday, September 17.

For the majority of the day, the 300 block of Third Avenue South East will be blocked off to accommodate water-related repairs.

For more information, contact the City of Swift Current.