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A substantial number of southwest residents can expect to experience a planned power outage on Wednesday morning 

The outage is scheduled to take place south, southwest, and southeast of the Town of Shaunavon from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Joel Cherry, spokesperson for SaskPower, shared that 180 customers will be affected.

"That work is necessary to cut over a new line," he said.

For both planned and unplanned outage updates, visit the outage map on SaskPower's website.

16 swimmers from the Swift Current Stingrays attended Saskatchewan Summer Swimming Provincials last weekend in Watrous.

Several brought home medals against 276 swimmers from across the province. 

Lincoln Moffitt was dominant with three golds, two silvers, and a bronze.

Jett Schafer won two golds, a silver, and a bronze.

Violet Schafer picked up three silvers and a bronze.

Here are the full results:

The Bank of Canada is expected to make an interest rate decision this morning.

Economists and financial markets widely expect the central bank will keep its policy rate steady at 2.75 per cent.

A surprisingly strong June jobs report and signs of stubbornness in core inflation convinced many economists the bank would remain on hold.

The Bank of Canada left its key rate unchanged at its two most recent decisions as it waits for more clarity on how Canada's tariff dispute with the United States will affect inflation and the economy.

British Columbians are being urged to stay away from coastal areas that remain under a tsunami advisory, after one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded triggered warnings and alerts around the Pacific.

The District of Tofino says beaches are closed, while the province's emergency information agency says people in areas covered by the advisory should stay away from shorelines, with strong waves and currents possible.

Luke Barrientos struck out Trigg Mapes with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 9th as Medicine Hat hung on for an 8-6 win over the Swift Current 57's last night.

Swift Current had scored twice in the inning before their comeback fell short.

Casey Prychak went 2 for 5 and scored twice for the 57's.

Swift Current's Wilmer Henriquez hit his 11th home run of the season to tie the game at 4 in the bottom of the 2nd inning.

The 57's struggled defensively in the game making 5 errors. 

Shaunavon's Corey Bailey missed the cut at the Canadian Amateur Golf Championship.

The Elmwood golfer shot a 76 today to finish +10 through two rounds at the Rivermead Golf Club in Gatineau and Royal Ottawa Golf Club.

+3 was the cut line for the tournament.

Bailey had an impressive July as he won the Saskatchewan Mid-Amateur Championship and finished 2nd in the Saskatchewan Amateur Championship.

After reviewing the incidents between the Swift Current 57's and Saskatoon Berries on July 25th, the WCBL has announced some disciplinary action.

The league suspended Swift Current Head Coach Ruddy Estrella for 10 games and Assistant Coach Shawn Lee for 5 games.

Estrella's suspension means he won't be eligible to return to the dugout before the end of the WCBL season.

The league also suspended 57's pitcher Hunter Mark for 5 games for his part in the incidents, including hitting Ethan Murdoch with a pitch in the top of the 9th inning.

19 athletes and staff from southwest Saskatchewan made the roster for Team Saskatchewan at the upcoming Canada Summer Games in Newfoundland.

Rowan Reimer (Swift Current) Track
Carter Tuplin (Swift Current) Track
Mason Fauser (Shaunavon) Baseball
Kai Foster (Swift Current) Lacrosse
Adriaan De Necker (Kyle) Rugby Sevens
Griffin Striker (Swift Current) Soccer
Navy Louma (Swift Current) Soccer
Chayce Foster (Gull Lake) Swimming 
Tate Zimmerman (Swift Current) Swimming
Rohimay Priebe (Swift Current) Swimming

The Swift Current Broncos added some depth to their forward group today.

They sent a conditional 2027 8th round WHL Prospects Draft Pick to the Everett Silvertips for forward Remy Hlady.

"A 200-foot guy," said Broncos GM Chad Leslie. "There's some offensive upside there in his past. Just in the situation that we're in with a young forward group and a free look at a player. I think it's a good opportunity for him and a good opportunity for us."

Police foiled a robbery in Lancer.

Monday morning at approximately 10:45 AM, the Leader RCMP received a report of a robbery at a business in Lancer.

Police say a woman came into the business and demanded cash from an employee inside. 

Their investigation found that the woman told the employee she had a weapon, took the money, and left the business on foot.

Leader RCMP located and arrested her outside a residence in Lancer.

They also recovered the stolen money.

Police say further investigation determined the suspect didn't have a weapon.