SwiftCurrent

Friends, family, and the hockey world marked the fifth anniversary of Colby Cave's passing.

The former captain of the Swift Current Broncos died on April 11th, 2020, after suffering a brain bleed.

"5 years without you," Cave's widow Emily posted on X. "I will endure a lifetime of missing you for the privilege of loving you."

Cave played four full seasons and 287 WHL games with the Broncos.

He went on to suit up for the Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers in the NHL.

The BCSPCA is responding to the conviction of a former Swift Current resident for willfully causing or permitting unnecessary pain, suffering, or injury to an animal or bird.

Tanisha Kendall and her husband Rhees were each fined $10,000 and received an animal prohibition across Canada for ten years.

"That sends a clear message that animal abuse and neglect will not be tolerated," said Eileen Drever, senior officer of protection and stakeholder relations with the BCSPCA. "We have their voice, and yes, we're pleased with this result."

It is with great sadness the family of Thelma Pleckham (nee Pribyl) of Swift Current, Saskatchewan announce her passing on April 10, 2025 at the age of 87 years old. At Thelma’s request, there will be no funeral service at this time. A small private gathering will take place at a later date.

Donations may be made to:

Swift Current S.P.C.A
Box 1163
Swift Current, Saskatchewan
S9H 3X3

The family of Dixie Lee Lott are saddened to announce her passing on April 10, 2025, in Swift Current, Saskatchewan.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday April 17th, at 2 PM, at the Kincaid Club 50 Hall on Main Street.

Any donations in Dixie's memory can be made to the Swift Current SPCA, in honour of her great love of animals and the times she enjoyed walking dogs for them. (Online: https://spcaswiftcurrent.com/donate/ Mail: 2101 Knight Cres, Swift Current, SK, S0N 2Y0)

Some big changes have been made ahead of Market Square's 15th year in Swift Current. 

The biggest change is arguably the least visible to the average attendee. All the booking for the event, be that musical performances or vendors is now done online. 

Brad Woods, services, partnerships, and events coordinator for the City of Swift Current, is excited about these changes, as they should help with streamlining the process. 

"We're just going to be able to have a little more accountability with people," said Woods. "It launched on Wednesday."

Lillie Poff (nee Spetz) was born to John and Vivian Spetz on their farm north of Admiral, Saskatchewan on February 27, 1931. Lillie passed away peacefully surrounded by family at The Meadows in Swift Current, Saskatchewan on April 8, 2025.

Students have a chance to take in 'Every Brilliant Thing' for free on Monday, April 14, during a matinee performance. 

In a first come, first served format, the show will be open to students at 1 p.m., running till 3 p.m. The show features two 40-minute sets, with a small intermission between. 

Helen Arnold, administrator for the Swift Current Arts Council, hopes that the students come out to enjoy the performance, although she cautions it's more for teens than for the younger kids. 

The Swift Current Creek Watershed Stewards have set a closing date for the organizations. 

Due to changes in fund availability and circumstance the Watershed Stewards will be shuttering operations on March 31, 2026. 

Kevin Steinley, executive director of the Swift Current Creek Watershed Stewards, expects that there may be groups that pick up the gap left by the Watershed Stewards programming. 

After having more than 17 pounds of fentanyl seized near Swift Current a few months ago, a duo of Calgary residents received a five-month adjournment earlier this week.

26-year-old Swati Narula and 28-year-old Kunwardeep Singh have had ongoing matters in court since being arrested on January 28 in a massive fentanyl bust that took place near Swift Current. 

The accused each face one count of possession for the purpose of trafficking.

It was cake and celebration at the Legion Community Hall in Cabri on Thursday. 

The Town of Cabri and the Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation were cutting the ribbon on the installation of a new digital X-ray machine. 

This new machine cost the community a total of $262,000 and is installed at the Prairie Health Centre in Cabri. The bulk of that money was fundraised by the Cabri Union Hospital Auxiliary. 

President of the Auxiliary, Colleen Wallis, helped organize this idea after it was brought forward in 2017.