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The City of Swift Current is removing flood barriers after the risk of flooding has receded. 

The official statement from the City says that while no flooding ended up happening, the temporary measures were an essential part of the emergency preparedness plan. 

Swift Current Fire Department Fire Chief Ryan Hunter was in charge of much of the planning and deployment of the barriers. He is grateful that the flood ended up failing to meet the City's worst expectations. 

Golden West is giving businesses in communities across the prairies a chance to achieve their goals through the power of radio and digital marketing with the Accelerate 2025 initiative.

Swift Current Building Supplies recently celebrated their 55th Anniversary on April 1st! No, it isn’t an elaborate, half-century long April Fools prank – they really have been serving the community since 1970!

Southwest residents, families, and local book lovers can head to Gull Lake for a family-friendly celebration of Canadian Independent Small Bookstore Day.

Yellow Canary Books & Stationary will host the event on Saturday, April 26, with longer store hours, kid's activities, a raffle, delicious popcorn balls, and more.

Hannah Girodat, owner of Yellow Canary Books & Stationary, shared that early release copies of David A. Robertson's latest book will be available on Independent Small Bookstore Day, a book that isn't set to be released until May.

Hey, I'm Willis! I am a very sweet boy who is quickly winning the hearts of staff and visitors! I love to play with my toys and can be independent when needed but I also love being around my humans. Staff recommend a meet and greet if you have other dogs. I am only recommended for older kids because I am a little bit unaware of my size, so it is just a suggestion. I would do great in a home in the city or country, come and meet me today!

Liberal Leader Mark Carney said Thursday he would pass tougher laws to stop people from being harassed at their places of worship, part of a suite of crime and justice measures he unveiled at a campaign stop in southern Ontario.

The promise comes after more than a year of reports of rising hate targeting Jews and Muslims in Canada following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel in 2023, and the war in Gaza.

The Manitoba Crop Alliance has a new leader at the helm as Jonathan Hodson recently stepped into the role of board chair. Farming near Lenore in western Manitoba, Hodson brings years of experience to the position and a deep understanding of the organization, having been involved since its formation five years ago. 

Hodson has served in various roles over the years, including most recently as vice-chair. Before the formation of the MCA, he was a director with the Manitoba Corn Growers Association, one of the organizations that merged to form the alliance. 

Saskatchewan RCMP are notifying southwest residents to keep an eye out for a man currently wanted by police on multiple charges of sexual assault.

34-year-old Brenden Ross Taylor faces an active warrant and a total of four charges; two counts of sexual assault and two counts of sexual interference with a young person. 

RCMP have reason to believe that he may be in Swift Current, Cabri, or Edmonton. 

Taylor is described as 5'10" with light brown hair, hazel coloured eyes, and approximately 149 pounds without any distinctive tattoos or scars.

Saskatchewan’s urban municipalities are calling on the next federal government to commit to a long-term infrastructure funding program to support essential services in communities across the province.

The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) says municipalities are responsible for developing and operating 60 per cent of Canada’s public infrastructure — everything from roads and water systems to recreational facilities — yet they have the least fiscal capacity of any order of government.

Some scoring potential is joining the Swift Current Innovation Federal Credit Union Wildcats next season.

They've signed Swift Current's Laynee Rondeau along with Hayden Hilbig, Iralyn Calkins, and Jalaa Moore Jagow of the Western Prairie Thunder.

They were four of the top ten scorers in the Saskatchewan Female U15 AA Hockey League.