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The Pittsburgh Penguins must like something about defenceman from the Swift Current Broncos.

Pittsburgh picked Broncos defenceman Peyton Kettles today with their 2nd round pick, 39th overall in the NHL Draft.

The Penguins also picked former Broncos Captain Owen Pickering in the 1st round of the 2021 NHL Draft.

"Really happy for Petyon," said Broncos GM Chad Leslie. "He's been through a lot to get to this point. He's a player that has a lot of ceiling to develop. He's worked very hard. We are very proud of him."

A local man was recently awarded the prestigious Lieutenant Governor's Heritage Award to recognize the restoration of a historic building, which took more than two decades to transform.

Hildor Braun, owner of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, Hangar #3, located at the Swift Current Airport, was presented the award last Wednesday in Regina.

A settlement worker told a Saskatchewan courtroom this week that she had serious concerns about the safety and immigration status of a woman at the centre of a human trafficking case, describing the referral she received as highly unusual and troubling.

Jody Campbell (Armstrong), a settlement advisor with Northeast Newcomer Services in Tisdale, testified she was contacted in early March 2023 by Saskatchewan MLA Hugh Nerlien, who asked her to connect with the complainant. He cited possible employment and immigration issues but offered few details.

Local investors and more are being alerted of several unregistered investment groups that may not be legitimate; London Group, Quantum AI, Rapliplen, and Galaxy Trading Analytics.

Quantum AI claims to offer cryptocurrencies and contracts for differences, while Galaxy Trading Analytics claims to offer commodities, cryptocurrencies, and forex.

Rapliplen claims to offer stocks, commodities, cryptocurrencies, and NFTs, and London Group claims to offer ETFs and commodities in the form of precious metals traded as option contracts.

Dreams are set to come true this weekend as the NHL holds their entry draft.

The first round of the draft is set for tonight, with rounds 2-7 set for tomorrow.

Swift Current Broncos defenceman Peyton Kettles has been consistently ranked as a pick in the top half of the draft.

There is no shortage of food options at Frontier Days in Swift Current, from burgers at the Burnham Booth, to ice cream and homemade pie at the Country Pleasures Tea Room, and mini donuts and lemonade at the midway. Or, you can be adventurous and try a deep-fried Mars bar or a Froot Loops chicken burger!

Colin Powers tried out just a few of the delicacies that can be found at the fair this year.

Country 94.1's Local Sports Live second dose of Sunday afternoon action, comes with the Swift Current U17 Sonic.

The Sonic host the Valley Vipers for two games at Patterson Ball Diamonds. Game two will be featured on Country 94.1 beginning at 2:50 p.m.

Sonic outfielder Brynn Haubrich said the doubleheader will be critical for them as they build towards a championship run.

"We just want to prepare for provincials, we know they're a good team," she said. "It will be good competition to help us develop and get where we need to be."

It is with profound sadness the family of Kevin Spate announce his sudden and unexpected passing on Sunday, June 22, 2025. At this time, services are pending and will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements Entrusted To: Warren's Funeral Home

For further information please call 1-306-773-8831 or 1-800-267-6606, or visit our website at http://www.warrensfuneralhome.com and express your sympathy to family members on the tribute wall.

People looking for some more fun after Frontier Days wrap up can find it at Riverside Park on Saturday. 

Victory Family Church is hosting a free community celebration, with food, music, bouncy castles, and other activities for kids. 

Lydia Keating, a member of the church, is hoping people aren't too tuckered out from the fair to come and join them for the day. 

"Whether you're looking for encouragement, hope, or just a great time with friends and family, we'd love to see you there," said Keating. "(We want to make this) an unforgettable day!"

As a rash of recent thefts in the southwest continues, police are looking for another stolen vehicle in Webb.

Swift Current Rural RCMP say sometime between June 26 and June 27, a white 2009 GMC Sierra extended cab truck was stolen from the Rural Municipality of Webb.

Police note the stolen pick-up truck has 4X4 stickers and rust above the back fender. 

We have a photo on Swift Current Online.