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Sen. Patrick Brazeau is said to be recovering after collapsing on the Senate floor on Wednesday in the midst of debate on the federal government's major projects bill.

Brazeau, 50, rose to speak shortly after 4 p.m. before falling over sideways onto the floor.

A Senate spokesman says Brazeau appears to be recovering following an examination by paramedics.

Warning: The following video contains mild foul language and a medical event.

The first-ever Dale Anderson Memorial Chore Team Competition has its winners.

Seven teams competed in the event, which featured a series of chore-based challenges, similar to those that would have been done on the farm years ago with a horse team.

From the mailbox to the wagon, the competitors were first judged based on the chore team event itself, then in the 'feed scurry', which places a focus on speed.

The winners are as follows.

Chore event:

Swift Current Minor Football (SCMF), the heart of minor-level football across Southwest Saskatchewan, is thrilled to announce that registration for its 2025 fall season is now officially open! The program warmly welcomes boys and girls from Grades K-8 across Swift Current, Shaunavon, Maple Creek, Gull Lake, and Eastend to join a program that's not just about learning the game, but about building character, fostering lifelong friendships, and creating lasting memories. 

Swift Current residents have a chance to fill up their vehicles for a good cause on Thursday in Swift Current. 

The Swift Current Fire Department will have firefighters on hand, helping pump gas and wash windshields, as they are raising money for the Saskatchewan Burn Fund. 

Esso and Fas Gas stations will be accepting donations for the next month, but Thursday is the day when five cents from every litre sold will go directly to the burn fund. 

A southwest man will be spending the next couple of months behind bars after his recent sentencing on charges stemming from a hit-and-run this past fall.

Navdeep Saini was led into Swift Current Provincial Court on Wednesday morning by RCMP.

Saini pleaded guilty to two counts: operating a motor vehicle while impaired and fleeing the scene of a crash/failure to stop.

The bats got quieted again as the Swift Current 57's fell on the road in WCBL action last night.

Jose Ayala went 2 for 3, but the 57's managed only 5 hits in a 6-0 loss to Fort McMurray.

Swift Current's run production has slowed with only 2 scored in 2 games on this road swing so far, compared to 40 runs in their previous 2 games.

Hunter Mark struggled early on the mound, walking 4 batters and getting down 5-0 in the first inning.

Luke Reasor then pitched 5 innings of shutout relief to give Swift Current a chance.

Motorists are being advised of an incident on Chaplin Street East in the westbound lane.

A motorcycle and SUV have collided, blocking traffic.

No official word on injuries has made its way to Swift Current Online at this time. 

Updates will be provided as they are made available.

Day one of Frontier Days on Wednesday included a classic event. 

The annual Kiddies Day Parade sauntered its way through downtown Swift Current.

The annual event is a showcase of some of the sponsors that help bring Frontier Days to life, such as the Swift Current chapter of the Shrine Club. Former president Ron Heeg says there’s always a nice crowd every year, and kids always enjoy dressing up in costume. 

Both the Swift Current Fire Department and the Municipal RCMP are on location near the Chinook Golf Course.

Currently, they are operating on the upper cutbanks, with any eye witness reporting the deployment of a rope down the cliff face.

No official confirmation has been provided, but the witness says they appear to be providing aid to an individual.

Swift Current Online will provide more details as they become available.

A chance to stay active this summer in Swift Current has cropped up with camps and lessons geared toward a multitude of ages and a wide range of skills.

The Tennis Association of Swift Current is preparing for the summer camps to take place at Riverside Park in July and August, including Kids Tennis & Soccer Camps for two different age categories and Learn To Play Tennis lessons for adults.

Kimberly Hartwig, head coach for the Tennis Association of Swift Current, shared that the camps are a great way to introduce a new sport, get moving, and improve skills.