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The leaders of the top three federal parties were campaigning Tuesday in Western Canada, where Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to crack down on offshore tax loopholes by appointing a tax task force.

The Conservatives said the task force would be asked to make the rules simpler and more fair and would ensure large companies can't "stash their money in offshore tax havens."

There has been a steady rise in the number of people seeking asylum at a major border crossing south of Montreal, border officials said Tuesday amid concerns that Trump administration policies could drive another massive influx of migrants to Canada.

The rise in would-be refugees at the St-Bernard-de-Lacolle crossing coincides with the looming expiration of the temporary status of hundreds of thousands of migrants in the United States.

A former Swift Current resident and her husband are each facing $10,000 fines in British Columbia after another conviction of harm towards animals.

Tanisha Kendall (Perrault) and Rhees Kendall were convicted in Duncan, BC of an offence of willfully causing or, being the owner, willfully permitting to be caused unnecessary pain, suffering or injury to an animal or a bird.

A fire near Morse is encroaching on the railway.

Fire crews are currently on the scene of the grass fire.

Swift Current Online will have updates should they arise.

Repairs to the Swift Current Aquatic Centre will cause an early opening for Fairview Pool.

The outdoor pool will open up on May 17th for the season.

The Aquatic Centre will close on May 16th and undergo repairs throughout the summer.

It is set for $2.1 million dollars in renovations.

As a result, spring four-week swimming lessons are now planned for Fairview Pool.

"I honestly still couldn't even believe it was happening."

Swift Current's Kamryn Johnson is a national champion.

She was an alternate captain for Bishop's University as they won the U Sports national women's hockey championship.

"It was kind of an unbelievable experience," Johnson said. "We're a new program, but we've been building. We had a lot of success. We really believed in this group. It was an amazing experience. We were treated like celebrities."

The family of Mr. William “Bill” McKenzie invite you to join them as they celebrate his life on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from Knox Hall at First United Church from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., with the program beginning at 2:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements entrusted to Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel and Warren's Funeral Home.

The incumbent Cypress Hills-Grasslands MP is embracing the latest boundary changes ahead of the April 28 federal election.

Swift Current-Grasslands-Kindersley Conservative Party of Canada candidate Jeremy Patzer, who's seeking a third term in Parliament, said it's an honour and privilege to have his name on the ballot again. The riding has been redistributed after 28 years and 11 federal elections.

A handful of law enforcement and Animal Protection Services officers were spotted at a residence on Swift Current's south side on shortly after noon on Tuesday. 

A duo of RCMP vehicles and four Animal Protection Services vehicles were parked outside the residence, located at the corner of 11th Avenue South East and Friesen Street.

Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan was unable to provide a comment at this time. 

Swift Current Online will provide more details when made available. 

After running wild on the score sheet, Swift Current Broncos forward Luke Mistelbacher has signed an amateur tryout contract with the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League.

He will join Iowa immediately.

The Steinbach native put up 42 goals and 51 assists to lead the Broncos this season. 

Mistelbacher finished 8th in Western Hockey League scoring.

The Wild are the American League Affiliate of the Minnesota Wild in the National Hockey League.