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While other municipalities are going to the polls today, Kyle is still waiting for someone to step up as a potential mayor.

They do have an acclaimed town council that will hold a meeting tomorrow.

"At that meeting the acclaimed councillors will take their oath and then they will appoint a deputy mayor who will run the meeting," said Kyle CAO Amber Dashney. "They will decide on a byelection date and then from there the nomination day is set and we will post for the position of mayor and as well another councillor position as well."

Despite never leading all night, the Swift Current Broncos came away with their 12th win of the season on the road in Moose Jaw Tuesday night by a 4-3 final. Putting them atop the standings in the East Division.

The Warriors would break the ice in the first period with the only goal scored as Ethan Hughes stole the puck at the point for the Broncos and took off on a break-away beating goaltender Reid Dyck (Winkler, MB). Moose Jaw would take that 1-0 lead to the 2nd period. Swift Current outshot the Warriors 13-9 in the opening 20.

11:30 PM: Hazlet has a new mayor.

Tara Dewar beat Andrew Johnson with 47 votes to 10. The rest of the village council was acclaimed in October.

It's another chance to have your voices heard as municipalities throughout southwest Saskatchewan hold their elections today.

Swift Current is electing six councillors and three public school board trustees.

Voting runs from 9am to 8pm today at multiple polling stations around the city.

"I just really encourage all our local residents to please take part of our democratic process," said Jackie Schlamp, returning officer and clerk for the City of Swift Current. "To help shape the city and elect your Council representatives."

The Swift Current Fire Department quickly took care of a fire at Olymel's on Chaplin Street West.

The fire department reported being called to the small blaze just after noon today and found smoke coming from the roof of the equipment room.

They were able to contain the fire and ensure it hadn't spread. No one was injured in the incident.

Five vehicles and 19 staff responded to the fire.

They're currently investigating the cause. 

he Funeral Service for the late Barry Brown of Climax will be held on Friday, November 15th at 2:00 p.m. from Climax United Church in Climax with Reverend Annette Taylor officiating. Interment for the late Barry Brown will take place at Climax Cemetery at Climax. Binkley’s Funeral Service of Shaunavon is in charge of the arrangements. For those wishing, Memorial Donations may be made to Climax Community Hall or Riverview Residents Council, Age Care Riverview in Medicine Hat, in care of Binkley’s Funeral Service at (306) 297-2412 or Toll Free at 1-877-BINKLEY.

Garry Kulferst age 78 of Hazlet, SK passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Swift Current, SK. Garry resided with his wife Linda (Hay) and family for 52 years in Hazlet, SK. He had a strong sense of community and served countless hours volunteering. He served as a Council member, Mayor, First Responder, Firefighter, Fire Chief, Community Board Member, Recreation Board Member and was part of several service clubs over the years besides his full time job. He never hesitated to help out a neighbor or friend.

U18 AAA 

Team Saskatchewan could almost taste a medal.

Rayna Hennie and Raela Packet of the Swift Current Innovation Federal Credit Union Wildcats helped their home province to a 4th place showing at the Hockey Canada U18 Women's National Championship in Quispamsis, New Brunswick last week.

They were 3-1 before dropping a 2-1 semifinal heartbreaker in a shootout against Quebec and falling 4-2 in a very tight battle with British Columbia for bronze.

Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon intervened Tuesday to end work stoppages at ports in both British Columbia and Montreal, directing the Canada Industrial Relations Board to order the resumption of all operations and move the talks to binding arbitration.

But labour experts and other groups say the minister's decision to intervene in the dispute sets a dangerous precedent that undermines workers' rights.