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The Center is the Swift Current & District Chamber of Commerce's Business of the Year.

Nathan Wiebe, Executive Director with the Center, appreciated the recognition.

"I think it's just a real testament to the people that work there every day to try and make Swift Current a better place," Wiebe said.

The Center is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2025, and the Chamber of Commerce wanted to recognize the Center as a leader in the non-profit space and a consistent showcase of the importance of the nonprofit community in Swift Current.

Write Out Loud is gearing up for another season, sharing creativity, inspiration, and stories, with the first presentation coming up next week in Swift Current.

Sharon Butala, an acclaimed, Saskatchewan-born writer, is set to grace the Lyric Theatre's stage on Wednesday, September 17.

The author of more than 20 novels shared that she'll be talking about her latest memoir at the Write Out Loud.

Our partnership for this year's 50/50 for Change will offer Saskatchewan residents a chance to support a local charity aiming to build vital recreational facilities for the southwest.

Golden West Broadcasting will team up with the Southwest Facility Foundation from September 12 until October 6 for the 9th annual 50/50 for Change.

Some of the future of prairie women's hockey was on display in Swift Current over the weekend.

The Swift Current Innovation Federal Credit Union Wildcats hosted their home pre-season tournament.

It included Swift Current, Pilot Mound, Regina, Medicine Hat College, two teams of Saskatchewan U16 all-stars, plus a game between the University of Regina and University of Saskatchewan.

The Wildcats had seven APs in their lineup to cover for their players suiting up for the U16 teams.

In their third pre-season matchup, the Swift Current Broncos dropped a close 2-1 decision in overtime to the Moose Jaw Warriors on Saturday night in Assiniboia.

The Warriors opened the scoring just 25 seconds into the first period, with Lynden Lakovic netting an unassisted goal to put Moose Jaw up 1-0. Swift Current responded with urgency, and on their first power play of the night, Anthony Wilson buried the equalizer at the 7:10 mark. Wilson’s goal was assisted by Noah Kosick and Jace McFaul.

On Friday, Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced a series of new, strategic measures for workers and businesses in those sectors most impacted by U.S. tariffs and trade disruptions including the agriculture sector.

The Prime Minister talked about a new strategy to transform our economy to one that is more resilient to global shocks. 

Not much changed immediately for electric vehicle drivers across Canada after the federal government announced a step back from its EV policy. But many drivers fear infrastructural growth and improved public charging stations will slow in the coming years.

When Julien Kos drove to Moncton earlier this year, his plan heavily relied on charging his vehicle at a mall while getting a quick bite. 

Doctors are calling for restrictions on sports betting ads, saying they are setting youth up for a future of problem gambling.

An editorial published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Monday says the ads are everywhere during sports broadcasts and that the legalization of online gambling has made every smartphone a potential betting platform.

Editor Dr. Shannon Charlebois says even though betting sites say they're only for people 19 years of age and older, youth are being inundated with advertising that equates enjoying sports with betting.

The self-proclaimed "Queen of Canada" is scheduled to appear in Swift Current Provincial Court for the second time in four days on Monday morning, this time for a bail hearing.

Romana Didulo appeared on Friday and was remanded into custody in Swift Current over the weekend after an uncooperative first appearance on Friday.

Judge Alan Jacobson asked the 50-year-old numerous times to refrain from interrupting him.