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The Swift Current Surge U15 Boys Green basketball team went 3-1 at their first tournament of the season.

They competed at the Battle in the Bridge City Tournament in Saskatoon over the weekend.

The Surge started with a tightly contested 83-77 loss to the Saskatoon Slam Magic before rattling off three straight wins.

Swift Current beat the PA Lakers 70-62, YXE Elite White 97-37, and YXE Elite U14 71-47.

Their next tournament action is the Prairie Premier Classic on May 16 in Moose Jaw.

Police are looking into reports of vandalism at the Plewis Automotive Group Inclusive Park in Swift Current.

Swift Current RCMP say they're investigating a report of mischief to property at the inclusive park.

The RCMP added that their investigation is in the early stages and that they have no further information to share at the moment.

Equipment at the park was broken recently, and pictures surfaced on social media this weekend.

It first opened on Swift Current's south side in September 2023. 

The Innovation Plex hockey rink was a whole lot more colourful than usual last Tuesday evening. 

Over 190 members of the community came out to paint the ice surface during "Skate and Paint', hosted by the City of Swift Current and sponsored by Service Master. The first half of the event was a free open skate, while the second half was a free invitation for families and individuals to come out and paint the ice in any way they pleased. 

A former educational assistant at Ecole Gravelbourg recently had her matters involving half a dozen sexual offences against a youth adjourned for another two months.

Dannica Lowes appeared in Assiniboia Circuit Point on Thursday morning, where her case was once again adjourned for a plea.

Gravelbourg RCMP arrested and charged the Moose Jaw resident in November 2023 after an investigation into an adult female employee at the school who committed offences against a teenage male student of Ecole Gravelbourg. 

Lowes is facing the following charges;

A recent addition to the culinary scene in Swift Current will be on display this week for Saskatchewan and the rest of the country to experience.

Trattoria Raccolto will be cast in Flat Out Food's third episode of the fifth season on CityTV in Saskatchewan on Wednesday at 10 p.m. and aired nationally on Saturday at 11:30 a.m.

A number of southwest residents are currently experiencing a planned power outage.

The outage began around 10:00 a.m. in the Town of Morse and is scheduled to last until 3:00 p.m. on Monday afternoon.

Scott McGregor, spokesperson for SaskPower, shared that the localized outage will affect around 30 customers.

"It looks like we're going to be replacing some old poles," he said. "Just to ensure we're maintaining system reliability in the area."

The Service of Remembrance of the late longtime Shaunavon resident, Mona Mitchell will be held on Saturday, April 19th at 2:00 p.m. from the Former Centre Street United Church in Shaunavon with Reverend Ken Schrag officiating. Interment for the late Mona Mitchell will take place at Hillcrest Cemetery at Shaunavon. Binkley’s Funeral Service of Shaunavon is in charge of the arrangements. For those wishing, Memorial Donations may be made to Camp Shagabec, in care of Binkley’s Funeral Service at (306) 297-2412 or Toll Free at 1-877-BINKLEY.

This Saturday (April 19th) the Saskatchewan Rush will play their final home game as they take on the Ottawa Black Bears at the Sasktel Center. 

Magic 97.1 has your final chance to Feel The Rush by winning a four-pack of tickets to the game. 

Head over to the Feel The Rush page on Swift Current Online and enter for your chance to win. 

We will be announcing our final winner on Tuesday (April 15th) morning. 

Original Joe's Restaurants are celebrating their 25th year in a big way by giving you a chance to win $125 in OJ's gift cards. 

Starting today text the word "OJS" along with your name  to the Magic 97 textline 306-773-0971 or the Full Line Ag textline on Country 94.1 306-773-0941 and you will be entered for your chance to win. 

We will be taking qualifiers until Thursday morning when each station will select one lucky winner and they will be walking away with $125 in OJ's gift cards. 

Dr. Wade Abbott and his research team at AAFC Lethbridge are embarking on a groundbreaking study aimed at unlocking new possibilities for the humble field pea, a crop primarily known for its use in food production.

The project will explore underutilized aspects of the legume, including its protein, starch, and fibre, with an eye on developing new food and non-food products that could benefit both the agricultural and industrial sectors.