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A renowned Texas-bred artist will be making a pit stop in southwest Saskatchewan for a live show on Friday evening.

Neal McCoy will be in Swift Current to perform with Morgan Kleiber at the Grandstand for the 87th annual Frontier Days, with he show beginning at 8:30 p.m. 

The seasoned singer shared that he was born and raised in northeast Texas, coming from the small town of Jacksonville.

Swift Current Mayor Al Bridal has responded to a social media post claiming the City of Swift Current is impeding a local business from opening its doors.

The post on Facebook, made late Tuesday night by New Beginnings, a non-profit thrift store planning to open at 508 Cheadle Street West, stated they would not be accepting donations "due to the City of Swift Current not allowing us to open our doors."

The Swift Current Fire Department's quick action Wednesday evening ensured a successful rescue mission for a youth stranded at the cutbanks.

Emergency crews were mobilized around 7:30 p.m. after receiving a report of a child trapped at the end of the cutbanks on the south side of Swift Current.

Jim Green, deputy chief of the Swift Current Fire Department, said that upon their arrival, they found a young person on a steep embankment.

It is with great sadness the family of Marjorie (Marj) Anne Spate (Pollock) announce her passing. She passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, surrounded by loved ones, at the Herbert Long Term Care Facility. At Marj’s request, no formal service will be held at this time.

Marjorie is survived by her children: Kevin Spate and Janice Spate (Jeff Collins); Grandchildren: Kase Spate, Logan Spate, and Ethan Collins; Brothers: Allen Pollock and Bob Pollock; Sister-in-law: Clara Derksen; Nephew: Roger Stolson (Susan Stolson); Niece: Valerie Stolson; and many more Nieces and Nephews.

Canada's elections commissioner said Wednesday she has no evidence to suggest the federal election result in April was affected by foreign interference, disinformation or voter intimidation — even though the volume of complaints about the campaign shot way up.

In a preliminary report, Commissioner Caroline Simard said her office received more than 16,000 complaints about the spring campaign that ended on April 28 — seven times the number of complaints received in the 2019 and 2021 elections.

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.